Snowshoeing and S’mores
Explore Oak Hammock Marsh on snowshoes with a guide followed by S’mores and hot chocolate by the bonfire.
Expect to be snowshoeing for approximately 60 minutes. Please consider using a sleigh if you are bringing little snowshoers! Maximum number of people is 20 for this activity. Snowshoes are provided.
Online pre-registration required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Fee: Members Free / Non-Members $5 per person (plus admission to the Wetland Discovery Centre)
Astronomy Night
Explore the night sky at Oak Hammock Marsh!
Enjoy fall constellations with an informative theatre presentation followed by an observation session from the rooftop of the wetland Discovery Centre with their large telescopes.
Registration is required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh
Price: $10 for members/$15 for non-members
Winter Brunch
Relax and take in the beautiful wetland views while enjoying a delicious brunch at the Café at Oak Hammock Marsh. It’s the perfect way to start your day surrounded by nature.
Menu includes a Blueberry croissant bake with whipped cream, black pepper bacon, housemade turkey sausage, and assorted cheeses. Your choice of Coffee/Tea/Juice.
Fee: Adults $32.95, Kids (12 and under) $16.95 (gratuity not included). (Admission to the Centre not included but offered at half-price for participants).
Online pre-registration is required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall.
Ski Library at the Marsh
Try skiing at Oak Hammock Marsh! With freshly groomed routes and free trail access, it’s a beautiful place to enjoy cross-country skiing while spotting winter wildlife and soaking in the quiet of the marsh.
Sponsored in part by the City of Selkirk.
Register here.
Fee: Member free / Non-Member $10 (includes admission to the Centre).
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Twilight Snowshoe Walk
Explore the Marsh on snowshoes with our guide and experience the wetland by moonlight followed by a bonfire.
Expect to be snowshoeing for approximately 60 minutes. Please consider using a sleigh if you are bringing little snowshoers. Maximum number of people is 12 for this activity. Snowshoes are provided.
Online pre-registration required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Fee: $10 for members / $15 for non-members
Snowshoe Walk at Oak Bluff
Explore a different area of the Marsh on snowshoes with our guide. Expect to be snowshoeing for approximately 60 minutes. Please consider using a sleigh if you are bringing little snowshoers.
Maximum number of people is 12 for this activity. Snowshoes are provided.
Online pre-registration required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Fee: $10 for members / $15 for non-members
Winter Birds Presentation
Learn about the birds that stay in Manitoba and visit feeders during the winter, discover how important bird feeding can be, and take home your handmade pinecone birdfeeder to hang in your yard. It’s a wonderful way to connect with nature and help our feathered friends.
All materials are provided. Suitable for all ages.
Register here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Stonewall
Fee: Members Free / Non-Members $5 per feeder (plus admission to the Wetland Discovery Centre)
Marshland Wonderland
Bring the whole family and step outside after the holidays for a day of frosty fun at Oak Hammock Marsh!
Explore the fwetlands on a guided snowshoe walk.
Watch and learn about species that call the marsh home all winter long.
Nature craft inspired by the Marsh.
Embark on a fun Scavenger Hunt adventure
And more!
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh
Price: General admission
Skate with Santa
Sata’s lacing his skates and hitting the ice at the Selkirk Rec Centre! A photobooth will be set up for some holiday family photos!
Public skating admission rates apply. Drop-in, no pre-registration required. Please enter through the Main Lobby Entrance doors of the Selkirk Rec Complex.
Location: 180 Easton Dr, Selkirk
Kids Christmas Party
Join the St. Andrews Heritage Centre for a day of Christmas fun! Make Christmas crafts, take photos with Santa from 11 am to 3 pm, and go on a holiday scavenger hunt through the musuem!
Register here!
Location: 374 River Rd, St. Andrews
Price: $7/child
Skate with Santa
The St. Andrews Community Club’s annual Skate with Santa is here! Join them on Saturday, December 20th, for a magical morning with Santa and enjoy a warm breakfast before you hit the ice!
Skate with Santa will happen at 10-11 am. This activity is free for all.
Location: 28 St. Andrews Rd, St. Andrews Community Club
Pancake Breakfast $8/adults, $5/child (Includes pancakes, sausage, and drink).
Santa’s Jolly Bootcamp!
Ho, ho, ho! Join the one and only Santa Claus for a 45-minute holiday bootcamp workout at Glow Fitness! It's a full-body workout designed to burn off all those holiday treats!
Afterward, stick around for a chance to snap a festive photo with Santa himself.
Register here!
Location: 217 Clandeboye Ave, Selkirk
Price: $25/drop in (These workshops are included for members)
Astronomy Night
Explore the night sky at Oak Hammock Marsh!
Enjoy fall constellations with an informative theatre presentation followed by an observation session from the rooftop of the wetland Discovery Centre with their large telescopes.
