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THIS INFORMATION IS FOR THE 2024 HOLIDAY SEASON -- INFORMATION WILL BE ADDED WHEN AVAILABLE
An annual guide to holiday markets, giving & receiving for residents of Milton.
HOLIDAY FEST & CHRISTMAS BAZAARS
The Country Heritage Holiday Market and Halton Buttertart Festival
- Holiday shopping, Food Trucks and family friendly activities
- Where: Country Heritage Park, 8560 Tremaine Rd
- When: Sunday, November 17, 2024
- Contact: Pat Cluett by email at ptcluett@gmail.com.
Santa at the Fairgrounds
- Thw event is taking place over 3 weekends in December. Families will be able to visit the grounds, shop local vendors and take a photo with Santa
- Where: Milton Fair Grounds, 136 Roberts St.
- When: 10 am-4 pm each day on December 7-8, December 14-15, December 21-22, 2024
- Contact: Email 'santaatthefairgrounds@gmail.com
Mistletoe Vendor Market
- 30+ Unique local vendors & artisans, Live Music, Gift Wrapping station, Santa photos, Treats for kids (while supplies last), Kids Craft Station and much more
- Where: Milton Mall, 55 Ontario Street
- When: Saturday December 14, 2024, 9:30 am-6 pm & Sunday December 15, 2024, 11 am-5 pm
Holly Jolly Vendor Market
- 30+ Unique local vendors & artisans, discover unique gifts, delicious treats, and handmade crafts from a variety of talented vendors, live holiday music, treats for kids, toy drive, kids craft station and much more
- Where: Milton Mall, 55 Ontario Street
- When: Saturday November 23, 2024, 9:30 am-6 pm & Sunday November 24 2024, 11 am-5 pm
Milton Community Resource Centre, Annual Marketplace (In-person)
- Where: Milton Sports Centre (Banquet Room)
- When: Saturday, November 9, 2024 9 am-3 pm
- Over 20 vendors, 'Donate what you can' admission at door
Milton Public Library’s first Artisan Market
- Check out local artisan's unique creations and connect with a vibrant community of creators at MPL’s first Artisan Market
- Holiday shopping with unique handmade items like Jewellery, original art, pottery and wood work
- When: Sunday, December 15; 10 am-4 pm
- Where: Sherwood Branch Library, 6355 Main St W, Milton
- Find more information and Vendor application form here
The Mom Market Holiday Wonderland at Milton Mall
- Holiday market
- Where: Milton Mall, 55 Ontario Street
- When: November 30 & December 1, 2024; during Milton Mall hours
PORTICO Christmas Market
- Discover beautiful hand-made gifts from local vendors, fun (and free!) activities for children, and enjoy live jazz and Christmas treats in our Christmas Cafe.
- Donations for the Salvation Army Milton Food Bank will be received throughout the afternoon
- Where: 45 Bruce Street, inside Milton Christian School
- When: Saturday, December 14, 2024, 3-5 pm
Grace Anglican Church, Christmas Market
- Where: 317 Main Street, Milton
- When: November 9, 2024 Saturday 9 am-2 pm
- Knitting, Sewing, Crafts, Jewellery, Baked Goods, Pies (Apple, Cherry and Blueberry), Silent Auction, Shoe Box Raffle, Christmas Raffle, Tea Room
- To purchase raffle tickets call 905-878-2411 or email secretary@gracechurchmilton.com
Nassagaweya Presbyterian Church, Winter Bazaar
- Where: 3097 15 Side Rd, Campbellville
- When: When: Saturday, Nov 2, 2024 11 am-2 pm
- Contact: 905-878-6151
- Find the details here
GET HELP
Emergency Food
- For a list of Milton Food Banks and Meal Programs, visit How to Find - Food Banks & Community Meals, Milton
- The Salvation Army Christmas Assistance: Families and individuals may register for holiday assistance by completing an application process, which usually starts during October or November, at their local Salvation Army. Visit Suite#4, 820 Nipissing Road to register.
Clothed with Love Freestore
- Offering gently used clothing for adults, youth, and children for free. All items are clean, in great shape, and ready for their next home. check website for details
- Where: 45 Bruce Street, inside Milton Christian School
- When: Sunday, November 24, 2024; 1-3 pm
GIVE HELP: Food, Gift and Toy Drives
MCRC's Fill A Crib Campaign
- MCRC's Fill A Crib campaign provides MCRC’s Infant Food Bank with essential supplies and food to support local impoverished, at-risk, and vulnerable families. Goal is to fill 100 cribs with essential supplies like Diapers (size 4, 5 & 6), formula (Enfamil A+Similac, goodstart), baby food & Cereal, baby wipes and menstrual supplies.
