This Holiday season brings back the CHRISTMAS PASSPORT.
To take part in the Christmas Passport you receive a signature/stamp from 5 participating businesses (PURCHASE NECESSARY), then drop the completed Christmas Passport into the drop off box located at Ganong Chocolatier (73 Milltown Blvd.) to be entered to WIN FIVE $50 GIFT CARDS OF YOUR CHOICE FROM THE LIST OF PARTICIPATING BUSINESSES BELOW AND $250.00 IN DOWNTOWN DOLLARS. The deadline to drop off the completed Passport is Friday, November 28th by 4:00pm at Ganong Chocolatier. The Christmas Passport draw date will be Monday, December 1st , 2025. Additionally, the participating businesses have also donated a $25 gift card from their business which means more chances to win!
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Granite Town Men’s Bonspiel
November 28 – November 29
$240.00
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Sparkle by-the-Sea in St. Andrews
November 28 @ 8:00 am – November 30 @ 5:00 pm
Join us in St. Andrews by-the-Sea for our 6th annual Sparkle by-the-Sea celebration November 28th to 30th. Participating businesses are open until 8pm Friday and Saturday and Sunday noon to 5pm. The merchants of St. Andrews present an evening of shopping with special promotions, snacking, specials, and sights. Storefronts and the town will be decorated for the holiday season. The legendary downtown lobster trap Christmas tree lighting takes place on Friday, the 28th, in Market Square between 5:30pm and 6pm
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Eastern Charlotte Christmas Kickoff 2025
November 28 @ 6:30 pm – November 30 @ 9:00 pm
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9th Annual Black Friday Gift Gala at the Garcelon Civic Center
November 28 @ 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
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Grand Manan Christmas Market
November 29 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Seniors and those with mobility issues are invited to come out at 9am with their caretakers. Please note, all vendors may be in the process of setting up for 10am start time for the general public.
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Christmas Antique & Collectibles Sale
November 29 @ 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Church Hall will be bustling with a full room of vendors with a wide selection of unique gift ideas! 7 vendors with antiques, vintage and collectibles.
There will also be a canteen on site.
Hosted by the Youth and Family Committee.
Proceeds from canteen, table rentals and the committee’s sale table will be donated to the Food Bank for turkeys and Dial A Ride!
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2SLGBTQIA+ Hike: Barnaby Head Trail
November 29 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join Chroma NB and fellow hiking enthusiasts for our November hike at Barnaby Head Trail! Get to know fellow 2SLGBTQIA+ community members and supporters while getting out and active.
Date: Saturday, November 29
Time: 1:00 PM-3:00 PM
Where: Barnaby Head Trail
RSVP: https://bit.ly/BarnabyHead
Details and directions to the Barnaby Head Trail are available here: https://www.hikingnb.ca/…/Fun…/NewRiver/BarnabyHead.html
Contact victor.reap@chromanb.ca to offer or request carpooling. 
Please bring your own sunscreen and a water bottle and wear proper hiking footwear! This event is open to all ages, but children must bring an adult.
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Sharpe’s Creative – Kids Workshop
November 30 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Soap Making
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Santa Claus Parade- Grand Manan
November 30 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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County Moose vs. Presque Isle Frontiers
Mark DowneyNovember 24, 2025 12:18 pm
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Walk Through Bethlehem
November 24 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
This is a wonderful way to kick off your Christmas season. A local free event in Pennfield, NB.
