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Make this Holiday Season Merry and Bright

Entertainment and activities | December 8, 2015

It’s time for some holiday fun with some City-run events and activities happening across Mississauga.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13

Museums: Event details – Museumsofmississauga.com 
• Woodland Wonderland at Bradley Museum: Sip apple cider by the fire and taste rustic Canadian pioneer food.  Children can make their own woodland creatures and ice castles.
1620 Orr Rd., Mississauga
All ages
Free (Canned goods and warm clothing donations will be accepted)
Noon to 4 p.m.

Museums: Event details – Museumsofmississauga.com
• Woodland Wonderland at Benares Historic House: Discover the symbolism and function of sacred objects from around the world. Sample Christmas dinner delicacies from the Edwardian period. Learn how to knit a toque.
1507 Clarkson Rd. N., Mississauga
All ages
Free (Canned goods and warm clothing donations will be accepted)
Noon to 4 p.m.

Meadowvale Theatre: Event details – Mississauga.ca/meadowvaletheatre
• Christmas Spectacular featuring Michael Ciufo: Join Mississauga’s celebrated tenor, Michael Ciufo and sing along to all your favourite holiday music. Special collaboration with the Culture Division Dance Pak.
6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga
All ages
Adult $33 and Older Adult/Youth $22 (group rate available)
2 p.m.

Recreation: Event details – Activemississauga.ca
• Mrs. Santa’s Workshop at Lorne Park Hall: Children will make a gift, create a card, make a snack, sing Christmas songs, play games and hear stories.
1288 Lorne Park Rd., Mississauga
Children (3 to 5)
$23.50
2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

MONDAY, DECEMBER 14

Meadowvale Theatre: Event details – Mississauga.ca/meadowvaletheatre
• Christmas Spectacular featuring Michael Ciufo: Join Mississauga’s celebrated tenor, Michael Ciufo and sing along to all your favourite holiday music. Special collaboration with the Culture Division Dance Pak.
6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga
All ages
Adult $33 and Older Adult/Youth $22 (school and group rate available)
11 a.m
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16

Meadowvale Theatre: Event details – Mississauga.ca/meadowvaletheatre
• Celebrate! Holidays of the Global Village: JUNO nominee Chris McKhool sings songs about Christmas, Chanukah, Diwali, Carnival, Chinese New Year, Eid and so much more!
6315 Montevideo Rd., Mississauga
Children (3+)
(School groups call box office for details: 905-615-4720, ext. 2588)
9:45 a.m.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
• Holiday Storytime at Churchill Meadows Library    
3801 Thomas St., Mississauga
All ages
Free
11 to 11:30 a.m
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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18

Recreation: Event details – call 905-615-4640
• Cardio Holiday Dance Party Class at Malton Fitness Centre: Strobe lights, live DJ and great music will make this fitness class feel like you’re out for a night on the town.
3540 Morning Star Dr., Mississauga
Adults (18+)
Free for fitness members (drop in fee $10 + tax)
6 to 7 p.m. 

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19

Recreation: Event details – Activemississauga.ca
• Breakfast with Santa at Frank McKechnie Community Centre and Library: Join Santa and his elves for games, songs, crafts and a pancake breakfast.
310 Bristol Rd. E., Mississauga
Children (3 to 5 – each child must be accompanied by a parent)
$17.63 (registration needed)
9:30 to 11 a.m. 

Library: Event details – Mississauga.ca/library
• Holiday Storytime at Central Library
301 Burnhamthorpe Rd. W., Mississauga
All ages
Free
11 to 11:30 a.m.

Mississauga Celebration Square: Event details – Mississaugacelebrationsquare.ca
• Movie on the Square
All ages
Free
1 p.m.
o December 19: How the Grinch Stole Christmas! (1966)

Recreation: Event details – Facebook.com/burnhamthorpecc
 Holiday Kick Off Youth Basketball Tournament for Kids at Burnhamthorpe Community Centre
1500 Gulleden Dr., Mississauga
Children (grades 6 to 8 and 9 to 12)
Free (registration required)
5 to 10 p.m. 

There are several fun skates and swims throughout the holidays. To find information, check with your local pool or arena or visit Activemississauga.ca.

Iceland Arena offers a wide variety of Public Skating and Shinny programs over the holidays. Please check our drop in schedule for times and programs.

Please be aware that the Mississauga Celebration Square Ice Rink is open.  To access skate times during the holidays, visit mississauga.ca/portal/celebrationsquare/skating.

Steelheads Hockey are offering a Holiday Value Promo Pack. For more information, visit mississaugasteelheads.com.

Take MiWay to your favourite holiday event in Mississauga. Use MiWay’s online Trip Planner or call 905-615-INFO (4636).

For details about the City of Mississauga’s holiday hours of operation, please visit mississauga.ca.

Media Contact:
Karen Flores
Senior Communications Advisor
City of Mississauga
905-615-3200, ext. 5053
Karen.Flores@mississauga.ca
TTY: 905-896-5151