Holiday events happening in Barry’s Bay this week

The holiday season is in full swing in Barry’s Bay this week.

The community is invited to dress up festive for Christmas with the Barry’s Bay Skating Club tomorrow from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Paul J. Yakabuski Community Centre.

The cost is $5 per family or $2 per individual and there will be skating, a bake sale and crafts.

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On Friday, you can join the St. Francis Valley Healthcare Foundation for their annual Tree of Lights ceremony at Railway Station Park at 6:30 p.m.

Downtown businesses will also be open until 9 p.m. on Friday for the Barry’s Bay BIA’s Moonlight Madness.

Carolers will be out and about to provide a soundtrack for Christmas shopping.

The week of activities closes out with the Madawaska Valley Lions’ 59th annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday at noon.

The parade ends at the arena, where there will be an after-party with photos with Santa, cookie decorating, face painting and refreshments.

Julia DeJong
Julia DeJong
Julia is a graduate of Carleton University with a combined honours degree in journalism and humanities. She has published work with Carleton’s independent newspaper, The Charlatan, and completed internships with Blackburn Media and CBC Ottawa. Originally from Huron County, Ont., Julia now lives in Bancroft.

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