Sat 22 – Sun 23 Nov
Published on
1. The Original Santa Claus Parade
Celebrating 121 years
1,200+ marchers & 25+ floats
- “Floats have enough glitter to fill the Rogers Centre”
- Festive marching bands & music ensembles from North America
500k+ spectators
It takes approx 90min for the parade to go by you
You can watch the parade live on Citytv
You can also catch St Lawrence Winter Market on Sun 10am – 7pm.
Location: Begins at Christie Pits (Bloor & Christie) & finishes at St. Lawrence Market (Front & Jarvis)
Date: Sun Nov 23
Time: 12.30pm – approx 3.30pm
Price: Free (online donations encouraged)
Age: All
12pm – 6pm: Holiday market
- Mini Christmas tree farm
- Heated courtyard
- Bar service & snacks
12pm – 6pm: Floral pop-up shop at the West Annex
- Winter bouquet bar
- Create your seasonal arrangement
- Fresh greens, wreaths, planters & botanical goods
1pm – 3pm: Drop-in family mini stocking workshop
- Sew your felt stocking & personalize it with your initials. Finish it off with a candy cane. First come first served basis.
3pm – 5pm: Santa will wander the Food Hall, take photos & say hello
4.30pm: Tree lighting at Brant Street entrance
Location: Waterworks Food Hall (50 Brant St)
Date: Sat Nov 22
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Price: Free
Age: All
3. Toy Story in Concert
Film with live orchestra
- 30th anniversary celebration
- Canadian debut
- Presenting the animated classic on the big screen, accompanied by a live orchestra
- Includes songs “You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” “Strange Things” & “I Will Go Sailing No More”
- Experience the original ahead of next year’s Toy Story 5
Location: Meridian Hall (1 Front St E)
Date: Fri Nov 21 – Sat Nov 22
Time: Fri (7.30pm), Sat (2pm)
Price: $25 – $100
Age: Rated G (online sources: 5+)
Runtime: 1hr 45min (with a 20min intermission)
Sat & Sun (10am – 8pm):
Santa’s Workshop by Shoppers Drug Mart
- Free photo with Santa
- Kids can write & mail letters to Santa, enjoy colouring pages & interact with the elves
- Explore themed gifting areas like the Self-Care Chalet, Toy Factory & Elves’ Emporium & Beauty Gift Gallery
Sat (12pm – 8pm) & Sun (12pm – 6pm): Vendor Village (in The Court)
- 8 small business vendors
Sun (11am – 12pm): Carols With Karla (in the Wellington Event Venue)
- Interactive carols, movement, storytelling & crafts (ages 0-6)
- Online pre-registration required
Location: The Well (486 Front St W)
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Nov
Time: 10am – 6pm
Price: Free
Age: All
5. Toronto Game Expo
The most games under one roof
Kids Zone
- Age-appropriate games, LEGO, crafts & activities
- Family Fun
- A space for younger gamers
- Crafts & activities
- Interactive games
- Kid-friendly video games
600+ exhibitor tables
- Video games
- Merch, anime & pop culture
- Toys & collectibles
Some of the attractions include:
- Cosplay Guests & events
- Pixel Paradise Free Play Arcade
- Free Play Console Games
- Video Game Tournaments
Location: Better Living Centre (195 Princes’ Blvd)
Date: Sat 22 – Sun 23 Nov
Time: Sat (11am – 7pm), Sun (11am – 4pm)
Price: $28 – $200 (kids under 4 are free)
Age: All
Bonus: Bloor Yorkville Holiday Magic
Official lighting ceremony
- Musical performance by multi-platinum singer songwriter Shawn Hook with singer songwriter special guest Storry
- Display of festive lighting along Bloor Street
Location: Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St & Bellair St)
Date: Sat 22 Nov
Time: 5pm – 7pm
Price: Free
Age: All
Subscribe!
Don’t miss out – subscribe to our newsletter as soon as it drops!
