Welcome to the 2023 Annual Maitland Winter Festival. We have another exciting schedule of events this year. From the Tree Lighting to the Brigid Holiday Album Release Concert, to the MDDA Craft and Artisan Market, the Lavender Homestead Tree Stroll, to the CHArt Turkey Dinner, this year’s Winter Festival promises to be one of the best yet! So, join us for a fun-filled, family-friendly event in Nova Scotia’s first designated Heritage Village! Everyone is welcome!

Check this site often, as times and events may change.

Tree Lighting and Festival KICK-OFF
MAITLAND FIRE HALL, 8802 NS-215, MAITLAND

Join us for live music, treats and more as we kick off the holiday season with a visit from Santa and much more!

Date: Thursday, Nov. 23
Time: 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Free event

MDDA Craft and Artisan Market
Gallery 215, 8247 Hwy 215

You're invited to join us for the annual MDDA Craft and Artisan Fair! This marquee event is a perennial festival favourite. You can stock up on gifts for family and friends and enter your name in the draw for our Santa Sack, filled with items donated by our vendors!

Dates and Times:

Friday, Nov. 24
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25
10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Homestead Lavender and Tree Stroll
11640 Hwy 215, Urbania, N.S.

A Winter Festival favourite! Check out the Wonderful trees decorated by various community members and groups, tour Homestead Lavender's Christmas Shop, create your own Christmas arrangement at one of their demos, or relax with a mug of their amazing lavender hot chocolate or cider! You’re sure to find something fun to do at Homestead Lavender.

Dates and Times:

Friday, Nov. 24
12:00 noon – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 26
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Wreath & Craft Sale
Holy Trinity Anglican Hall, 4 Church Hill, Maitland

Join us as we celebrate the start of another wonderful holiday season. Find the perfect wreath for your home, a gift for a loved one or enjoy a light lunch of tea, hot chocolate, and muffins before you head off to enjoy other Winter Festival events.

Dates and Times:

Friday, Nov. 24
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 25
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Brigid Holiday Album Release Concert
High Tide Theatre, 11 Church Hill, MAITLAND

Date: Friday, Nov. 24, 2023
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 with a cash bar

Tickets Available at: www.brigidtrio.com/

Clothing & Toy Swap
Maitland Fire Hall, 8802 NS-215, Maitland

Drop off gently used clothes and toys, and "shop" for new-to-you winter gear, holiday outfits and toys for the kids. FREE, all ages. *Optional drop-off Friday 8–9 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.M.

Poetry Reading
High Tides Theatre, 11 Church Hill, Maitland

Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Time: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Free Event

CHArt Turkey Dinner
High Tides Arts & Community Centre Hall, 9 Church Hill, Maitland, NS

Reserve Your meals online at Maitlanddinner2023.eventbrite.com

Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Cost: $20, including dessert

World War II Radio Christmas Play
High Tides Theatre, 11 Church Hill, Maitland, NS

Join us for this moving holiday show by Pat Kruis Tellinghusen that recreates the experience of attending a recording of a 1940s radio show broadcast on Christmas Eve during World War II.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 25
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Cost: $10

Maitland Victorian Tea
High Tides Arts & Community Centre, 11 Church Hill, Maitland, NS

Join us for a traditional Victorian Tea and enjoy tea and coffee, plus a selection of desserts served by servers in Victorian attire.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 26
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: $15

Frieze and Roy General Store
8787 Hwy 215, Maitland

Drop by Canada's oldest General Store and check out their Winter Festival special, Smoked Ribs or Chicken with Rice and Veggies for $20.

Dates and Times:

Friday, Nov. 24
8:00 am – 8:00 pm,

Saturday, Nov. 25
8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Sunday, Nov. 26
8:00 am – 8:00 pm