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Toy Mountain
November 24 – December 12
Drop off: 34 Salmonier Line | E-transfer: info@holyrood.ca
For over ten years, the Town of Holyrood has been on a mission to build a mountain of generosity through our annual Toy Mountain campaign. Your kindness has helped bring Christmas joy to families throughout Conception Bay Centre, and this year we hope to reach even more!
While toys are always welcome, gift cards and monetary donations give us the flexibility to support children, teens, and families in ways that meet their unique needs. Every contribution, big or small, helps make Christmas morning extra special for everyone.
Christmas Miracles Campaign for The Gathering Place
This holiday season, Holyrood Fire Department is proud to join fire departments across the Avalon for the annual Christmas Miracles Campaign, supporting The Gathering Place and the hundreds of guests who rely on their services every day.
As temperatures drop, the need for warm winter essentials grows. Each year, donated hats, mitts, and socks help provide comfort, dignity, and protection from the cold for some of our community’s most vulnerable people.
From November 21 to December 12, we’re collecting new hats, mitts/gloves and socks at the Holyrood Fire Dept. – 5 Liam Hickey Drive.
Your small act of kindness can make a big difference. Together, let’s help fill Christmas stockings, warm cold hands, and share the spirit of compassion with those who need it most.
Paws for Food – Pet Food Drive
Join the Holyrood Fire Department on Sunday, November 30 from 10:00am – 2:00pm at the Holyrood Fire Department (5 Liam Hickey Drive) as we support Newliferescue Newfoundland – the amazing organization that stepped up to help countless animals during recent wildfires in the region. 
We’re collecting pet food & treats, pet supplies, cash donations, or EMTs to newliferescue2022@gmail.com
PLUS Meet & Greet with Sizzle the Lamb and free hot chocolate.
Let’s come together and help support animals in need this holiday season.
Park Lighting
Monday, December 1 – POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2 AT 6:00PM DUE TO WEATHER
6:30pm
Holy Cross Park
Admission: Non-perishable food item for the Holyrood Food Bank.
Kick off the Christmas season in Holyrood with the magical lighting of Holy Cross Park – and a special visit from Santa himself! Enjoy a beautiful Christmas light display, festive holiday music, free hot chocolate, and a visit from Santa Claus!
Santa’s Christmas Village at Holy Cross Park
Tuesday, December 2 – Tuesday, January 6
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Hot Chocolate Service – December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 from 6:00pm – 8:00pm (weather permitting)
Seniors Christmas Social
Tuesday, December 2
1:00 – 3:00pm
Star of the Sea
Free event. Tickets available at Hubert A. Keough Municipal Building starting November 20, while supplies last. Max 2 per person.
Join us for an afternoon of music, dancing, and holiday cheer at our Holyrood Seniors Christmas Social. Enjoy music by Brian Finn, light refreshments, and a special visit from Santa!
Family Ornament Making with Clay Cafe
Wednesday, December 3 – POSTPONED TO TUESDAY, DECEMBER 9 DUE TO WEATHER
6:30pm
Holyrood Fire Department – 5 Liam Hickey Drive
$16 per ornament
Join us for a festive evening of ornament painting and hot chocolate with Clay Cafe! Create your own holiday keepsake and enjoy some cozy fun. $16 per ornament. Pre-registration required.
Register online: https://www.showpass.com/family-ornament-painting-with-clay-cafe/
RCMP Wish Tree Lighting Ceremony
Join the Holyrood RCMP for their annual Wish Tree Lighting in support of Make-A-Wish Canada!
Thursday, December 4
6:30 p.m.
Holyrood RCMP Detachment – 38–40 Salmonier Line
The RCMP Wish Tree campaign helps grant incredible wishes for children with critical illnesses right here in Newfoundland & Labrador. At the event, monetary donations will be gratefully accepted to support Make-A-Wish and help bring hope, joy, and holiday magic to local children. Come join us as we light the tree and support an amazing cause!
Holyrood Santa Claus Parade
Saturday, December 6
2:00pm
Conception Bay Highway (Seabreeze Drive to Highland Park)
Come see the BIG GUY in Holyrood! Along the route, CAGSAR volunteers will be collecting nonperishable food items and toys to support Toy Mountain, along with letters to Santa.
Star of the Sea’s Breakfast with Santa
Sunday, December 7
10:00am – 1:00pm
Star of the Sea
$12 for Adults | $5 for Children | Under 5 – Free. Reservations not required.
Holyrood Fire Department Volunteer Auxiliary Christmas Market
Sunday, December 7
10:00am – 4:00pm
Holyrood Fire Department – 5 Liam Hickey Drive
Join us for a festive day of local shopping and holiday spirit at the Holyrood Fire Department Volunteer Auxiliary Christmas Market. Browse a variety of crafts, baked goods, handmade gifts, and seasonal decor from local vendors. Admission $3 (cash only). Children 12 & under – Free.
Christmas Tea with Holyrood Heritage Society
Thursday, December 11
2:00pm
Holyrood Museum – 429 Conception Bay Highway
Free event. Tickets available at Hubert A. Keough Municipal Building.
Celebrate the season with a touch of history at the Holyrood Museum! Join the Holyrood Heritage Society for a Christmas Afternoon Tea featuring festive treats, warm conversations, and the chance to explore our community’s rich heritage
Royal Canadian Legion’s Lunch with Santa
Sunday, December 14
11:00am – 12:00pm or 12:00pm – 1:00pm
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 64 – 648 Conception Bay Highway
Serving Hot Dogs, Chips and Juice Boxes.
Call (709) 229 – 4041 to book.
Fill the Fleet Food and Toy Drive
Sunday, December 14
10:00am – 4:00pm
Holyrood Orange Store – 3 Liam Hickey Drive
Join the Holyrood Fire Department, RCMP, and Central Avalon Ground Search & Rescue as we team up for our annual Fill the Fleet Food & Toy Drive! This holiday season, our first responder fleet is on a mission to fill our firetrucks, police cruisers, and search and rescue vehicles with non-perishable food items and toys for local families in need.
Camp A’hoy Christmas Edition
Saturday, December 20
10:00am – 4:00pm
Holy Cross Elementary
$10 + surcharge per child.
Parents need to do some last-minute Christmas shopping? Have gifts to wrap? Just want the kids out of the house? Drop them off with our Camp A’hoy crew for a day of Christmas fun. Games, crafts, snacks, and more. Open to all children enrolled in Kindergarten to Grade 6.
Register online: https://www.showpass.com/camp-ahoy-christmas-edition/
Christmas at Holyrood Public Library
