Join us for a free celebration of the holiday season with Christmas on the Farm. Every year as Christmas approaches, we celebrate the season with lights, crafts, carriage rides, caroling, visits from Santa and more.
Join us for a free celebration of the holiday season with Christmas on the Farm 2024 on Friday, November 29 from 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Saturday, November 30 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Canatara Park.
Old favourites are back alongside some recently-added attractions to delight all ages including roasting chestnuts; horse and carriage rides; crafts; storytime with Mrs. Claus and more! Don’t want to find on-site parking? Sarnia Transit will run a shuttle from Northgate Terminal during the event.
Where: Canatara Park
When: Nov. 29, 5:30 to 9 p.m. and Nov. 30, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Who: The City of Sarnia in cooperation the Seaway Kiwanis Club
Christmas on the Farm attractions
There’s plenty of holiday fun in store as the spirit of the season comes alive at Canatara Park.
Visit from Santa
Santa will also be stopping by to visit with children in attendance on Saturday, November 30 at 1 p.m.
Craft making
Make your own holiday craft or Christmas tree ornament. Hang your ornament on the event tree inside the barn, or take it home to display.
Letters to Santa
Stop by to write a letter to Santa, or bring one you’ve already written, and drop it in our mailbox for prompt delivery to the North Pole.
Cookie giveaway station
Enjoy a festive treat on us!
Train rides
Hop aboard the Children’s Choo Choo Train for a festive ride.
Storytime with Mrs. Claus
Escape the cold by the fireplace and enjoy a short story told by Mrs. Claus herself.
Friday, Nov. 29 story times:
- 5:30 p.m.
- 6:15 p.m.
- 7 p.m.
- 7:45 p.m.
- 8:30 p.m.
Children’s Animal Farm
The Children’s Animal Farm will be open with free admission throughout the event, stop in to catch up with some furry and feathered friends.
Horse and carriage rides
Tour in true holiday fashion with free horse and carriage rides.
Food and beverage station
Looking for a quick bite? Stop by the Seaway Kiwanis Pavilion to grab a hot dog, popcorn, and a hot beverage. All proceeds support the animal farm and park.
Prices:
- Hot dogs – $2
- Popcorn – $1
- Hot chocolate or coffee – $1
Sarnia Transit event shuttle
Sarnia Transit will offer a shuttle service for the event, making trips between Canatara Park and Northgate Terminal. Regular fares apply
On November 29 the shuttle will begin service at 5 p.m. departing from Northgate. Shuttles will run every half hour with the last departing the Christina Street entrance to Canatara Park at 9:15 p.m.
On November 30 the shuttle will begin service at 9 a.m. departing from Northgate. Shuttles will run every half hour with the last departing the Christina Street entrance to Canatara Park at 2:45 p.m.
Road closure
To facilitate Christmas on the Farm, the Park Service Road will be closed west of Lake Chipican Drive on Friday, November 29 at 3 p.m. and reopened Saturday, November 30 at 2 p.m.