Once Upon a Christmas is returning to Downtown Heritage Perth on November 22, 2025 from 10am-4pm!
From festive streets to local shops, there’s something for everyone.
Explore our Mistletoe Vendor Market located on Gore Street between Foster and North. Here you will also enjoy free s’mores from Embers, hot chocolate from North Folk Café, and a roaring fire to keep you warm.
Kids can enjoy holiday activities and meet Santa and Mrs. Claus at Santa’s Workshop hosted by the Perth Museum and Perth Children’s House Montessori School.
Thank’s to the generosity of realtor, Stephanie Mols, you will be able to enjoy the music of The Bowes Brothers at Snowflake Station located at the Crystal Palace! Snowflake Station is also were you can hop on a horse-drawn carriage courtesy of Lanark Lifestyles, warm yourself by the fire, enjoy some free hot chocolate courtesy of Coutts Coffee Roastery & Cafe , get your face painted with Pixie Pie courtesy of Sheri Mahon-Fournier, and dig into some delicious snow taffy from Salmon River Sugar Bush!
At Candy Cane Lane near Town Hall, you can help celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the Perth Curling Club by participating in an outdoor Learn to Curl experience! Once you are “off the ice” you can relax at the Adult Chill Zone by ArtiZen Craft Beverages and TopShelf Distillers, with cozy fire tables courtesy of Embers. Need something delicious to munch on? Enjoy a Canadian classic with Beavertails.
Don’t forget to visit our downtown businesses for unique gifts, seasonal menus, and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Once Upon a Christmas is the perfect way to kick off your holiday season!
See the schedule below for full details.
| Time | Item | Location |
|---|---|---|
| S’Mores with Embers | Mistletoe Market | |
| Cookie Decorating and Letters to Santa | Santa’s Workshop | |
| Rubies in the Rough performance (1hr) | Gore and Herriott St | |
| Learn to Curl | Candy Cane Lane | |
| Adult Chill Zone Opens | Candy Cane Lane | |
| 10:30am | Dr. Kaboom arrives | Mistletoe Market |
| Bowes Brothers (1hr) | Snowflake Station | |
| Wagon Rides begin | Snowflake Station | |
| 11:00am | Facepainting opens | Snowflake Station |
| Valley Youth Singers (30-45mins) | Town Hall | |
| 12:00pm | Matt Dickson | Candy Cane Lane |
| 12:30pm | SANTA ARRIVES | Santa’s Workshop |
| Bowes Brothers (1hr) | Snowflake Station | |
| 2:30pm | Bowes Brother (1hr) | Snowflake Station |
| 3:00pm | Facepainting ends | Snowflake Station |
| 3:30pm | Wagon Rides end | Snowflake Station |
| Last Call @ Adult Chill Zone | Candy Cane Lane | |
| 4:00pm | Once Upon a Christmas Closes | Town Hall |
(Gore Street between Foster and North)
(Perth Museum – 11 Gore St E )
(Crystal Palace)
(Market Square between TD and Town Hall)
