Holiday Event Fun Guide

What's ON Holidays

It’s the season for festive events and holiday outings. This year the GTA has some magical new events, along with annual favourites that you and your family are sure to enjoy. We’ve picked our top picks to share with you, many of these run until the end of the holiday break, so be sure to schedule a family outing or two! Most events require advance tickets so be sure to plan ahead!

Christmas Holiday Events in the GTA

FEATURED

Holiday Nights of Lights

Holiday Nights of Lights

An unforgettable experience for the whole family with both indoor and outdoor attractions. Features: Ice Sculptures, Mechanical Rides, Bouncy Castles, Games, Magicians, DJs, Food, Shopping and live shows running daily along with our roarrrring animatronic dinosaurs. An immersive experience not to be missed!

FEATURED

Winter Carnival

An unforgettable experience for the whole family with both indoor and outdoor attractions. Features: Ice Sculptures, Mechanical Rides, Bouncy Castles, Games, Magicians, DJs, Food, Shopping and live shows running daily along with our roarrrring animatronic dinosaurs. An immersive experience not to be missed!

101 Holiday Movie Moments
Dec 12, 2023 
to Dec 31, 2023
The Comedy Bar Danforth Productions
Brace yourselves for a holiday extravaganza like no other as Comedy Bar Danforth Productions proudly presents their inaugural red-hot, and hilarious show “101 Holiday Movie Moments.” This one-act spectacle isn’t just a holiday show; it’s a dynamic journey through the heart and humour of your beloved festive classics! This show ...
Breakfast with Santa at Ripleys Aquarium
Dec 10, 2023 
to Dec 10, 2023
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
GET INTO THE FISH-MAS SPIRIT! Join us under the sea for this festive early morning breakfast with some very special guests all the way from the North Pole, explore the aquarium before we open and snap a photo with Santa to take home! This special event will have a limited ...
A Next Generation Leahy Christmas
Dec 17, 2023 
to Dec 17, 2023
The Rose Theatre
Back by popular demand, the third generation of the celebrated musical family perform high-energy, Celtic-inspired music in what has become a Brampton Christmas tradition. Step dancing, singing, and playing a host of instruments – these young artists can do it all! Experience the Leahy legacy audiences know and love from ...
Holiday Nights of Lights
Dec 1, 2023 
to Jan 7, 2024
Scarborough Town Centre
Holiday Nights of Lights is an immersive walk-through experience like none other, featuring more than 1.5 million LED lights animated and synchronized to everyone’s favourite Holiday tunes. Back for the fourth year, the event will be bigger and brighter with new displays and interactive activities! Patrons will have the opportunity ...
Home Alone
Dec 7, 2023 
to Dec 7, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall
Celebrate the holidays with the return of a seasonal favourite, Home Alone in Concert. Macaulay Culkin stars as an inventive eight-year-old, accidentally left alone over Christmas, who repeatedly outsmarts a couple of bone-headed burglars. This beloved holiday film features renowned composer John Williams’s delightful score performed live to picture by ...
TSO Holiday Pops
Dec 11, 2023 
to Dec 11, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall
Make your holidays merry and bright with a musical celebration for family and friends! Toronto Symphony Orchestra Principal Pops Conductor Steven Reineke welcomes legendary Canadian jazz vocalist Molly Johnson and the Etobicoke School of the Arts Holiday Chorus for a symphonic stocking stuffed with seasonal splendour. Enjoy timeless classics and ...
PA Day: Elves in the Workshop
Nov 17, 2023 
to Nov 17, 2023
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Calling elves of all kinds! Head out on a holiday traditions tour of the heritage buildings, decorate seasonal cookies, enjoy hot chocolate and get crafty to start the festive season. Pre-registration required, ages 6-12
CBC Kids at Sounds of the Season!
Dec 8, 2023 
to Dec 8, 2023
CBC Toronto
SAVE THE DATE! Get ready for a morning of holiday magic, fun, and laughter with your favourite CBC Kids friends! Sounds of the Season is an annual fundraising campaign in support of food banks in the GTA with a special day-long event on December 8 at CBC Toronto and non-perishable ...
