Holiday Events in the Toronto Area |
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Toronto KidsOutAndAbout Holiday Newsletter |
Dear KidsOutAndAbout readers:
The holiday season is filled with fun throughout the GTA for the next several weeks! Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's bring the community together in a vibrant celebration of joy and tradition. Here is your master guide to the holidays, including events, concerts, activities, Christmas tree farms, and more! From dazzling light displays to festive markets, there’s something for
everyone to enjoy. Gather with family and friends to create lasting memories and experience the spirit of the season. You'll see right below my signature a link to our HUGE list of ideas for local fun: 101 of them! Scan the list below, then bookmark the 101 list as your go-to resource for this holiday season!
Happy Holidays!
—Debra Ross, publisher |
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KidsOutAndAbout's 2025 holiday events list for the GTA: Santa signtings, Christmas concerts, lights, trees, nativities, and more. . . plus activities for Chanukah, Kwanzaa, and New Year's Eve.
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The Toronto area offers a delightful selection of Christmas tree farms that bring the magic of the holiday season to life. Families can enjoy the cherished tradition of selecting the perfect tree while exploring picturesque landscapes and engaging in festive activities. From charming local farms to larger operations, each location provides a unique experience, complete with hayrides, hot cocoa, and seasonal treats. Many farms also host holiday events, making it easy to create lasting memories with loved ones. Whether you’re looking for a classic fir or a unique spruce, the Christmas tree farms around Toronto promise to make your holiday celebrations truly special.
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Every Evening - Dusk until 10 pm. November 21, 2025 – January 5, 2026. The Lights will continue throughout the season with over 200,000 magical lights and ground displays in Civic Park, Celebration Square and Grass Park. Snowflakes also line Downtown Whitby and seasonal décor in Downtown Brooklin welcomes both residents and visitors throughout the community.
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Christmas, for us, is a special time of the year when we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ our Lord. A time of joy, peace, love, and faith. We love the traditional side of Christmas, seeing families each year who make coming to our farm a Christmas tradition as well as welcoming newcomers.
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This season, enjoy a mini outdoor pop-up edition of Holiday Nights of Lights at Vaughan Mills—a bite-sized taste of the magic you love with a 5,000 sq feet maze, hot cocoa stand, and a glow toy shop! Open Thurs–Sun, Nov 20–Dec 24, 2025 (including Dec 22–24), 4–10pm. Find us outdoors beside the LEGO® Entrance.
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Make this holiday season special. Start a family tradition with our dazzling holiday lights drive-thru adventure! There is snow-much to see! Immersive light tunnels, luminous motion lights, whimsical animal light displays you won't see anywhere else! Over 1 million dazzling lights. Set to our very own Holiday music, all from the comfort of your vehicle.
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The most enchanting of Niagara Falls attractions, the annual Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival. Experience the spectacular displays with millions of lights and larger than life displays across the tourism districts.
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Go green this holiday season by visiting the Annual Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market, an eco-minded, nature-inspired, relaxed shopping experience. Admission is FREE.
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Santa’s Hours • 1 – 4pm Saturday, November 22 Saturday, November 29 Saturday, December 6 Saturday, December 13 Sunday, December 14 Saturday, December 20 Sunday, December 21 Monday, December 22 Tuesday, December 23 Wednesday, December 24 All of Santa's visitors will receive a FREE 4 x 6 photo with frame, candy cane, and a Santa activity book! Meet and Greet with Mrs. Claus on Tuesday, December 23, from 1 – 4pm! Yorkgate Mall… where the holidays come alive!
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Celebrate the holiday season at WinterFest, an immersive holiday experience for the whole family! With festive light displays complete with millions of shimmering lights, family activities, new live entertainment, holiday-inspired comfort food and beverages, and select attractions, cozy moments are sure to be had with friends and family all winter long!
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Holiday Lights Heritage Nights Events will be held at the Event Centre at LaSalle Landing. For four magical weekends from November through December, the Event Centre will come alive with festive cheer featuring live entertainment, delicious food and drinks and a bustling indoor market. Each Saturday and Sunday browse unique handmade, homemade, locally sourced holiday gifts, all while soaking in the sounds of talented local musicians and savouring seasonal treats as you shop!
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Experience the magic of the season at Royal Botanical Gardens’ Winter Wonders! Hendrie Park transforms into a winter wonderland, featuring dazzling lights, festive installations, and enchanting displays. Stroll the scenic pathways to the soundtrack of festive music while savouring warm holiday treats.
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Escape into the Magical Christmas Forest at the Kortright Centre and experience a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities, horse drawn wagon rides and treats for the whole family - and enjoy a visit with Santa in his cabin! Please note this is event has outdoor components, come dressed for the weather. Advance tickets required.
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Santa is in King and ready to share his favourite festive treat of all: cookies! Decorate cookies, craft something festive, enjoy a cozy storytime with hot chocolate, and wander through our nostalgic “Retro Forest” exhibit. Don’t forget to snap a photo with Santa himself – arriving at 4:00PM sharp! Kick off the festivities at 5:30PM with a magical lighting of the KHCC Christmas Tree – the perfect start to a season full of cheer!
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Santa’s on his way! Join us November 29th as we welcome Santa and kick off the holiday season with musical performances, cookie decorating and photos with Santa! Fun, photos, and festive cheer for the whole family. We can't wait to see you there!
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December 29 - January 2: New Year’s Day Camp – A Holiday Celebration for Kids. A festive week of crafts, parties, and community giving! Creative fun for kids ages 5–12 during the New Year holiday break. Day camp for kids over the winter break: December 29 -January 2, 2025/26. Looking for a fun and creative way for your child to celebrate the start of 2026? Our New Year’s Camp is the perfect choice for kids ages 5–12 who love crafts, parties, and making memories.
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KidsOutAndAbout's list of family-friendly New Year's activities in the Toronto area
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