Registration is required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh
Price: $10 for members/$15 for non-members
Gramma Glam Workshop
For mature women looking to enhance their timeless beauty. Join Morgan, an experienced skin and beauty consultant with 33 years in the industry, for expert tips and techniques for full face makeup applications!
Bring your own mirror and any cosmetics or brushes/sponges you may currently have for this fun info session and demonstration.
To register, please email: standrewsrec.manager@gmail.com by Dec 16th.
Location: 28 St. Andrews Rd, St. Andrews Community Club
Price: $10/person
Christmas Center Piece Workshop
Create your own Christmas Center Piece with the Matlock Rec Club. Includes live greenery, ribbon, pine cones, and other decorations. All proceeds go towards their community Christmas Hamper.
Bring your own scissors/wire cutters and a small knife. To register, call/text Crystal at 204-798-6276.
Location: 77 Matlock Rd, Matlock
Price: $40/person
Winter Brunch
Relax and take in the beautiful wetland views while enjoying a delicious brunch at the Café at Oak Hammock Marsh. It’s the perfect way to start your day surrounded by nature!
The menu includes, belgian waffles with apples and pears, bacon, breakfast sausage, devilled eggs, assorted cheese plate, with coffee/tea/juice.
Online pre-registration is required. Click here to register.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh
Price: Adults $32.95, Kids (12 and under) $16.95 (gratuity not included)
Youth Christmas Makers' Market
Bud and Bloom is hosting a Youth Christmas Makers’ Market to support talented young artists, crafters and entrepreneurs in the region!
Location: 250 Manitoba Avenue, Gaynor Family Regional Library
Free admission
Santa Photos
Join The Cozy Fox for a festive holiday experience with free Christmas Photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Janet the Elf! Admission and parking are absolutely free, so you can fully enjoy this holiday treat. While you’re there, browse over 70+ vendors to start your Christmas shopping!
Also enjoy some samples and a Christmas Basket Free Draw!
Location: 637 Morris Avenue, Selkirk
Christmas Market
Petersfield Community Club is hosting its annual Christmas Market to help last-minute shoppers finish their holiday lists. Browse more than 25 vendor tables and enjoy exciting door prizes!
Location: 401 Main Street, Petersfield
Free admission
Holiday Arrangement Workshop
Join the Shops of St. Andrews for a festive Holiday Arrangement Workshop!
Learn how to design a stunning greenery table arrangement with candles, then personalize your creation with ribbons, berries, pinecones, and other seasonal embellishments to make it your own.
Please note: photos are for inspiration, not the final product.
Location: 5607 Hwy 9, Shops of St. Andrews
Price: $80 + Tax
LBCC Game's Night
Little Britain Community Club will be hosting their December Game Night on Dec. 12 at 7PM.
If you love board games this is for you! Whether you bring a friend or just yourself, the welcoming atmosphere encourages all ages and skill levels to games night! Play a new game or bring your favourite and teach someone else! Fun will be had!
Contact Thea to register at tmhaut@escape.ca or call at 204-485-7270.
Fee: $20 (Includes 3 beverages, late lunch, & games)
Location: 571 Little Britain Rd, Lockport
Cozy Yoga with Thai Massage
Embrace cozy this winter with our relaxing blend of restorative yoga, yin yoga, hatha and meditation. Comfortable poses designed to release tension. BYOT (Bring Your Own Tea) and wear wooly socks!
Register here!
Location: 217 Clandeboye Ave, Selkirk
Price: $25/person
Cookies, Candles, and Carols
Join St. George Wakefield Church for an hour of heartfelt singing surrounded by warm candlelit ambience, followed by hot chocolate, cider, and cookies. All are welcome. Free entry, with an option for a silver collection.
Location: 8716 Hwy 9, Clandeboye
Holiday Arrangement Workshop
Join the Shops of St. Andrews for a festive Holiday Arrangement Workshop!
Learn how to design a stunning greenery table arrangement with candles, then personalize your creation with ribbons, berries, pinecones, and other seasonal embellishments to make it your own.
Please note: photos are for inspiration, not the final product.
Location: 5607 Hwy 9, Shops of St. Andrews
Price: $80 + Tax
Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
The St. George’s Wakefield Church invites you to a festive Christmas Centerpiece Workshop!
Enjoy an evening of creativity and holiday cheer as you craft your own live cedar centerpiece, paired perfectly with wine and cheese. All supplies are provided.
Contact Wendy at 204-492-6130 or email stgeorgewakefield@outlook.com to register.
Location: Wakefield Church 8716 Hwy 9 between Clandeboye and Petersfield
Price: $40/person
Rustic Wreath Workshop
Join the Shops of St. Andrews for a festive Rustic Wreath Workshop!
Design and create your own beautiful botanical wreath on a grapevine base with winter greens, then personalize it with ribbons and berries to complete your wreath!
Please note: photos are for inspiration, not the final product.