A Candlelight Christmas
Dec 9, 2023 
to Dec 9, 2023
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Decorated for the season, the Museum comes to life with the traditions of Christmas past! Join our costumed staff and volunteers on this charming evening tour. Pre-registration required at townofws.ca/active using barcode 28935. $10 per child, $15 per adult All Ages
Toronto Police Service Auxiliary Toy Drive
Dec 9, 2023 
to Dec 9, 2023
Toronto Zoo
Visiting the Zoo on Saturday, December 9th? The Toronto Police Service Auxiliary will be at the Zoo’s front entrance collecting donations toward their annual Holiday Toy Drive! Defining the true meaning of the season, items donated will go towards children in the local community and various shelters to help spread ...
The Nutcracker: A Canadian Tradition
Dec 13, 2023 
to Dec 13, 2023
The Rose Theatre
“Canada’s Ballet Jörgen combines respect for tradition with a canny eye for what will make its productions distinct.” – Michael Crabb, The Toronto Star The traditional story of Klara’s magical journey with her nutcracker prince with a decidedly Canadian twist, THE NUTCRACKER: A CANADIAN TRADITION is a holiday favourite that ...
Home Alone
Dec 9, 2023 
to Dec 9, 2023
Roy Thomson Hall
Celebrate the holidays with the return of a seasonal favourite, Home Alone in Concert. Macaulay Culkin stars as an inventive eight-year-old, accidentally left alone over Christmas, who repeatedly outsmarts a couple of bone-headed burglars. This beloved holiday film features renowned composer John Williams’s delightful score performed live to picture by ...
Breakfast with Santa at Ripleys Aquarium
Dec 9, 2023 
to Dec 9, 2023
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
GET INTO THE FISH-MAS SPIRIT! Join us under the sea for this festive early morning breakfast with some very special guests all the way from the North Pole, explore the aquarium before we open and snap a photo with Santa to take home! This special event will have a limited ...
It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Nov 20, 2023 
to Dec 30, 2023
Young People’s Theatre
The true spirit of the season comes to life in this beloved classic, adapted as a 1940’s radio broadcast before a live audience — you and the kids! Enjoy all the fun of live sound effects, retro jingles — and holiday time together. Transport yourself to 1945 Bedford Falls, as ...
The Nutcracker by Ballet Jörgen
Dec 17, 2024 
to Dec 17, 2024
The Rose Theatre
The traditional story of Klara’s magical dream adventure with her nutcracker prince, with a decidedly Canadian twist. THE NUTCRACKER is a holiday favourite that brings Tchaikovsky’s well-loved score home for the holidays. Created by acclaimed choreographer Bengt Jörgen in collaboration with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, the production is a ...
Holiday Season at illumi
Nov 8, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2025
7174 Derrycrest Dr, Mississauga, ON
The Holidays never looked so bright! There is nothing more festive than an evening at the largest light, sound and multimedia show in the world. illumi is the hub for holiday magic with your loved ones this season. Wander amongst snowmen, candy canes, reindeer, gnomes, and giant snowflakes, and step ...
ROM for the Holidays
Dec 26, 2024 
to Jan 5, 2025
Royal Ontario Museum
Experience the best of the season with friends and family during ROM for the Holidays, presented by BASF Canada. Guests will enjoy plenty of hands-on activities throughout the Museum, hair-raising demonstrations with Ontario Science Centre’s Van de Graaff Generator and a variety of daily crowd-pleasing festive performances, including everything from ...
Breakfast with Santa at Ripley's Aquarium
Dec 7, 2024 
to Dec 8, 2024
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Get into the FISH-mas spirit at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada with the return of Breakfast with Santa! Join us under the sea for this festive early morning breakfast from 7:00am – 9:00am with some very special guests all the way from the North Pole, explore the aquarium before we open ...
