December 2025
3 Organization Christmas Fundraiser
Live Music: Dickey and the Underdog Dogs Date: December 12, 2025 Time: 8:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location: Whitney Pier Legion Food: Hotdogs & Hamburgers Special Feature: Silent Auction Join us for a night of great music, good food, and true Celtic spirit — all in support of our community! All funds / gifts generated will be distributed to all 3 organizations (see below). - $10 entry fee -The purchase of food - Silent Auction and - Donations during the…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
Come Join us for Breakfast with Santa at the Southend Community Center, 1464 george St, on Saturday, December 13th at 930 or 1130. Tickets are advanced only at $15 and on sale now at the office Monday- Friday- 10am-530pm or email southendcc17@gmail.com. Delicious pancakes, drinks and get your picture taken with Santa and have some treats.
Find out more »Super Saturday – Paper Ornaments
Glace Bay Library Saturday Dec 13 10 – 12 Drop in and make ornaments for your tree with our fancy paper.
Find out more »Port Morien Country Market
The Port Morien Country Market will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Port Morien Legion, RCL Br. 055. There will be a flea market downstairs and vendors and bake table upstairs. The canteen will be open for beverages, baked sweets and french fries.
Find out more »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 »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 »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.
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