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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! If you're looking for something to do this Christmas weekend, we got you! Here are 15 of the best things to do this weekend.
1. Cavalcade of Lights
Head over to Nathan Phillips Square this weekend and enjoy the Cavalcade of Lights. The event features captivating lighting installations that focus on light, lanterns, and fire. Enjoy ice skating and be mesmerized by the enchanting light displays in Nathan Phillips Square. It will also be open on Christmas Day.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
2. Holiday Fair in the Square
The Holiday Fair in the Square is coming to an end this weekend. This is your last chance to experience all the magic at Mel Lastman Square. With an artisan marketplace, a fireside lounge with hot chocolate & mulled wine, entertainment, photo ops, rides/games, and food trucks, you're in for a great time.
Where: Mel Lastman Square (5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7)
When: Until December 23rd, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. Experience Niagara Parks Attractions
Enjoy the attractions that Niagara Parks has to offer with the Niagara Parks Annual Pass. This pass offers unlimited year-long access to Niagara Parks' top attractions including, like Journey behind the Falls, Niagara Parks Power Station + Tunnel, Whirlpool Aero Car, and more! Plus, with the pass, you’ll get discounts across their culinary locations and gift shops, and anyone you bring along will receive 20% off regular priced admission too! It's the perfect gift for yourself or your loved ones.
Where: Niagara Falls
4. Christmas at the Castle
Take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma. 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.
Where: Casa Loma (1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8)
When: Until January 6th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
5. Holiday Nights of Lights
Holiday Nights of Lights is an enchanting & immersive walk-through holiday experience that features more than 1.5 million LED lights animated and synchronized to your favourite Holiday tunes. In its 4th year, the event will feature new displays, interactive attractions, captivating tunnels, enormous ornaments, tasty food trucks, and more. Use code "TODOTORONTO" for 20% off for Nights of Lights. They will be closed on December 25th.
Where: Scarborough Town Centre Outdoor Parking Lot (500 Progress Ave, Scarborough, ON, M1P 2K2)
When: Until January 7th, 2024
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
6. Little Sister - Java Jingle
The annual holiday pop-up bar is back for its 3rd year at Little Sister. With 17 holiday-themed cocktails and 2 holiday-themed shots including Feliz Navi-Zaddy and Resting Grinch Face, you got to check this spot out.
Where: 102 Portland St & 2031 Yonge St.
When: Until the first week of January 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
7. TD Union Winter Roller Express Rink
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. They are open on Dec 23rd and will be closed from Dec 24th to 26th.
Where: Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6)
When: Until February 4th, 2024
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. 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. They will be open on December 23rd and closed on December 24th and 25th.
Where: Canada's Wonderland
When: Until January 6th, 2024 (Select nights)
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
9. Winter Glow
The event features popular carnival rides, like the Astro Amusements’ brightly lit 45-foot-tall Ferris wheel, a 40-foot tall Tree of Remembrance, and yummy carnival treats.
Where: Yonge & Dundas Square
When: Until December 23rd, 2023 (4 pm to 10 pm on weekdays and 12 pm to 10 pm on weekends)
Price: Free admission, but rides do require tickets
Category: Family-friendly
10. Nutcracker Afternoon Tea
Enjoy a Nutcracker Afternoon Tea, an exquisite culinary homage to the timeless grace of The Nutcracker ballet at the Shangri-La hotel. Enjoy their Turkey Pot Pie to their Smoked Salmon Cannoli and more, there is something for everyone.
Where: Shangri-La Toronto (188 University Ave, Toronto, ON M5H 0A3)
When: Until December 30th, 2023 (Thursdays to Sundays)
Price: $$$
Category: Family-friendly
11. Tinseltown: The Christmas Speakeasy
Expect elves, festive tunes, tinsel, winter warm drinks, Christmas cocktail menu and more. The halls are decked out with bows, and wreaths that will surely get you into the festive spirit.
Where: Novotel Toronto Centre (45 The Esplanade, Toronto, Canada, M5E 1W2)
When: Until December 30th, 2023
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
Click here for more information.
12. 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 23rd, 2023
Price: Free-$$
Category: Family-friendly
13. William Ashley Warehouse Sale
If you're looking for some last-minute holiday gifts, it's still not too late. William Ashley is having its last-ever in-person warehouse sale with savings of up to 80% off on dinnerware, home decor, kitchenware, and more.
Where: 111 Creditview Road (Hwy. 400 and Langstaff Rd, Vaughan, ON
L4L 9T1)
When: Until December 23rd, 2023
Price: Free admisison
Category: Family-friendly
14. Watch a Movie at Cineplex
Head over to Cineplex and enjoy a movie on Christmas Day. Grab some popcorn, a drink and enjoy a fun time at the theatres.
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out.
Price: $$
Category: Family-friendly
15. Cafe Boulud Holiday Brunch
Enjoy a festive holiday brunch at Cafe Boulud. With waffle, chef and seafood stations along with a delicious dessert buffet, there is a ton of yummy dishes to choose from.
Where: 60 Yorkville Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 0A4
When: December 23rd-26th, 2023 (11:30 am - 2:30 pm) & January 1st (11:30 am - 4 pm)
Price: $$$
Category: Family-friendly
Community Events
1. Sultans of String Christmas Caravan Show - 2 Concerts!
Get ready for a musical journey like no other as the Sultans of String bring their 'Christmas Caravan Show' to town, with not one, but two unforgettable concerts that will light up your holiday season!
Click here for more information.
2. Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop
Unleash your creativity and join the Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop! Discover the art of crafting stunning, one-of-a-kind mosaic lamps that blend the beauty of light and colour.
Click here for more information.
3. Conversations Masterworks from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Discover the beauty of Canada through its art at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection's "Conversations." This exhibit showcases the works of famous Canadian artists and their stories.
Click here for more information.
4. Phyllida Barlow: Eleven Columns
Don't miss the chance to experience "Eleven Columns" and witness the incredible innovation of Phyllida Barlow's work. It's a captivating journey that will leave you inspired and enriched by the power of contemporary art.
Click here for more information.
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