Saturday, 23 November 2024

Christmas Tree Lighting Event in Clarkson


Mark your calendars for Thursday, November 28 and make your way into Clarkson Village for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting event starting around 5:00 p.m.  This outdoor event is happening on the front lawn of Clarkson Community Church on Lakeshore Road (opposite HomeSense plaza). 

The artisan market and petting zoo open at 5 p.m., with the arrival of Santa and the tree lighting to take place at 6 p.m. There will also be live music by the students of Sing! Music Studio, games, crafts, visits with Santa, hot chocolate, soup, cookies, popcorn, and more.

The evening begins at 5:00 p.m. and lasts until the market closes at 8:00 p.m. The evening is free and open to everyone of all ages. Join your neighbours and other members of the community for this wonderful beginning to the Christmas and Holiday season. Stroll the Village, browse the market, and enjoy a hot chocolate and cookie while doing so.  See you there!

Final Yard Waste Pickups of 2024

 You have three more weeks in 2024 to put your yard waste to the curb.  The final pickup dates are:

  • Monday, November 25
  • Monday, December 2
  • Monday, December 9
And, because Christmas Day and New Year's Day happen on a Wednesday, your regular waste, recycling, and organics pickup will not be changed for either of those two weeks. Garbage and organics will be on Monday, December 23recycling and organics will be on Monday, December 30

Mark your calendars for these events. You can also access the waste schedule online through Peel Region