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December is finally here, and it's the last month of 2023. There’s a lineup of fun and exciting events happening this month that you don't want to miss. From holiday pop-ups to Christmas lights and more, here are 35 of the best events happening in Toronto this December that you should know about.
1. Christmas at the Castle & Holiday Lights
Take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma with Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights. Christmas at the Castle will feature a wide range of activities and thrilling performances, holiday decor, a 40 ft tall tree in the Great Hall, festive arts and crafts, and more. Don’t forget to experience the magic of the holiday season at the Holiday Lights tour. Guests can enjoy a self-guided walk through the beautifully decorated gardens and tunnels, stunning outdoor lighting displays, enjoy live performances and more.
Where: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8)
When: Christmas at the Castle ( December 2nd, 2023 – January 6th, 2024) & Holiday Lights (December 1st, 2023 – January 8th, 2024)
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
2. TD Union Winter Roller Express
TD Union Winter is having a fun new winter activity this year. Check out the Roller Express rink, where you can roller skate indoors inside the newly opened TD West Carriageway. Enjoy 5,500 sq ft of skating surface that’s animated with lights for a fun retro experience. There will be free skate lessons, Union Beats DJ skate nights on Fridays, exclusive Beats & Boogie 19+ skate nights, immersive activities, activations, and more.
Where: Toronto’s Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6)
When: December 1st, 2023 - February 4th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. National Ballet: The Nutcracker
Toronto's favourite holiday tradition is back this holiday season. The Nutcracker is a spectacular production with magnificent sets and costumes, colourful characters and more. This annual holiday performance is one that you don’t want to miss.
Where: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 4G1)
When: December 8th-30th, 2023
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
4. Doja Cat - The Scarlet Tour
Let's Paint The Town Red at the Scarlet Tour concert happening this month at the Scotiabank Arena. Sing and dance your heart to some of Doja Cat's greatest hits.
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)
When: December 11th, 2023 (Starts 7:30 pm)
Price: $$$
Category: Date/Friends
5. The Winter Market at Evergreen Brick Works
The Winter Market will feature vintage clothing, jewellery, candles, records, handmade cards and art. It’s the perfect place to pick up a present while supporting local vendors this season. Plus, there will be a food court and food trucks selling mouth-watering food and drinks, skating, children’s activities, live performances, and more.
Where: Evergreen Brick Works (550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8)
When: December 10th & 17th, 2023 (11 am - 5 pm)
Price: Pay what you can
Category: Family-friendly
6. Todotoronto Holiday Game Night
Mark your calendars for December 14th and don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind holiday game night experience. Let the games begin, and let the holiday cheer light up the night! The venues will be decked out with twinkling lights and the unmistakable charm of Kensington Market. With fun arcade games, crafted holiday-themed icebreakers and more, you're in for a fun time.
Where: FreePlay Toronto (300 College Street Toronto, ON M5T 1R9) & La Cevichería Bar & Grill (285 Augusta Ave, Toronto, ON M5T 2M1)
When: December 14th, 2023 (7 pm - 9 pm)
Price: $$
Category: Date/Friends
7. Fleurs de Villes NOËL
This December, check out Fleurs de Villes NOËL which is popping up throughout the Bloor-Yorkville neighbourhood. This festive floral trail features over 30 floral installations created by Toronto’s talented florists. Highlights include a Holiday Sleigh at The Colonnade, a Skating Scene at the Yorkville Village Oval, a North Pole Sign with Reindeer in Yorkville Lane, and more.
Where: Bloor-Yorkville
When: December 6th-10th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Holiday Fair in the Square
Holiday Fair in the Square is back this December and moving to Mel Lastman Square! Watch the square be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. The event runs Dec 1 - 23 and will feature an artisan marketplace, a fireside lounge with hot chocolate & mulled wine, entertainment, photo ops, ride/games, food trucks, and Santa himself will be there too! Plus, this event is in support of Epilepsy Toronto.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: December 1st-23rd, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
9. Winter Ice Skating
There are a ton of free outdoor skating rinks that you need to take advantage of this December. The Bentway, Evergreen Brick Works, Nathan Phillips Square, Mel Lastman Square and more will be having free outdoor skating for the public to enjoy. Click here for the full list.
10. Todotoronto December Singles Mixer at Belfast Love
Join us on December 27th for great company, laughter and possibly spark a connection just in time for 2024! After the success of our past events, where 100+ singles mingled and connected, we're thrilled to bring the fun back. As we set into the new year, seize the opportunity to find new connections and kickstart 2024 with a bang! Get ready for a night of laughter, icebreakers, and the chance to make meaningful connections at Belfast Love.
