Sunday, February 16th, 2025

Big Heart Days will take over Creemore on Feb. 14.

The BIA is planning a long weekend of events, encouraging people to get outside and enjoy winter while supporting local businesses.

The events are happening on Family Day weekend, with most activities concentrated on the Saturday, which is also Valentine’s Day. On that day, the street will be closed and fun family activities are in the works.

Start the day off right with breakfast offered at Mill Street restaurants.

An opening ceremony is scheduled for 11 a.m. at the corner of Mill Street and Caroline Street.

Throughout the day businesses are encouraged to offer something special on theme with Valentine’s Day and in honour of the village with the big heart.

Enjoy the outdoors during events and activities such as street hockey, snowshoeing and horse-drawn sleigh rides, all on Mill Street, which will be closed to vehicles until 5 p.m. Warm up with hot chocolate and wood fired warming stations.

In the evening, there will be live music, outdoors at Creemore Kitchen from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Beer will be sold. Enjoy a cold one around a hot fire.

The BIA was denied permission to close Mill Street on the night of Feb. 14, during a Clearview Township council meeting Monday.

The organization was given permission to close the street throughout the day until 5 p.m.

Councillor Connie Leishman suggested another location for the evening portion of the event would be better, adding she is not in favour of the nighttime road closure.

CAO Steve Sage said closing the road after dark would require the rental of special equipment – standards with flashing lights – and the presence of a staff person, which could cost more than $300.

The cost could have been passed on to the event organizers.

There was also a concern about timing as the request for a road closure should be made 60 days in advance of an event.

New members of the BIA – the business improvement area – committee were appointed in January and are working within a tight timeframe to pull off the event.

Anyone interested in volunteering on the Saturday is asked to e-mail CreemoreBigHeartDays@gmail.com.

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