Outdoor winter market Experience
Step into the magic of the season at the North Bay Winter Outdoor Market Experience, returning to Jack Burrows Parkette in front of the North Bay Museum (100 Ferguson Street) in North Bay. Join us on Saturday, November 7, 14 and 21 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, before wrapping up with a spectacular finale alongside the beloved Downtown Old Fashioned Christmas Walk on Friday, November 27 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
As twinkling lights illuminate the downtown streets, discover one of Northern Ontario’s most enchanting holiday experiences, where shopping local, festive entertainment and cherished traditions come together.
Whether you’re beginning a new family tradition or reliving the magic of Christmases past, these festive evenings invite you to slow down, bundle up and discover the wonder of the season in the heart of North Bay.
Presented in collaboration with programming partners The Maker’s Market, the City of North Bay Economic Development Department, les Compagnons des francs loisirs and Creative Industries North Bay Inc., each market evening is sprinkled with holiday magic and will be filled with new experiences to discover alongside returning festive favourites.
So come and wander through charming stalls brimming with handcrafted gifts from talented local makers, hop aboard the festive mini train, share your Christmas wishes with Santa Claus, and enjoy an ever-evolving lineup of programming featuring new and exciting programming each week.
From heartwarming holiday films and live music, Dionne Quints and North Bay Museum tours, every visit offers something a little different. Around every corner you’ll find sparkling light displays, joyful surprises and picture-perfect moments just waiting to become your next festive selfie or homemade Christmas card. With enchanting experiences, fresh reasons to return each weekend and countless holiday memories waiting to be made, the North Bay Winter Outdoor Market Experience is where the magic of the season comes to life.
Explore the full lineup of activities for each market evening below.
NOVEMBER 7th, 2026
- The Maker’s Market
- Santa’s Workshop
- Christmas Lights
- Santa Claus visit
- Mini-Train rides
- Live Music
- Self Guided Christmas Movie Tour
- Quints Museum Tours
- North Bay Museum Tours
Special Activities:
- More details to come
NOVEMBER 14th, 2026
- The Maker’s Market
- Santa’s Workshop
- Christmas Lights
- Santa Claus visit
- Mini-Train rides
- Live Music
- Self Guided Christmas Movie Tour
- Quints Museum Tours
- North Bay Museum Tours
Special Activities:
- More details to come
NOVEMBER 21st, 2026
- The Maker’s Market
- Santa’s Workshop
- Christmas Lights
- Santa Claus visit
- Mini-Train rides
- Live Music
- Self Guided Christmas Movie Tour
- Quints Museum Tours
- North Bay Museum Tours
Special Activities:
- More details to come
NOVEMBER 27th, 2026
Special Friday night market alongside the Downtown Old Fashioned Christmas Walk
- The Maker’s Market
- Santa’s Workshop
- Christmas Lights
- Santa Claus visit
- Mini-Train rides
- Live Music
- Self Guided Christmas Movie Tour
- Quints Museum Tours
- North Bay Museum Tours
Special Activities:
- More details to come
NOVEMBER 7th, 2026
NOVEMBER 14TH, 2026
NOVEMBER 21st, 2026
NOVEMBER 27th, 2026
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