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It’s the first weekend of 2025 and there are some fun events happening in the city! Here are some of our favourites to kick off the new year.
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1. New Year's Skating Parties
Join the Mayor and Members of Toronto City Council in skating into the new year, featuring music, free hot chocolate, fun activities, and free skates (where possible).
Where: Multiple locations; click here to find out
When: January 5th, 2025 (1 pm - 5 pm)
Category: Family-friendly
Price: Free admission
2. The Distillery Winter Village
The Distillery Winter Village is ending this Sunday. This is your last chance of the season to enjoy the thousands of lights, festive displays, and more.
Where: The Distillery District (55 Mill St, Toronto, ON M5A 3C4)
When: Until January 5th, 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
3. WinterFest
WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland is coming to an end. Make sure to check out their holiday shows, light displays, festive food, skating and more.
Where: 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6
When: Until January 4th, 2025
Price: Prices start from $25
Category: Family-friendly
4. TD Union Roller Express
Roller skate for free! TD Union Roller Express is the perfect activity to do indoors to help escape the cold. All gear and skate rentals are free but on a first-come, first-served basis. Make sure to pre-register online.
Where: Union Station (55 Front St W, Toronto, ON M5J 1E6)
When: Until February 2nd, 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
5. ROM for the Holidays
Enjoy live performances, hands-on activities, special exhibitions and more, which are included with general admission, unless otherwise noted.
Where: ROM (100 Queens Park, Toronto, ON M5S 2C6)
When: Until January 5th, 2025 (Thursday to Sunday)
Price: Prices start from $26
Category: Family-friendly
6. Journey to Oz
Experience the magic of Oz in a 60-minute, 360° animated musical. Join Dorothy, Toto, and friends on a journey down the Yellow Brick Road.
Where: Illuminarium Toronto (28 Gristmill Lane, Toronto, ON M5A 4R2)
Price: $34.50 + HST
Category: Family-friendly
7. DJ Skate Nights
Join the skating dance party at Harbourfront Centre this weekend! Enjoy vibrant beats by DJ Doomgurl, as you skate along the waterfront. Plus, free skate rentals will be available.
Where: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto ON M5J 2G8
When: January 4th, 2025 (Starts at 8 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
8. Toronto Maple Leafs
Cheer on the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena this weekend, as they go up against the Boston Bruins on January 4th and the Philadelphia Flyers on January 5th!
Where: Scotiabank Arena (40 Bay St., Toronto, ON M5J 2X2)
When: January 4th-5th, 2025
Category: Family-friendly
Price: Prices start from $100s
9. Mistletoes & Margaritas
Enjoy the festive spirit with their holiday decorations, festive drinks and more. This is a great spot to hang out with your friends and family.
Where: Papi Chulo's (121 Ossington Ave, Toronto, ON M6J 2Z2)
When: Until end of January 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Date/Friends
10. Winter Festival of Lights
This Saturday, the Winter Festival of Lights comes to an end. This is your last chance of the season to check out Canada's largest free outdoor light festival. With millions of lights and larger-than-life displays across the tourism districts, this is a great spot to be.
Where: Downtown Niagara Falls
When: Until January 5th, 2025
Price: Free admission
Category: Family-friendly
Community Events
1. Infant CPR Training
Learn essential lifesaving skills with Infant CPR Training, perfect for parents, grandparents, babysitters, and caregivers. This hands-on course, led by a Certified CPR Instructor, teaches you how to respond to breathing and cardiac emergencies, clear airway obstructions, and perform CPR on infants and children. Gain confidence to act quickly and effectively in critical situations!
Where: Yoga Mamas (1402 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4L 1C9, Canada)
When: January 4th, 2025 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
2. Queendom - The Hottest Docs
Jenna, a 21-year-old queer artist from Russia, uses discarded materials to create striking costumes for radical public performances in Moscow. Born in Magadan, she challenges societal norms and protests LGBTQ+ harassment through evocative art that blends activism and personal expression—at great personal cost.
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3)
When: January 4th, 2025 (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) and January 5th, 2025 (6:30 PM – 8:30 PM)
Click here for more information.
3. Godzilla 1954 - Back to the Bloor
Japan is thrown into chaos after several ships are sunk near Odo Island, prompting an expedition led by Dr. Kyohei Yamane, who discovers a terrifying 50-meter-tall monster called Gojira. As the creature unleashes destruction, Japan and the world face imminent disaster. Tickets for the Back to the Bloor series are $7.50, with donations of cash or non-perishable food items encouraged to support Spadina-Fort York Community Care, which aids over 5,000 people weekly through outreach, grocery delivery, and food banks.
Where: Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema (506 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON M5S 1Y3)
When: January 4th, 2025 (9:00 PM – 11:00 PM)
Click here for more information.
4. A&W’s First Launch of 2025 is an All-New $6 Value Meal
Yep, you heard it right, A&W is introducing a new value meal deal to ring in the new year and kick off its new era of value deals with the launch of their Buddy Bundle. For a limited time, get your choice of a Buddy Burger with Cheese made with juicy grass-fed beef and topped with freshly grilled onions, ketchup, mustard, and Teen® sauce, or a crispy Chicken Buddy Burger topped with crunchy pickles and mayo, plus small fries and a small drink—all for just six bucks. Now it’s never been easier to treat yourself or a friend to the best-tasting value meal out there. An A&W burger, crispy fries, and a cold drink can all be yours for six dollars.
Where: A&W locations
When: Available now for a limited time
Click here for more information.
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