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Watson Farms Christmas Market

Celebrate the magic of the season at Watson Farms! Holiday shopping from over 50 local vendors; live christmas music, christmas tree market, Pictures with Santa, cozy bonfires & smores and festive hayrides. Dec 2nd from 10-4  

Wanderlust

17th Annual Wanderlust

Get outside and enjoy the local festive cheer this season! Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 12-8pm for a host of FREE Leslieville Wanderlust activities to help cheer in our 17th year of making spirits bright! On the roster for the special day: Tree lighting ceremony In-store events & promotions Holiday shopping Santa’s village & elves Fireside lounge, Carolers & Games Window Wonderland Contest

Breakfast with Santa at Brooks Farms

Ho ho ho! Join us for a jolly good time and a magical breakfast with Santa in our new event space, The Barn! Capture the magic of the season with a one-on-one visit and share your holiday wishes with the jolly man himself, SANTA! Bring your little ones and see the sparkle in their eyes when they meet the man in the red suit and

Santa Claus at Bayview Village

Santa Claus is back at Bayview Village Shopping Centre, and this year he’s got a brand new couture suit designed by renowned Canadian fashion designer Adam X Atelier. Come snap a photo with St. Nick in his haute North Pole digs under the bling-y chandeliers. In-person photos begin Saturday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m. until Christmas Eve (December 24). Put on your party dress, hautest

The Holidays Arrive at Bayview Village

The holidays are back at Bayview Village Shopping Centre and kicking off with a day of fun festivities! Event Highlights: Santa Claus: Santa Claus is back at BV, and this year he’s got a brand new couture Santa suit designed by renowned Canadian fashion designer Adam X Atelier. Santa Claus will make his big debut on Saturday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. escorted by a

Santa in the Village (Bloor West Village)

Free Family Fun! Come meet Santa and receive a free photo! Pets Welcome! Live Entertainment, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Plant our very own Evergreen Tree, Meet and Greet with the Grinch! Over 20 vendors in our Artisan Marketplace to kick off your holiday shopping. Enjoy Bloor West Village for the day and all its offerings!

Weston Winterfest

The Weston Winterfest is a free award-winning three-day event held on the last weekend of November. Winterfest is an inclusive event to celebrate the coming of the Winter Solstice. It includes many seasonal activities across Weston Village which can be enjoyed by any background or faith. Features: Outdoor marketplace Indoor Vendors Ice Sculptures Kids Programming Visits with Santa Live Entertainment The event begins the afternoon

Halton Butter Tart Festival

The Halton Buttertart Festival returns in partnership with Country Heritage Park. The Country Heritage Holiday Market & Halton Buttertart Festival will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 12 pm to 5 pm. We will award BEST overall butter tart and a FAN FAVOURITE! The Halton Buttertart Festival is pleased to welcome Councillor Clark Somerville to our Judging station. Additional judges to be announced.

Winter Wonderland at the Distillery

Winter Wonderland Spectacular

Illuminarium at The Distillery District is celebrating its first year at the The Distillery Winter Village by bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas immersive titled Winter Wonderland Spectacular for people to experience the magic of holidays. The yuletide experience lights up November 24th and runs till January 7th, 2024 to coincide with Toronto’s most loved holiday market. Guests will be transported into a winter wonderland castle filled

Santa Visits at CF Malls

From November 17th through December 24th, get ready for a sleigh-load of holiday joy and book your visit with Santa! For a $15 fee, you’ll enjoy a delightful visit with Santa himself, along with 5 digital photos that’ll make this year’s memories last. To ensure we capture everyone in your photo, it is recommended that your group size is limited to 6 people. Santa’s schedule

Scugog Shores Museum

Children’s Old-Fashioned Christmas

The Scugog Shores Museum Village is happy to announce our Children’s Old-Fashioned Christmas event is back again this year! Get into the merriment of the season as you step back in time and learn about Christmas traditions of the 19th century! Visit us on Sunday December 3rd from 11-3 and delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season as you tour the

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa on Main Street

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 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakfast with Santa at Jakes December 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakfast with Santa at the Arms

