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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....

Things to do in Brantford over Thanksgiving Weekend

As Thanksgiving approaches, it's time to plan a fun-filled weekend in Brantford. We've got the scoop on everything happening in the city to help you make the most of your holiday:

Tom Cochrane at the Sanderson Centre

A Canadian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tom Cochrane, both with Red Rider and as a solo artist, has won eight JUNO awards. His legacy as a Canadian icon has been cemented with a star on Canada's Walk of Fame and a 322 km section of Manitoba's provincial highway named "Tom Cochrane's...