Every year our Tree of Giving campaign helps families enjoy the holiday season, with 2026 marking our 29^th year. Together our community has donated hundreds of toys and gift cards to deserving children. Now, more than ever we urge you to step in and help by providing a gift this year. No child should have to go without the joy of a surprise toy or gift over the holidays.

The community can drop off a new, unwrapped gift or gift card in support of Community Care St. Catharines and Thorold, at City facilities until December 13. Donation bins will once again be set up at City facilities to accept donations of new, unwrapped toys or gift cards (which are preferred as they are more inclusive).

Every donation helps!

Help give children and youth a holiday filled with warmth, friendship and memories.

A traditional holiday celebration is about sharing a meal, laughing with friends and feeling a sense of belonging. Through BGC Niagara’s annual Holiday Toy Drive, you can help create that experience for children and youth across Niagara.

Your generosity brings our Children’s Holiday Celebration to life. Children will gather at each of our three main BGC Clubs for a warm, cooked turkey dinner, enjoy fun with friends and choose a gift to take home. They’ll leave with a full belly, a special gift and happy memories to carry with them.

Every donation helps make this celebration possible.

Join us for an afternoon of adoptable cats, kittens, delicious homemade baked goods and Happy Days merchandise! 

Come meet our wonderful cats and kittens of all ages and personalities who are hoping to find their forever families.

Browse our homemade bake sale, with proceeds helping support the rescued animals in our care.

Check out our Happy Days Sanctuary swag, including T-shirts, polo shirts and hats, available in a variety of sizes and colours!

Come get your Christmas on!

Your one stop Holiday shopping & family event!!

Meet Santa, bring the kids for free crafts, enter the raffles and win some more great gifts. Stay to enjoy lunch and some of the delicious baked goods or sip on some fresh hot coffee or have a cold drink while you shop.

Here comes Christmas!

It’s our annual St. George's Christmas Bazaar and Café right here in downtown StC!

There will be all sorts of tables to check out including VINTAGE treasures, the Attic table, Gift baskets, Crafts, Baked goods, Books, Quilt raffle, NEW childrens toys, Homemade jellies, jams and preserves, and more!

Join us for the Bazaar and stay for coffee and a treat, or a full lunch in the Holiday Café.

Hand Crafted Holidays is open every week 11-4:30, Thursday-Sunday until Christmas! Shop from beautiful, handmade Christmas, Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Easter decor while supporting Pets Alive Niagara!

A Christmas fundraiser featuring meat pies, bake and deli tables, gift baskets, crafts, a penny sale, a $500 gift card raffle, and more. Free admission.

Explore the Fenwick Central Railroad, meet other rail fans, and learn about Niagara's rail history with the Greater Niagara Model Railroad Engineers!

Shop local vendors and enjoy an afternoon filled with music, laughter, hot cocoa and holiday themed treats.

Grab a team of friends, family or coworkers and put your music knowledge to the test across themed rounds spanning the decades and genres. No music degree required, just a good ear and a good time. Between rounds, take your chances at our raffle table stocked with prizes donated by local businesses, and cheer on the top teams of the night. 

We will have 50/50 draws (cash). Raffle tickets available at the door, cash and card. Beer, wine and cocktails available for purchase throughout the evening until 10 PM.

Every ticket and every dollar raised goes to McMaster Children's Hospital through the Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation, supporting kids and families across our region.