Suitable for children and caregivers
25 events
· Brantwood Farms
Brantwood Farms' fall festival weekends, open all three days of Thanksgiving weekend: corn maze, wagon rides, jumping pillows, tractor go-karts, farm animals and the Brantwood Express.
· Waterford Lions Community Centre
Waterford's 44th Lions Pumpkinfest, the weekend after Thanksgiving: parade, midway, marketplace, craft beer garden, spookhouse, car show, soapbox derby and fireworks.
· Children's Safety Village of Brant
Autism Dog Services' free Halloween party for families and their dogs at the Children's Safety Village.
· The Rope Factory Event Hall
A youth-focused day of a free vendor market and a ticketed magic show benefiting an animal rescue, held at The Rope Factory Event Hall in Brantford.
· Branlyn Community Centre
A Halloween party for kids 4 to 10 with games, crafts, activities and treats at Branlyn Community Centre.
· Bell Homestead National Historic Site
A free family Halloween afternoon of games and activities at Bell Homestead. Costumes encouraged.
· Syl Apps Community Centre
A free, candy-less drop-in trick-or-treat walk for kids 0 to 6 at Syl Apps Community Centre. Costumes encouraged.
· Watts Pond Trail
A free Halloween tree-planting morning on the Watts Pond Trail in Paris. Costumes encouraged.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
A high-energy K-Pop tribute show with West End vocalists and dancers, inspired by KPop Demon Hunters, BTS and BLACKPINK.
· Best Western Plus
A one-day, hands-on career adventure event for kids ages 5–10 to explore careers through play, creativity, and imagination.
· Branlyn Community Centre
A holiday market with more than 80 handmade vendors, sweets and drinks, and a Christmas selfie station.
· Burford Community Centre
Meet County of Brant staff and learn about local programs, with free skating, face painting, popcorn, swag and a prize draw.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
James and Jamesy's award-winning, panto-style holiday comedy about a Christmas tea party gone very wrong.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
The United European Ballet performs Prokofiev's Cinderella with hand-painted sets and an international cast.
· Gaukel Memorial Community Centre
Meet County of Brant staff and learn about local programs, with free skating, face painting, popcorn, swag and a prize draw.
· Laurier Brantford YMCA
Impact Cheer Athletics' first annual cheerleading showcase at the Laurier Brantford YMCA. Free with registration.
· Harmony Square
A free family holiday event in downtown Brantford following the Santa Claus Parade, featuring photos with Santa, free hot chocolate, carnival treats, live music, face painting and more.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Magician Aaron Matthews' family show of magic, comedy and canine tricks, with mind-reading dogs and world-class performing canines.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Ballet Jörgen's Nutcracker sets Tchaikovsky's score in Canadian landscapes, with raccoons, loons, Mounties and lumberjacks among the fairy-tale characters.
· Paris Agricultural Hall
A family-friendly, high-energy Christmas concert featuring Scott Woods and his band performing trick fiddling, step dancing, comedy, and seasonal music.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
The BSO with guest conductor Dr. Francois Koh: seasonal favourites, Broadway melodies, orchestral gems and a community sing-along.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
The interactive stage version of the game show: audience contestants spin the Big Wheel, play Plinko and bid on the Showcase.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
Playful Fox Productions stages the Broadway musical of the holiday classic, with Blue Skies, Sisters and White Christmas. Three performances.
· Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts
A high-energy multimedia magic show blending live music, comedy and illusions, from the America's Got Talent and Fool Us performer.
· Harmony Square
A free downtown Brantford New Year's Eve celebration featuring a DJ skate party, live concert, photo booth, and fireworks.