44th Annual Victorian Tea
Nov 16, 2024 
to Nov 16, 2024
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
A delicious taste of Christmas past, featuring a traditional catered tea and a festive tour of the Museum’s buildings. Please contact the Museum at 905-727-8954 or wsmuseum@townofws.ca to book your seating. Seatings are at 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Nov 24, 2024 
to Nov 24, 2024
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Join us on Sunday, November 24th for the return of amazing floats, bands, marchers, the Celebrity Clowns and of course, Mrs. Claus and Santa! We can’t wait to celebrate the return of The Original Santa Claus Parade with all of you! Since 1905, the Santa Claus Parade has kicked off ...
Holiday Fair In The Square
Dec 6, 2024 
to Dec 23, 2024
Mel Lastman Square
Holiday Fair in the Square has moved to the heart of North York! This year, the Fair will once again transform Mel Lastman Square into a magical winter wonderland! Stroll through the stalls of the artisan marketplace, warm up in the Fireside Lounge while sipping a hot chocolate or mulled ...
Santa Visits the Museum
Dec 14, 2024 
to Dec 14, 2024
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Santa is visiting the Museum! Join us for a festive day of family fun including a visit with Santa, horse-drawn wagon rides, tour the historic buildings decorated for the holidays, and create holiday crafts! $10 per child (ages 16 and under), required adult chaperone free of charge. Pre-registration required online ...
Gift of Lights
Nov 22, 2024 
to Jan 4, 2025
Bingemans
Gift of Lights is a family-friendly drive-thru holiday light display with two tunnels and over 300 animated and static light displays! Enjoy this holiday spectacle from inside the comfort of your own vehicle and tune into Gift of Lights Radio at 103.3FM. Get into the holiday spirit from the comfort ...
12 Tricks of Christmas Magic Show - Hamilton
Dec 20, 2024 
to Dec 20, 2024
Westdale Theatre
Tis the season for magic and miracles. Come take pictures with Santa and enjoy a super amazing festive interactive live show filled with amazing magic and side-splitting humour. A special Performance by Not Just Another Dance Studio. This holiday magic show isn’t just the 12 astonishing magic tricks from under ...
Elf in Concert with your Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Dec 6, 2024 
to Dec 6, 2024
Roy Thomson Hall
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with a live symphony orchestra! Celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary and experience John Debney’s wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen. ELF and ...
Toronto Zoo’s Holiday Marketplace
Nov 16, 2024 
to Nov 17, 2024
Toronto Zoo
Your Toronto Zoo is excited to be hosting a two-day Holiday Marketplace on Saturday, November 18 and Sunday, November 19 – Free with Zoo admission! This 2-day indoor/outdoor market will showcase over 40 amazing artisans, processors, and producers from our local and surrounding communities. Shop local for gifts for the ...
Christmas Walking Parade & Market
Nov 30, 2024 
to Nov 30, 2024
Mel Lastman Square
Prepare to be dazzled by all the beautiful lights, performances from our exceptionally talented local artists, food trucks and drinks, a photo booth, children’s games and more. Best of all, we’ll have a Festive Tree Lighting presented by the Yonge North York BIA. Last year, our market moved to Mel ...
Westfall's World: Twelve Tricks of Christmas
Dec 21, 2024 
to Dec 22, 2024
Wychwood Theatre
LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: Twelve Tricks of Christmas 76 Wychwood Ave., Toronto, ON December 21st & 22nd Tis the season for magic and miracles! Enjoy a super amazing festive interactive live magic show. This holiday magic show isn’t just the 12 astonishing magic tricks from under the beautiful Christmas ...
Winter Blooms
Dec 20, 2024 
to Dec 22, 2024
Toronto Botanical Garden
This intimate and interactive high-flying circus show features breathtaking displays of aerial silks, acrobatics, strength, artistry and humour. Your garden hosts, “Rosie Petals” and her mischievous blossom-buddy “Dust Bunny” will take you on a magical journey as the garden awakens from its gentle winter slumber. This feel-good show can be ...
The Wizard of OZ: The Toto-ly Awesome Family Musical
Dec 6, 2024 
to Jan 2, 2025
Winter Garden Theatre
The beloved Toronto holiday tradition returns! Big news: the Ross Petty Panto is back! Canadian Stage has proudly stepped up to lead the next chapter of larger-than-life holiday pantomimes with an all-out irreverent twist on the timeless tale of The Wizard of Oz. Audiences of all ages will join Dorothy ...
