First Friday December 2025 Schedule

This December’s First Friday promises an array of live music, art exhibitions, vendor markets, and community gatherings, inviting everyone to stroll, explore, and soak in the holiday spirit. Live Music & Entertainment Sarnia Legion Branch 62 286 Front Street North Live Music and Dancing with Full Disclosure 7 PM – 11 PM. All are welcome. No […]

This December’s First Friday promises an array of live music, art exhibitions, vendor markets, and community gatherings, inviting everyone to stroll, explore, and soak in the holiday spirit.

Live Music & Entertainment

  • Sarnia Legion Branch 62
    286 Front Street North
    Live Music and Dancing with Full Disclosure 7 PM – 11 PM.
    All are welcome. No cover.
  • GRIND kitchen + bar
    265 Front St N. Doors are open around back
    Live Music with Jst4fn 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
    Free parking on the north ramp.
  • Bad Dog Sarnia
    229 Christina St. N.
    Live Music with Lise Michaud 7:30 PM – 10:30 PM.
  • Ups N' Downs
    226 Front St N.
    Live music with DAZL (Rock & Pop Four-piece Band) 8:30 PM – 11:30 PM.
  • Tang's China House
    165 Cromwell St
    Live Dinner Jazz with Torrie Seager 5 PM – 8 PM.
    Reservations recommended.
  • AJ’s Bar & Music Hall
    143 Christina Street North
    Dixon 10 PM – 1 AM.
    No Cover. Open 9 PM – 2 AM.
  • The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
    127 Christina St. S.
    Live Music with Colin Graf 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
  • In the Pocket
    100 Christina St North
    Live Music & Open Jam Hosted By Qu: 7 PM – 10 PM.

Art, Exhibitions & Shopping

  • Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery
    147 Lochiel Street
    Open until 9 PM.
    Exhibits: Making Space: Recent Acquisitions; Boundaries by Larry Towell; John Williams’ mural Debwewe Giizhik | (sound in the distance) from the sky.
    Red Dot Tours 7 PM – 8 PM.
    Hot chocolate and treats will be served.
  • The Lawrence House Centre for the Arts
    127 Christina St. S.
    Put a Bow on It – Annual Extended Gift Shop Exhibition Reception 6 PM – 9 PM.
  • Greens Sarnia
    196 Christina Street North
    Hygge Winter Market in Greenspace 5 PM – 9 PM.
    Local Artisans, Mulled Wine, Candle light and twinkle lights.
    Live Music with Jacob Barber 6:30 PM – close (Original music, covers and maybe a few Christmas carols).
    Artist of the month: Daciana MacDuff.
    Decorate our Christmas Tree! Create your own ornament (Theme: What community means to me).
    Complimentary hot apple cider.
  • River Bank & Co.
    172 Front St. N.
    Holiday Pop-Up 5 PM – 8 PM.
    Featuring: Tracey Ardiel Pottery, Down River Eats & Molly Inkpen.
  • Downtown Market
    140 Christina Street North
    Open First Friday Until 10 PM.
    "Rooted & Rising" by Lizz Hubert of The Elephant's Trunk.
    Christmas on the Mezzanine with Guest Vendors (Friday 5 PM – 10 PM and Sat 10 AM – 4 PM).
  • Julie Ward, Insurance Advisor Co-operators, Julie MacRae Photography / Studio 1 Sarnia, Seventh Rayn Design Co.
    162 Cromwell St across from Tang's and 140 Christina St N on the Third Floor
    Holiday Sip & Sales 5 PM – 10 PM.
    20+ vendors and Open Studio.
    Honestly Dough / River Run Brew Co & Petrolia Street Bakery pop-ups.
  • Coldwell Banker Southwest Realty
    169 Christina St. N.
    Corner Market with music and local artists 5 PM – 8 PM.
    Dream Home Tickets available.
    Meet the Agents behind Millstone Homes of London and Bridlewood Homes.
  • The Veranda Sarnia
    148 Front St. N.
    Vendor Market Featuring Local Small Businesses 5 PM – 9 PM.
    Sarnia's natural light photo studio and event space.
  • Never Better Tattoo
    234 Front St N, Sarnia, ON
    Flash Sale from 4 PM – 10 PM.
    1 for $80 / 2 for $140 (Colour or blackwork).

Community & Special Events

  • The Centre Sarnia-Lambton
    145 Christina St. N.
    Candlelight Vigil 5 PM – 6 PM.
    National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
    24 Hour Crisis Line: 519-337-3320.
  • The Tin Fiddler & The Gallery Sarnia
    146 Christina St. N.
    CHRISTMAS IN THE COURTYARD 5 PM – 10 PM.
    Local vendors, seasonal holiday cocktails.
    “Pay-what-you-can” entry donations in support of The Centre Sarnia-Lambton.
  • Connect Sarnia
    181 Christina St. N.
    2nd Annual Christmas Bazaar 5 PM – 9 PM.
    Baked Goods and Handcrafted Gifts.
    Proceeds support Connect Sarnia in assisting those in need.
  • Blackwater Coffee Company
    177 Christina St N
    Mini Painting Pop-Up by: Taryn Elizabeth.
    Winter Drink Menu. Open ’til 8 PM.
  • Sarnia Library LCLibrary
    124 Christina St. S.
    Now Showing: The Holiday (2006) PG-13 (A Christmas romantic comedy starring Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet and Jack Black) 5:30 PM – 7:45 PM.
    Free.
  • In the Pocket
    100 Christina St North
    Free Kids & Kids At Heart Holiday Crafts: 3 PM – 6 PM.
    Sarnia Christmas Idol Final & Great Gingerbread Challenge Competition: 6 PM – 7 PM.
    Festive Fun for the whole family! 4 PM – 8 PM. Free.
  • Imperial Theatre, Sarnia ON
    168 Christina St. N.
    Hidden Talents presents The Nightingale Chorus “Believe” Celebrating 30 Years!
  • UE INC.
    Business open late: Open until 7:30 PM.

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