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Christmas on the Farm returns for year 50

This Friday and Saturday, Sarnia’s beloved Christmas on the Farm returns for its 50th year, featuring holiday fun like train rides, craft making, and horse and carriage rides.
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Christmas on the Farm at  Canatara Park

It just wouldn’t be Christmas in Sarnia without a celebration at the Children’s Animal Farm. 

Held in cooperation with the Seaway Kiwanis Club, Christmas on the Farm at  Canatara Park returns for its 50th year on November 29, from 5:30 to 9 p.m., and  November 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Guests can once again expect the farm and surrounding area to be decked out for the holidays, with an array of free festive fun. 

“This is a holiday tradition we always look forward to, it is always fun to welcome the public to Canatara Park decorated for the holidays, for a variety of  Christmas festivities,” said Krissy Glavin, Parks and Recreation Manager. 

“Seaway Kiwanis members are delighted to celebrate our 50th Christmas on the  Farm event and are excited in welcoming event goers for a weekend of festive cheer,” said Dr. Dave Satram, Seaway Kiwanis Board of Directors. 

Returning, long-time attractions including letters to Santa, craft making, train rides, and a festival favourite — horse and carriage rides. 

Attendees can also expect Story Time with Mrs. Claus, cookie giveaways, and  free admission to the Animal Farm. Santa will also be stopping by to visit with  children in attendance on Saturday, November 30 at 1 p.m. 

To facilitate Christmas on the Farm, the Park Service Road will be closed west of  Lake Chipican Drive on Friday, November 29 at 3 p.m. and reopened Saturday,  November 30 at 2 p.m. 

For more information visit www.sarnia.ca/ChristmasOnTheFarm. 

Sarnia Transit will offer a shuttle service between the event and Northgate Plaza.  Shuttles will run every 30 minutes on Friday, November 29, from 5 to 9 p.m., and  on Saturday, November 30, from 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Regular fares apply.