Elf in Concert with your Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Dec 5, 2024 
to Dec 5, 2024
Roy Thomson Hall
Buddy was accidentally transported to the North Pole as a toddler, and raised among Santa’s elves. This holiday season Buddy travels to New York—with a live symphony orchestra! Celebrate the film’s 20th anniversary and experience John Debney’s wonderful score as the full film plays on the big screen. ELF and ...
Cavalcade of Lights
Nov 30, 2024 
to Jan 7, 2025
Nathan Phillips Square
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Financial Group. With an opening night inspired by international lantern, fire and light festivals and winter solstice celebrations, Cavalcade of Lights is a free event that transforms City Hall and its surrounds into a ...
A Next Generation Leahy Christmas
Dec 21, 2024 
to Dec 21, 2024
The Rose Theatre
Experience the unstoppable force of A NEXT GENERATION LEAHY! Born from a deep-seated passion for music, these multi-instrumentalist siblings have delivered astounding performances across North America, and shared the stage with the likes of The Chieftains, We Banjo 3, The Tenors, and Natalie MacMaster & Donnell Leahy. From Celtic roots ...
Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience
Feb 1, 2025 
to Jun 8, 2025
Downsview Airport Lands
Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! This immersive experience in Toronto brings you face-to-face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years. From the turkey-sized Velociraptors to the mighty T-rex, interact with life-sized, moving animatronics of a large ...

More Holiday Events for Families

WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 31, 2022 
to Dec 31, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Sainte-Marie’s First Light
Dec 2, 2022 
to Dec 3, 2022
Now in its 22nd year, Sainte-Marie’s First Light is a must-see holiday event with a great lineup of family activities and live musical performances, all amidst the spectacular glow of thousands of candles. Come and experience some holiday magic! Reservations are required Guests can look forward to: Live music: including ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Nov 26, 2022 
to Nov 26, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Christmas Land With Polar Express at Niemi’s
Dec 21, 2022 
to Dec 22, 2022
Niemi Family Farm
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Polar Express, Santa Claus, Bonfire, Smores, Christmas Market & Santa Land! Polar Express will bring you around the farm to meet the farm animals. Meet Santa in His workshop in the magical Christmas Land at Niemi’s Christmas Village in Mount Albert, Ontario. Santa spends ...
"The Show" Indoor Winter Market
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 10, 2022
East End United Regional Ministry
The Courtyard and Scarborough Farmers’ Market Family presents “The Show”, our first ever, indoor, Winter Market!❄ “The Show” will take place Saturdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 26, 2022 through December 17, 2022 at the historic, East End United Regional Ministry, 310 Danforth Avenue at Chester Avenue! “The Show” ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 19, 2022 
to Dec 19, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Aurora's Christmas Market
Dec 9, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Aurora Town Hall
Start the holiday season at Aurora’s Christmas Market, presented by Healthy Planet. Featuring: Meet Santa: You are welcome to take a photo with the Jolly Man himself. While you are there, drop off your letter for him. Gingerbread Hoop You: Who doesn’t love hula hooping gingerbread people? Enjoy this energetic ...
Christmas at Drysdale's
Dec 17, 2022 
to Dec 17, 2022
Drysdales Farm
The holiday season turns to winter magic beginning November 19, 2022 and every weekend until December 18, 2022. Activities run Saturday and Sundays 10-4 pm. Freshly fallen snow, jingle bells on horses, the scent of fresh Christmas trees filling the crisp winter air and a smile from old Saint Nick. ...
