Sat 23 Nov – Sun 24 Nov
A family-friendly musical adaptation
Tickets sell fast at this theatre! Wonka milk chocolate bars will be available at concessions before & after the show – there will even be a chance to win a golden ticket.
- Features an original score & lyrics
- Songs from the classic 1971 film including “Candy Man”
- Themes:
- Chasing your dreams
- Delighting in possibilities
- Caring for others
- Staying true to yourself
Location: Young People’s Theatre (165 Front Street East)
Date: Tue 12 Nov – Mon 30 Dec
Time: Sat (1pm & 4pm) – limited, Sun (11am & 2pm – limited)
Price: $10 – $54
Age: 6+ (GR. 1+)
Runtime: 75min plus Q&A
2. The 120th Original Santa Claus Parade
Set to welcome 750,000 attendees
The parade is 6.5km long. It takes approx 90min for the parade to go by you. The event will be streamed live and on demand on YouTube for the first time. You can support the parade by purchasing merch such as holiday-inspired crewnecks, headwear & hoodies from Peace Collective.
Christie Pits Park
10.30am – 12pm:
- Circle K will offer free cookies & milk
- Emma Memma (children’s entertainer) Meet n’ Greet
- Write a letter to Santa & hand off to Canada Post
- Tim Hortons hot drinks
Queens Park North
10.30am til Santa rolls by:
- Free Tim Hortons hot chocolate or coffee
- Meet ‘n Greet “Son of a Critch”‘s cast (Canadian comedy TV series)
- Drop off new toys at the Desjardins tent
- Live Christmas music
Visits: Bloor, St. George, Hoskin, Queen’s Park, University, Wellington, Yonge, Front
Also, Staples (375 University Ave) will host free holiday activities for kids (hot chocolate, snacks, letters for Santa, LEGO) on Sun 12pm – 5pm
Location: Starts at Christie St. & Bloor St. W. and ends at Front St. & Jarvis St.
Date: Sun 24 Nov
Time: 12.30pm – approx 3.30pm
Price: Free (donations encouraged via GoFundMe to help bring the parade back next year)
Age: All
The award-winning best musical
Most performances in Nov & Dec have limited seating, with earliest best availability on weeknights in Dec. For best choice of seats, choose performances from Feb through Apr 2025.
- 3rd longest running broadway show
- 27 productions around the world
- 70 major theatre awards internationally
- 110+ million audience members worldwide
Location: Princess of Wales Theatre (300 King Street West)
Date: 21 Nov – 1 Dec (daily)
Time: Sat 2pm & 7.30pm (available weeknights as well)
Price: $99 – $259 tickets left for this weekend
Age: 6+
Runtime: 2hr 30min (includes intermission)
The largest craft show in North America
Child-friendly activities:
Sat & Sun
11am – 4pm: DrawnTogether activation, a collaborative drawing social platform
📍Creative Lounge
3pm – 3.30pm: Fashion show (with kids)
📍Volvo Recharge Stage
4.30pm – 7pm – Sat only
Self directed drawing, colouring, popsicle stick skis, beading, Santa writing
📍Creative Lounge
Child-friendly features:
Santa Writing Station
Drop off your postcard in the One of A Kind mailbox
Creative Lounge
Free crafts & workshops (Age: 8+)
Photo booth
Enter for a chance to win a gift certificate to shop at the 2025 Spring Show
Audio Guestbook
Leave an audio message on why you love One of A Kind
Ticket includes free re-entry during the show’s 11 days. The Creative Lounge’s classes are on a first-come-first-serve basis. Pre-onsite sign-ups may be required for sessions.
Location: Enercare Centre, Exhibition Place (100 Princes’ Blvd)
Date: 21 Nov – 1 Dec (daily)
Time: Sat 10am – 8pm, Sun 10am – 5pm
Price: $13 – $20 (tickets will increase on Thu 21 Nov). Children ages 4 & under receive free admission
Age: All
New musical adaptation of Disney’s Frozen
An original pop-rock score
Winner of The New York Musical Theatre Festival Publishing Award
Ushers organize seating upon arrival. Also enjoy the playground outside the theatre (if it’s not raining!).
Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Avenue)
Date: Fri 22 Nov – Sun 5 Jan
Time: Sat 12.30pm & 3.30pm
Price: From $30.99
Age: 6+
Runtime: 65min