- Find different ways to donate online here
- When: Nov 28-Jan 15, donations can be done online or in-person
- Where: Participating Fill A Crib physical locations are MCRC Bronte Street, MCRC Bruce Trail, MCRC Viola Desmond, & Milton Public Library (Main Branch, Beaty Branch, and Sherwood Branch). Find more details here
Salvation Army, Khi Community 2024 Christmas Kettle Campaign
- When: Milton kettle campaign will run on Mondays to Saturdays from November 21st until December 24th.
- Where: Different locations (grocery stores) in Milton
- Contact: Peter 365-355-5712
- Volunteers needed, check here to register or donate online
Miracle on Main Street! Halton Regional Police Service (2024)
- The TigerJeet Singh Foundation and Halton Regional Police Service are partnering for the annual Miracle on Main Street toy drive. All donations collected will be distributed to Halton schools, community agencies and families. Halton Regional Police Service will be accepting toy donations, cash and gift cards at all the Halton Regional Police Service facilities. Donations can also be made online through www.MiracleOnMain.ca. 100% of the donations go back into the Halton community.
- Live Event: Saturday, December 7; 2-7 pm
- Location: Main Street East, downtown Milton
- Admission is free with a donation of a new unwrapped toy. There will be free amusement rides, free petting zoo and free pony rides, stage performances, food, drinks and much more.
- Contact: TigerJeet Singh Foundation here, Email 'Colleen.Scully@tjsf.ca' or MiracleonMain@haltonpolice.ca.
“Cram-a-Cruiser” Donation Events (2024)
- Saturday, Nov 23: 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Canadian Tire, 1210 Steeles Ave East, Milton
- Saturday, Nov 30: 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Canadian Tire, 1210 Steeles Ave East, Milton
- Saturday, Dec 7: 9:30 am-1:30 pm at Canadian Tire, 1210 Steeles Ave East, Milton
Food for Life Holiday gifting
- goal is to put food on every table this holiday season
- Your gift will be matched until December 31. Every $10 will double, providing $125 worth of food for a family in need
- Donate here
Halton Region Shoebox Project for Women
- accepts standard-sized, decorated shoebox with approximately $50 worth of gifts and essentials that any woman might enjoy, and include a warm greeting or message of support
- for more information contact Stacey at halton@shoeboxproject.com or see website
- create a virtual shoebox or donate online
Halton Learning Foundation: No Student Left Behind
- For more information call 905-749-4453, or email info@haltonlearningfoundation.ca
- Program helps ensure that Halton District School Board students-in-need have basic necessities and the opportunity to fully participate in school activities
- Monetary donations provide a young person, family or school with funds in the form of gift cards or cash reimbursement to fulfill a student's needs for food, clothing and more
Holiday Helpers Canada, Adopt a Family
- Support to help make this holiday season magical for the children and their parents
- Sponsor a family wish list, give a monetary gift, host a donation drive and volunteer
- Check website for details
Halton Women's Place
There are two special ways to support to the women and children that need Halton Women’s Place services the most:
1) Holiday Shelter Wishes Campaign
- Grant a holiday wish and help provide essential items this season by joining the Holiday Shelter Wishes Campaign
2) Holiday Giving Program
- Sponsor a family with gift cards through the Holiday Giving Program
- sponsors families who have stayed with Halton Women's Place, or used their services, within the past year
- gift cards are given to mom to shop specifically for her children and for herself
- help sponsor families by visiting haltonwomensplace.com/sponsor-a-family
Oakville & Milton Humane Society
When you give today, your gift will be matched up to $50,000, through the 2024 Holiday Matching Campaign
Support the OMHS Pet Food Bank, which provides pet food and supplies through a network of of 20 established community programs and 12 food banks throughout Oakville and Milton
- wish list items include canned dog/cat food, and cat litter
- financial donations also greatly appreciated
- items can be dropped off in the lobby of the OMHS, 445 Cornwall Rd
Canadian Forces
- Write to the Troops, see here
- Op Santa Claus (send treats and necessities to Canadian Forces deployed overseas), see here
United Way's Holiday Helping Hand
- craft handmade decorations in support of a local agency, adopt a family in need, or donate to a gift drive
- register online to adopt a family or donate to the gift drive before Fri, Dec 6
- suggested spending amount is $100-150 per family member
- drop off donations on Mon, Dec 9 and Tue, Dec 10 (9 am-6 pm) at the Community Donation Warehouse (additional details will be provided with registration confirmation)
Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Halton has volunteering opportunities for a wide range of local nonprofit organizations.
- Milton Santa Claus Parade needs volunteers to join the Santa Claus Parade Committee to help organize the parade.
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