The Kingston Witches Walk is a vibrant, non-religious community celebration where witches, wizards, and magical beings of all kinds parade through downtown Kingston, Ontario. Everyone is welcome to join together for a dazzling walk, group dance, and themed “spell” to support local women’s charities. This year there will be a screening of Practical Magic at the Screening Room!

Alongside the walk, the group also hosts lively Witch Markets, giving local makers and businesses the chance to showcase their goods and connect with an engaged, enthusiastic audience.

It’s a high-spirited, inclusive event that brings people and local businesses together for fun, visibility, and meaningful community impact that runs over two days: Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10, 2026.

When is the Kingston Witches Walk? The walk is on Friday, October 9, 2026
What time is the Kingston Witches Walk? The group gathers Friday, October 9 at 5PM, Spell begin at 6:30PM, and the walk begins after the spell.
Where does the Kingston Witches Walk begin? Skeleton Park, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
What is the cost of the Kingston Witches Walk? There is no cost, but donations to the Kingston Interval House Women's Shelter are appreciated.
What else do I need to know about the Kingston Witches Walk?
- "Witchy" attire is encouraged
- All genders are welcome
- This is a family-friendly event

Events related to the Kingston Witches Walk:
- Practical Magic movie screening at the Screening Room, 120 Princess Street, Kingston, Ontario, begins at 9:30PM Friday, October 9, 2026
- Witch Market at The Broom Factory, 305 Rideau Street, Kingston, Ontario, from 9AM to 3PM Saturday, October 10

Don your favourite witchy attire and join fellow witches, wizards, and magical beings as they stroll through downtown Kingston in support of Kingston Interval House. This inclusive, family-friendly event welcomes participants of all ages and experience levels.

The Battersea Pumpkin Festival is back for its 32nd year! Fun for the whole family

What is the Battersea Pumpkin Festival? A time for the community to come together to celebrate fall, the harvest, and most importantly... PUMPKINS!
Where is the Battersea Pumpkin Festival? 5167 Battersea Road in Battersea, Ontario, Canada
Is there parking at the Battersea Pumpkin Festival? Yes, free parking is available, watch for signs as you come up Battersea Road
What does the Battersea Pumpkin Festival Cost? Children under 5 are free, youth 5-12 are $5 each, 12 years of age and older at $10 per person with a FAMILY maximum of $30
What is there to do at the Battersea Pumpkin Festival? There is a parade, live music, a pie social, wagon and train rides, food vendors, outdoor games, a vendor market, pumpkin carving, children's crafts, a hiking trail and so much more!

What else is at the Battersea Pumpkin Festival in Battersea, Ontario, Canada?
- The Wild Art Walk is back! Make it part of your Pumpkin Festival adventure on Saturday, October 3, and see what our talented community has created! Walk the beautiful Milburn Trail and discover creative surprises tucked throughout the woods. The 3-km trail winds through fields and forest, past streams and ponds — with unique art installations adding a little extra magic along the way. This isn't just an art show for professionals — the Wild Art Walk is all about local creativity, imagination and having some fun in the woods!
- The Frontenac Society of Model Engineers Train Rides are rolling into Battersea for a day of family fun!
Bring the kids, hop aboard and enjoy a ride on the miniature trains — always a huge hit with our youngest festival-goers... and more than a few grown-ups too! Make the train rides part of a full day of pumpkins, games, wagon rides, live music, food, vendors, the petting zoo and plenty more!

Battersea Pumpkin Festival
Saturday, October 3, 2026
10 AM – 4 PM
Battersea Ball Diamond & Park
5167 Battersea Road, Battersea
Ontario, Canada

Come for the pumpkins... stay for the community.

Take a winter country drive west of Sundre for the Bearberry Community Hall Winter Market on Saturday, November 21, 2026.

Running from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, this free indoor market brings local makers, homemade goods and Christmas shopping back to the Bearberry Community Hall for the first time since before COVID.

For travellers searching for a winter market near Sundre, a Mountain View County Christmas market, or a small rural Alberta market, this is a chance to shop local while exploring a little more of Alberta’s West Country.

Shop Local in Bearberry

Organizers are hoping for 20 or more vendors, with more tables still available.

Confirmed products already include homemade baking, salves and creams, tea, wood crafts, children’s art, farm-fresh eggs, illusionary art, home canning, potpourri, aroma stones, nail art and Pampered Chef products.

The vendor mix will continue to grow as more people sign up, making this a good stop for unique Christmas gifts while supporting local makers and small businesses.

Supporting the Bearberry Community

The Bearberry Community Hall is a frequently used and well-cared-for gathering place for the surrounding rural community.

Proceeds from the Winter Market will help support the hall, while visitors can also bring an optional donation for the McDougall Church food bank.

Admission is free.

Coffee, Hot Chocolate and a Place to Visit

The community hall will be selling coffee, hot chocolate, pop, water, chips and chocolate bars during the market.

A small seating area will also be available, giving visitors a place to warm up, enjoy a coffee and visit for a while.

Where Is the Bearberry Winter Market?

Bearberry Community Hall
7230 Highway 584
Bearberry, Alberta

Watch for the cluster of community buildings along the highway, including the hall, Heritage Barn Museum and Bearberry Saloon.

The market is held indoors, the hall is wheelchair accessible, and parking is available on site.

The Bearberry Saloon next door is expected to be open, giving visitors another local stop to check out while they are in the community.

The small museum beside the hall will not be open during the market.

Plan Your Visit

Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Location: Bearberry Community Hall
Address: 7230 Highway 584, Bearberry, Alberta
Admission: Free
Parking: Available on site
Market: Indoors
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Expected Vendors: 20+
Food Bank Donations: Optional
Refreshments: Available for purchase

Bringing cash is a good idea. Some vendors may accept debit, credit or e-transfer, but cash is expected to be the easiest payment option.

Want to Be a Vendor?

Vendor tables are still available, and there is currently no application deadline.

To book a table, volunteer or request more information, contact:
Sherry: 403-586-9000

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Bearberry Winter Market free?
Yes. Admission is free. Visitors can optionally bring a donation for the McDougall Church food bank.

Is the market indoors?
Yes. The Winter Market is held inside the Bearberry Community Hall.

Is there parking?
Yes. Parking is available on site.

What will be sold at the market?
Confirmed products include baking, farm eggs, wood crafts, art, canning, tea, handmade body products, potpourri, aroma stones and more.

Is the Bearberry Community Hall wheelchair accessible?
Yes.

Where is Bearberry?
Bearberry is a small rural community in Alberta, Canada. Just northwest of Sundre in Mountain View County. The community hall is located at 7230 Highway 584.n̈oʻ