Warm up to old man winter in Toronto, where the spirit of the season blankets the entire city! Discover magical events in the coming days, weeks and months in Toronto from dazzling city wide festivals, spectacular performing arts productions, and delectable cuisine at a great value to fabulous shopping, charming outdoor activities and world-class attractions for kids of all ages! Use this holiday guide to help plan a memorable visit to Toronto – where delight and surprise await you all winter long!
December 5
December 5-19
December 6
December 9
December 11-12
December 16-20
December 16-21
December 18-19
December 20
December 22-23
Until December 10
Until December 31
Until January 1
Until January 1
Until January 3
December 4-6
December 5, 12, 19
Until December 23
Until January 3
Until January 3
Until March 14
December 5, 12, 19
December 5-6
December 6
December 6, 13, 20
December 7-19
December 12-13
December 18-27
December 19-
January 3
December 19-
January 1
December 21-27
December 26
December 26-
January 3
December 5
Until December 19
The Edge presents Jingle Bell Rock
Headlined by Weezer, the Edge's first annual Jingle Bell Rock will take over the Air Canada Centre with a variety of musical guests performing in support of the Daily Bread Food Bank.
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Victorian Carolers
The Kingsway will be filled with holiday festivities once again this season, including Carolers strolling the streets filling the air with traditional Yuletime favourites.
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A Christmas Carol
Enjoy a seasonal tradition with this Young People's holiday performance of the timeless Christmas favourite "A Christmas Carol".
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Festival of Carols, A Holiday Tradition
Sing festive favourites with the Toronto Mendelssohn Choir, Canada's largest choir.
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St. Michael's Choir School Sing We Noël, Noël We Sing at Massey Hall
Celebrate one of the great traditions of Christmas as Toronto's beloved boys' choir presents its annual concert at Massey Hall.
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Scrooge! The Musical
This musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' Victorian classic, A Christmas Carol is sure to get you into the holiday spirit.
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Toronto's Favourite Messiah
The Toronto Symphony Orchestra presents Handel's Messiah, a true mark of the holiday season.
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Christmas with the Canadian Tenors at Markham Theatre
An eclectic blend of classical and contemporary pop, their music is thrilling audiences of all ages, and their magical voices are sure to bring comfort and joy this holiday season.
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Sing-Along Messiah
Singer or non-singer, let your voice ring out with 2,700 sing-alongers and guest soloists, as Maestro Handel conducts his beloved Messiah.
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Christmas with the Canadian Brass
Sing along to your favourite Christmas carols with this joyous programme of holiday classics from the Toronto Symphony Orchestra and the Canadian Brass.
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Twelve Trees of Christmas
Celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with the Gardiner Museum's annual exhibition of Christmas trees decorated by Toronto's top designers.
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Scotiabank Cavalcade of Lights
This month long event at Nathan Phillips Square offers spectacular lighting displays, live musical performances, fireworks, skating and more!
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CN Tower WinterLights Gardens
Watch as the CN Tower lights up Toronto this holiday season with this spectacular event of lights, including outdoor holiday lighting displays that change nightly.
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Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
Indulge in both holiday shopping and holiday spirit in Bloor-Yorkville this season with a variety of events that will transform the area into a magical holiday wonderland.
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Downsview Park's Trail of Lights
Bring your family to experience the enchanting wonder of one of Canada's largest holiday light shows, including 3 kilometres of breath-taking light displays!
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Old Tyme Christmas/Candlelight Parade in Unionville
Wander the beautifully decorated Main Street in Unionville for an old-fashioned Christmas experience in this quaint little town, including a Friday evening candlelight parade.
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Christmas by Lamplight at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Step inside a Victorian Christmas at Black Creek Pioneer Village, where their Victorian Village will be bathed in a glow of lamplight for three evenings.
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Christmas Remembered at Black Creek Pioneer Village
Step back into a simpler time at one of Toronto's favourite holiday experiences, where you and your family can taste mulled apple cider and chestnuts roasted on the open fire, and learn how to play pioneer games.
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Storybook Magic at Casa Loma
Award-winning magicians will sweep your kids away into the land of fairytales with this dazzling world of spectacular illusions that brings classic tales to life including Jack and the Bean Stalk, Hansel and Gretel, Aladdin and Pinocchio.
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Storytelling at Casa Loma
Bring your children to the Conservatory at a beautifully decorated Casa Loma this holiday, to hear an exciting retelling of J.M. Barrie's Peter Pan.
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Learn to Skate at Harbourfront Centre
Get your skates on this season even if you are a beginner. The Natrel® Rink at Harbourfront Centre offers over 100 classes for kids, teens and adults of all skill levels!
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Waterfront Winterfest
Cruise along Toronto's waterfront with Santa and his musical elves with this magical family experience including crafts and entertainment!
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Elves in the Workshop at Casa Loma
Bring your little elf to Casa Loma for this annual workshop where you will enjoy creating a decorated gingerbread house to take home.
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Family Days at Gardiner Museum
Join in on family fun at the Gardiner Museum for a Twelve Trees of Christmas themed-event including scavenger hunts, hands-on activities for kids and more.
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Breakfast with Santa at Casa Loma
Join Santa for breakfast in a beautifully decorated castle this holiday and then enjoy their holiday-themed show Storybook Magic.
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There's A Mouse In My House
An interactive play inspiring creativity and demonstrating tolerance, about a charming young mouse asserting her right to a glass of pop, piece of cheese, and the opportunity to relate her life story.
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Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
Enjoy an interactive version of this popular holiday show where your children can join in on the fun!
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Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics
Enter the worlds of your favourite Disney princesses - Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Mulan and Snow White - as they bring magic on ice to Rogers Centre.