Light up the Square

Light Up the Square 2023

Join the fun as we light the Christmas tree for the first time this season. There will be ice skating, live performances, and the Holiday Street Market will be offering tasty treats and artisanal goods all night long. The magic doesn’t stop there. Mississauga’s downtown transforms into a technicolour wonderland as six glowing art installations make their home at Celebration Square and Living Arts Centre

Aurora’s Christmas Market

Check out one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario! Aurora’s Christmas Market will be filled with good cheer, hands-on workshops and activities, fantastic seasonal vendors, nightly entertainment and so much more. Check out and visit different vendors on-site each night. Meet Santa: You are welcome to take a photo with the Jolly Man himself. While you are there, drop off your letter

Old Fashioned Christmas

Join us for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas event on Sunday, December 3rd! Enjoy an artisan vendors market, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot beverages, and don’t forget to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is a free event with the donation of a non-perishable food item. Featuring: An artisan vendor market inside the Temple and the Temperance Hall; Photos with Santa and Mrs.

SantaFest

Santa Fest

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – in the most magical place in Muskoka! Once again, Santa and his Elves will be hosting a special Christmas Celebration here at Santa’s Village. Join us for an evening of Christmas Wonder – Walk the One Million Light Display, ride the Candy Cane Express Train, visit with Santa and more! Select dates from November 18 to

Magical Christmas Forest

Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre for Conservation! Experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities, wagon rides, and treats for the whole family — and enjoy a visit with Santa in his cabin! Advance tickets required. Dates: November 24 – 26, 30, 2023 December 1 – 3, 7 – 10, 13 – 17, 20 – 23, 2023 Times: Wednesday to

The Forgetful Elf TRCA

The Forgetful Elf: A Christmas Experience

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 fun with interactive, outdoor stations, get green Christmas ideas – and of course, enjoy a

Watson Farms Christmas Market

Celebrate the magic of the season at Watson Farms! Holiday shopping from over 50 local vendors; live christmas music, christmas tree market, Pictures with Santa, cozy bonfires & smores and festive hayrides. Dec 2nd from 10-4  

Wanderlust

17th Annual Wanderlust

Get outside and enjoy the local festive cheer this season! Join us on Saturday, November 25th from 12-8pm for a host of FREE Leslieville Wanderlust activities to help cheer in our 17th year of making spirits bright! On the roster for the special day: Tree lighting ceremony In-store events & promotions Holiday shopping Santa’s village & elves Fireside lounge, Carolers & Games Window Wonderland Contest

Breakfast with Santa at Brooks Farms

Ho ho ho! Join us for a jolly good time and a magical breakfast with Santa in our new event space, The Barn! Capture the magic of the season with a one-on-one visit and share your holiday wishes with the jolly man himself, SANTA! Bring your little ones and see the sparkle in their eyes when they meet the man in the red suit and

Santa Claus at Bayview Village

Santa Claus is back at Bayview Village Shopping Centre, and this year he’s got a brand new couture suit designed by renowned Canadian fashion designer Adam X Atelier. Come snap a photo with St. Nick in his haute North Pole digs under the bling-y chandeliers. In-person photos begin Saturday, November 18 at 11:00 a.m. until Christmas Eve (December 24). Put on your party dress, hautest

The Holidays Arrive at Bayview Village

The holidays are back at Bayview Village Shopping Centre and kicking off with a day of fun festivities! Event Highlights: Santa Claus: Santa Claus is back at BV, and this year he’s got a brand new couture Santa suit designed by renowned Canadian fashion designer Adam X Atelier. Santa Claus will make his big debut on Saturday, November 18 at 10:30 a.m. escorted by a

Santa in the Village (Bloor West Village)

Free Family Fun! Come meet Santa and receive a free photo! Pets Welcome! Live Entertainment, Gingerbread Cookie Decorating, Plant our very own Evergreen Tree, Meet and Greet with the Grinch! Over 20 vendors in our Artisan Marketplace to kick off your holiday shopping. Enjoy Bloor West Village for the day and all its offerings!

