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November is a busy month in the city. With holiday festivities to lighting shows to tree lighting ceremonies and more, you’re in for a special treat. Here are 15 of the best November holiday events in Toronto that you need to know about!
1. Cavalcade of Lights
Head over to Nathan Phillips Square and enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights. The festival kicks off on November 25th with live performances and the lighting of Toronto's Christmas tree. The event features captivating lighting installations that focus on light, lanterns, and fire. Throughout the season, you can enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in Nathan Phillips Square.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: November 25th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus is coming to town! The 119th original Santa Claus parade is taking place on November 26th! Get into the festive spirit and experience the return of some of the most amazing floats, bands, marchers, the Celebrity Clowns and of course, Mrs. Claus and Santa!
Where: Downtown Toronto (Starts at Christie Pits and ends at St. Lawrence Market)
When: November 26th, 2023 (Starts at 12:30 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. Holiday Hills
The Holiday Hills is back at the stackt market this month. This popular festive event features a 120-foot tunnel of lights, a 40-foot long wish wall, a 20-foot tall holiday tree, a taco bar, vendor markets, one-of-a-kind holiday shopping pop-ups, and more.
Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: November 17th-December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
4. Mariah Carey - Merry Christmas One And All
All I want for Christmas is you! Get into the holiday spirit with Mariah Carey at her Merry Christmas One And All concert! The Queen of Christmas music, be prepared to belt out some of Mariah Carey's greatest holiday hits.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)
When: November 27th, 2023 (Starts at 7:30 pm)
Price: $$$
Category: Date/Friends
5. Bloor Yorkville Holiday Magic
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA will be celebrating the holiday season with its one-of-a-kind festive lighting displays. Plus, on November 25th, the Bloor-Yorkville BIA and Matt Dusk will be celebrating the holiday season with Holiday Magic, a free outdoor concert and lighting ceremony taking place on Cumberland Street and the Village of Yorkville Park.
Where: Bloor-Yorkville
When: November 25th - December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
6. Fairmont Tree Lighting Ceremony
The annual tree lighting ceremony at Fairmont Royal York is happening this month! Witness the beautiful lights, and join Santa, Candy Cane Carolers, and more to ring in the festive season.
Where: Fairmont Royal York (100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3)
When: November 22nd, 2023 (Starts at 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
7. CPKC Holiday Train
CPKC Holiday Train is coming to Toronto on November 28th. Get into the holiday spirit with a free performance from Anyway Gang! The event offers free admission and it is encouraged to bring either food or monetary donations!
Where: 750 Runnymede Road, CPKC Yard Office parking lot
When: November 28th, 2023 (Train arrives at 8:15 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. One of a Kind Winter Show
One of a Kind Winter Show is making its return to Toronto this month. Get to meet & shop from over 650 vendors, ranging from apparel, ceramics, candles, home, art, furniture, personal care, and many more. You'll be able to pick up your one-of-a-kind item!
Where: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, 100 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
When: November 23rd-December 3rd, 2023
Price: $
Category: Family-friendly
9. The Distillery Winter Village
Get ready to get into the holiday spirit at The Distillery Winter Village. The Distillery District will be filled with thousands of lights, festive displays, and more. Plus, don't miss the tree lighting ceremony taking place on November 16th. Important to note that the tree lighting ceremony is a ticketed event.
Where: The Distillery Historic District (55 Mill Street, Toronto ON, M5A 3C4)
When: November 16th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
Price: See event website for ticketing details.
Category: Family-friendly
10. Santa in the Village
Head over to the Bloor West Village for the Santa in the Village event! Celebrate the festive season for free and enjoy all the holiday magic. There will be a complimentary photo with Santa, a festive outdoor holiday marketplace, live entertainment, crafts, and more.
Where: Bloor West Village
When: November 25th, 2023 (10 am - 4 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
11. WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland will be transformed into a winter wonderland. WinterFest is an immersive holiday experience that features millions of dazzling lights, ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, numerous live shows, thrilling rides, hundreds of Christmas trees, holiday entertainment, festive food, and more.
Where: Canada's Wonderland
When: November 17th - January 6th, 2024 (Select nights)
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
12. Winter Festival of Lights at Niagara Falls
The Winter Festival of Lights is back at Niagara Falls this month! This annual event is a free outdoor light festival that features breathtaking displays with millions of lights. Experience the spectacular and larger-than-life displays across the tourism districts. With over 75 light displays, 3 million lights, 26 nights of fireworks, and a delicious hot chocolate trail, you're in for an enchanting time.
Where: 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y9
When: November 18th, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
13. Light Up the Square 2023
Mississauga’s Celebration Square will be having an exciting Christmas tree lighting ceremony. Aside from the lighting ceremony, there will also be the official opening of the City's largest outdoor skating rink, the Holiday Street Market, live music, performances, and more.
Where: Celebration Square (300 City Centre Dr, Mississauga, ON L5B 3C1)
When: November 25th, 2023 (5 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
14. Illumi
Illumi is an outdoor adventure with thousands of larger-than-life light structures lit with 20 million LED bulbs. Illumi offers an epic adventure for kids and adults alike. This is one of the largest sound, and multimedia shows in the world!
Where: 7174 Derrycrest Drive, Mississauga, L5W 0G5
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: $-$$
Category: Family-friendly
15. CF Annual Tree Lighting
The iconic giant Christmas tree is back at the Toronto Eaton Centre this month. The tree lighting ceremony will take place on November 15th with falling snow! Don't miss out on this magical holiday experience. There will be live musical performances, guests will get to see Santa, and the Barenaked Ladies will lead an epic sing-along featuring the Toronto Children's Chorus. Plus, there’s going to be a huge surprise.
Where: Toronto Eaton Centre (220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1)
When: November 15th, 2023 (Starts at 6 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
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