Thu 25 Dec – Fri 2 Jan
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1. ROM for the Holidays
Enhanced programming, performances & hands-on experiences
Sat 27th – Sun 28th Dec
- 1.15pm – 1.30pm: Hoop dance
- 1.45pm – 2pm: Puppet show
- 3pm – 3.15pm:
- Hoop dance
- Puppet show
Mon 29th Dec – Fri 2nd Jan
- 1.15pm – 1.25pm & 2.15pm – 2.25pm: Stilt-walker butterflies & trees
- 2.30pm – 3.30pm: Music performance
- 3.15pm – 3.25pm: Stilt-walker butterflies & trees
- 4pm – 4.30pm: Music performance
Daily 10am – 4pm:
- Lantern crafting
- Learn about living organisms producing their own light
Daily 10am – 5.30pm:
- Learn about sharks
Fri 27th – Sat 28th:
- Experimental art activity
Book tickets to guarantee your spot & avoid the lines.
Location: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park)
Date: Fri Dec 26 – Sun Jan 4
Time: 10am – 5.30pm
Price: $28 – $33 (free General Admission for kids 17yrs & under)
Age: All
Location: La Pizza & La Pasta (55 Bloor St W) & Il Ristorante (49 Karl Fraser Rd)
Date: Wed 24 Dec – Thu 25 Dec
Time: 11am – 9pm
Price: $55 per person
Age: All
3. Ride the TTC Holiday Train
And Streetcar
Festive interior & exterior decorations.
Locations:
- The train will travel southbound on Line 1 (Yonge-University) from Wilson Station – Union Station & then head northbound to Finch Station. From Finch Station, it will return southbound along Line 1 to Vaughan Metropolitan Centre Station.
- The streetcar travels north on Cherry St & returns to Distillery Loop.
Date: Wed Dec 10 – Mon Jan 5
Time: Daily (11am – 1pm & 7pm – 9pm)
Price: Free for kids 12yrs & under
Age: All
- Make an 1831 gingerbread recipe in a historic kitchen
- Take home the gingerbread to enjoy
- Hear stories about the history of the ingredients
- Taste olive bread from the owner of Le Baratin Restaurant
Location: Fort York National Historic Site (100 Garrison Rd)
Date: Sat 27 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Time: 12pm – 1pm, 2pm – 3pm (varies)
Price: $5.65 per person
Age: All
5. The Planetarium experience
360° immersive film
- Arcadia Earth is bringing back its original film ‘A Vision for Tomorrow’ for the holidays
- A hopeful story on how we can build a more sustainable future
- All-ages crafts included – supplies provided
Add-on or stand-alone tickets available.
Location: Arcadia Earth (486 Front St W)
Date: Sat 20 Dec – Sun 4 Jan
Time: 12pm – 3.30pm/5.30pm
Stand-alone tickets: $20 (children under 4yrs are free)
Age: 6+
Runtime: 20min
6. Wonders of Mars
Holiday window displays
- Honouring decades of the holiday tradition
- A depiction of a day in the life of the Mars Elves across 7 window displays
- Each display reveals a different moment in the elves’ day, told through the candy-coated lens of some of Mars’ brands like Skittles & Hubba Bubba
Location: 176 Yonge Street (Yonge & Queen)
Date: Now through Fri Jan 2
7. Champions of Magic
Illusions, magic & festive surprises for the whole family
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- Interactive show blending humour & magic
- Part of the North America tour
Location: St Lawrence Centre for the Arts (Bluma Appel Theatre)
Date: Sat Dec 27 – Sun Jan 4
Time: Daily excluding Thu/Fri (times vary)
Price: $69.99 – $199.99
Age: 5+ (children under 2 aren’t admitted)
Runtime: 2hr (including intermission)
8. Seussical The Musical
Children’s theatre
- Horton the Elephant, the Cat in the Hat & other Dr. Seuss characters spring to life onstage
- By Tony-winning writers Ahrens & Flaherty
- An elephant discovers tiny people called the Whos & must protect them from a world of dangers
- The powers of friendship, loyalty, family & community emerge triumphant
- Photo-op with the cast after the show included
Dec shows are sold out.
Location: Wychwood Theatre (76 Wychwood Ave)
Date: Now through Sun 25 Jan
Time: 11am, 3.30pm, 7pm (times vary)
Price: From $24.99
Age: 5+
Runtime: 75min (no intermission)
9. The Holiday Market
At the outdoor terrace
- Drawing inspiration from traditional European holiday markets
- Wooden chalets offer artisanal gifts, Ritz-Carlton retail items, handmade ornaments & seasonal treats
- Mulled wine, hot chocolate & gourmet bites
- Indoor seating isn’t included – fireplaces & heaters available.
Location: Epoch Ritz-Carlton (181 Wellington St W)
Date: Now through Thu 30 Dec (closed on Sun)
Time: 4pm – 9pm
Price: Varies
Age: All
10. Noon Year’s Eve celebration
Outside of the city – approx 40min drive
- Celebrate with confetti & party favours (while supplies last)
- Enjoy a sparkling apple cider toast
- Enjoy rides, experience 4D movies & learn to build – ideal for kids aged 3-10
Location: LEGOLAND Discovery Centre (1 Bass Pro Mills Dr, Vaughan)
Date: Wed 31 Dec
Time: 11am – 1pm
Price: From $24.99
Age: All
