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Celebrate New Year's Eve in Brantford

Welcome 2025 with family and friends at Brantford’s New Year’s Eve Celebration on Tuesday, December 31, 2024! Enjoy free ice-skating in Harmony Square; live music, a photo booth and party favours at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts; and a spectacular fireworks display and ball drop at midnight in Harmony Square. 

The fun begins with a free DJ Skate Party at 7 p.m. at Harmony Square until midnight, presented by Rangoli Indian Restaurant and Bar, featuring a live DJ spinning holiday...

Your guide to Brantford's Santa Claus Parade

Celebrate the 48th annual Freedom House Brantford Santa Claus Parade presented by GrandBridge Energy on Saturday, November 30, 2024. If you’re planning on attending this year's Santa Claus Parade, here are a few key things to keep in mind.

Santa Claus Parade

The parade will make its way downtown on Dalhousie Street at 6 p.m. starting at Stanley Street and ending at Harmony Square where the annual Parade After Party presented by Brant Animal Aid Foundation will begin. The public is encouraged to...

Local screenwriter behind Netflix's holiday rom-com 'Our Little Secret' starring Lindsay Lohan

Brantford's own Hailey DeDominicis is the screenwriter behind Netflix's newest holiday rom-com Our Little Secret which stars Lindsay Lohan, Ian Harding, and Kristin Chenoweth.

After discovering their significant others are siblings, two resentful exes — Avery (Lohan) and Logan (Harding) — must spend Christmas under one roof, while hiding their romantic history. The movie is set to premiere on the streaming service on Wednesday, November 27, 2024. 

We spoke with Hailey ahead of the premiere about...

Relaxing spa treatments in Brantford

Brantford has several premier spas and wellness centres that offer a wide variety of therapeutic and relaxing experiences that will leave you feeling rejuvenated.

Grand Wellness Centre

Located along the banks of the Grand River, Grand Wellness Centre is an inviting spa with a warm, rustic décor. They offer a wide variety of services including massage therapy, acupuncture, healing soaks, medical aesthetics, yoga and their signature Beer Spa Treatments. Their beer-inspired services use ingredients...

How to celebrate spooky season in Brantford

Celebrate Halloween season in Brantford with pumpkin picking, haunted hayrides, corn mazes, and more. 

Ghost Encounters

Prepare to be scared by the ghouls of Ghost Encounters - Haunted Hayride and Barn - Brantwood Farms. Now in its 31st year, this event is in support of Participation Support Services and runs from 7 p.m. until 11 p.m. on October 18, 19, 25 and 26. Enjoy spooky haunted hayrides ($15), the haunted barn ($10), haunted corn maze ($10), or purchase passes to all three attractions for $30....