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Friday, Nov. 28th to Sunday, Nov 30th, 2025

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Since 1996...

Old Fashioned Christmas at Sherbrooke Village is a traditional Christmas celebration for the whole family!

The magic returns November 28th-30th, 2025!

Celebrate the magic of the season with Christmas at Sherbrooke Village. Featuring heritage animation of select heritage buildings, family-friendly activities, games and workshops, this event returns with new and longtime favourite programs to help you build memories with family and friends. This event will also feature food and craft vendors.

Weekend Admission Passes are $20 per adult. Admission to Friday evening only is $5 per adult. Children 12 and under are. FREE. Workshops and culinary experiences have limited seating – we highly recommend booking in advance to reserve your seats.

Please follow our Facebook page for updated information. There is something for everyone this holiday season so visit us to get into the holiday spirit at Sherbrooke Village!

A spectacular 65,000 lights illuminate the Village each evening from 6 to 10 pm from Opening Night to January 6th — the perfect setting for a stroll in the crisp winter air!

Testimonials

``What a beautiful day we had! The exhibits and demonstrations were all in full swing for this special Christmas weekend. The people were friendly, the Victorian Tea was delicious and the decorations were just beautiful. It felt like we stepped back in time for a few hours. What a great idea to open the Village for this most wonderful of seasons!``
Jean - Waverly, Nova Scotia (via TripAdvisor)
``For many years I've wanted to get to the Old Fashioned Christmas Celebration at Sherbrooke Village and this year I was able to cross it off my Holiday Bucket List. It's quite a lovely coming together of communities, as folk and families gather for the lighting of the huge Christmas tree. ... Store-front windows shine with displays of teddy bears and toys while men in top hats and waist coast stroll with ladies in long dresses. It feels like a scene from a Dickens story. ... Put the Old Fashioned Christmas on your Holiday Have-to-Do List - to enjoy with your family and friends - what a treat!``
Kelley Edwards - (via Sea and be Scene)

Awards & Honours


1st Runner-Up in Canada, 2000
& Atlantic Region Winner
Winter Product Development Contest
“Christmas in Canada” Category
Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC)


Festival & Event Award, 2017
Destination Eastern
& Northumberland Shores (DEANS)


Community Service Award, 2014
Crystal Tourism Awards
Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)


Marketing Award, 2002
Budget Category $20,000-$49,000
Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia (TIANS)

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The Sherbrooke Village Old Fashioned Christmas Association is a not-for-profit, volunteer group, who work diligently in partnership with Sherbrooke Village to offer an off-season, illuminated Christmas festival.