11/07/2025
Great news!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Great news! Christmas at Sherbrooke Village opening now free on Friday, November 28th
Sherbrooke Restoration Commission is pleased to confirm additional support from the Province of Nova Scotia through MLA Greg Morrow, plus an anonymous donation, to make opening night of Christmas at Sherbrooke Village free for all attendees.
“In recent months, the Commission has made outreach efforts to support our museum taking on this local holiday tradition,” reports York Lethbridge, Executive Director. “As presented at our first community meeting in August, Sherbrooke Village faced a significant deficit to create a new Christmas festival. Costs have increased considerably for the museum in organizing a new event, compared to what they were for the volunteer association that previously ran Old Fashioned Christmas, which was last held two years ago. Our organizers implemented a modest entry fee for adults on opening night to close the gap, reasoning that the fee directly covers a portion of the expenses not covered by other revenue.
“The Commission shares the desire to maintain the event's community focus while ensuring its sustainability and over the past few months, has been working to secure additional funds to reduce financial barriers to participation. We are delighted that MLA Greg Morrow and the Ministry of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage have stepped up to help out, in addition to an anonymous local donor.”
Sherbrooke Village recognizes the strong local history and desire to have a compelling and accessible Christmas event at our very special and unique site. Esteemed longtime volunteers have set a very high bar, and our team is working hard to live up to our community’s expectations while ensuring the event continues to have a sustainable future.
We welcome everyone to experience the joy of Christmas in rural Nova Scotia and remain intensely committed to reducing and removing barriers to participate in heritage experiences wherever possible. We are grateful to our funders and donors who have generously contributed to support the event. Furthermore, we express our deep appreciation for the dedication and hard work of our volunteer team members, without whose tremendous efforts Christmas at Sherbrooke Village would not be possible.
Christmas at Sherbrooke Village runs November 29th and 30th with opening night celebrations November 28th from 5-8:30pm featuring family-friendly games and activities, heritage animations, over 40,000 lights and culinary experiences. Full details about this event can be found at www.sherbrookevillage.ca
