The holiday season is one of the most relaxing and fun-filled times of the year. You should make the most of it by visiting at least one (or several) Christmas events this year. To help you decide, we have created a list of the top 36 Christmas events in Toronto for 2021.
1.
Go to Snow Magic at
Ontario Place
Lasting from November
12 to January 16, 2022, this event will be held at Ontario Place. It will have eighteen
magical art installations, interactive games, and much more. It promises to be
fun for all ages. Read more here.
2.
Go to the Toronto Zoo Holiday Market
Toronto Zoo
Holiday Market will return from November 19 to December 23, 2021, at Toronto
Zoo. It will highlight some impressive artisans, processors, and producers in the
community. Read more here.
3.
Go to Light Up the
Square - Festival of Lights
To be organized
from November 20, 2021, to January 2, 2022, at Celebration Square Mississauga,
this festival will give you the opportunity to skate on the biggest outdoor
rink, snap a picture in front of the 40' Christmas tree, and munch on tasty
food truck treat. Read more here.
4.
Go to the POLAR Winter
Festival
The POLAR Winter
Festival will be held at Toronto's Bandshell Park from Thursday, November 25, 2021,
to December 26, 2021. It will have magnificent holiday décor, lets you click
selfies with live Santa Claus, and will transport you to an enchanting winter
wonderland. It's the first walk-through holiday winter festival you shouldn't
miss. Read more here.
5.
Enjoy Dino Holiday
To be organized
from December 17, 2021, to January 3, 2022, at Markham Fairgrounds, this event
will have more than forty-five life-size animatronic dinosaurs, enjoyable
games, great food, and exciting carnival rides. Read more here.
6.
Enjoy Seasons Christmas
Show 2021
This event will
be organized from November 12 to 14th, 2021, at The International Centre (Hall
3 - Arrow Hall). It will bring the craft and maker community together to offer
you a unique shopping experience so that you can pick the coolest gifts. Read
more here.
7.
Enjoy Holly Jolly Lodge
at Upper Canada Mall
Santa will be
back at The Holly Jolly Lodge from November 12 until December 24, 2021. As
people would rush to be here, you should book packages in advance. Read more here.
8.
Visit Santa's Village
Drive-Thru
To be organized
from Saturday, November 13, 2021, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Richmond Green
Park, this event can be enjoyed from the comfort of your vehicles. It will have
a stunning show of light that you shouldn't miss. Read more here.
9.
Visit WinterFest
To be organized
from November 13 to December 31 at Canada's Wonderland, this event will offer an
immersive holiday experience for your whole family. Read more here.
10.
Visit Tis the Season
Children's Art Show
It's a free
event that will be held from November 16 to December 15, 2021 — all-day at Assembly
Hall. You can vote for your favorite artwork (all created by students from
local schools) and have a fun day! Read more here.
11.
Have Fun at Winter
Village at Distillery District
Lasting from November
18 to December 31, 2021, and organized at Distillery District, this event will
let you come closer to a curated selection of Toronto's best local shops, finest
craftspeople, restaurants, and cafes. Read more here.
12.
Markham Holiday Market
To be organized
from November 19 to 21st, 2021, at Markham Fairgrounds, this festival is ideal
for you if you want to buy trending holiday gifts, décor, stocking stuffers,
unique artisan gifts, or delicious gourmet food. Read more here.
13.
Santa at CF Malls
From November 19
to December 24, 2021, you can plan visits with Santa by reservation only at
different malls in Canada. Read more here.
14.
The Immersive Nutcracker: A
Winter Miracle
The Immersive
Van Gogh Exhibit will open on November 20, 2021. It's an unforgettable holiday
extravaganza that everyone in your family would love and remember. Read more here.
15.
Santa Claus Candy Cane Lane
in Newmarket
This event will
be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Cane Parkway from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
It's an evening walk-thru event with musicians, themed floats, buskers, and
Santa himself. Read more here.
16.
Uxbridge Santa Claus
Parade
November 20 will
mark the 60th anniversary of the Uxbridge Santa Claus Parade that
will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 11:00, AM at Brock Street. It's
free! Read more here.
17.
Pickering Santa Claus
Parade - Winter Nights, City Lights: A Walk-Through Experience
To be organized
on Saturday, November 20, and Sunday, November 21, 2021, at Esplanade Park,
this parade will combine the Santa Claus Parade with the annual Tree Lighting.
It will be a three-night live walk-through show. Read more here.
18.
One Of A Kind Show
Want to visit an
event with over thirty product categories, over six hundred exhibitors, and four
shopping neighborhoods? Visit Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place, from November
25 to December 5, 2021, and meet the brightest creative talents working across
Canada. Read more here.
19.
