December 2025
Messiah Comes to Cape Breton
Cape Breton musicians are uniting for a special Christmas performance of Handel’s Messiah. The Choir and Soloist are led by Musical Director Rosemary McGhee and the chamber orchestra conductor, Sarah MacDonald. Messiah will be performed at 2:00 PM Sunday, December 14th. at Marguerite Bourgeoys Church in Sydney. Admission is free. All are welcome to experience this unforgettable masterpiece and the true meaning of Christmas.
Find out more »Christmas in the Cabin
The annual Christmas in the Cabin event will take place on Sunday, December 14th from 1 - 3pm. Hike up Coxheath Hills Wilderness Trail to enjoy some Christmas stories, songs & readings. The fire will be on and so will the hot apple cider. Use the Secondary Entrance at 1298 Coxheath Road.
Find out more »Readings/book signing: Oliver’s Polish Christmas: A Cape Breton Story
"Oliver's Polish Christmas: A Cape Breton Story" is a heartwarming new children's book by Tom Urbaniak, illustrated by Tammy Kransiqi. There will be readings/book signings and open house/refreshments at the Glace Bay Heritage Museum on Tuesday, December 16. Drop by at or after 2 p.m., with reading at 2:30 p.m. And the Baddeck Library on Thursday December 18 at 6:30 p.m. All royalties are supporting Cape Breton's St. Michael's Polish Benefit Society.
Find out more »Frosted Christmas Candle Jars
Glace Bay Library Tuesday Dec 16 3:30 – 4:30pm Come create your very own frosted Christmas Candle Jar. Fun for the whole family. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »Knitting Club
Glace Bay Library Every Friday 1:30-3:30
Find out more »Christmas Cookie Decorating
Glace Bay Library Saturday Dec 20 11 – 12pm Get Creative! Decorate holiday themed cookies with classic and sweet toppings. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
Find out more »Jr. DnD
Glace Bay Library Every Saturday 2 – 4pm
Find out more »Christmas Carol Hymn Sing
“Christmas Carol Hymn Sing” St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church 3 Queen St. Sydney Mines Sunday, Dec. 21st. 3:00 pm Come join Chalk Dust for an opportunity to hear some of your favourite Christmas Carols and a few special selections. You will be encouraged to sing-along on several of them.
Find out more »DnD Monday
Glace Bay Library Every Monday 3:30-7:30
Find out more »Christmas Bird House Craft
Glace Bay Library Tuesday Dec 23 2 – 3pm Sign up and make a Christmas bird house. Registration required. Please call 902-849-8657 or email glacebay@cbrl.ca
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