- Updated on January 5, 2026
Celebrate with a Family First Night, or Noon Year Eve
Ring in 2026 with the family at a first-night family event or free skate. Find an event near you in our local guide to family-friendly New Year’s Celebrations and Free Skating events in and around Toronto, York Region, Durham, Halton, Peel and north of the GTA!
Family Friendly New Years Eve Celebrations in the GTA and Southern Ontario
Holiday Magic at Blue Mountain
Nov 15
to Jan 4, 2026
Blue Mountain Village
This winter, step into a season of sparkle at Blue Mountain Village, where snowflakes meet string lights and joyful moments are around every corner. From mid-November to early January, the Village transforms into a festive wonderland filled with enchanting décor, heartwarming experiences, and seasonal surprises waiting to be ...
Winterfest Toronto
Nov 28
to Jan 5, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
Back for its second year, Winterfest 2025 transforms Harbourfront Centre into a festive wonderland. Enjoy dazzling lights, delicious eats, magical train rides, holiday markets, a new Winter Maze and live performances. Step into a magical winter wonderland where the charm of the season comes alive! Winterfest Toronto is ...
Christmas at the Castle
Dec 5
to Jan 3, 2026
Casa Loma
This December, join us to celebrate and take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma during Christmas at the Castle. Casa Loma will host a wide range of activities and thrilling performances that are sure to be fun for the whole family. Guests will be surrounded by ...
Casa Loma Holiday Lights
Dec 6
to Jan 3, 2026
Casa Loma
This December experience the magic of the season at Casa Loma’s spectacular Holiday Light Tour. Wander through a dazzling lighting display in the gardens and tunnels, all decorated for the festive season. Designed as a self-guided walk, guests stroll through the property’s grounds while enjoying the spectacular decorations, ...
The Bentway Skate Trail
Dec 20
to Feb 16, 2026
The Bentway Skate Trail
This year the celebration is taking shape on the ice! Now in our 8th year, we’re inviting Toronto back to our iconic 220m figure-eight skate trail, a fitting symbol for how winter has brought paths together across the city since day one. Kick off the season from Saturday, ...
Holiday Activities at the Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Dec 23
to Jan 4, 2026
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Cold outside? Come warm up with us! 🌿🦋 Make the most of the holiday break with Axolotls & Friends, our family-friendly activities happening now through January 4. Holiday fun for kids includes: Axolotls & Friends Quest – explore the greenhouse, visit 6 stations, and learn how animals grow ...
The Bentway Polar Bear Skate
Dec 28
to Dec 28, 2025
The Bentway Skate Trail
The Bentway’s boldest winter ritual returns on December 28 with the cheeky Polar Bear Skate! Brave Torontonians are invited to strip down to their skivvies and take a fearless lap around trail to bid farewell to 2025. Round up your most fearless frost-weather friends and close out the ...
Niagara Falls New Year's Eve
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Niagara Falls Ontario
Celebrate the holidays with breathtaking fireworks displays over the American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls. With the perfect view in Queen Victoria Park, watch as the colours of the illuminated falls are joined by thousands of dazzling points of light in the night sky. On December 31st, the fireworks ...
Tim Hortons Free Holiday Skating - Burlington
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Burlington Ice Rinks (Various Locations)
The City of Burlington offers free skating during the winter break, thanks to the sponsorship from Tim Hortons. Drop-in only, no online reservation is needed. Skate is first come, first serve until capacity is reached. New Years Eve Skate: Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 – Appleby Ice Centre, ...
Kids’ NYE Countdown Party at Film.ca
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Film.ca Cinemas
Family New Year’s Countdown is back at Film.Ca Cinemas! Ring in the New Year—kid style. Join us for a morning packed with crafts, dancing, memories, and a countdown to the new year. Event Schedule 9:30 AM – Doors Open Kids’ activities in the lobby Parents receive a noisemaker ...
Noon Year at The Museum
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
The Museum
Ring in the Noon Year at THEMUSEUM. Celebrate the beginning of 2026 by joining us for a variety of fun activities throughout the day. Join us for a Magic Show, Toast & New Year’s Dance Party to live music! 10:00am – All-day crafts begins 10:30am – Magic Show 11:30am – ...
East Gwillimbury Noon Years Eve
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
East Gwillimbury Sports Complex
Celebrate Noon Year’s Eve with a family-friendly early countdown to 2026. A lively New Year’s celebration brings live outdoor music, comedy, and family-friendly activities throughout the morning. Date: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. to noon Location: East Gwillimbury Sports Complex (1914B Mount Albert Road) Cost: Free ...
