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The third-annual Mississauga Festival of Trees is a celebration of the winter season, art, food, and community. With twinkling canopies of seasonal lights, commissioned artist-created tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets with local, handmade goods, workshops, live entertainment, and more, join us to make memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
The Festival of Trees is held at the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure in Mississauga, to be transformed once again into a winter wonderland of art, food, and fun this holiday season.
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December 15th, 2021
News CN
People take part in birch deer workshop in Mississauga, Ontario
Participants take part in a birch deer workshop during the Mississauga Festival of Trees in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, on Dec. 14, 2021. Dozens of people participated in the event on Tuesday to take home their own birch deer as the Holidays' decorations.
December 15th, 2021
Neighbourhood Magazine
Festival Of Trees
The Mississauga Festival of Trees, presented by CreativeHub 1352, takes place from December 9-19th at the historic Small Arms Inspection Building. In addition to a twinkling display of seasonal lights, the event includes unique local art installations, handcrafted gifts and diverse bites to eat. Check it out while you can.
December 14th, 2021
Active Parents
The Best Christmas Towns in the GTA, Hamilton, and Halton
‘Tis the season for twinkling holiday lights, snowy strolls, outdoor ice skating and Christmas markets galore. Something is just magical about this month. We know some neighbouring cities that go all out with their love for Christmas and the holidays, so if you’re looking for a great day trip with lots to offer, might we suggest these Christmas Towns in southern Ontario get added to your calendar?
December 13th, 2021
ToDoCanada
Mississauga Festival of Trees Culinary Market
Sample all the flavours of the season at the Mississauga Festival of Trees Culinary Market, Dec 17-18th!
Featuring an array of artisanal food and drink vendors from across Ontario, this will be an immersive and entertaining one-stop-shop for people looking for that special food entertainment item or gift this holiday season. Fully
December 12th, 2021
Jazz FM
Mississauga Festival of Trees Culinary Market
Fully licensed, this event will offer fresh and take-home offerings available against a backdrop of live music. Culinary demonstrations and foodie sessions will be running throughout the Market dates.
Wrapped up with art installations, stunning displays of lights, entertainment, and more, you won’t want to miss this one!
December 10th, 2021
GoTransit
The Best Holiday Events 2021
It’s that time of year! The time for twinkling lights, hot drinks on cold nights, giving gifts, making memories, and getting cozy by the fireplace just like GO Bear! And where better to make those memories than at some of the wonderful winter events happening around the GTHA?
December 10th, 2021
Modern Mississauga Media
The 2021 Festival of Trees Kicks off at the Small Arms Inspection Building
During the media preview night of the inaugural Festival of Trees, I spoke with Paul Michel, Chair of the Creative Hub 1352; he had this to say about the exciting festival:
How would you describe the Festival of Trees?
It's an installation of Christmas trees created by artists, along with an artisan market.
December 6th, 2021
MartysHub
Check out the Mississauga Festival of Trees!
Open to artists’ interpretations, the tree and woodpile installations at the festival will celebrate the winter season and cultural diversity of Mississauga. Artists, postsecondary students, and community groups have come together to present these installations throughout the duration of the festival.
December 4th, 2021
The Toronto Star
Ours to Discover: Finding the spirit of the season
Holiday markets are a popular December tradition that celebrates the season with spirit-warming flavours, sounds and colours. Whether you’re wandering an enchanting winter village’s craft-stocked aisles, being greeted by carollers’ serenades, or shopping for that one-of-a-kind gift, these festive gathering places are guaranteed to get everyone in the holiday spirit. Plus, jolly old Saint Nick might even make an appearance. Here are some markets within an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto.
December 4th, 2021
The Record
Community wood piling art event taking place this weekend in Mississauga
Searching for something festive and artistic to do this weekend? CreativeHub 1352’s latest event in Mississauga may be worth looking into.
Residents are invited to join woodworker and sculpture maker Richard Posa on Sunday, Dec. 5 at the Small Arms Inspection Building in Lakeview to create a community wood piling art installation.
November 21st, 2021
Narcity
11 Christmas Markets Around Toronto That Are Charming Enough To Be In The North Pole
One of the most magical ways to spend the holiday season is wandering through a Christmas market, and there are so many happening in and around Toronto.
You can visit some old favourites and explore some new spots to fill up on treats, shop for goodies, and get in the festive spirit.
November 4th, 2021
BlogTO
Mississauga is getting a huge new winter lights festival and Christmas market
Now that spooky season is over, it's time to put away all the skeletons and bring out the twinkly lights and start getting ready for the winter holidays. One winter holiday fan favourite is going to see light displays and heading to the Christmas market and this year Mississauga is getting a festival that will combine both next month.
August 4th, 2021
Office of Rudy Cuzzetto
Ontario supporting safe, innovative Festivals and Events in Mississauga
The Ontario government is investing nearly $50 million to support 439 festivals and events across Ontario through the Reconnect Festival and Event Program, and the Celebrate Ontario Blockbuster Program.
To Do Canada
Mississauga Festival of Trees
Celebrating the joy of the winter season, event organizers will transform this remarkable light-filled space into a festive display of seasonal lights, artist-created tree and wood pile installations, artisan and food markets, performances and entertainment, and more.
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Call for Proposals: Mississauga Festival of Trees Installations 2022
CreativeHub 1352 invites artists and artist collectives/groups to submit proposals for temporary Tree and Wood Piling Art Installations to be presented at the Small Arms Inspection Building as part of the Mississauga Festival of Trees in December 2022.
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