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Cinderella
A musical interactive version of the Grimm fairy tale Cinderella, and a holiday favourite!
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Cinderella in Muddy York
Experience puppetry theatre at its best. Puppetmongers presents this whimsical take on Toronto history with this fairy tale of Cinderella in Canada.
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What the Elf?!? At Second City
Keep laughing this holiday season with this interactive, silly and satirical musical about a lost tin soldier and his quest to find Santa's sleigh.
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Toronto Metro Zoo's 34th Annual Christmas Treats Walk
Get outdoors and enjoy the winter at this annual Toronto Zoo event where siberian tigers, polar bears, reindeer and other animals receive their seasonal goodies. Half price admission all day for everyone!
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A Wild ROM for the Holidays
Visit the ROM this holiday for an exciting line-up of winter and animal-themed activities for the entire family!
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Hands-on Cooking Class - Decadent Holiday Desserts
Bring out the baker in you this hoilday season at this hands-on cooking class where you will make scrumptious holiday desserts guaranteed to please at any gathering.
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Holiday Dinner - Mariposa Cruises
Enjoy breathtaking views of the city's skyline while indulging in a winter wonderland buffet dinner.
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King Tut: The Golden King and The Great Pharaohs
Until April 18, 2010
King Tut returns to the Art Gallery of Ontario in this even bigger exhibition with an almost entirely different selection of treasures and more than twice the number of artifacts.
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The Sound of Music
Until January 3, 2010
Experience this holiday tradition, live in theatre this season. David Ian and Andrew Lloyd Webber bring Maria, the von Trapp Family and their music to the stage at the Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto.
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The Nutcracker
December 12 - January 3
A perfect gift for others or yourself, this holiday classic brings to life a dreamscape of childhood reveries, fantastic creatures and magical events.
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Dead Sea Scrolls
Until January 3, 2010
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see the one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century - the earliest record of biblical patriarchs and prophets know to Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
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Jersey Boys
Until March 21, 2010
Sing along with the familiar music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, with this rags-to-ritches tale of four blue-collar kids working their way from the streets of Newark to the heights of stardom.
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Big Bad Wolf (vs. Lord Underwearface von Schtinker)
December 26-30
A hilarious musical taking a new look at a children’s classic, sure to have the whole family chuckling this holiday.
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Hockey Hall of Fame - General Admission
Year-round
Dads, brothers, husbands and boyfriends will thank you for admission tickets to the home of the Stanley Cup, state-of-the-art games, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life statues, replica dressing room and rink zone, theatres, extraordinary gift shop, and hockey's most precious artifacts.
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Sheraton Hotel
Watch the City Hall festivities from the comfort and warmth of your room - view of Nathan Phillips Square guaranteed with this package.
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New Year's Eve at CN Tower
Reserve now for a memorable New Year's Eve celebration at Toronto's popular CN Tower and 360 Restaurant!
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New Year's Eve Gala - Mariposa Cruises
Experience the warmth and luxury of heated ships and enjoy a deluxe dinner buffet and a celebratory glass of champagne at midnight.
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Massey Hall's New Year's Eve Comedy Extraveganza
Ring in the New Year laughing with the finest stand-up comedians and sketch artists with this unforgettable New Year's Eve experience.
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7th Annual New Year's Eve Family Countdown - Toronto Zoo
Join some true party animals at this outdoor event at Toronto Zoo. Music, entertainment, a Max & Ruby Show and a Kid's Countdown!
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One of a Kind Show and Sale
Until December 6
A unique shopping experience for all, the One of a Kind show offers distinct handcrafted gifts and unique finds for all tastes and interests.
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Wrap It Up Holiday Package at Intercontinental Toronto
Experience shopping in the city and have the details taken care of with this package from $189.00.
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Confessions of a Shopaholic Package at Cosmopolitan Toronto
Complement your holiday shopping with this package from $230, including a 1-night accommodation, select store discounts, wrapping paper, a hand or foot massage and more.
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Bond Place Hotel Holiday Package
Experience shopping at its best with a home base in the heart of it all! From $99, package includes accommodation, discount Bay card, wine and more.
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Drake Hotel Holiday Retreat Chez Drake
Escape to the Drake this season and enjoy an urban retreat from $129.00.
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Holiday Magic Package at InterContinental Toronto Yorkville
Experience holiday magic in Yorkville from $255, including accommodation, breakfast for two, shopping discounts at local stores, gift wrapping and more.
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Staybridges Suites Toronto Markham Holiday Cheer Package
Enjoy a break from the holiday hustle and bustle with accommodation, breakfast, appetizer coupons at Marlowe's Restaurant, cozy slippers and more.
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Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre Holiday Shopping Package
From $139, enjoy 1-night accommodation, a $50 Gift card from Square One Mall, kids' welcome package and more.
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Family Getaway at Fairfield Inn & Suites by Mariott Toronto Airport
Each night you stay, choose from one of: 1 in-room movie with popcorn or a $25 Gift Certificate for Square One mall.
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Toronto Neighbhourhood Shopping:
Downtown Yonge
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Queen St. W.
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Old Town Toronto
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Bloor-Yorkville
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Unionville
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Vaughan
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Mississauga
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Airport Area
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Holiday Cheer Package
Novo Spa & Salon Inc
Holiday pampering and holiday cheer, from $139.00.
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Rest and Release Package
The Sutton Place Hotel
Release tension from holiday stress, from $360.00.
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Relaxing Retreat
sweetgrass spa
A luxurious escape from the hectic holiday season, from $385.00.
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Couples Holiday Getaways
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Girlfriends Holiday Getaways
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Other Great Holiday Deals
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