BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH PRODID:-//Telerik Inc.//Sitefinity CMS 15.4//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 25 years of holiday magic\nNow in its 25th year\, S ainte-Marie’s First Light is an award-winning\, must-see holiday event wit h a great lineup of family activities and live musical performances\, all amidst the spectacular glow of thousands of candles. \nThis year\, you’re visiting two candlelit attractions for the price of one: Sainte-Marie amo ng the Hurons and Martyrs’ Shrine!\nStart your holiday shopping at our ext ensive artisan market. Enjoy activities for kids at both Sainte-Marie and the Martyrs’ Shrine. See historical demonstrations including blacksmithing . Take part in Sunday night mass. Enjoy a delicious holiday meal\, and muc h more!\nThere’s a reason this event is an annual tradition for many. Come and experience a little holiday magic! \n-------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------\nThe anniversary edition of First Light will feature all the class ic elements of this beloved event… plus a few fun new twists!\n• Wander th rough candlelit paths and historic buildings\n• Watch live music including celtic harp in the church and hand-drumming in the longhouse\n• Start you r holiday shopping at our extensive artisan market featuring 50+ local ven dors\n• Enjoy activities for kids at both attractions\n• See historical de monstrations including blacksmithing and candlemaking\n• Explore a unique activity each night\, including fireworks on Thursdays\n• Book a delicious holiday meal at Restaurant Sainte-Marie\, including a chance to dine in y our own personal snow globe\n• NEW: Join a candlelit choir on Fridays!\n• NEW: Help to light candles and see Sainte-Marie all lit up\, before the cr owds\, in a new Behind-the-scenes experience!\n• and much more!\nThere’s a reason this event is an annual tradition for many. Come and experience a little holiday magic! \n__________________________________________________ ________________________\nAdd-ons:\nFirst Light Behind the Scenes Experien ce\nAccess First Light before doors officially open!\nFrom 4:30 to 5:30 p. m.\, you’ll help light the lanterns that transform Sainte-Marie into a can dlelit winter wonderland\, then settle into a cozy longhouse to sip warm s piced apple cider while listening to First Nations stories.\nThen\, your c ostumed guide will escort you to Restaurant Sainte-Marie for dinner. Choos e classic indoor dining\, or elevate your evening with a three-course meal served in your own private snow globe under the stars.\nIt’s an unforgett able way to begin your First Light journey!\n \nFriday Candlelight Chorus\ nAdd a spark of joy to your First Light experience by joining a one-night candlelight choir led by Choir Revolution’s Brett Caswell! No singing expe rience or skill needed\, just bring your voice and your spirit. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. you’ll learn one of three simple parts (high\, mid\, low) for th e song “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” from Scrooged in our indoor theat re with fellow music lovers. Then at 6:45 p.m. you’ll perform outside the Church of Saint Joseph on the historic site\, surrounded by lanterns\, wit h each chorister holding their own candle. After your performance\, soak i n the magic of this beloved holiday celebration. Come for the lights\, sta y for the harmony\, and leave with a little more love in your heart. \n\nD escription:Wander through candlelit paths and discover a historical winter wonderland like no other. Take in live musical performances\, watch black smithing demonstrations\, listen to stories in the longhouse\, and so much more.Each night of the week includes a special activity or feature!Enjoy a holiday buffet inside Restaurant Sainte-Marie&rsquo\;s cozy dining room\ , get takeout on the patio\, or elevate your dining experience by booking your own personal snow globe on the grounds of historic Sainte-Marie.Plus\ , get snacks and hot chocolate right on the historic site.Get started on y our holiday shopping! Explore one of the region&rsquo\;s most extensive an d impressive holiday artisan markets with more than 50 local vendors selli ng only handmade goods\, from socks to soaps and sweet treats. Warm up as you explore booths in our indoor museum and Brebeuf Centre.Cost for admiss ion: \; to both Sainte-Marie and the Martyrs&rsquo\; Shrine is $15 per person\, tax included. Walk-ins welcome!Children 5 &\; under are freeF irst Nations\, Mé\;tis and Inuit people eligible for free entry with valid IDSeason passes are valid for this eventMembers of the Canadian Arm ed forces get free admission with valid IDA person accompanying a paying g uest with a disability is eligible for free admissionActivities:Holiday gl ow: \;Wander through a stunning display of seasonal lights.Santa and h oliday craft: \;Bring the family and enjoy a visit with Saint-Nicholas &mdash\;perfect for young guests and the young at heart. Complete your vis it with a fun holiday craft!Live music in the church: \;Enjoy musical performances inside the gorgeous Martyrs&rsquo\; Shrine church\, all decor ated for Christmas. On Saturdays and Sundays\, listen to the a capella cho ir Shrine Schola.Light a candle: \;Pause for reflection and light a sp