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25 Things to do
South Frontenac Shines Holiday Lights Contest
Dec.1-20, various locations
Decorate for the holidays and enter our contest (southfrontenac.net/contest), then plan your driving tour at night to see all the spectacular lights.
A Christmas Carol
Dec 1, 4 pm.
Sydenham St. Paul's Anglican Church, 4336 Mill St. $20, available at One Stop, or at the door.
Proceeds to St. Paul's Loughborough Christmas Emergency Fund.
Free EarlyOn Playgroup - Perth Road
Free EarlyOn Playgroup - Perth Road
Perth Road Hall, 5612 Perth Rd Crescent.
Free for children 0-6 yrs old and their families. Preregister at keyon.ca.
Scott Owen Country Music Gig
Dec. 6, 6-8 pm.
Owen, raised in Joyceville, will perform live country music at Creekside Bar & Grill in Battersea at ‘Creekside Patio Fridays’.
All Ages, No Cover.
Ompah - Fireworks Display
Dec. 7, 7 pm. River Hill Farm, 1311 Struthadam Rd.
Make a little trip north - Santa in attendance! Bring a lawn chairs to enjoy the show and please remember to dress for the weather. Mini donuts and hot chocolate in the canteen, And, of course, the Christmas Lights will be there.
Frontenac Farmers Holiday Market
Dec. 7, 3 - 7 pm
Centennial Park, Harrowsmith.
Shop for foodstuffs and handmade gifts at this special holiday market featuring live music, family photos, on-site food and a beer and wine garden.
Burridge Christmas Parade
Dec. 7, 2 pm
Parade starts at Firehall 2 and concludes at the United Church on Greenbay Rd. where light refreshments will be served. If you wish to participate, contact Katie Hall, katiehall@thallinc.com.
Battersea Santa Parade
Dec. 7, 4 pm.
The parade leaves from Storrington Public School and makes its way to Battersea United Church. If you want to enter a float, contact Kyle Gordon at 613-484-4003.
Annual Breakfast with Santa
Dec. 7, 8 - 11:00 am.
Storrington Lions Club includes a delicious meal, face painting, Christmas craft, and relaxed visit with Santa who will have a present for every child.
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Dec. 14, 1 pm – 3 pm
Royal Canadian Legion Hall
Learn to identify winter birds. Activities for ages 4+ years. Guided outdoor bird count. Information: Frontenac CBC Coordinator 613-531-4578
Free Public Skating
Dec. 28, 2:30 – 4:30 pm.
Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Arena Boundary Rd.
Lace up your skates for public skating sponsored by MPP John Jordan.
New Year’s Day Levee
Jan 1, 12:30-4:30 pm
Sydenham Legion
Come ring in the New Year with live music and friendship at your local legion.
Winter Forest Bathing in Frontenac - Guided Walk
Jan. 19 & Feb 16 & March 23,1:00 – 4:00pm.
Frontenac Provincial Park.
Find your natural balance, a deeper connection and belonging to our natural world. Each walk will be 3 hours & includes a special forest tea and a light snack.
Snow Social
Jan. 25, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm, Sydenham Village.
A festive winter celebration at Point Park and Sydenham village. Free admission with donation option. Enjoy a vendor market, live music, library activities, and SNOW much more!
Take the All Season Camper Challenge
Jan-Dec, Frontenac Park, 6700 Salmon Lake Rd.
Every year, the Friends of Frontenac challenge outdoor enthusiasts to camp one night every month of the year. See friendsoffrontenac.com for details.
Hockey in South Frontenac
All Winter
Come out to Frontenac Community Arena (4299 Arena Boundary Rd.) to watch the Frontenac Flyers or Frontenac Fury play against regional rival teams. Schedules: frontenachockey.ca & frontenacfury.ca
Snowshoe or Ski in Frontenac Park
6700 Salmon Lake Road, Sydenham.
Explore up to 8 km of groomed skiing trails skiing or snowshoe in one of Ontario’s most beautiful winter wilderness parks.
Family Day in South Frontenac*
Feb. 17, 10 am – 3 pm
Frontenac Community Arena.
Come enjoy family day with free skating, snow tubing and snowshoeing, outdoor activities and games.
Free Ice Fishing Weekend*
Feb. 15-17.
You can wet a line through the ice for free all Family Day weekend. Come to one of our back lakes for the ultimate ice fishing experience.
South Frontenac Stockport Club Euchre Tournament
Feb. 15. Legion 496 in Sydenham.
$20 per player. Includes snacks & food. Funds raised from this will help SFSC represent Team Canada with the Canadian Ice Stock Federation head to Kapfenberg Austria for the World Ice Stock Championships. Contact: Chris Hammer, hammer4974@gmail.com
Rent a Kick Sled
Frontenac Community Arena, 4299 Boundary Rd.
Did you know you can rent snowshoes and kick sleds at Frontenac Arena? Kick the winter blues and get out and enjoy the snow!
Tap a Tree*
Jan-April.
March is maple syrup season in South Frontenac! Watch for local events where you can see the annual tapping of the trees and purchase fresh syrup.
Spring Equinox Labyrinth Walk
Mar 15, 12 – 2 pm,
Wintergreen Studios, 90 Wintergreen Lane.
Explore this unique property as it emerges from the thaw of winter and quietly wakes in the warmth of spring. See wintergreenstudios.com for more info.
Community Recreation and Leisure Services Fair*
DATE TBA.
Storrington Centre, 3910 Battersea Rd
Come out to meet local service clubs, community groups and sports leagues to register and learn more about activities in South Frontenac.
Contact Us
Township of South Frontenac
4432 George St. Box 100
Sydenham ON, K0H 2T0
T: 613-376-3027
F: 613-376-6657
TF: 1.800-559-5862
(if calling within the 613 area code)
admin@southfrontenac.net
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