A beloved Christmas tradition is taking on a new location this year, but organizers say the holiday magic will continue.
The fourth annual Community Christmas Tree Spectacular officially opens Friday, November 13, at the Old Imperial Market in Aylmer, after organizers moved the event from its usual home at the Elgin County Railway Museum in St. Thomas.
The museum is currently closed to the public and staff while fundraising efforts continue to address safety concerns with the building. Rather than put the Christmas tradition on hold, organizers have partnered with the Old Imperial Market to give the spectacular a new home for the season.
Visitors can wander through hundreds of decorated Christmas trees, take in the LEGO Winter Wonderland, new Construction Zone, and other festive displays.
Admission is by monetary donation, with a portion of contributions supporting Myrtle Animal Rescue & Sanctuary.
The Christmas Tree Spectacular runs Fridays from 5 to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 2 to 9 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m., through December 20th. Special hours of 5-9 p.m. have been planned for December 21st-23rd.
And while the trees have moved to Aylmer, another familiar holiday attraction is staying in St. Thomas.
Santa’s House will return to the Elgin County Railway Museum from November 22 to December 20, allowing families to visit Santa and take photos. Guests will check in inside the museum’s Patterns Room.
More information about both attractions can be found at ecrmchristmas.com.
Written by: Kennedy Freeman