HO HO Holiday 5K Virtual
Run
Help raise funds
for Make-A-Wish Canada by participating virtually in the Ho Ho Holiday 5K is
the most festive FUN run in Canada that will be organized from November 25 to
December 31, 202. You can join 10,000 Santa's virtually. Read more here.
20.
Holiday Nights of Lights
Take a stroll
through the newly built gardens at Assembly Park in Vaughan with your family as
it's suitable for all ages. The event will last from November 26, 2021, to
January 2, 2022, and will be organized at 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan. Read
more here.
21.
Holiday Fair in the
Square
To be organized
from November 26 to December 30, 2021, at 80 Interchange Way, Vaughan, this
event will get everyone in the holiday spirit. Here you can find unique gifts!
Read more here.
22.
Magical Christmas Forest
at Kortright
Visit Kortright
Centre for Conservation from November 26 to December 23, 2021, to escape into
the Magical Christmas Forest and experience a winter wonderland that will be filled
with lights, activities, and treats for your whole family. Read more here.
23.
The North Pole Light Up
Express
Board the
magical Christmas train from November 26 to December 30, 2021, at York-Durham
Heritage Railway and get mesmerized with the most anticipated family Christmas
activity of the year. Read more here.
24.
Santa Under the Stars
Parade in Aurora
Participate in a
reverse parade at Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive on
Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. You can drive around in
your vehicles while the parade floats remain stationary. Read more here.
25.
Santa's Drive-Thru Spectacle
of Lights - Ajax
Enjoy the magic
of the holidays at Ajax Downs & Racetrack on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from
6:00 PM, and enjoy a special Drive-Thru Spectacle of Lights where you can enjoy
music, festive floats, and Santa's annual visit from the comfort of your
vehicle. Read more here.
26.
Oakville Santa Claus
Parade
To be organized
online on Saturday, November 27, 2021, from 9:00 AM, this event will allow you
to join Mayor Rob Burton's Fireside Chat with Santa. Read more here.
27.
Streetsville BIA's
Christmas in the Village Festival
On November 27th
and 28th, 2021, at Streetsville Village Square, you can enjoy a traditional
tree lighting ceremony that will include a special visit from Santa, live
entertainment, fun activities, an amazing Christmas Market, and much more! Read
more here.
28.
Country Bright
From December 2,
2021, to January 2, 2022, at Country Heritage Park, Milton, you can take a
walking tour of a winter country festival where thousands of lights illuminate
acres of the alluring farm and a small-town setting. Read more here.
29.
Santa's Village
If you want to
meet and greet Santa, visit Union Station Skywalk on December 3 to 19th, 2021, from
4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It will be a 45-minute experience that includes an
interactive storytime with Santa and pictures that will help relax your mind.
Read more here.
30.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Those who prefer
to enjoy parades from home should tune in to CTV and CTV2 on Saturday, December
4, 2021, at 7:00 PM. It will have magical characters, larger-than-life floats,
and special performances by some amazing artists. Read more here.
31.
Spot Santa Whitby
On Saturday,
December 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM, you can witness Santa taking a tour of Whitby Neighborhoods.
Read more here.
32.
Santa's Holiday Magic
Trail
Enjoy a calming
weekend on Saturday, December 4, and Sunday, December 5, 2021, at Burlington Neighborhoods.
During it, Santa will drive a route throughout Burlington neighborhoods on an
antique firetruck. Read more here.
33.
Storytime Live with
Santa at CF Malls
For two magical
nights, December 4, and 18, 2021, you can capture memorable moments as Santa will
read classic holiday stories all the way from the North Pole. You can also
interact live with Santa by participating in festive activities and sharing
your wish lists, even from the comfort of your home. Read more here.
34.
Children's Old-Fashioned
Christmas
Make your Sunday
a fun day! On Sunday, December 5, 2021, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Scugog
Shores Museum Village, you can see a historic village traditionally decorated
for the holidays and view heritage demonstrations. You can also visit Santa and
take home a holiday package with a treat and activity. Read more here.
35.
The Nutcracker at
National Ballet of Canada
Visit the Four
Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts from December 10 to 31 to
enjoy non-stop dancing and magnificent sets. It will also have costumes
designed by Santo Loquasto and lighting by Jennifer Tipton. Read more here.
36.
Drive-Thru Visit with
Santa in Oshawa
On Saturday,
December 11, 2021, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, you can visit Oshawa Tank Museum
for free and enjoy a stunning Santa Drive-thru. Read more here.
37.
Ross Petty's Alice in
Winterland
Have fun from December
18 and 19, 2021, as Ross Petty Productions to get a chance to Choose Your Own
Adventure. Here you can find a brand new virtual musical ALICE IN WINTERLAND. Read
more here.
Source:
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