Where: Belfast Love Public House (548 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 1M3)
When: December 27th, 2023 (7 pm - 10 pm)
Price: $$
Category: Singles aged 25-40
11. A Very Darren Crissmas Tour 2023
Darren Criss is coming to Toronto for the A Very Darren Crissmas concert this December. Ring in the holiday season, as he performs songs from his holiday album.
Where: Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre (189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4)
When: December 9th, 2023 (Starts at 7 pm)
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Date/Friends
12. Breakfast with Santa
Santa Claus is coming to the CN Tower. Only on December 9th and 16th, enjoy a delicious breakfast buffet, a special gift (one per child), a photo with Santa (one per child), and access to the Main Observation Level to enjoy the pretty December views.
Where: CN Tower (290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9)
When: December 9th & 16th, 2023 (8:30 am - 11:30 am)
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
13. CBC Kids at Sounds of the Season
Only on December 8th, CBC Kids will be welcoming families for a day of fun. There will be activities, meet CBC Kids favourites like Peppa Pig, sing-along with Jeremy and Jazzy and more! What's best is that it is all in support of GTA Food Banks! Don't forget to grab your non-perishable food donations and head over to this amazing event.
Where: CBC Toronto (250 Front Street West)
When: December 8th, 2023 (9 am - 1 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
14. Holiday Street Market
Get ready to do some Christmas shopping! The Holiday Street Market will be taking place at The Bentway and the CN Tower and is free for all to attend! Enjoy festive foods, fun activities and shop from local artisans.
Where: CN Tower (290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9) & The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9)
When: CN Tower (December 1st, 2023 - January 7th, 2024) & The Bentway (December 2nd-31st, 2023)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
15. Todotoronto Networking Social
Join us on December 20th at Fox and Fiddle Cityplace and meet your community of like-minded GTA business owners and entrepreneurs. Our networking events usually garner 75-150 attendees. This event will be a combination of open mingling and speed networking.
Where: Fox and Fiddle Cityplace (17 Fort York Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 3Y7)
When: December 20th, 2023 (7:00 pm - 10:00 pm)
Price: $$
Category: Networking
16. Cavalcade of Lights
Head over to Nathan Phillips Square and enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights. The event features captivating lighting installations that focus on light, lanterns, and fire. Throughout the season, you can enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in Nathan Phillips Square.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
17. Go Tobogganing
Go on a tobogganing adventure this December and have fun with this classic winter activity. There are many different tobogganing hills scattered in different parts of the city.
Click here to find out all the tobogganing hills available.
18. Holiday Hills
This popular festive event features a 120-foot tunnel of lights, a 40-foot-long wish wall, a 20-foot tall holiday tree, a taco bar, vendor markets, one-of-a-kind holiday shopping pop-ups, and more.
Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: Until December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
19. The Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery District will be filled with thousands of lights, festive displays, live music, a candy cane forest, vendor cabins, holiday photo ops, the famous Christmas tree, and more.
Where: Distillery District (55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
20. Christmas Day Brunch
The Omni King Edward Hotel will be hosting a Christmas Day brunch! Head over with your friends and family and enjoy delicious breakfast favourites, entrées, sweet treats and more.
Where: Omni King Edward Hotel (37 King St E, Toronto, ON M5C 1E9)
When: December 25th, 2023
Category: Family-friendly
21. Toronto Art Crawl Holiday Market
This 1-day market will feature 120+ local artists and vendors selling awesome, one-of-a-kind goods including art, photography, woodwork, jewellery, apparel, accessories, candles, fashion, sweet treats, bath and beauty, and books. Plus, there will be delicious food, fresh coffee, mulled wine, and more. Click here to get your free tickets.
Where: Toronto Event Center (15 Saskatchewan Rd, Exhibition Place)
When: December 16th, 2023 (12 - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
22. Holiday Bothy at the Park Hyatt
Head over to the Park Hyatt for the Holiday Bothy. Admission to the pop-up is free and is filled with cozy cottage vibes. With holiday-themed cocktails, yummy food and more, you're in for a great time.
Where: Park Hyatt (4 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON M5R 2E8)
When: Until January 1st, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
23. Santa's Sunday Brunch at the Toronto Beach Club
The Toronto Beach Club will be hosting Santa's Sunday Brunch this month! Join for a festive brunch celebration happening every Sunday of December. Come meet & get your annual Santa photo while enjoying their famous, bottomless brunch buffet with the family. Plus, kids 10 & under get to dine for free.
