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With the start of November, Its never too early to start planning on what we should do in December! It’s a busy time of the year with a ton of holiday fun happening in Toronto that you don’t want to miss. Here are 17 of the best holiday events taking place this December in Toronto.
1. Holiday Fair in the Square
Holiday Fair in the Square is moving to Mel Lastman Square this year! Watch the square be transformed into a magical winter wonderland. This month long event will feature an artisan marketplace, fireside lounge with hot chocolate & mulled wine, entertainment, photo ops, ride/games, food trucks, and Santa himself will be there too! Plus, this event also helps to support 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
2. 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.
Where: stackt market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6)
When: November 17th - December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights
Take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma with Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights. The Christmas at the Castle will feature a wide range of activities and thrilling performances, holiday decor, a 40ft 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 beautiful decorated gardens and tunnels, stunning outdoor lighting displays, and enjoy live performances and more.
Where: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8)
When: December 2023 – January 2024, select dates
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
4. Miracle Toronto
This magical Christmas-themed pop-up cocktail bar is returning this holiday season. This pop-up is the perfect photo ops spot with all things Christmas: tinsel, twinkle lights, gift wrapping, candy canes, Santas, Christmas trees and more! Plus, $1 of every drink sold will be donated to Nellie’s Shelter.
Where: 875 Bloor St West
When: November 17th - December 30th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: 19+
5. Holiday Street Market
The Holiday Street Market will be located at the bottom of the CN Tower and is free for all to attend! Enjoy festive foods and local artisans. Get in the Holiday spirit outside of Toronto’s most iconic landmark!
Where: 290 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
When: December 1st, 2023-January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
6. National Ballet of Canada’s The Nutcracker
Toronto's favourite holiday tradition is back this December. The Nutcracker is a spectacular production, alive with magnificent sets and costumes, colourful characters and more. This annual holiday performance is one that you don’t want to miss.
Where: Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 4G1)
When: December 8th-30th, 2023
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
7. Santa at the Village
Step into a winter wonderland filled with holiday cheer, complete with a visit from Santa Claus himself! Get to 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-$$
Category: Family-friendly
8. Holiday Nights of Lights
Holiday Nights of Lights is an enchanting & immersive walk-through holiday experience that features more than 1.5 million LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite Holiday tunes. In its 4th year, the event will feature new displays, interactive attractions, captivating tunnels, enormous ornaments, tasty food trucks, and more.
Where: 500 Progress Ave.
When: December 1st, 2023 - January 7th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
9. 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: $$
Category: Family-friendly
10. The Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery District will be filled with thousands of lights, festive displays, live music, candy cane forest, vendor cabins, holiday photo ops, the famous Christmas tree, and more.
Where: Distillery District (55 Mill Street, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)
When: November 16th - January 7th, 2024
Price: See event website for ticketing details
Category: Family-friendly
11. Cavalcade of Lights
Head over to Nathan Phillips Square and enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights. The event features captivating lighting installations that focus on light, lanterns, and fire. Throughout the season, you can enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in Nathan Phillips Square.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: November 25th - January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
12. A Very Darren Crissmas Tour
Darren Criss is coming to Toronto for the A Very Darren Crissmas concert. Ring in the holiday season, as he performs songs from his holiday album.
Where: Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre Centre (189 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5B 1M4)
When: December 9th, 2023 (Starts at 7 pm)
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Date/Friends
13. Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Pop Up
The Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Pop up is happening this December. This free Christmas pop-up will feature 80+ amazingly talented Toronto artists and artisans. If you're looking for art, photography, sculptures, jewellery, fashion, home decor, skincare, one-of-a-kind items and more, you won’t want to miss this one-day market.
Where: The Great Hall (1087 Queen Street West)
When: December 3rd, 2023 (12 pm - 5 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
14. Home Alone in Concert with your Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Celebrate the holiday season with this classic Christmas movie. Check out the Home Alone concert taking place in December, where this fan-favourite movie will be performed live to picture by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.
Where: Roy Thomson Hall (60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON M5J 2H5)
When: December 7th-10th, 2023
Price: $$-$$$
Category: Family-friendly
15. Mississauga Santa Claus Parade
The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade will be taking place on December 3rd at the Erin Mills Auto Centre and will feature spectacular floats, musical entertainment, local celebrities, Santa himself, and more.
Where: The parade route will officially start at the intersection of Dunwin Drive and Glen Erin Drive. Click here for the parade route.
When: December 3rd, 2023 (12 pm - 2:30 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
16. Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
The Bloor-Yorkville BIA will be celebrating the holiday season with its one-of-a-kind festive lighting displays. Continuing with its annual traditions, visitors can look forward to shopping, dining, and surround themselves with the holiday lighting along the tree-lined streets.
Where: Bloor-Yorkville
When: November 25th - December 31st, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
17. WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland
Canada's Wonderland will be transformed into a winter wonderland. WinterFest is an immersive holiday experience that features millions of dazzling lights, ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, numerous live shows, thrilling rides, hundreds of Christmas trees, holiday entertainment, festive food, and more.
Where: Canada's Wonderland
When: November 17th - January 6th, 2024 (Select nights)
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
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