Let it Glow returns December 1!
Experience the magic of winter in Port Dalhousie and Downtown St. Catharines. Let It Glow – A Celebration of Light is a family-friendly, outdoor festival featuring dazzling interactive light displays, enchanting entertainment, cultural programming and more.
Brighten your winter with thousands of twinkling lights and the spirit of joy and celebration of the season.
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What were your favourite Let It Glow light installations? I`m quite fawn`d of the 🦌 down at Rennie Park 🤓 Join us for the FREE, outdoor kick off in Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie December 1 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, interactive installations, entertainment, PLUS, carousel rides and visits with SANTA in Lakeside Park. Click our link in bio at @lovestc_ for details.
Dine, shop and explore amongst the glow of twinkling lights. Powered by Alectra Utilities.
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Nov 29

On Wednesdays in December, Market Square in St. Catharines turns into a one-stop holiday shop with Winter at the Market. Open from 4-8 p.m., shop from a selection of fine preserves, local wines, handmade items such as toys, games, jewelry, home decor, luxurious beauty products and more.
For fresh local produce, the St. Catharines Farmers Market will also continue to run on its regular days, Thursdays from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. and Saturdays from 7 a.m. until 1 p.m. Tap our link in bio at @lovestc_ for more details and more fun things to do over the holidays in St. Catharines.
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Nov 28

Don’t miss our FREE kickoff event for Let It Glow – A Celebration of Light Friday, December 1 from 5-8 p.m. at Rennie Park in Port Dalhousie. Yes, the light tunnel is back and Friday will feature thousands of twinkling lights, interactive installations, entertainment, PLUS, carousel rides at Lakeside Park, hot chocolate, visits with SANTA and more. Enjoy Let It Glow from December 1 to January 7. Powered by Alectra Utilities.
Dine, shop and explore amongst the glow of twinkling lights.
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Nov 27

Have you heard about Hodgie`s, the great new party space at the Parkway Social.
Perfect for holiday shindigs or gatherings with family and friends! Hodgie’s offers capacity for 60 seated or 120 standing and 3-course festive-themed menus start at $37.95 per person. Contact @parkwaysocial to book today!
#lovestc #explorestc #stcatharines #Fallvibes #holidaymode
Nov 25

Holiday Mode on! Share photos of your St. Catharines adventures with us by tagging @lovestc_ and #lovestc.
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Nov 24

Looking for things to do in St. Catharines? It`s holiday market season! Find the details and more things-to-do on our website – tap our profile link at @lovestc_ for all the details.
🛍️ Holiday BIPOC Market
🖼️ Mori McCrae’s soft-sculpture apple cores and skirts on view at the Niagara Artists Centre
🎸 Born Ruffians in concert at the Warehouse
🎱 Mysterion the Mindreader at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
🛍️ Bella Buddha Beads Market
🎤 Nobuntu at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre + 🛍️ Holiday Newcomers Market
🔥 Fireside Flights at 13th Street Winery
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Nov 23

Let it Glow – A Celebration of Light returns to St. Catharines from December 1 to January 7. Join us for the FREE, outdoor kick off in Rennie Park, Port Dalhousie December 1 from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy thousands of twinkling lights, interactive installations, entertainment, PLUS, carousel rides and visits with SANTA in Lakeside Park.
Dine, shop and explore amongst the glow of twinkling lights. Powered by Alectra Utilities.
Nov 22

The 3rd Annual Holiday BIPOC Market is this Sunday (November 26) at Market Square in Downtown St. Catharines from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Don’t miss this vibrant market featuring more than 40 amazing vendors, DJ, mouthwatering food, fantastic DOOR Crashers and more. Tap our link in bio at @lovestc_ for more details.
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Nov 20

🚨 UPDATE 🚨 Contest Closed!
Help us celebrate the grand opening for Fat Rabbit restaurant and butcher shop with our gift card giveaway.
Enter now for your chance to win a $50 gift card to the new establishment in Downtown St. Catharines. It’s as easy as 1-2-3.
1⃣ Follow @lovestc_ and @fatrabbit
2⃣ Like this post
3⃣ Tag a friend you want to meet for sharable small plate
Multiple entries permitted.
Fat Rabbit is a restaurant, with a focus on small, sharable plates and a butcher shop with a community feel that calls back to butcher shops of old. The team at Fat Rabbit are passionate about zero waste butchery and all meat served and sold is from ethically raised whole animals cut in house.
Giveaway closes Friday, November 24 at 11 a.m. Recipients will be announced in our Stories.
Good luck!
Nov 17

Looking for things to do in St. Catharines? There’s a culture explosion this week in St. Catharines, Check out our round up of things-to-do on our website – tap our profile link at @lovestc_ for all the details.
🎤 November 16 | Great Lake Swimmers at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre
🎸 November 17 | NLE Choppa at the @Meridian_Centre
🎭 November 17-19 | @gardencityproductions presents 9 to 5 The Musical
🖼️ November 18 | We Are Much the Same, a solo exhibition by artist and illustrator Darren Booth at the @Niagaraartistscentre
🎻 November 19 | @bravo_niagara presents the Ehnes Quartet Featuring James Ehnes
🎸 November 22 | Classic Albums Live: the Beatles at the @firstOntPAC
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Nov 16
