Barrhaven’s Holiday Advent Calendar 2024

Barrhaven BIA member businesses are celebrating the holiday season with amazing events in 2024! Watch for updates as more events will be added!

1) Barrhaven’s Biggest Holiday Light Display

The Barrhaven BIA is proud to once again be lighting up the corners of Greenbank Road and Strandherd Drive with the communities BIGGEST holiday light display. Over 60k lights will be lit every evening from Friday, November 15th until mid-January. We hope that they make your holiday season extra bright! Enjoy them while driving by or if on foot, take a photo and share it with us!

2) Log Farm Christmas Market

The Log Farm Annual Christmas markets are November 16th and 23rd 10:00 – 2:00. There will be more than fifty vendors each week, with great prepared food, great Christmas gift ideas, and great baking. You can also pick up beer, wine, and spirits for your holiday entertaining.
Set amongst the trees at the entrance to The Log Farm it is a perfect spot for a market. Located at 670 Cedarview Road in Nepean we are close for everyone. There is no admission fee and lots of free parking. Other services on site include washrooms and an ATM machine.
Want to support local, there are 50 small businesses all here in one spot. You can get coffee, tea, and hot chocolate to enjoy while you shop.
Check out our website www.barrhavenfarmersmarket.com for all the vendor details.

3) Ren’s Barrhaven Meet & Greet and Christmas Photos (hosted by Riverview Rescues)

Saturday, November 16th – 10am to 2pm @ Ren’s Pets Barrhaven – 4325 Strandherd

Join us for a fun afternoon with Ren’s Pets!
Come by and grab a Christmas photo with your furry friend (by donation) and chat with our team 🐾
Kiki, Brendan, Elsa, and Kiwi will be in attendance, ready for some belly rubs!

 

4) Children’s Shopping Event at exhalo spa!

exhālō Soa is hosting a Children’s Shopping Day this Sunday, November 17 in celebration of our BIG annual Barrhaven Santa Claus parade in the evening!

Your kids can meet with our #exhaloelves  to choose the perfect gifts for mom or dad, and we will even wrap it up, while they enjoy a complementary hot chocolate- this Sunday 9-4pm at 130 Riocan Ave.

When you bring your kids by, just let us know the budget we should work within  and we will take care of all the rest, or contact us prior with your ideal self-care wish list to fill!

Simply exhale, we’ve got you.

To learn more call 613-825-2226.

5) Ren’s Pets Photos with Santa – Holiday Fundraiser and Donation Drive

Saturday, November 23rd at Ren’s Pets Barrhaven – 4325 Strandherd Drive

Santa Claus is coming to town! 🎅
Visit us in store on Saturday, November 23 during our Holiday Fundraiser and Donation Drive to have your pet’s photo taken with Santa! 🤩
Minimum $5 donation required. At participating locations only; visit our events page at https://www.renspets.com/pages/events 🔗

6) Barrhaven’s Great Holiday Giveaway

Our biggest campaign of the season is back and bigger than ever! We have 12 daily giveaways from December 1st to December 12th featuring gift cards from 40 Barrhaven businesses and some amazing I ❤️ Barrhaven swag! Each day’s prize will be worth more than $200! Watch for more details but make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram!

7) Pirouette Presents: A Frozen Winter Show

Thursday, December 5th at 6:30pm (Mother Teresea High School – 440 Longfields Drive)

Our annual holiday show is taking place December 5th at 6:30pm! Tickets available online or at the door. All gymnasts from recreational to national will be participating in this event!

8) Holiday Cookie Walk in Support of Ottawa Dog Rescue

Sunday, December 8th – 11am to 2pm at Nepean School of Music (900 Greenbank Road)

Get all of your holiday baking done and support a GREAT cause!
Various container sizes to be provided –
BRING YOUR OWN CONTAINER
Cost is according to size of container.
Fill it with different selection of baked goodies.
And Done!
Entry is free
*UNFORTUNATELY THIS IS A NO DOG EVENT.

9) Photos with Santa at BMO Barrhaven West

Looking for a great opportunity to get your photos with Santa right here in Barrhaven? BMO Barrhaven West will be hosting the big man himself on Friday, December 13th from 4pm to 8pm. Get photo ready and make sure to have your wish lists on hand! Everyone will receive a FREE digital photo emailed instantly as well as a complimentary 5×7 print! More details to follow! In case you’re wondering, it is the Santa pictured!

 

 

10) Holiday Chaos Sealed Deck at Wizard’s Tower

Saturday, December 14th, 21st, and 28th – 80 Marketplace – 10am to 4pm

Registration:
In-Store or Online
Registration Fee:
$55 + taxes
We recommend players purchase their spot through our online store to guarantee a spot in the event.
Format:
Holiday Chaos Sealed Deck
Format:
Players will receive 5 Random Play/Draft Boosters + 1 Random Collector Booster Pack.
Rules Level:
Regular
Structure:
4 Rounds
Prizes:
4-0 (12 points) – $16 Store Credit
3-0-1 (10 points) – $13 Store Credit
3-1 (9 points) – $10 Store Credit
2-1-1 or 2-0-2 (7-8 points) – $7 Store Credit
2-2 or 1-0-3 (6 points) – $4 Store Credit
Player of the Month Points earned for this event:
– 5 POTM Points for participating in the event
– 3 POTM Points for each match win
– 1 POTM Point for each match draw