The One Stop Christmas Show & Silent Auction 2026 returns to Sault Ste. Marie on Nov. 28 and 29 for its 12th year, bringing local vendors, a silent auction and holiday shopping to the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre. Organizer Amanda Johnston started the event after her own child spent more than five months in the neonatal intensive care unit, including time during the holiday season, according to Sault Ste. Marie News.

What the show supports

Admission donations, auction bids and vendor fees all feed the cause. Once the venue and advertising bills are paid, the remainder goes to the NICU and pediatric units at Sault Area Hospital. Over the years, the money has paid for hospital equipment and comforts that public funding does not cover, ranging from seating for parents who sleep at a child's bedside to bottle warmers, breast pumps, televisions, game consoles and toys. Each December, Johnston and her supporters also bring Santa to the hospital to hand out gifts to young patients.

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Why you should go

  • Holiday shopping that gives back: Local businesses and vendors gather under one roof, and the money spent supports hospital families.
  • A silent auction: Bidding on auction tables is one of the event's main fundraising tools.
  • Support that stays local: Contributions buy comfort items for the NICU and pediatric units at Sault Area Hospital.
  • A personal cause: Johnston's inspiration came from her family's time in the NICU, and she describes the event as a way to show families their community is thinking of them.

"When our community comes together, we can make a difference," Johnston said.

What to know before you go

The show runs Nov. 28 and 29 at the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie. The brief does not list opening hours, admission prices or vendor details, so visitors should check with the organizer before planning a trip.

A separate holiday event is also coming up: Korah's Holiday Market takes place Nov. 21 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Santa on hand and free photos for visitors who bring a phone or camera, according to Sault Ste. Marie SPACES.

FAQ

When is the One Stop Christmas Show?

It takes place Nov. 28 and 29, 2026, at the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario.

How much are tickets?

The brief does not state admission prices. It says funds are raised through admission donations, so check with the organizer for details.