Jingle & Mingle at Bonnechere Provincial Park

horse-drawn wagon in snow with Santa riding in the back

This weblog was written by Brittany Thrasher, Park Clerk at Bonnechere Provincial Park.

Prepare for the third annual Jingle & Mingle at Bonnechere Provincial Park! This one-day occasion guarantees festive enjoyable for the entire household!

This 12 months, the occasion will happen on Saturday, November 29, from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Control Bonnechere’s social media pages for updates.

Vacation purchasing

Person in holiday gear holding open the door to decorated park store

The Park Retailer — in and out — will probably be decked for the season and stocked with vacation reward gadgets, stocking stuffers, and seasonal favourites.

Looking for somebody difficult? Seasonal permits and reward playing cards may even be out there for buy.

person in holiday colours playing the fiddle with green and red ribbons in the background

Take pleasure in festive stay music when you browse, and don’t miss the indoor native vendor market subsequent to the shop, that includes handmade and home made items.

a room with holiday vendor tables, with sparkly lights strung from the ceiling

Santa

Look ahead to Santa’s arrival alongside the primary campground street!

After his grand entrance, remember to cease by the photograph sales space to snap a household photograph and choose up a sticker or sweet cane for the youngsters.

A tiny "meet Santa" area decorated with holiday trees and gifts

“Sleigh” rides

Hop on a horse-drawn wagon for a scenic experience by way of the campground.

a horse drawn wagon driving into a snowy forest

Hearken to the clip-clop of hooves and the jingle of bells as you go. Carolling “Jingle Bells” and different festive songs is very inspired!

Actions

A sign for a holiday scavenger hunt with Christmas trees in the background

Prepare for some enjoyable actions! Full a scavenger hunt across the day-use space, take a look at your wits with vacation riddles, and cease by the letter-writing station so the youngsters can jot down their want lists.

A colouring desk within the vendor market will maintain the little ones busy when you browse all of the native expertise.

The ballot box for the Jingle & Mingle Holiday Market raffle, with the prizes beside it

Don’t overlook to enter the raffle for a prize basket generously supported by our distributors — one entry per individual, whereas provides final.

BBQ & candy treats

volunteers wearing Santa hats at the refreshment station

All that purchasing and exercise is certain to work up an urge for food, so swing by the canteen for some barbecued meals or a scorching chocolate.

We’ll even have an outside bonfire the place you possibly can heat up and roast marshmallows!

Closeup of marshmallow being roasted over fire coals.

Know earlier than you go

Date: Saturday, November 29, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm (verify Fb or Instagram for schedule and climate updates)
Location: Bonnechere Provincial Park Retailer space, 4024 Spherical Lake Street
Cost: Playing cards and money accepted. Vendor cost choices could differ
Accessibility: Accessible parking close to the shop, barrier-free entry, and compacted gravel routes
Pets: Leashed pets are welcome open air. Please maintain a respectful distance from horses
What to convey: Heat layers, a digital camera or cellphone, and a reusable mug (optionally available)