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Toronto
Ring in the New Year before the clock strikes midnight at our annual Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. Be sure to arrive before noon to celebrate with confetti, party favors (while supplies last) and help bring in the new year with a sparkling apple cider toast. Event included with ...
Toronto Zoo Noon Year's Even Family Countdown
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Toronto Zoo
Get ready to ring in the New Year early with a roaring good time at your Toronto Zoo’s Noon Year’s Eve Bash on December 31st! Join us for a fun-filled morning as we count down to the Noon Year! The party kicks off at 11:00am with music, laughter, ...
Tim Horton's First Night - Newmarket
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Magna Centre
Ring in the New Year with fun for the whole family at our Tim Hortons First Night 2025! Bring the kids, bring the excitement, and enjoy a jam-packed afternoon & evening that will include: Free Public Skating Free Public Swimming Figure Skating Performances courtesy of the Newmarket Skating ...
NYE for Kids at Knox Presbyterian Church
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Knox Presbyterian Church
Join Duran Place for Kids for an “EVEN” earlier New Year’s Eve celebration! This event is for all ages and includes: Countdown Lots of Bubbly Kids Show Confetti Balloon Drop Kid-friendly toast Music Party hats, noisemakers Glitter tattoos
Richmond Hill First Night
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Bayview Hill Community Centre
Join us for First Night, a memorable evening for families, where joy and togetherness shine brightness! This year, we are showcasing the new outdoor amenities at Bayview Hill Park including the outdoor skate pad! There will be live entertainment, activities, tasty treats and an early countdown that will ...
Cambridge New Year's Eve
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Preston Memorial Auditorium
Come ring in the New Year with the City of Cambridge with an evening packed with free activities for all ages on and off the ice. Festivities will include: free public ice skating on 2 ice pads, one with fantastic light up DJ rink, one family rink, and ...
Mayor & Council’s New Year’s Eve Levee & Skate
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Memorial Park, Stouffville
Ring in the New Year with Mayor and Council for an evening of celebration, skating, and fireworks! Enjoy a family-friendly skate at the Multi-Purpose Trail from 4-6 PM followed by food trucks, fiery entertainment, and free hot beverages (while supplies last) in Memorial Park from 6-7 PM. Fireworks ...
Downtown Countdown
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Heritage Park and Downtown Barrie
Since 1998, Barrie’s New Year’s Eve festivities have drawn thousands from near and far to welcome the New Year, and we can’t wait celebrate 2026 with you! Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Barrie with an evening of free family-friendly fun at Meridian Place from 5pm to 9pm! ...
Barrie NYE Celebration
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Meridian Place
Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Barrie with an evening of free family-friendly fun at Meridian Place from 5pm to 9pm! The new location provides an opportunity to showcase Barrie’s beautiful waterfront, our vibrant downtown core, as well as Meridian Place. The event will feature the same free ...
ROC'n New Year's Eve Bash
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
The ROC
Ring in the New Year with family-friendly fun at the ROC! Join us on Dec. 31, 2025 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. for an enjoyable evening of indoor and outdoor winter activities for all ages, with a DJ spinning party tunes to set the mood. 5 p.m. ...
Downtown Countdown
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Heritage Park and Downtown Barrie
Since 1998, Barrie’s New Year’s Eve festivities have drawn thousands from near and far to welcome the New Year, and we can’t wait celebrate 2026 with you! Celebrate New Year’s Eve in downtown Barrie with an evening of free family-friendly fun at Meridian Place from 5pm to 9pm! ...
Enchanted Evenings at Winterlit
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Mountsberg Conservation Area
To light up your New Year’s and Valentine’s Day, Winterlit will be hosting special Enchanted Evenings with a licensed bar, additional live music, entertainment, and activities like candle making on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Saturday, February 14, 2026. Add an Enchanted Evening to your reservation to celebrate these memorable ...
Enchanted Evenings at Winterlit
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
To light up your New Year’s and Valentine’s Day, Winterlit will be hosting special Enchanted Evenings with a licensed bar, additional live music, entertainment, and activities like candle making on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 and Saturday, February 14, 2026. Add an Enchanted Evening to your reservation to celebrate these memorable ...