2022 Jolly Jingle Bells Christmas Party - Argentia Location
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
WELCOME TO OUR 2022 JOLLY JINGLE BELLS CHRISTMAS PARTY! Tickets are now on sale! • Each child will receive a Holiday Themed Postbox to take home filled with Christmas nut free treats & candies! • Take home a signed Certificate of Attendance for each child • Write a Personalized Letter ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience
Nov 27, 2022 
to Nov 27, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Nov 27, 2022 
to Nov 27, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Christmas Land With Polar Express at Niemi’s
Dec 22, 2022 
to Dec 23, 2022
Niemi Family Farm
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Polar Express, Santa Claus, Bonfire, Smores, Christmas Market & Santa Land! Polar Express will bring you around the farm to meet the farm animals. Meet Santa in His workshop in the magical Christmas Land at Niemi’s Christmas Village in Mount Albert, Ontario. Santa spends ...
"The Show" Indoor Winter Market
Dec 17, 2022 
to Dec 17, 2022
East End United Regional Ministry
The Courtyard and Scarborough Farmers’ Market Family presents “The Show”, our first ever, indoor, Winter Market!❄ “The Show” will take place Saturdays, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, November 26, 2022 through December 17, 2022 at the historic, East End United Regional Ministry, 310 Danforth Avenue at Chester Avenue! “The Show” ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 20, 2022 
to Dec 20, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Collingwood Christmas Market
Dec 9, 2022 
to Dec 9, 2022
Downtown Collingwood
The Collingwood Downtown BIA is bringing you a special Holiday Spirit filled Christmas Market. On Friday December 2nd, 9th and 16th from 5:00-8:00pm, Hurontario Street will be lit up with our amazing light installations, along with local vendors & extended store hours for all your holiday shopping, strolling entertainment from ...
Christmas at Drysdale's
Dec 18, 2022 
to Dec 18, 2022
Drysdales Farm
The holiday season turns to winter magic beginning November 19, 2022 and every weekend until December 18, 2022. Activities run Saturday and Sundays 10-4 pm. Freshly fallen snow, jingle bells on horses, the scent of fresh Christmas trees filling the crisp winter air and a smile from old Saint Nick. ...
2022 Jolly Jingle Bells Christmas Party - Argentia Location
Dec 18, 2022 
to Dec 18, 2022
WELCOME TO OUR 2022 JOLLY JINGLE BELLS CHRISTMAS PARTY! Tickets are now on sale! • Each child will receive a Holiday Themed Postbox to take home filled with Christmas nut free treats & candies! • Take home a signed Certificate of Attendance for each child • Write a Personalized Letter ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 2, 2022 
to Dec 2, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Christmas Art Workshop Polar Bear Painting + Free Play
Dec 6, 2022 
to Dec 6, 2022
Kidsapia
Look no further for the best cold wintery day activity for your kiddos. Join us in a fun filled time for kids as they learn how to paint a polar bear and enjoy the indoor playground after! What can be more fun than that. They paint for an hour and ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 21, 2022 
to Dec 21, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Collingwood Christmas Market
Dec 16, 2022 
to Dec 16, 2022
Downtown Collingwood
The Collingwood Downtown BIA is bringing you a special Holiday Spirit filled Christmas Market. On Friday December 2nd, 9th and 16th from 5:00-8:00pm, Hurontario Street will be lit up with our amazing light installations, along with local vendors & extended store hours for all your holiday shopping, strolling entertainment from ...
Model Railroad Club of Toronto Holiday Show
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
Model Railroad Club of Toronto holds its first public shows since 2020. During the pandemic, members had a unique opportunity to spend dedicated time on the railroad. MRCT is excited to showcase its new scenes and architecture in December! Since 1938 MRCT has welcomed thousands of visitors to Canada’s premier ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience
Dec 11, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 3, 2022 
to Dec 3, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Richmond Hill Merry Marketplace
Nov 26, 2022 
to Nov 26, 2022
Richmond Green Park
Join us for some holiday cheers this winter at Richmond Hill’s first-ever Merry Marketplace! For five consecutive Saturday’s starting November 19, Richmond Green Park will be transformed into an outdoor holiday shopping experience featuring local artisans showcasing and selling their unique holiday-themed offerings, live entertainment, food concessions and more. Enjoy ...
