Sat 13 – Sun 14 Dec
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1. Winter Glow
A holiday celebration
- Ferris wheel & carousel ride
- Holiday market artisan shopping
- Seasonal drinks at the licensed Polar Point Bar
- Photo ops with Santa Claus
- Real wood firepits
- Treats (mini donuts, hot chocolate etc)
- SHEIN Box Santa
- Snap a photo with the box, post it with #SHEINboxsanta & show your post to Santa’s helpers to claim your gift
Ride tickets: $6 single | $20 for 4 | $37 for 8
Location: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E)
Date: Thu 11 Dec – Sun 21 Dec
Time: Weekends (12pm – 10pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
2. Festive Lights
At Ontario’s Legislative Building
10am – 4pm:
- Crafts stations
- Glitter tattoos
- Visits with Santa
- Roaming fairies
- Handbell performance ( individual bells with varying pitches)
- Refreshments & treats available for purchase
10.30am – 4pm:
- Meet & greet with the Ice Queen & Ice Princess
11.30am – 3.30pm:
- Christmas carolling quartet music performance
Refreshments & treats will be available for purchase.
Location: Ontario’s Legislative Building (Queen’s Park)
Date: Sat Dec 13 & Sat Dec 20
Time: 10am – 4pm (last entry at 3.30pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
3. Rudolph Runs Wild
A holiday show for kids
- Family-friendly songs
- New material written for young audiences
- Comedy sketches & improv
- Interactive experience where you can join the performers onstage
- Bites & drinks available
General Admission seats are cabaret style assigned at the door.
Location: The Second City (1 York St)
Date: Sat Dec 13, Sun Dec 14 & Sat Dec 20
Time: 2pm
Price: Starting at $30 (Babes-in-arms under 12 months are free, provided they sit on caregiver’s lap)
Age: All
Runtime: 60min
Sat (11am – 10pm) & Sun (11am – 7pm)
Skating at the ice rink
- Entry on a first-come, first-served basis
- Skate rentals available at the following rates:
- $10 for adult sizes (1–12)
- $5 for kids sizes (Youth 6 – Youth 13)
- Helmets are mandatory for guests aged 12 & under. Skate aids are available to borrow from the Skating Hut at no cost (on a first-come, first-served basis).
Sat & Sun (1pm – 1.20pm & 3pm – 3.20pm)
Skating performances
- Figure skating routines set to festive music
Sat (12pm – 8pm) & Sun (12pm – 6pm):
Vendor Village
- 8 small business vendors
Sun (11am – 12pm):
Carols With Karla – last weekend of the season
- Interactive carols, movement, storytelling & crafts (ages 0-6)
- Online pre-registration required
Location: The Well (486 Front St W)
Date: Skating performances (Weekends of Dec 6 – 28), ice rink (Dec 6 – Feb 16 closed on Mondays)
Time: Sat (10am – 8pm), Sun (10am – 5pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
5. Winter Market
Outdoor holiday event
- 10am – 7pm: Holiday vendor market
- 10am – 7pm: Outdoor skating
- 11am – 2pm: The Alpine Merry Sheep Choir (roaming)
- 12pm – 3pm: Photos with Santa
- 12pm – 7pm: Vintage holiday photo bus
- 3.30pm – 7pm: Christmas Carollers (roaming)
- Seasonal eats & drinks
Bring your own skates or enjoy complimentary lending (while supplies last).
Location: St Lawrence Market (Market St)
Date: Thu 20 Nov – Mon 22 Dec (Thursdays through Sundays)
Time: Sat & Sun (10am – 7pm)
Price: Free
Age: All
Bonus: Midtown’s Gingerbread Lane
Gingerbread storefronts created by bakers
- Explore 16 gingerbread displays within an 8min walk in Yonge + St Clair
- Vote for your favourite in a participating location
- This ballot counts for a $250 & $750 prize draw towards a Yonge + St Clair establishment of your choice
- Saturday Family Day is sold out
Location: 55 St Clair West (16 locations)
Date: Wed Dec 10 – Sun Dec 28
Time: Varies based on store openings
Price: Free
Age: All
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