Holiday Wreath Making
Where: Leystone Farms, 1965 Highway 148, Luskville
When: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
After we put the vineyard to bed for the winter, we gather the extra vines and open our doors for an afternoon of holiday wreath making. The event is free, with snacks and hot apple cider for all. Wreath making is $45.
Scooters Annual Deer Hunting Party
Where: Scooters Bar and Grill, Otter Lake
When: 8 p.m.
Prizes for the heaviest deer, live music by the talented Gary Patrois, door prizes to be won, and lots of fun to be had!
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Ste-Anne’s Parish CWL Christmas Fundraiser
Where: Municipal Hall, 8 montée Monseigneur Martel, Île-du-Grand-Calumet
When: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Artisan’s Market with over 16 Vendors, Bake Sale, Special Draws, Breakfast – 9:00am to 2:00 pm, Municipal Hall, 8 Montée Msgr Martel, Grand Calumet Island, QC. Donations of non-perishable items for the Bouffe Pontiac Food Bank are encouraged! Contact Joan : 819-648-2445.
Otter Lake RA’s Annual Children’s Christmas Party
Where: Otter Lake Recreation Centre, 394 Tessier St, Otter Lake
When: 3 p.m. – 5 p.m.
The Otter Lake RA invites you to bring your little ones to visit with Santa & Mrs. Claus. There will be free hot dogs and beverages for everyone as well as candy and a gift for children under 12.
Shawville Lions Christmas Facebook Auction
Where: Facebook
When: Dec. 1 – 14
The Shawville Lions Club’s Facebook Christmas Auction is running Dec. 1 – 14. Donations are welcomed. Everyone is invited to bid. Find us on Facebook at “Shawville Lions Christmas Auction 2025”. To donate please email shawvillelionsclub2@gmail.com.
Paint Night at Chutes Coulonge
Where: Chutes Coulonge Park
When: 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Paint the December Cold Moon inside the cozy Chutes lodge. A night to create, reflect, and welcome the year ahead. Enjoy the waterfalls and lighted trails on the eve of the Festival of Lights. Includes materials & park access!
Luskville Knit & Craft Night
A free drop-in community knit and craft night in our beautiful vineyard-side studio. Bring your own project. No instruction is provided, but folks are always happy to help one another out. Everyone is welcome.
Quyon Digs Results and Call-Out for old photos
The Friends of Chats Falls invites you to the Quyon Community Centre on Friday, December 5, 2025, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. . This event will showcase the results of our Archéo-Pontiac project’s public archaeological digs from September at Quyon’s municipal park. Learn about recent discoveries and their significance for our shared heritage. At the same time, we are looking for old photographs of the former Quyon Agricultural Fair site. These images are invaluable for enriching historical and archaeological research. Attendees are encouraged to bring their photos, which will be digitized on-site.
This gathering is a unique opportunity to help preserve local heritage, engage with the Archéo-Pontiac team, and contribute to the transmission of our community’s history.
Chutes Coulonge Festival of Lights
December 5–7, 12–14, 19–21, 26–28 décembre | 16 h à 21 h | 4-9 pm
La magie est de retour! Joignez-vous à nous pour le Festival des lumières au Parc des Chutes Coulonge!
• A festive Christmas Market organized by Nia & Angela Lachapelle – December 19 & 20
• A visit from the Grincheux – December 20, 4–9 p.m.
• Our beloved Santa Normand & Mrs. Claus – December 13 & 20, 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Trivia Night
Where: 777 Route 366, Thorne (Ladysmith), Quebec
When: 6:30 p.m.
Join us at the TCRA for a fun-filled evening of trivia hosted by Greg Atkinson! Gather your friends, test your knowledge, and see which team will take home the bragging rights. Doors open at 6:30 PM – $10 per person. Register your team in advance by messaging us or emailing associationrecreativeladysmith@gmail.com. Please include your team name and number of players when registering.