Family Funday Sunday
Nov 27, 2022 
to Nov 27, 2022
stackt market
Spend time with the family this holiday season. Every Sunday at STACKT from November 18-December 31, come by for a variety of activities as part of Holiday Hills. //GAMES //WORKSHOPS //PERFORMANCES //STORY TIMES
Pingle's Christmas Fest
Dec 3, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
Pingle’s Farm Market
Join Pingle’s for the ho-ho-holidays! Follow the Merriest Merry Christmas trail to all the festive events! Meet Santa and get pictures in our extra special heated Santa tent. Create a family tradition and make your own Christmas ornament. Take a ride on our polar express wagon and help solve a ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 22, 2022 
to Dec 22, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Light Up the Dark
Dec 28, 2022 
to Dec 28, 2022
Aga Khan Museum
Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the ...
Model Railroad Club of Toronto Holiday Show
Dec 28, 2022 
to Dec 28, 2022
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
Model Railroad Club of Toronto holds its first public shows since 2020. During the pandemic, members had a unique opportunity to spend dedicated time on the railroad. MRCT is excited to showcase its new scenes and architecture in December! Since 1938 MRCT has welcomed thousands of visitors to Canada’s premier ...
Breakfast with Santa on Main Street
Dec 11, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Unionville Restaurants – Jakes & Unionville Arms
Join Santa and his helpers for a Jolly breakfast at Main Street Unionville restaurants Jakes On Main and Unionville Arms. There will be lots of fun for the family.  December 10 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakfast with Santa at Jakes December 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas – Christmas Lights Experience
Dec 18, 2022 
to Dec 18, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Nighttime Christmas Lights Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario.  Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to the St. Jacobs Farmers Market and board our annual Christmas train. Bring along your family and friends and off to the north pole we go……. Put a sparkle in your ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Richmond Hill Merry Marketplace
Dec 3, 2022 
to Dec 3, 2022
Richmond Green Park
Join us for some holiday cheers this winter at Richmond Hill’s first-ever Merry Marketplace! For five consecutive Saturday’s starting November 19, Richmond Green Park will be transformed into an outdoor holiday shopping experience featuring local artisans showcasing and selling their unique holiday-themed offerings, live entertainment, food concessions and more. Enjoy ...
Family Funday Sunday
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
stackt market
Spend time with the family this holiday season. Every Sunday at STACKT from November 18-December 31, come by for a variety of activities as part of Holiday Hills. //GAMES //WORKSHOPS //PERFORMANCES //STORY TIMES
Pingle's Christmas Fest
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Pingle’s Farm Market
Join Pingle’s for the ho-ho-holidays! Follow the Merriest Merry Christmas trail to all the festive events! Meet Santa and get pictures in our extra special heated Santa tent. Create a family tradition and make your own Christmas ornament. Take a ride on our polar express wagon and help solve a ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 23, 2022 
to Dec 23, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Light Up the Dark
Dec 29, 2022 
to Dec 29, 2022
Aga Khan Museum
Watch the stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum come to life with mesmerizing light projections created by students at OCAD University.  Light Up the Dark returns to the Museum with animations that celebrate different masterpieces in the Museum’s Collections — from a 400-year-old, marble and sandstone fountain to lushly detailed manuscript paintings from 16th-century Iran.  Watch the ...
Model Railroad Club of Toronto Holiday Show
Dec 29, 2022 
to Dec 29, 2022
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
Model Railroad Club of Toronto holds its first public shows since 2020. During the pandemic, members had a unique opportunity to spend dedicated time on the railroad. MRCT is excited to showcase its new scenes and architecture in December! Since 1938 MRCT has welcomed thousands of visitors to Canada’s premier ...
Christmas Land With Polar Express at Niemi’s
Nov 19, 2022 
to Nov 20, 2022
Niemi Family Farm
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Polar Express, Santa Claus, Bonfire, Smores, Christmas Market & Santa Land! Polar Express will bring you around the farm to meet the farm animals. Meet Santa in His workshop in the magical Christmas Land at Niemi’s Christmas Village in Mount Albert, Ontario. Santa spends ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas - Daytime Train Ride
Nov 20, 2022 
to Nov 21, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Daytime Christmas Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario Santa has just let us know that he will be able to spare some time for us during his busiest season to take you back in time to visit Christmas pasts. Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 9, 2022 
to Dec 9, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Richmond Hill Merry Marketplace
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 10, 2022
Richmond Green Park
Join us for some holiday cheers this winter at Richmond Hill’s first-ever Merry Marketplace! For five consecutive Saturday’s starting November 19, Richmond Green Park will be transformed into an outdoor holiday shopping experience featuring local artisans showcasing and selling their unique holiday-themed offerings, live entertainment, food concessions and more. Enjoy ...
