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All I want for Christmas is you! With the festive season in full swing, why not take your date out for some holiday fun? Here are some of the most fun and cute holiday date ideas in Toronto that are completely free.
1. 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 is a great date spot in the city. The Distillery Winter Village offers free admission during certain days of the week and times. From December 18th to 23rd, you can enter for free before 4 pm. Click here to learn more about their schedule.
Where: Distillery District (55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free-$$
2. Go Ice Skating
Skate hand-in-hand with your date at a wide range of skating rinks and trails for free in the city. 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.
3. Winter Festival of Lights at Niagara Falls
Enjoy a free and magical date at the Winter Festival of Lights. With over 75 light displays, 3 million lights, 26 nights of fireworks, spectacular and larger-than-life displays and more, you're in for an enchanting time.
Where: 6815 Stanley Ave, Niagara Falls, ON L2G 3Y9
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
4. Thirsty Elf Bar
Grab your date and head over to the Thirsty Elf Bar at the Fairmont Royal York. This annual holiday-themed pop-up features kitschy décor, festive cocktails, and cozy vibes.
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+
5. Tis the Szn Holiday Market
Tis the Szn Holiday Market is the ultimate holiday pop-up for all your shopping and is a fun and free date idea to do in Toronto. With over 30 local vendors to shop from, there is something for everyone.
Where: 938 Queen St W
When: December 16th-17th, 22nd-23rd, 2023
Price: Free admission
Click here for more information.
6. TD Union Winter Roller Express Rink
Go on a fun and free roller skating date at Union Station. 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. Bring your skates or rent a pair for free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Where: Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6)
When: Until February 4th, 2024
Price: Free admission
7. Go on a Museum Date
If you're looking for a free indoor date this holiday season, there are a ton of museums in Toronto that offer free admission, like the ROM, AGO, Gardiner Museum and more. Click here for the full list.
8. Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival
Celebrate the longest night of the year at the Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival with your lover. This night street festival will feature live music, theatrical scenarios, ensembles of tall puppets, and fire arts all within the market.
Where: Kensington Market
When: December 21st, 2023 (6 pm - 9:30 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
9. Holiday Fair in the Square
Enjoy a magical date at the Holiday Fair in the Square. This fun and free event 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: Until December 23rd, 2023
Price: Free admission
10. Cavalcade of Lights
Cavalcade of Lights is a classic date idea in downtown Toronto that's completely free. 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
11. Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
Soak in the sparkling one-of-a-kind festive lighting displays with your lover.
Where: The Village of Yorkville Park
When: Until December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
12. Holiday Hills at stackt market
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. Take your date out to stackt market for a cute experience.
Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: Until December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
13. Toronto New Year's Eve Fireworks
Ring in 2024 with your lover and catch the free fireworks show across downtown Toronto’s waterfront. Click here for the best spots to watch the New Year's Eve fireworks in Toronto.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
When: December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
14. Niemi's Christmas Market
If you’re looking for a fun date idea, head over to Niemi's Christmas Market. Just less than a hour drive away from Toronto, the market features Christmas treats, candles, ornaments, holiday cards, handmade gifts and more.
Where: Niemi Family Farm (18463 ON-48, Mount Albert, ON L0G 1M0)
When: Until December 23rd, 2023
Price: Free admission
15. Winter Glow
Winter Glow is happening now until December 23rd and is a fun holiday date idea in the heart of downtown Toronto. The event features popular carnival rides, like the Astro Amusements’ brightly lit 45-foot-tall Ferris Wheel, a 40ft tall Tree of Remembrance, and yummy carnival treats. Important to note that rides do require a paid ticket.
Where: Yonge & Dundas Square
When: Until December 23rd, 2023 (4 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and 12 pm to 10 pm on weekends)
Price: Free admission, but rides do require tickets
16. Go on a Winter Walk
Go on a peaceful walk on Christmas Day. Toronto has many free trails for the public to enjoy. We recommend the Glen Stewart Ravine, Rouge National Urban Park, High Park or Tommy Thompson Park.
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