The holiday spirit is ramping up in Chatham-Kent with a slew of festivities this weekend.
Santa Claus will be taking photos at the Glasshouse Nursery in Chatham from 5:30 until 7:30 with proceeds supporting Chatham-Kent Hospice.
Tilbury lights up tonight for the annual Santa Claus Parade and the start of the Tilbury Lions Christmas Light Festival. Tomorrow, an outdoor market will be held in downtown Tilbury from 4-10pm.
Saturday is the annual Dresden Christmas Night Market with lights, entertainment, holiday shopping, and more.
Local crafters, artisans, and businesses are taking part in the Wheatley Winter Sale on Saturday as well, which runs from 10am-4pm.
This is also the first weekend of the Chatham Armoury Christmas Market in Chatham, which runs from 4-9 Friday and Saturday 9am -2pm.