UPCOMING EVENTS 2025

SAMHAIN CELEBRATIONS & MARKET (Maynooth)

Circle the date and get ready to join us for a day of connection, spirit, and discovery. On Saturday, October 25, Maynooth will come alive with a vibrant gathering that blends celebration, tradition, and community.

Event Details

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Samhain Spiritual Event & Market

Date: Saturday, October 25, 2025

Location: Hastings Highlands Centre, Emond Hall

Address: 33011 Highway 62 North, Maynooth

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

Hosted by: Zhaabwaabi Kwe (Tina S)

Indigenous Psychic Medium, Healer, and Artisan

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What to Expect

Step into a welcoming space filled with Psychic Mediums offering mini readings, Handmade artisans, metaphysical artists, wellness practitioners, crystals, jewelry, handcrafted candles, herbal remedies, divination, traditional healing, supplements, and much more. Families are welcome, and many vendors will have draws and seasonal treats to share.

 Think Turtle at the Market

We’re excited to be part of this special day. Stop by our table to talk turtles, share stories, ask questions, or learn more about turtle conservation in Ontario.

We’ll have a range of unique turtle-themed items available for purchase. Each one helps raise awareness and directly supports conservation efforts. You’ll find t-shirts with messages of protection, along with fridge magnets, keychains, earrings, and other turtle treasures while they last. We’ll also have Watch 4 Turtles signs, bumper stickers, and car magnets available if you'd like to help spread the word on the road.

Also featured at our table are pieces from the “Crafting 4 Turtles” project. These handmade goods are created by community members who care deeply about turtles, and every dollar from their sales supports the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre (OTCC), the province’s only turtle hospital. Purchases help cover the costs of treating and caring for injured turtles during the busy season.

Join Us

We look forward to welcoming you on October 25 in Maynooth for a day of spirit, learning, and community. Your support helps make a difference for Ontario’s turtles and adds to the magic of this celebration. See you there!

The perfect excuse to jump into the holiday spirit.. Kick Off the Season in Coe Hill Saturday, Nov. 8 in Coe Hill! Come celebrate the festive season and shop local.

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE (Coe Hill)

Date: Saturday, November 8, 2025

Location: Limerick Community Centre

Address: 7645 Hwy 620, Coe Hil

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Sponsored By: Limerick Friends Club 

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Event Details

The Limerick Friends Club is hosting its annual Christmas Craft Sale, and it’s shaping up to be the kind of cozy, community-fueled gathering that makes small towns shine.

This isn’t your average craft show. We're talking tables bursting with handmade treasures from local vendors: think knitwear that’ll warm your soul, wooden art that tells a story, sweet stuffed animals for the little ones, and paintings with heart. Whether you're shopping for meaningful gifts or just browsing, you’ll find something here that makes you smile.

Bring an appetite. For just $5, the lunch lineup is a throwback to real, homemade comfort: soup, fresh-baked rolls, dessert, and your choice of coffee or tea. Simple, satisfying, and made with love.

The Limerick Community Centre is fully accessible, with a welcoming open space, large washrooms, plenty of parking, and easy access right off the highway. In other words, bring the whole family.

Think Turtle at the Market!

Stop by our booth. We'll be there with plenty of turtle stories, info, and a great lineup of turtle-themed items and gifts that directly support conservation work. Think thoughtful t-shirts, “Watch 4 Turtles” signs, car magnets, pins, and bumper stickers that all raise awareness and funds for turtle protection.

Perfect for nature lovers and purposeful gift-givers.

And don’t miss the Crafting 4 Turtles (C4T) collection that includes a magical mix of crochet stuffies turtles and other critters, beaded bracelets, keychains, ornaments, bookmarks, and more. Each piece is handmade by people across Ontario, and 100% of the proceeds support the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, home of Ontario's turtle hospital. Every item helps injured turtles get the care and treatment they need to recover and return to the wild.

So whether you're coming for the crafts, the food, the turtles, or the chance to connect with neighbours before the snow hits, one thing’s for sure: this is a Saturday worth circling on the calendar.

Start the season with something joyful. We’ll see you there.

Come celebrate the festive season and shop local.