Family Funday Sunday
Dec 11, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
stackt market
Spend time with the family this holiday season. Every Sunday at STACKT from November 18-December 31, come by for a variety of activities as part of Holiday Hills. //GAMES //WORKSHOPS //PERFORMANCES //STORY TIMES
Pingle's Christmas Fest
Dec 17, 2022 
to Dec 18, 2022
Pingle’s Farm Market
Join Pingle’s for the ho-ho-holidays! Follow the Merriest Merry Christmas trail to all the festive events! Meet Santa and get pictures in our extra special heated Santa tent. Create a family tradition and make your own Christmas ornament. Take a ride on our polar express wagon and help solve a ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 26, 2022 
to Dec 26, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Santa at the Village, Black Creek Pioneer Village
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Santa Claus is coming to town! Jingle all the way to the Village and take part in a day of festive fun and joy. Become one of Santa’s helpers. Try your hand at toy making, discover holiday magic at the School for Elves, craft old-time holiday decorations, and participate in ...
Snowflake Walk at High Park Zoo
Dec 16, 2022 
to Dec 16, 2022
High Park Zoo
FHPZ is hosting a very special event – the Snowflake Walk where you get to stroll through the Zoo in the dark and see the trees lit up…and you might see some animals too! Join us for a Snowflake Walk on Dec 9, 16 and 18, 2022 from 5-7pm. Sign ...
The Forgetful Elf: A Christmas Experience
Dec 3, 2022 
to Dec 3, 2022
Albion Hills Conservation Park
Join us at Albion Hills Conservation Park in Caledon for an immersive Christmas experience with The Forgetful Elf! Board the Christmas wagon or take a short nature-inspired hike along our Christmas Trail to the Festive Forest, and join Letha the Forgetful Elf on a tour of the North Pole! Have ...
Christmas Land With Polar Express at Niemi’s
Nov 26, 2022 
to Nov 27, 2022
Niemi Family Farm
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Polar Express, Santa Claus, Bonfire, Smores, Christmas Market & Santa Land! Polar Express will bring you around the farm to meet the farm animals. Meet Santa in His workshop in the magical Christmas Land at Niemi’s Christmas Village in Mount Albert, Ontario. Santa spends ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas - Daytime Train Ride
Nov 27, 2022 
to Nov 28, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Daytime Christmas Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario Santa has just let us know that he will be able to spare some time for us during his busiest season to take you back in time to visit Christmas pasts. Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 10, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Richmond Hill Merry Marketplace
Dec 17, 2022 
to Dec 17, 2022
Richmond Green Park
Join us for some holiday cheers this winter at Richmond Hill’s first-ever Merry Marketplace! For five consecutive Saturday’s starting November 19, Richmond Green Park will be transformed into an outdoor holiday shopping experience featuring local artisans showcasing and selling their unique holiday-themed offerings, live entertainment, food concessions and more. Enjoy ...
Family Funday Sunday
Dec 18, 2022 
to Dec 18, 2022
stackt market
Spend time with the family this holiday season. Every Sunday at STACKT from November 18-December 31, come by for a variety of activities as part of Holiday Hills. //GAMES //WORKSHOPS //PERFORMANCES //STORY TIMES
Christmas at Drysdale's
Nov 27, 2022 
to Nov 27, 2022
Drysdales Farm
The holiday season turns to winter magic beginning November 19, 2022 and every weekend until December 18, 2022. Activities run Saturday and Sundays 10-4 pm. Freshly fallen snow, jingle bells on horses, the scent of fresh Christmas trees filling the crisp winter air and a smile from old Saint Nick. ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 27, 2022 
to Dec 27, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Santa at the Village, Black Creek Pioneer Village
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 10, 2022
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Santa Claus is coming to town! Jingle all the way to the Village and take part in a day of festive fun and joy. Become one of Santa’s helpers. Try your hand at toy making, discover holiday magic at the School for Elves, craft old-time holiday decorations, and participate in ...