Where: Toronto Beach Club (1681 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto, ON M4L 3W6)
When: December 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 2023 (11 am - 4 pm)
Category: Family-friendly
24. Santa at the Village
Step into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer, complete with a visit from Santa Claus himself! Experience old-fashioned toy making, create a classic Christmas card, sip on hot cocoa, listen to festive tales, and enjoy a puppet show.
Where: Black Creek Pioneer Village (1000 Murray Ross Pkwy, Toronto, ON M3J 2P3)
When: December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, and 23rd, 2023
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
25. Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA will be celebrating the holiday season with its one-of-a-kind festive lighting displays. Continuing with its annual traditions, visitors can look forward to shopping, dining, and surrounding themselves with the holiday lighting along the tree-lined streets.
Where: Bloor-Yorkville
When: Until December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
26. WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
WinterFest is an immersive holiday experience that features millions of dazzling lights, ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, numerous live shows, thrilling rides, hundreds of Christmas trees, holiday entertainment, festive food, and more.
Where: Canada's Wonderland
When: Until January 6th, 2024 (Select nights)
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
27. Home Alone Concert
Celebrate the holiday season with this classic Christmas movie. Check out the Home Alone concert taking place in December, where this fan-favourite movie will be performed live to picture by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5)
When: December 7th-10th, 2023
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Family-friendly
28. Thirsty Elf
Get into the holiday spirit at Thirsty Elf. This annual holiday-themed pop-up features kitschy décor, festive cocktails, and more.
Where: Fairmont Royal York (100 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E3)
When: Until December 22nd (Thursday - Saturday, 5 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: 19+
29. Run the World Summit First Sundays
Join Run The World Summit at the Ritz-Carlton for the last First Sundays of 2023 with a fully dedicated panel of female powerhouses from Google! First Sundays is a monthly event that features facilitated networking that is not intimidating, a prestigious Ritz-Carlton high tea experience, and more. Plus, you're guaranteed connections with over 20+ women!
Where: Ritz-Carlton (181 Wellington St W, Toronto, ON M5V 3G7)
When: December 3rd, 2023 (12 pm - 3 pm)
Price: $$$
Category: Friends
30. The Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert
This December, head over to the Muppet Christmas Carol In Concert at Meridian Hall. Get into the festive spirit with a family-friendly screening of the entire movie with the musical score performed live to the film.
Where: Meridian Hall (1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2)
When: December 15th-16th, 2023
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
31. Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market
Head over to the Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market for some holiday shopping. This eco-minded, nature-inspired, relaxed shopping experience offers free admission to the public and features over 100 local vendors!
Where: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto, ON M3C 1P2)
When: December 15th-17th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
32. Miracle Pop-Up
This magical Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar is returning this holiday season. This pop-up is the perfect photo ops spot with all things Christmas: tinsel, twinkle lights, gift wrapping, candy canes, Santas, Christmas trees and more! Plus, $1 of every drink sold will be donated to Nellie’s Shelter.
Where: 875 Bloor St West
When: November 17th - December 30th, 2023
Price: $5 entry fee
Category: 19+
33. Holiday Nights of Lights
Holiday Nights of Lights is an enchanting & immersive walk-through holiday experience that features more than 1.5 million LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite Holiday tunes. In its 4th year, the event will feature new displays, interactive attractions, captivating tunnels, enormous ornaments, tasty food trucks, and more. Use code "TODOTORONTO" for 20% off for Nights of Lights.
Where: Scarborough Town Centre Outdoor Parking Lot (500 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2K2)
When: December 1st, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
34. King Street Club Crawl NYE 2024
Ring in the new year like never before. Join the King Street Club Crawl for the most epic way to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Get to party at Petty Cash, Century, Juliet and Liberty Grand. The price of your KSCC wristband includes access to all 4 venues, VIP line access, and a cover charge. Don't miss out on this legendary way to celebrate in the city!
Where: Various locations, click here to find out.
When: December 31st, 2023
Price: $$-$$$
Category: 19+
35. CN Tower New Year's Eve Party
End 2023 with a bang and head over to the CN Tower New Year's Eve Party! Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the 360 restaurant or ring in the new year at the top of the CN Tower with twinkling city views, delicious food, drinks, and dancing!
Where: CN Tower (290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3L9)
When: December 31st, 2023
Price: $$$
Category: Date/Friends
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