The snow is here but that doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun! We’ve listed out seven fun and interesting ideas for you, your friends, and family to go do in Orangeville this Holiday Season.

Have a Pottery Party at the Hills Studio and Boutique

Get a group together and head downtown to this inviting new studio with art on the brain. You’ll get the opportunity to spin yourself some beautiful new ceramics, making this enjoyable activity a practical one too. Make sure to call ahead and plan your time to make pottery party specific and to avoid any pottery party crashers!

Take a Stroll Down the Art Walk of Tree Sculptures

While some might find these tree faces a little creepy (or straight out of a fantasy novel), their delicate carving and unique presence make the guided walk a wonderful memory. Go online before strapping on your snow shoes to get the detailed map showing you just where to go to maximize your tree face experience.

Behold the Beauty of the Cataract Waterfalls

This towering fifty foot waterfall is a unique and austere landmark near Orangeville. Surrounded by the ruins of old power stations, these falls present a mix of spooky beside their beauty. Some may not appreciate the graffiti painted along the old buildings but the structures themselves give a unique surrounding to this natural beauty.

Hop on Southern Ontario’s Most Scenic Rail Tour

This year-round trip starts in Orangeville and takes you 74 kilometers down through the heart of Ontario’s Greenbelt region. With great amenities, comfortable seating, and friendly staff; this is sure to please all abroad as the train makes its way past a variety of beautiful natural wonders. Doing it in the winter might make it feel like you’re on the way to Hogwarts too!

Take in a Show at the Orangeville Opera House

While the opera may not be your cup of tea, this performing hall has a diverse variety of shows sure to please even the skeptical ones in your group. With its generous acoustics you can be sure too that there’s no bad seat in the house.

Light Up For Christmas Spirit with Christmas in the Park

This yearly festival of lights is sure to dazzle for nearly the whole month of December. With the addition of talented carolers and the man himself (Santa); this event is a perfect family get together. The light display is second-to-none too, filling up trees and other the landscape in a beautiful aural display. Don’t miss it!

Indulge Your Sweet Tooth at Wicked Shortbread

It’s not every day that you can get your hands on world class shortbread so you must – we repeat MUST check out Wicked Shortbread. This quaint shop knows their trait like no other and their focus should tell you know ‘they get it’. A warm drink and a delectable piece of shortbread sound like the perfect winter cocktail!

These seven things offer up variety and represent a smaller subset of the myriad of activities available in Orangeville. We’d say this is a pretty good list to start though, so get ready to brave the cold and have a wonderful winter in Orangeville!