ecial candle in the votary&mdash\;a simple yet meaningful gesture of hope\ , remembrance\, or prayer.Browse the gift shop: \;Warm up and browse a thoughtful selection of gifts\, keepsakes\, and seasonal items in the gif t shop&mdash\;ideal for holiday giving.Shop vendors: \;Shop local vend ors downstairs in the Martyrs&rsquo\; Shrine church.Mass on Sundays: \ ;Attend Sunday evening Mass with live choral music at 7:30 p.m. during Fir st Light and mark the beginning of the Advent season in community. DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261214 DTSTAMP:20261006T212204Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261126 LOCATION:Midland\,Sainte-Marie among the Hurons\, 16164 Highway 12 East SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:First Light UID:RFCALITEM639269041244601775 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Celebrating 25 years of holiday magic\nNow in its 25th year\, Sainte-Marie’s First Light is an award-winning\, must-see holiday event with a great lineup of family activities and live musical pe rformances\, all amidst the spectacular glow of thousands of candles. \nT his year\, you’re visiting two candlelit attractions for the price of one: Sainte-Marie among the Hurons and Martyrs’ Shrine!\nStart your holiday sh opping at our extensive artisan market. Enjoy activities for kids at both Sainte-Marie and the Martyrs’ Shrine. See historical demonstrations includ ing blacksmithing. Take part in Sunday night mass. Enjoy a delicious holid ay meal\, and much more!\nThere’s a reason this event is an annual traditi on for many. Come and experience a little holiday magic! \n--------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------\nThe anniversary edition of First Light will feat ure all the classic elements of this beloved event… plus a few fun new twi sts!\n• Wander through candlelit paths and historic buildings\n• Watch liv e music including celtic harp in the church and hand-drumming in the longh ouse\n• Start your holiday shopping at our extensive artisan market featur ing 50+ local vendors\n• Enjoy activities for kids at both attractions\n• See historical demonstrations including blacksmithing and candlemaking\n• Explore a unique activity each night\, including fireworks on Thursdays\n• Book a delicious holiday meal at Restaurant Sainte-Marie\, including a ch ance to dine in your own personal snow globe\n• NEW: Join a candlelit choi r on Fridays!\n• NEW: Help to light candles and see Sainte-Marie all lit u p\, before the crowds\, in a new Behind-the-scenes experience!\n• and much more!\nThere’s a reason this event is an annual tradition for many. Come and experience a little holiday magic! \n_________________________________ _________________________________________\nAdd-ons:\nFirst Light Behind th e Scenes Experience\nAccess First Light before doors officially open!\nFro m 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.\, you’ll help light the lanterns that transform Sainte -Marie into a candlelit winter wonderland\, then settle into a cozy longho use to sip warm spiced apple cider while listening to First Nations storie s.\nThen\, your costumed guide will escort you to Restaurant Sainte-Marie for dinner. Choose classic indoor dining\, or elevate your evening with a three-course meal served in your own private snow globe under the stars.\n It’s an unforgettable way to begin your First Light journey!\n \nFriday Ca ndlelight Chorus\nAdd a spark of joy to your First Light experience by joi ning a one-night candlelight choir led by Choir Revolution’s Brett Caswell ! No singing experience or skill needed\, just bring your voice and your s pirit. From 5 to 6:30 p.m. you’ll learn one of three simple parts (high\, mid\, low) for the song “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” from Scrooged in our indoor theatre with fellow music lovers. Then at 6:45 p.m. you’ll per form outside the Church of Saint Joseph on the historic site\, surrounded by lanterns\, with each chorister holding their own candle. After your per formance\, soak in the magic of this beloved holiday celebration. Come for the lights\, stay for the harmony\, and leave with a little more love in your heart. \n\n

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Wander through candlelit paths and discover a historical winter wonderland like n o other. Take in live musical performances\, watch blacksmithing demonstra tions\, listen to stories in the longhouse\, and so much more.Each night o f the week includes a special activity or feature!

Enjoy a holiday b uffet inside Restaurant Sainte-Marie&rsquo\;s cozy dining room\, get takeo ut on the patio\, or elevate your dining experience by booking your own pe rsonal snow globe on the grounds of historic Sainte-Marie.Plus\, get snack s and hot chocolate right on the historic site.

Get started on your holiday shopping! Explore one of the region&rsquo\;s most extensive and im pressive holiday artisan markets with more than 50 local vendors selling o nly handmade goods\, from socks to soaps and sweet treats. Warm up as you explore booths in our indoor museum and Brebeuf Centre.

Cost for admission: \; to both Sainte-Marie and the Martyrs&rsquo \; Shrine is $15 per person\, tax included. Walk-ins welcome!

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