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The last day of Spirit of the Season - THANK YOU Guelph! We are wrapping up the final moments of this six day event across two weekends, and we couldn’t be more thankful for all who came out, enjoyed, and supported local these past two weeks ♥️

🎉 Family Fun Day is HERE! 🎉 Join us for a full afternoon of fun for the kids at Spirit of the Season ❄️

Running from 12pm - 5pm, here’s what’s happening in the Quebec Street Mall:
🎅 Meet Santa & The Grinch: 1pm - 3:30pm
🖌️ Face Painting: 12pm - 5pm
✨ Princess Party: 12pm - 4pm
🛍️ Mini Makers Market: 12pm - 5pm

Bring the whole family, and kids are encouraged to DRESS UP in costume! 👑

Today is also the last day of Spirit of the Season, with both markets open to all from 12-5pm!

This year’s event proudly supports the Keep Kids Fed At Home program via the Children’s Foundation of Guelph (@childrensfdngw). A big thank you to our Premier Festival Sponsor, @co_operators, and all our amazing sponsors for making this holiday season special.

Spirit of the Season weekend #2 is LIVE! Guelph, ON 📍 75 minutes from Toronto, free admission, dog friendly, family friendly, lots of photo ops!

December 6-8th & 13-15th
📆 Friday 3pm - 9pm
📆 Saturday 11am - 8pm
📆 Sunday 12pm - 5pm

This weekend:

SATURDAY, December 14th:
Fire Circus at 5PM & 8PM with roaming characters in between!

SUNDAY, December 15th:
Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day, and kids are encouraged to dress up in costume for the day’s events!

Meet Santa & The Grinch: 1PM - 3:30PM
Mini Makers Market: 12PM - 5PM
Face Painting: 12PM - 5PM
Princess Party: 12PM - 4PM

This year’s event is in support of the Keep Kids Fed At Home program via the Children’s Foundation of Guelph @childrensfdngw . Special thanks to our Premier Festival Sponsor, @co_operators, along with all of our other sponsors, for helping make this year’s festivities possible.

Today is the Fire Circus🔥 and second last day of Spirit of the Season! ❄️

From the indoor and outdoor holiday markets to the fire circus, children’s day and more - there’s something for everyone this weekend!

📆 Saturday, December 14th:

1️⃣ Indoor and Outdoor Markets
📍 St. George’s Square and Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 11AM - 8PM
(live entertainment throughout the day, including a performance by the Rainbow Chorus at 1:30PM)

2️⃣ North Fire Circus (@northfirecircus)
📍 St. George’s Square
⏰ Shows start at 5PM & 8PM with roaming characters in between!

📆 Sunday, December 15th:
Family-friendly entertainment throughout the day, and kids are encouraged to dress up in costume for the day’s events!

1️⃣ Indoor and Outdoor Markets
📍 St. George’s Square and Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 12PM - 5PM

2️⃣ Mini Makers Market
📍 Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 12PM - 5PM

3️⃣ Face Painting
📍Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 12PM - 5PM

4️⃣ Princess Party
📍 Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 12PM - 4PM

5️⃣ Meet Santa & The Grinch
📍St. George’s Square & Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 1PM - 3:30PM

As you walk around Downtown, make sure to check out all the decorated storefronts competing for your vote in the storefront decorating contest! Click the link in our bio to vote! ❄️

Spirit of the Season weekend TWO starts today! 🎄Markets kickoff at 3pm, Moonlight Madness kicks off at 7pm, and this is your last weekend to catch Spirit of the Season until next year ⭐️

Here’s what’s happening today - Friday, December 13th:

1️⃣ Indoor and Outdoor Markets
📍 St. George’s Square and Old Quebec Street Shoppes
⏰ 3PM - 9PM
🎄live entertainment, including roaming magician Noah Noguiera

2️⃣ Moonlight Madness
📍 Quebec Street
⏰ 7PM - 9PM
🎄Quebec Street shops are open late and running a ‘save the tax’ event at participating businesses🌙

When you spend $50 at any participating Quebec Street shop between 7PM- 9PM on Friday, you’ll receive a $10 promotional certificate to be used at @miijidaa ✨

All events are:
⭐️ Free admission
🐾 Pet friendly
📸 Full of photo & video ops!

See you today for Spirit of the Season Day #4!

🎄 Spirit of the Season Weekend 2 this weekend!🎄

Don’t miss the final weekend of Spirit of the Season 2024 in Downtown Guelph! ❄️✨ Last weekend was magical, and this is your last chance to experience the holiday fun:

📅 Friday, Dec 13
✨ Markets: Indoor & outdoor at St. George’s Square & Old Quebec Street Shoppes (3 PM – 9 PM)
✨ Moonlight Madness: Shop tax-free at Quebec Street stores (7 PM – 9 PM)
✨ Magic: Roaming magician Noah Noguiera will wow you with tricks!

📅 Saturday, Dec 14
✨ Markets: Indoor & outdoor all day (11 AM – 8 PM)
✨ Live Music: Rainbow Chorus performance (1:30 PM)
✨ Fire Circus: in St. George’s Square (5 PM & 8 PM)

📅 Sunday, Dec 15
✨ Family Fun Day (12 PM – 5 PM):
• Indoor & outdoor markets
• Mini Makers Market
• Face painting
• Meet Santa & The Grinch (1 PM – 3:30 PM)
• Snowflake Princess Party (Costumes encouraged!)

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Spirit of the Season is:
⭐️ Free admission
🐾 Pet friendly (indoor & outdoor markets)
📸 Full of photo & video ops!