Snowflake Walk at High Park Zoo
Dec 18, 2022 
to Dec 18, 2022
High Park Zoo
FHPZ is hosting a very special event – the Snowflake Walk where you get to stroll through the Zoo in the dark and see the trees lit up…and you might see some animals too! Join us for a Snowflake Walk on Dec 9, 16 and 18, 2022 from 5-7pm. Sign ...
The Forgetful Elf: A Christmas Experience
Dec 9, 2022 
to Dec 9, 2022
Albion Hills Conservation Park
Join us at Albion Hills Conservation Park in Caledon for an immersive Christmas experience with The Forgetful Elf! Board the Christmas wagon or take a short nature-inspired hike along our Christmas Trail to the Festive Forest, and join Letha the Forgetful Elf on a tour of the North Pole! Have ...
Christmas Land With Polar Express at Niemi’s
Dec 3, 2022 
to Dec 4, 2022
Niemi Family Farm
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Polar Express, Santa Claus, Bonfire, Smores, Christmas Market & Santa Land! Polar Express will bring you around the farm to meet the farm animals. Meet Santa in His workshop in the magical Christmas Land at Niemi’s Christmas Village in Mount Albert, Ontario. Santa spends ...
Waterloo Central Railway A Vintage Christmas - Daytime Train Ride
Dec 4, 2022 
to Dec 5, 2022
Waterloo Central Railway
Enjoy a Daytime Christmas Train Ride in St. Jacobs, Ontario Santa has just let us know that he will be able to spare some time for us during his busiest season to take you back in time to visit Christmas pasts. Join us at the Farmers Market Station adjacent to ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 11, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Christmas Art Workshop Gingerbread House Garland + Free Play
Dec 13, 2022 
to Dec 13, 2022
Kidsapia
Look no further for the best cold wintery day activity for your kiddos. Join us in a fun filled time for kids as they learn how to create a gingerbread house garland and enjoy the indoor playground after! What can be more fun than that. They will also have the ...
Christmas at Drysdale's
Dec 3, 2022 
to Dec 3, 2022
Drysdales Farm
The holiday season turns to winter magic beginning November 19, 2022 and every weekend until December 18, 2022. Activities run Saturday and Sundays 10-4 pm. Freshly fallen snow, jingle bells on horses, the scent of fresh Christmas trees filling the crisp winter air and a smile from old Saint Nick. ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Dec 28, 2022 
to Dec 28, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Santa at the Village, Black Creek Pioneer Village
Dec 11, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Santa Claus is coming to town! Jingle all the way to the Village and take part in a day of festive fun and joy. Become one of Santa’s helpers. Try your hand at toy making, discover holiday magic at the School for Elves, craft old-time holiday decorations, and participate in ...
The Forgetful Elf: A Christmas Experience
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 10, 2022
Albion Hills Conservation Park
Join us at Albion Hills Conservation Park in Caledon for an immersive Christmas experience with The Forgetful Elf! Board the Christmas wagon or take a short nature-inspired hike along our Christmas Trail to the Festive Forest, and join Letha the Forgetful Elf on a tour of the North Pole! Have ...
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Nov 19, 2022 
to Nov 19, 2022
Canada’s Wonderland
Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including ...
Christmas Land With Polar Express at Niemi’s
Dec 10, 2022 
to Dec 11, 2022
Niemi Family Farm
Experience the Magic of Christmas – Polar Express, Santa Claus, Bonfire, Smores, Christmas Market & Santa Land! Polar Express will bring you around the farm to meet the farm animals. Meet Santa in His workshop in the magical Christmas Land at Niemi’s Christmas Village in Mount Albert, Ontario. Santa spends ...

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