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Celebrate the start of the holiday season at Orléans Town Centre’s 3rd Annual Tree Lighting on Friday, November 21. Enjoy festive performances by School of Rock, browse unique vendors at the Night Market, and delight in complimentary treats — hot chocolate for the first 300 attendees and cookies from Stuffed Cookies by Kat for the first 500. Kids can take part in hands-on crafts, and guests are encouraged to support local families through donations to the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre. The evening culminates with the lighting of the iconic community tree at 6:30 p.m., creating a joyful celebration of music, treats, shopping, and togetherness.
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