We’re heading to the Dungannon Recreation Centre on Saturday, November 15, for a heartwarming Christmas Sale that promises something for everyone. Step into a cheerful holiday atmosphere filled with the sights, scents, and sounds of the season. The event will showcase a wonderful variety of local artists, designers, makers, and vendors offering a mix of delicious jams, jellies, homemade baked goods, beautiful handmade jewellery, wood-crafted décor, hand-poured candles, stained glass, artisan soaps, and so many other unique creations.

It’s the perfect chance to check off your gift list while supporting local talent and small businesses.

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CHRISTMAS SALE (L’amable)

Date: Saturday, November 15, 2025

Location: Dungannon Recreation Centre

(Formerly the Old L'amable School)

Address: 26596 Highway 62, L'amable

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hosted By: The Shamrock Club

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Think Turtle Merchandise

Think Turtle is excited to be part of the festivities with a wide selection of turtle-themed gifts and gear. You’ll find everything from Watch 4 Turtles signs and car magnets to bumper stickers, conservation tees, and other turtle-loving goodies. Most of our items are designed to raise awareness, while some are just for fun, celebrating our friends, the turtles.

Each purchase supports the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, helping fund our outreach, education, and hands-on species recovery work. Every sale counts and truly makes a difference.

Crafting 4 Turtles (C4T)

Also at our table, discover the charm and creativity of Crafting 4 Turtles, a collection of handcrafted, turtle-inspired items made by caring individuals from across the region. From adorable crocheted and knitted turtles to festive cards, nature-themed stuffies, and thoughtful home décor, each item is a little celebration of the natural world.

Proceeds from all C4T sales go directly to helping treat and rehabilitate injured turtles at the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Ontario’s only turtle hospital.

We’ll also be there to answer questions, share tips on how you can help Ontario’s turtles, and connect you with resources to make a difference.

Gifts that Give Back

Every purchase from Think Turtle supports real conservation work. When you choose gifts with purpose, you’re not just checking off a shopping list; you’re helping protect Ontario’s native turtles and their habitat. Thank you for thinking of wildlife this holiday season.

Come enjoy a festive morning or afternoon of meaningful shopping, good conversations, and a whole lot of community spirit. We hope to see you there!

Join us at the Faraday Community Centre on Saturday, November 22, for the much-loved Christmas Craft Sale!

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CHRISTMAS CRAFT SALE (Faraday)

Date: Saturday, November 22, 2025

Location: Faraday Community Centre

Address: 29860 Highway 28, Bancroft

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm

Hosted By: Bancroft North Hastings Museum

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Come explore a vibrant showcase of local creativity, featuring:

Eye-catching jewelry, beautifully crafted wood pieces, hand-poured candles, luxurious handmade soaps, mouthwatering baked treats, flavourful jams, cozy crochet creations, tasty pet snacks, and truly one-of-a-kind handmade goods with plenty more to discover. Grab a copy of the highly anticipated Museum calendar!

Admission is free and there’s lots of convenient parking.

It’s the perfect opportunity to shop local, find meaningful holiday gifts, and support talented artisans and makers from our own community. Mark your calendar and bring your holiday cheer, you won’t want to miss this festive day out!

Think Turtle Merchandise

Think Turtle will be on site with a great selection of turtle-themed goodies, including Watch 4 Turtles signs, car magnets, bumper stickers, turtle t-shirts, and more. Many of our items help raise awareness, while others are just for fun and turtley awesome. New this season: turtle earrings in six colour options and festive holiday styles, all priced at just $5 a pair, perfect for stocking stuffers!

Every purchase directly supports the Think Turtle Conservation Initiative, helping us continue our efforts in education, outreach, and protecting species at risk across Ontario.

Crafting 4 Turtles

Also available will be a delightful variety of Crafting 4 Turtles items, all handcrafted by talented creators in our community and beyond. You’ll find adorable crocheted and knitted turtles and nature themed stuffies, festive cards, home décor, and turtle-inspired treasures made with care and creativity. Each item is a small celebration of the natural community.

All proceeds from C4T sales support the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre, Ontario’s only turtle hospital, providing care and treatment for injured turtles admitted.

We’ll be there to answer your turtle questions, share helpful tips, and connect you with ways to get involved in helping Ontario’s native turtles.

Treat yourself to a cheerful morning or afternoon of seasonal shopping. There’s something for everyone, and we’d love to see you there!