New Year's Eve A Family-Friendly Celebration
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Waterloo Public Square
Bring your own ice skate to enjoy outdoor ice skating, music, crafts, and hot apple cider! The event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m in Waterloo Public Square. Follow Create Waterloo on social media for more event updates and announcements.
Ring in the New Year with the City of Ajax
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Ajax Community Centre
Join us on December 31, 2025 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Ajax Community Centre (75 Centennial Rd) for New Year’s Eve! It’s a time of celebration and new beginnings! The Ajax Family New Year’s Eve Party delivers a fantastic event for the whole family. This event ...
Aurora Family First Night
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Aurora Town Square
Ring in the New Year at Family First Night with the Town of Aurora! Take a swim or skate during the day to start your celebrations then head to Aurora Town Square in the evening for free entertainment, including a magic show and a reptile show! Free Skating ...
Oshawa Celebrates
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Delpark Homes Centre
Kick off 2026 with a free family friendly event with swimming, skating, animal displays, inflatable amusements, and live entertainment. This indoor event promises a lively evening filled with fun activities for all ages. Wednesday, December 31 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Delpark Homes Centre, 1661 Harmony Rd. N.
Pickering Family New Years
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with us at Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex! Bring the family for an evening of fun, music, and activities before the big countdown. In the lobby, enjoy family games, crafts, and music. At 8:30 pm, Mayor and/or Council will welcome guests and lead the ...
New Year's Eve Coyote Howl
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Bronte Creek Provincial Park
Join us as we howl in the New Year! A truly unique way to welcome the new year. Gather around as we talk about the mysterious life of urban Coyotes. We will go on a short walk to see if we can get a response from our resident ...
New Year’s Eve in the Park - London
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Victoria Park (London, ON)
Ring in 2026 at New Year’s Eve in the Park at Victoria Park, London’s biggest New Year’s celebration. Taking place December 31 from 7 p.m. to midnight, the event features live local entertainment, food trucks, family-friendly activities, and two fireworks shows. The evening begins with a dedicated Family ...
Harbourfront New Year’s Eve Celebrations and Fireworks
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Harbourfront Centre
Celebrate the start of 2026 with a night of music, food and midnight fireworks on Toronto’s iconic waterfront! Glide into the new year at our free admission DJ Skate Night on the rink with DJ Smartiez, known for experimenting with fresh mixes and a high-energy mix of top ...
NYE 2026
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Mississauga Celebration Square
Ring in 2026 at Celebration Square with new beats and timeless moments. Mississauga’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebration returns with a lineup featuring global sounds and emerging Canadian artists. The night kicks off with an interactive K-Pop spotlight and culminates in a breathtaking fireworks finale presented by Tim ...
New Year's Eve Bash at the Distillery Winter Village
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
The Distillery Historic District
Celebrate the arrival of 2025 at one of Canada’s most iconic destinations! Dance under a canopy of lights with a live DJ, and enjoy an unforgettable fireworks display at midnight. Live Entertainment & Fireworks Singer/guitarist, Mo Guzman, kicks things off. Countdown hosted by Devo Brown with beats by ...
Toronto New Year's Countdown & Fireworks
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Toronto Waterfront
Ring in the New Year with a free, festive countdown to 2026 along Toronto’s stunning waterfront. The celebration kicks off on December 31 at 10 p.m. Enjoy pop-up performances, lively entertainment and a spectacular 10-minute midnight fireworks display lighting up the city skyline and visible from anywhere with ...
Ring in 2026 at Downtown Markham
Dec 31
to Dec 31, 2025
Downtown Markham
Downtown Markham invites the community to come together for Illuminate the Night, a vibrant New Year’s Eve celebration welcoming 2026 in the heart of our city. Set against the dynamic skyline of Downtown Markham, this signature event promises music, ceremony and a shared countdown to the year ahead. ...
Christmas Bird Count for Kids
Jan 2
to Jan 2, 2026
Tiffin Conservation Area
Kick off the New Year with the kids’ version of Christmas Bird Count! Learn how to bird watch with nature enthusiasts from Nature Barrie and contribute to science! After a short presentation, we will take to the trails on a guided hike to find and practice identifying the ...
Downtown Kingston Mayor and Council's New Year's Celebration
Jan 3
to Jan 3, 2026
Springer Market Square
Join Mayor Paterson and City Council for a fun-filled New Year’s celebration in Market Square! This event is hosted in collaboration with Downtown Kingston and is open to everyone, so bring your family, friends, and neighbours! We can’t wait to see you there as we celebrate the start ...
