The following fun is yours for the taking in town and at the new community centre:

Entertainment that will have little ones dreaming of Father Christmas

• Children can talk to Santa, capture the moment with a photo, and enjoy a candy-cane treat
• Young ones can touch exotic animals at the petting zoo
• Little tikes can ride ponies
• Toddlers can have their faces embellished with paint
• Kids can decorate gingerbread cookies in their own signature style
• At the Fenelon Museum, children can write letters to Santa, make yo-yos, and take part in holiday traditions
• Children can listen as Mrs. Santa reads stories at the library
• Little ones can create art and their own Christmas decorations
• Youngsters can visit Santa at his new workshop in the community centre
• Boys and girls can behold two reindeer that look just like Santa’s

Holiday amusements for the whole family

• Families can ride on a horse-drawn wagon around the village
• Clowns and hand-bell ringers will create a festive atmosphere
• Families can experience the novelty of dog cart rides
• Some of Ontario’s finest artists and crafters will offer exquisite holiday gifts
• A food court will be on hand to sate appetites

The night-time parade, which begins at 5:00 p.m., features bands, illuminated floats, and vibrant costumes. Santa and his reindeer will mark the procession’s end. A fireworks display over the falls will round out the day of family fun.

Download the new app and start planning your fun The Santa Day team has created an app to help you plan your day and locate activities; the new app can be used for iPhone, iPod, Android, and Blackberry devices. Simply visit the App Store and download the app for free (http://appshopper.com/entertainment/santa-day). You can use the app to:

• Look up activities that interest you
• Add your favourite activities to your calendar
• Use Google Maps to identify the exact location of activities
• Find ‘warmth and free food’ locations and times

You can also pick up a Santa Day map from a village retailer. The free event is sponsored by local businesses and organized by the Fenelon Falls Chamber of Commerce.