Christmas at Mādahòkì Returns! EXPANDED Trail of Lights & Traditions

This article was originally published in the Mādahòkì Farm newsletter.

Walk the EXPANDED Trail of Lights & Traditions

Nov 26 – Dec 19

4PM – 8PM

Explore the illuminated Trail of Lights & Traditions, featuring whimsical woodland displays, a Northern Lights-inspired sound and light show in the Silo, and Indigenous Christmas teachings and traditions. Meet festive ponies and friendly farm animals, cook bannock over the fire, and warm up with seasonal treats in the Mamawii Lodge.

NEW this year!

Enjoy free Christmas crafts, colouring and holiday movies, plus nightly visits from our Pagwadjini (Elves) for photos and storytelling. Indigenous Santa will also make special appearances on select nights!

Book your experience here.

Festive Programming for All Ages

Indigenous Craft Market

Nov 27 & 28 | 11AM – 8PM

Find gifts with meaning and explore unique creations from Indigenous artisans, while enjoying bannock, bison chili and cedar tea as you shop. Make a day of it with a festive crafting workshop or an evening visit to the Trail of Lights & Traditions. Discover even more handcrafted gifts from over 60 Indigenous makers at our year-round Mādahòkì Marketplace. FREE admission.

Beaded & Quilled Christmas Ornament Workshop

Nov 27 | 1PM or 5PM

Create a beaded and quilled Christmas ornament to decorate your tree or give as a meaningful handmade gift with Indigenous artist Charmaine Leonard. Perfect for ages 13 and up, with no previous experience required!

Beaded Teardrop Earrings Workshop

Nov 28 | 1PM or 5PM

Join Studio Sweetgrass for an interactive beaded teardrop earrings workshop, using colourful glass seed beads and your choice of deerhide or vegan backing. A fun and creative experience for beginner to intermediate crafters!

Book your workshop here.

Plan Your Team’s Holiday Celebration at Mādahòkì Farm!

Celebrate the season with a Christmas feast at the farm! Gather your team for an Indigenous-inspired holiday celebration inside our festively decorated Mamawii Lodge, transformed into a whimsical winter wonderland.

Join us for lunch or dinner on December 11, or book a private Christmas feast on any available date between November 20 and December 20, hosted at the farm or catered at a venue of your choice. Optional add-ons make your celebration even more memorable!

Conveniently located near Highway 416 and Hunt Club Road, with free parking.

Celebrations include a traditional welcome song with hand drum and a pow wow dance performance.

Lunch | 12 PM

$60 adults | $40 children under 12

Dinner | 6 PM

$75 adults | $50 children under 12

Includes Trail of Lights & Traditions admission

Menu

• Bannock with herb butter

• Roasted squash soup with bannock croutons (dinner only)

• Fire-roasted turkey with tomato cranberry relish

• Bannock stuffing

• Seasonal vegetables

• Garlic mashed potatoes and gravy

• Pumpkin pie

• Strawberry juice, cedar tea, coffee and water

Email info@madahoki.ca to book your private Christmas party.