Holiday events on Bowen for the December 9-11 weekend

Holiday Happenings on Bowen: December 9-11

The 'Last Chance' Winter Market, Magic of Christmas, Children's shopping day at the Nook, drinks, photos, and meetings with Santa, and much, much more is all on the docket during this busy holiday weekend

Don't forget to stop by the Christmas Tree lawn either. Alex Kurial

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 9

The Magic of Christmas at Endswell Farm - 6 pm

Lights, Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus, marshmallow roasting, and more. 6 to 8 pm, also December 10 & 11.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10

Last Chance Winter Market - 10 am

10 am at BICS. Local crafts and food available for a final time. Find out full details in our story.

Ruddy Emporium Grand Opening - 10 am

Gifts and snacks can be found at the Ruddy Emporium, next to the Beer & Wine Cellar. The Christmas Trees will also be arriving. Read more about the new store and what it was to offer here.

Bowen Community Choir Concert - 2 pm & 7 pm

Two showings, matinee at 2 pm and evening show at 7 pm.

Family Style Christmas Dinner - 6 pm

Danish roast pork dinner with all the trimmings, 6 pm at Bowen Cider House. Details & tickets online at www.bowenciderhouse.ca

Martinis with Santa at Doc Morgan’s - 7 pm

Morgan’s live music, runs 7 pm til late.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 11

Breakfast and photos with Santa - 10 am

Bowen Island Community School. 10 am to Noon. A fundraiser for BICS PAC.

Danish Brunch & Craft Fair - 11 am

11 am to 5 pm. Crafts, Music, Christmas Market and Traditional Holiday Fare including Æbleskiver at Meadbrook Market and Bowen Cider House. More info at www.bowenciderhouse.ca

Children’s Shopping Day at Knick Knack Nook - Noon (12 pm)

Calling all kids to the Nook between Noon and 2 pm. The store will be decked out with items for kids to explore.

Pop Up Craft Market - Noon (12 pm)

Join Tell Your Friends and Branch On Bowen for a popup market on the marina! Enjoy unique, local gifts, festive drinks, and crafts for the kids. Starts at Noon (12 pm)

Rivendell Retreat Centre Open House - 1 pm

Enjoy silence during the hectic holiday season. Learn more at rivendellretreat.org

A Christmas Carol - 7:30 pm

The 24th annual dramatic reading of Charles Dickens’ classic Christmas tale, 7:30 pm at Collins Hall. Featuring Scrooge, Tiny Tim, lots of ghosts, Tina Nielsen, Martin Clarke, Kat Stephens, Graham Ritchie and Marc Gawthrop. Music, hot drinks and munchies. Tickets $25 at Cates Pharmacy.