Destination Pickering

01/06/2026

Celebrate the spirit of Pickering! 🌟 We’re honouring the incredible individuals, groups, and businesses that make our city thrive. Nominate those who have made a lasting impact in our community!

Nominations close Thursday, February 12 at 4:00 pm!
Learn more and submit your nomination at pickering.ca/civicawards.

12/31/2025

12/17/2025

❄️✨ Thank You for the Winter Wonderland Magic! ✨❄️

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at Winter Wonderland over the past two Saturdays! From watching incredible live ice carvings 🧊 to warming up by the fire 🔥 and enjoying delicious s’mores, it was truly a celebration to remember.

Thank you to everyone who bundled up, braved the chilly weather, and helped make Winter Wonderland such a magical and memorable experience for all. ☃️💙

12/12/2025

☃️ Day 2 Happening TOMORROW! Winter Wonderland at Millennium Square, a magical day full of fun and laughter. ❄️

Enjoy:
🧊 Live Ice Sculpting
🔥 S’mores Station
🛍️ Vendor Market
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks

Bundle up and join us for a winter adventure!
📅 December 13
⏰ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Millennium Square

Visit pickering.ca/winterwonderland for details!

12/08/2025

❄️✨ Day 1 of Winter Wonderland was truly magical! ✨❄️

From dazzling ice carving 🧊 and festive holiday vendors 🎁 to live music 🎶, amazing performers 🎭, fun games 🎲, and a cozy s’mores station 🔥—we had it all!

Join us for Day 2!
📅 Saturday, December 13
📍 Millennium Square
⏰ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

For the full program and event details, visit pickering.ca/winterwonderland ❄️🌟

12/05/2025

☃️ Happening TOMORROW! Winter Wonderland at Millennium Square, a magical day full of fun and laughter. ❄️

Enjoy:
🧊 Live Ice Sculpting
🔥 S’mores Station
🛍️ Vendor Market
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks

Bundle up and join us for a winter adventure!
📅 December 6 & 13
⏰ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Millennium Square

Visit pickering.ca/winterwonderland for details!

11/28/2025

🎉 One Week Away! Winter Wonderland returns to Millennium Square with:

🧊 Live Ice Sculpting
🔥 S’mores Station
🛍️ Vendor Market
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks

Bundle up and join the fun!
📅 December 6 & 13
⏰ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Millennium Square

👉 Visit pickering.ca/winterwonderland for details!

11/24/2025

Santa Claus Parade Recap 🎄🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out to the Santa Claus Parade last Saturday on our iconic Glennana Road route! We loved seeing all the holiday outfits, smiling faces, and festive cheer. The holidays are officially here! ❄️

Here are some photos from the parade! 📸

Keep the spirit shining and join us for our next event:
❄️ Winter Wonderland
📍 Millennium Square
📅 Dec 6 & 13
🕒 11:30 am – 3:00 pm

Enjoy
🛍️ Local Artisan Vendors
🔥 S’mores pits
🎶 Performers

Learn more at pickering.ca/winterwonderland

11/18/2025

Guess who's coming to town this Saturday... Pickering's Annual Santa Claus Parade is back in it's classic City Centre Route one more time!

Saturday, November 22, 2025
Parade Start: 10:00 am

Featuring:
🎶 Performers & Bands
✨ Community Groups
🌟 Local Businesses
🎅 Santa Claus

The Parade will begin at Dixie Road and Glennana Road, then proceed East on Glenanna Road to the new end location at the intersection of Glenanna Road and Esplanade Road.

For more information, please visit pickering.ca/santaclausparade

11/17/2025

☃️ Your Winter Adventure Awaits! ☃️

Bundle up and join the fun! Winter Wonderland at Millennium Square is a festive day full of magic and laughter. ❄️

Enjoy:
🧊 Live Ice Sculpting
🔥 S’mores Station
🛍️ Vendor Market
🎶 Live Music
🍔 Delicious Food Trucks

Save the date — snow much fun awaits!
📅 December 6 & 13
⏰ 11:30 am – 3:00 pm
📍 Millennium Square

👉 Find all the details at pickering.ca/winterwonderland

11/15/2025

Night 1 of Winter Nights, City Lights was magical ✨

Fireworks, performers, glowing lights, fun games, artisan vendors, maple taffy, and orchestras, we had it all! 🎇

Join us for Day 2 tonight from 5:30–8:30 pm at Esplanade Park and Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex! Fireworks begin around 6:00 pm.

See our program and more details at pickering.ca/wncl

11/13/2025

It all starts TOMORROW! ✨ Winter Nights, City Lights returns to Esplanade Park with:
🎄 A magical holiday vendor market
🎶 Live performances
🛍️ The Black Joy Holiday Market
🍔 Delicious food trucks
🎯 Family fun & games
🎆 A spectacular fireworks show at 6pm

Bundle up and join us for a night of holiday magic 💫
📅 Friday & Saturday, November 14 & 15
🕠 5:30 pm – 8:30 pm
📍 Esplanade Park

Visit pickering.ca/wncl for all the details!
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