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This year’s event supports the Keep Kids Fed At Home program by the Children’s Foundation of Guelph, made possible by our incredible sponsors.

🎅 Follow @DowntownGuelph for updates all weekend!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for weekend 1 of Spirit of the Season ✨

A huge thank you to all who made it possible, especially our Premier Festival Sponsor, @co_operators, along with all of our sponsors, for their support!

We would like to thank:
Cooper Construction
@acquasalon.co
@linamarcorp
@barzottiwoodworking
@conestogacollege
@the_tricar_group
@buongustoguelph
@wooddevelopmentgroup
@guelph_storm_ohl
@sutherlandinsurance
Sabrina Essery at @royalcityrealty
@applesalonca
@speedyautoservice_guelph
@knarjewellery
@copper_rose_distillers
@manorlandscaping
@piattopizzeria
@gatheringuelph
@lareina_519
@cityofguelph
Floatr Inc
Guelph City Realty Limited

This year`s event is in support of the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington’s Keep Kids Fed at Home program. A big part in thanks to these sponsorships, $25,000 is able to be donated to the Keep Kids Fed at Home program! 💙

Get ready for weekend 2 of Spirit of the Season, starting this Friday! Hosted by the Downtown Guelph Business Association ❄️

Today is Day THREE of Spirit of the Season! Running 12pm- 5pm, Spirit of the Season will be in full swing with both markets, great eats, and entertainment!

⭐️ Free admission
🐾 Pet friendly (indoor & outdoor markets)
📸 Lots of photo and video ops

Roaming Juggler @noah.nogueira will be performing from 2:30-5pm throughout the Downtown core, along with banjo performances, and more!

Lots of great eats: roast marshmallows with S’mores & More, enjoy a Beaver Tail, English pastries from @fleetstreets_guelph, cookies from @milkco.cookies , fresh pastries from Helena, chicken parm sandwiches from @piattoguelph’s hut, or maybe some of Moe’s beets 🍪

Hot drinks too! Find mulled wine, hot cocoa, and churros at @lareina_519, along with lots of other businesses downtown that have warm drinks and great meals ready just within their doors.

As you walk around Downtown, do the Walking in a Window Wonderland tour and check out all the decorated storefronts competing for your vote in the storefront decorating contest! (This is also a great time to get your holiday shopping done 🎁) All voting happens via the voting link found in our bio ❄️

By voting, you could win too; three lucky voters will be randomly selected to win:
🎁 $150 Downtown Dollars
🎁 $100 Downtown Dollars
🎁 $50 Downtown Dollars

Enjoy Day 3, and invite us as a collaborator on your Spirit of the Season experience posts!

(PS. After you visit, comment your experience, we love to hear which parts you enjoyed most!)

Guelph you showed UP for tonight’s parade! Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the 2024 Guelph Community Santa Parade 🎅

And a big thank you to everyone who participated, sponsored, volunteered, and organized such a great performance!

We will see you tomorrow for Day 3 of Spirit of the Season, from 12pm-5pm! Both indoor and outdoor markets will be open 🎄 They are free to attend and pet friendly 🐾

See you again need weekend for weekend 2 ❄️
📆 Friday 3pm - 9pm
📆 Saturday 11am - 8pm
📆 Sunday 12pm - 5pm

It’s parade day!! 🎅 Santa comes to town today for the Guelph Community Santa Parade and day TWO of Spirit of the Season! 🌟

11am - Spirit of the Season Day 2 kicks off and markets are open

4:55pm - Santa Run starts, coming down the parade route

5:15pm - Have your non-perishable items at the ready, as the Guelph Food Bank kick off the parade

5:30pm - The parade commences from Woolwich Street at Powell Street, and concluding on Wyndham Street, near the railway bridge

Find all the info via the link in our bio 📌

Spirit of the Season runs December 6-8th & 13-15th with the following market hours:
📆 Friday 3pm - 9pm
📆 Saturday 11am - 8pm
📆 Sunday 12pm - 5pm

This year’s event supports the Keep Kids Fed At Home program via @childrensfdngw. These festivities are made possible thanks to the generous support of our Premier Festival Sponsor, @co_operators, and all of our other sponsors. ✨

See you today!

Tonight the DGBA announced $25,000 is being donated to the Keep Kids Fed At Home program from Spirit of the Season 2024! ❄️

Thanks to everyone who came out to Day 1 of Spirit of the Season ft. the Mayor & Council Tree Lighting!

This year’s event is in support of an important food security program by @childrensfdngw, Keep Kids Fed At Home. This donation and event wouldn’t be possible without our generous sponsors, especially our Premier Festival Sponsor, @co_operators✨

We would like to thank:
Cooper Construction
@acquasalon.co
@linamarcorp
@barzottiwoodworking
@conestogacollege
@the_tricar_group
@buongustoguelph
@wooddevelopmentgroup
@guelph_storm_ohl
@sutherlandinsurance
Sabrina Essery at @royalcityrealty
@applesalonca
@speedyautoservice_guelph
@knarjewellery
@copper_rose_distillers
@manorlandscaping
@piattopizzeria
@gatheringuelph
@lareina_519
@cityofguelph
Floatr Inc
Guelph City Realty Limited

Spirit of the Season continues at 11am tomorrow!

Full Hours:
📆 Friday 3pm - 9pm
📆 Saturday 11am - 8pm
📆 Sunday 12pm - 5pm
December 6-8th & 13-15th

See you tomorrow for DAY 2! Hosted by the Downtown Guelph Business Association ❄️