Location: 5607 Hwy 9, Shops of St. Andrews
Price: $110 + Tax
Holiday Soap Making
Learn about the soap making process with instructor Gaby from @gibby_goods and create two Christmas soaps with an array of molds, scents, and colours! Soap is made from a goat's milk base. Kids are welcome with adult supervision.
Register here!
Location: 374 River Rd, St. Andrews
Price: $15/person
Old Fashion Christmas
St. Andrews on the Red Anglican Church invites you to their Old-Fashioned Christmas Celebration!
Enjoy a craft and bake sale, silent auction and raffle, and a white elephant sale. Sip on refreshments while listening to live Celtic music by Two by Two (2:30pm), let the kids get creative with children’s crafts, and snap some photos with Father Christmas.
Silver collection. All proceeds support church activities. For more information, call 204-339-3090.
Location: 3 St. Andrews Road, St. Andrews
Santa Photos
Join The Cozy Fox for a festive holiday experience with free Christmas Photos with Santa, Mrs. Claus, and Janet the Elf! Admission and parking are absolutely free, so you can fully enjoy this holiday treat. While you’re there, browse over 70+ vendors to start your Christmas shopping!
Also enjoy some samples and a Christmas Basket Free Draw!
Location: 637 Morris Avenue, Selkirk
Christmas in East Beaches
Explore and shop in Grand Marais and Traverse Bay for a chance to win a gift basket filled with goodies and gift cards! Pick up a passport at any stop, visit all participating locations, get it initialed along the way, and drop it off at your final location. No purchase necessary.
Cabin46 Gifts | 46 Leon Dr, Traverse Bay
Spirit Rock Inn | 6 Donald Street, Grand Marais
Krista Gibson | 46 Leon Dr, Traverse Bay
Hillside Beach Hub | 38167 Hillside Beach Rd, Traverse Bay
Saffies General Store | 2 Girard St, Albert Beach
Fish and Baked Treasure Cove
Traverse Bay Trading Post
You’ll find the Traverse Bay Trading Post & Thrift and the Fish and Baked Treasure Cove, at the corner of 11105 Hwy 59 and Hwy 11 in Traverse Bay, in the same parking lot as the Esso gas station. The thrift shop is located in the mini strip mall behind the station.
Breakfast with Santa
Back by popular demand! The Petersfield Community Club is once again hosting its annual Breakfast with Santa.
Join them from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a festive morning featuring pancakes, a kids’ Santa store, bake table, silent auction, and photos with Santa. Cash only event.
Location: 401 Main St. Petersfield
Pancake breakfast: Adults $10, Kids under 12 $5
Cats on Matts! Kitten Yoga
It's yoga infused with cuteness! Join Glow Fitness for this adoption awareness yoga event, enhanced with kittens. More details coming soon!
Location: 217 Clandeboye Ave, Selkirk
Price: $25/person (or included in membership*)
Wreath Swag Workshop
Join the Shops of St. Andrews for a festive Winter Swag Workshop!
Design and create your own beautiful winter swag to hang on your door. Use a mix of fragrant winter boughs, branches, and pincones. Embellishments are available to make it uniquely yours!
Please note: photos are for inspiration, not the final product.
Location: 5607 Hwy 9, Shops of St. Andrews
Price: $65+ Tax
Tea at the Marsh
Enjoy an afternoon of refinement and relaxation at Oak Hammock Marsh.
Delight in delicate sandwiches, pastries, and premium teas while taking in the serene winter beauty of the marsh. View the full menu on their website.
Registeration is required here.
Location: 1 Snow Goose Bay, Oak Hammock Marsh
Price: Fee: Members $49.95, Non-Members $54.95 (gratuity not included)
Christmas Tea
Join the East Beaches Social Scene for their annual Afternoon Christmas Tea!
Enjoy a cozy afternoon with festive treats, a delightful bake sale, and treasures to browse. Take part in the silent auction and 50/50 raffle, and add a special touch to the season by placing a heartfelt memory on the EBRC Memory Tree.
Silver collection at the door.
Location: 3 Ateah Road, Victoria Beach
Santa Parade of Lights 2025
Get ready, Selkirk! The Santa Parade of Lights returns for its 18th year on Saturday, November 29, 2025!
Local businesses and residents are invited to show off their holiday spirit by decorating a float and joining the parade! There’s still time to get involved to enter a float or volunteer. Visit the Santa Parade of Lights Facebook page to learn more and register here or email at SantaParadeOfLights@yahoo.com
Location: Eveline Street, Selkirk (from Berrisford Ave to Superior Ave)
Please Note: The Selkirk Bridge will be closed from 6:30–8:30 PM, and a parking ban will be in effect along Eveline during this time.
Wreath Making Workshop
Create your own beautiful Christmas wreath with Kyla, owner of Flora Culture, at the St. Andrews Heritage Centre. Lots of different decorations to choose from to make yours truly unique!
Registration required by Nov 27th here.
Location: 374 River Rd, St. Andrews
Price: $30/person