Weston Winterfest

The Weston Winterfest is a free award-winning three-day event held on the last weekend of November. Winterfest is an inclusive event to celebrate the coming of the Winter Solstice. It includes many seasonal activities across Weston Village which can be enjoyed by any background or faith. Features: Outdoor marketplace Indoor Vendors Ice Sculptures Kids Programming Visits with Santa Live Entertainment The event begins the afternoon

Halton Butter Tart Festival

The Halton Buttertart Festival returns in partnership with Country Heritage Park. The Country Heritage Holiday Market & Halton Buttertart Festival will be held on Sunday, November 19, 2023 from 12 pm to 5 pm. We will award BEST overall butter tart and a FAN FAVOURITE! The Halton Buttertart Festival is pleased to welcome Councillor Clark Somerville to our Judging station. Additional judges to be announced.

Winter Wonderland at the Distillery

Winter Wonderland Spectacular

Illuminarium at The Distillery District is celebrating its first year at the The Distillery Winter Village by bringing a one-of-a-kind Christmas immersive titled Winter Wonderland Spectacular for people to experience the magic of holidays. The yuletide experience lights up November 24th and runs till January 7th, 2024 to coincide with Toronto’s most loved holiday market. Guests will be transported into a winter wonderland castle filled

Santa Visits at CF Malls

From November 17th through December 24th, get ready for a sleigh-load of holiday joy and book your visit with Santa! For a $15 fee, you’ll enjoy a delightful visit with Santa himself, along with 5 digital photos that’ll make this year’s memories last. To ensure we capture everyone in your photo, it is recommended that your group size is limited to 6 people. Santa’s schedule

Scugog Shores Museum

Children’s Old-Fashioned Christmas

The Scugog Shores Museum Village is happy to announce our Children’s Old-Fashioned Christmas event is back again this year! Get into the merriment of the season as you step back in time and learn about Christmas traditions of the 19th century! Visit us on Sunday December 3rd from 11-3 and delight in the sights, sounds, and smells of the holiday season as you tour the

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast with Santa on Main Street

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 16 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakfast with Santa at Jakes December 17 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm Breakfast with Santa at the Arms

Light up the Square

Light Up the Square 2023

Join the fun as we light the Christmas tree for the first time this season. There will be ice skating, live performances, and the Holiday Street Market will be offering tasty treats and artisanal goods all night long. The magic doesn’t stop there. Mississauga’s downtown transforms into a technicolour wonderland as six glowing art installations make their home at Celebration Square and Living Arts Centre

Aurora’s Christmas Market

Check out one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario! Aurora’s Christmas Market will be filled with good cheer, hands-on workshops and activities, fantastic seasonal vendors, nightly entertainment and so much more. Check out and visit different vendors on-site each night. Meet Santa: You are welcome to take a photo with the Jolly Man himself. While you are there, drop off your letter

Old Fashioned Christmas

Join us for our annual Old Fashioned Christmas event on Sunday, December 3rd! Enjoy an artisan vendors market, horse-drawn wagon rides, hot beverages, and don’t forget to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus! This is a free event with the donation of a non-perishable food item. Featuring: An artisan vendor market inside the Temple and the Temperance Hall; Photos with Santa and Mrs.

SantaFest

Santa Fest

It’s the most wonderful time of the year – in the most magical place in Muskoka! Once again, Santa and his Elves will be hosting a special Christmas Celebration here at Santa’s Village. Join us for an evening of Christmas Wonder – Walk the One Million Light Display, ride the Candy Cane Express Train, visit with Santa and more! Select dates from November 18 to

Magical Christmas Forest

Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre for Conservation! Experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities, wagon rides, and treats for the whole family — and enjoy a visit with Santa in his cabin! Advance tickets required. Dates: November 24 – 26, 30, 2023 December 1 – 3, 7 – 10, 13 – 17, 20 – 23, 2023 Times: Wednesday to

The Forgetful Elf TRCA

The Forgetful Elf: A Christmas Experience

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 fun with interactive, outdoor stations, get green Christmas ideas – and of course, enjoy a

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