There is nothing more magical that Christmas in the country, and Erin’s picturesque landscape is the perfect backdrop for making lifelong memories! From experiencing the joy of cutting your own fresh Fraser Fir to soaking in the charming village lit up with twinkling lights and window displays—Erin is has something for the whole family to enjoy! Read on for our roundup of the best things to do in Erin for the holiday season!

Erin Hill Acres

Erin Hill Acres offers a charming Christmas experience straight out of a Hallmark Movie, immersing visitors in all the cozy vibes of the holidays! With crackling fire pits, the aroma of wood-fired pizza, steaming hot chocolate, and fresh invigorating air, there is plenty to do and see. Tractors adorned with wreaths pull wagon tours around the farm while Santa listens to good little girls and boys as they share their wishes. At Erin Hill Acres, Christmas is everywhere!

Things to do: Santa experiences, holiday markets, fresh cut and cut your own trees, firepits, wood fired pizza and cafe, gift shop, wagon rides, trails

Elliot Tree Farm

Circa 1890, Elliott Tree Farm is the go-to Christmas Tree Experience for locals and out-of-towners alike! Throughout the holiday season the farm transforms into a winter wonderland with indoor dining in the heated Horse Barn Canteen, and a Heritage barn gift shop offering their pure Grade A Ontario maple syrup, fresh greenery, and locally made products. If you don’t need a tree you can also enjoy their Maple Syrup Experience for an all you can eat pancake breakfast, a walk to the sugar shack to see syrup being made and sample maple taffy over snow, as well as the Maple Syrup Museum of Ontario featuring a one-of-a-kind collection of indigenous, pioneer and early modern artifacts.

Things to do: fresh cut or cut your own trees, indoor dining, maple syrup experience and museum, farm stays, gift and farm shop, trails, firepits

Downtown Erin

Shop the picturesque Main Street from mid November though December and enjoy window wonderland, where local businesses create magical window displays for the season and McMillan Park it lit up with a fabulous display!

Plus, don’t miss the annual Erin Santa Claus Parade!

Things to do: visit with Santa, hot drinks, music, food trucks, photo-ops, Santa Claus parade

Christkindlmarkt

Hosted by the Erin Agricultural Society, this magical 2 day holiday event inspired by the famous German tradition of Christkindlmarkt has a country twist!

Things to do: petting zoo, food trucks, horse and buggy rides, vendor stalls, beer tent, fire pit, live entertainment, breakfast with Santa

Enjoy your very own Country Christmas in the town of Erin this holiday season and make memories to last a lifetime! Looking for adventure outside of Erin? Check out our roundup of the best things to do in Halton Hills during the holiday season.