A number of events are lined up this weekend to help boost the holiday spirit.
The Festival of Trees and All Things Christmas takes place Friday (5-10 pm) and Saturday (11 am to 2:30 pm) at Gateway City Brewery.
Decorated trees, decorations and more will be available for silent auction, with holiday cheer basket raffles and live entertainment.
All proceeds are supporting the PADDLE Program and the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation.
Also on Saturday (10 am to 2 pm), members of the Pro-Cathedral of the Assumption Catholic Women’s League of Canada will be hosting their annual Christmas Bazaar & Tea.
There’s a silent auction, penny sale, tea room tickets and more.
Funds raised support agencies that address food security and the marginalized in our community.
On Saturday evening by the second North Bay Winter Market, with artisans, live music, museum tours, mini holiday train rides and more.
It runs from 4-8 pm in the Jack Burrows Parkette.
The weekend of festive cheer wraps up with the Santa Claus Parade on Sunday.
It begins at noon and travels along Chippewa Street, down Ferguson and on to Main West.
This year’s theme is 100 years of Christmas in North Bay.
Donations for the North Bay Food Bank will be collected along the route.
