baCK Home for the Holidays

baCK to Chatham-Kent Home for the Holiday celebrates residents that have moved back to the community and showcases opportunities in Chatham-Kent for young people. Join us at any one of our holiday events and follow our baCK stories to see how residents have build their own business in Chatham-Kent, continue their careers, and live a lifestyle they love. 

Attend the baCK Flag Raising 

• On Friday, December 6, 2019 at 10 a.m., join Mayor Canniff in front of the Civic Centre (315 King Street West, Chatham) for the annual baCK Home for Holidays Flag raising.
  

Play in our baCK Home for the Holidays Jitney

• On Saturday, December 14, 2019 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., grab a friend and head over to the Golden Acres Curling Club to curl and get your fun on! Visit our Facebook baCK Home for the Holidays Jitney event page for more details. 
  

Pay it Forward with YconneCKt Toy Packing

• On December 10, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. at the Chatham Goodfellows, 70 Leeson Drive Chatham join YconneCKt to pack toy baskets. This event is for 19-39 years of age. 
  

Mingle at the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Business After Hour Event

• Join us at the Chatham-Kent Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours event on December 18, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. We will be featuring young Chatham-Kent entrepreneurs and is a great way to network with other young professionals. The Business After Hours event is located at 54 Fourth Street, Chatham. 
  

Take the Family to Free Holiday Movies

• Join the Chatham-Kent Workforce Planning Board for free popcorn and movies at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on December 20, 2019. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., Elf plays at 6:00 p.m. and National Lampoons Christmas Vacation plays at 8:00 p.m. 
  

Join us for a Free Skating

• Wheatley Area Sport Complex - Wheatley, Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
  
• Thames Campus Arena - Chatham, Thursday, December 26, 2019 from 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
  
• Blenheim Memorial Arena - Blenheim, Friday, December 27, 2019 from 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. 
  
• Ken Houston Memorial Agricultural Centre - Dresden Arena, Sunday December 29, 2019 from 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m
  

Grab a Friend for a Night on the Town

• Watch for free the award-winning movie Wild Rose at the Chatham Capitol Theatre on December 27, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
• Head over to the baCK Home for the Holidays Social at The River Rock Social Club to dance the night away on December 27, 2019 at 8:30 p.m.