Sat 16 Nov – Sun 17 Nov
Outdoor holiday market
NEW Indoor Santa’s Village
Meet Santa, drink hot chocolate & grab a photo (Daily 10am – 9/10pm)*
NEW North Pole Post
Children can write letters to Santa & post them to the North Pole in a mailbox (Daily 10am – 9/10pm)*
NEW Professional family & dog photography
High-res edited images delivered to your email (Daily 4pm onwards)
Santa, his elves & carollers (new) will also stroll the streets
Sat (1pm – 9pm) & Sun (1pm – 8pm)
Illuminarium’s Winterland
An immersive North pole experience
Sat & Sun (10/11am – 10/8pm)
NEW Eng/Fre sheep choir
They will prance around the site
Sun afternoon
*check with venue
Tickets are required for entry after 4pm Thu-Sun and 12-31 Dec, and must be purchased online. The Distillery Winter Village starts daily at 10am, and vendor cabins open at 12pm-9pm (10pm on Fri & Sat).
Location: The Distillery Historic District (55 Mill St)
Date: Wed 13 Nov – Sun 5 Jan except Christmas Day
Entry time: Sat & Sun (4-5pm, 5-7pm, 7-10pm)
Price: $15 – $39.50 (Kids 9 yrs & under enter for free for General Admission, Flex & Express. Kids 2 yrs & under enter for free for Combo Ticket)
Age: All
2. Music & Truffles KIDS host Aeolus Quartet
Classical music for young people
- A multi-prize New York city-based quartet
- Praised by the New York Times
- Performed internationally & in venues such as Carnegie Hall
- Guests get a Lindt chocolate truffle
Features the same artists who perform at main stage concerts in a more relaxed setting. The quartet will perform a Bach Chorale, LIFT by Paul Wiancko, and Mendelssohn String Quartet, Op. 80, No. 6.
Location: Walter Hall (80 Queens Park)
Date: Sun 17 Nov
Time: 1.15pm – 2.15pm
Price: $25
Age: 6 – 11 yrs
3. Stackt Holiday Hills & Marketplace
A winter wonderland
Opening weekend
12pm – 8pm*:
- Weekly ornament making workshops
- Hot chocolate giveaways
- Family photos
- Visits with Santa
12pm – 7pm:
Vendor market
*check with venue – may not all be this weekend
100+ local vendors, outdoor curling lanes, daily community events, exclusive brand pop-ups and eats & drinks.
Location: Stackt Market (28 Bathurst St)
Date: November 15 to December 29
Time: 4pm – 11pm
Price: Free
Age: All
Daily tree light & snow shows
- The largest indoor tree in North America
- Daily tree light show & falling snow
Also weekday Santa visits are getting fully booked:
- $15, 5 digital photos, limit group to 6 people
- Includes complimentary LEGO gift and tote bag
- Fri 15 Nov – Tue 24 Dec (11am – 7pm)
Santa visits in Toronto are also taking place at CF Fairview Mall. Details of the daily tree light & snow shows:
Location: CF Toronto Eaton Centre (Albert’s Way)
Date: Nov 13 – Dec 31 2024
Time: Mon- Sat (12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 8pm). Sun (12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
Bring a decorated parade float (optional)
Purchase parade merch.- apparel, gifts & swag – via charliepickles.shop or at Centre 55 until Nov 11th:
Proceeds go to Centre 55 to help families during the holidays
The parade ends at Centre 55 (97 Main Street) for a Post-Parade Party
Location: Parade starts at Kingston Road & Victoria Park.
Date: Sun 17 Nov
Time: 1pm – 3pm
Price: Free
Age: All
