Twinkle, sparkle and shine… it’s almost Christmas time! What better way to usher in the holiday spirit than with some spectacular light displays across the Greater Toronto Area. Whether indoors or outdoors, by foot or by car, these festivals and shows are bound to instantly get you into a festive mood, especially when there’s carols playing! Embrace the magic and wonder of these Christmas lights in festivals and displays across Toronto and the GTA.
The Distillery Winter Village
Date: November 13, 2025 — January 4, 2026
Embrace the holiday spirit of a traditional outdoor Christmas market at The Distillery Winter Village, where you can stroll the cobblestone streets of under canopies of Christmas lights, take photos by the huge Christmas tree in Trinity Square and much more.
stackt market Holiday Hills
Date: November 14 — December 28, 2025
The stackt market downtown outdoor market hosts the free Holiday Hills festival, with a 120-foot Tunnel of Lights with stunning city views, vendor markets, Family Funday Sundays, and more.
Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
Date: November 22 — December 31, 2025; Official tree lighting ceremony: November 22, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
This free festival casts a glow on the famous upscale shopping and entertainment area this festive season with lights and music.
Street Eats Market & Harbourfront Centre: Winterfest Toronto
Date:November 28 — December 31, 2025
Street Eats Market and Harbourfront Centre have joined together to host Winterfest Toronto, a new holiday experience featuring twinkling lights, an indoor/outdoor artisan market, Winter Express train rides, Winter Maze, marshmallow fire pits, food stalls, and more.
City of Toronto: Cavalcade of Lights
Date: November 29, 2025 – January 7, 2026. Tree-lighting Opening Night: November 29, 6:30 PM
The City of Toronto hosts Cavalcade of Lights, a free festival that bathes Nathan Phillips Square, transforming City Hall and its surroundings into a dazzling wonderland every night during the the holiday season.
Christmas Lights in the GTA
Brampton Winter Lights Festival
Date:Â November 15-29, 2025
The City of Brampton kicks off the holiday season with the Winter Lights Festival in Downtown Brampton, with free family-friendly activities for everyone to enjoy!
Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest
Date: November 15, 2025 — January 3, 2026
This famous amusement park becomes a winter wonderland for WinterFest! Take a starlit walk through a 100-foot-long, coloured LED tunnel. Plus there’s festive shows and food, and an artisan market.
Sainte-Marie among the Hurons: First Light
Date: November 27 — December 14, 2025
Celebrating 23 years of holiday magic, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons presents a traditional celebration with First Light, including family activities and live musical performances, all aglow with thousands of candles.
Angus Glen Golf Club: Angus Glen Winter Events and Fairway of LightsÂ
Date: November 28 — December 31, 2025
Angus Glen Golf Club hosts the Winter At Angus series of holiday events, including dining options, Storytime with Santa, and Fairway of Lights, their annual walking light show on the elaborately decorated golf course.
Kortright Centre for Conservation: Magical Christmas Forest
Date: November 28 — December 23, 2025
Escape into the woods at the Kortright Centre, including a winter wonderland at Santa’s cabin with lights, wagon rides, crafts, children’s activities and treats for the whole family!
Halton Hills: Light up the Hills Winter Festival
Date: December 1, 2025 — January 11, 2026
Halton Hills lights up again this holiday season at the Light up the Hills Winter Festival to bring joy and hope with light displays that are free to view.
Orangeville Christmas in the Park
Date:Â December 1-31, 2025
The month-long free Christmas in the Park event in Orangeville includes millions of dazzling lights, music, entertainment, hot chocolate and more.
Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights
Date: December 6, 2025 — January 3, 2026
One of the biggest exhibits of Christmas lights in Canada, you can either drive or walk through the brilliant path of light displays at the annual Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights event, even on Christmas Day!
Waterloo Railway: Christmas train trips
Date: November 13 — December 23, 2025
Have a magical time with your family on a historic passenger train at the Waterloo Central Railway Christmas train trips. The Christmas Cheerlight Charter runs in the evening time slots with the train all lit up for the holidays!
Bingemans: Gift of Lights
Date: November 21, 2025 — January 3, 2026
Kitchener-Waterloo becomes a festive party this year with Bingemans Gift of Lights, an attraction that winds through their scenic grounds, sparkling with over a million lights and more than 300 diverse light installations.
City of Mississauga: Light Up The Square
Date: November 22, 2025
Mississauga Light Up The Square includes a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, ice skating, live performances, and the Santa Claus Parade.
Burlington Festival of Lights
Date: November 28, 2025 — January 7, 2026
Drive or walk along the waterfront in Burlington for the annual Festival of Lights for a great free outing for the family, along with pop-up events.
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG): Winter Wonders
Date: November 27, 2025 — January 4, 2026
Walk the pathways at Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) in Burlington to experience Winter Wonders this year with light displays, artisan village, and more!
Mississauga Festival of Trees
Date:Â December 5-14, 2025
This festival celebrates the joy of the season with seasonal lights, wood art, markets and workshops, located along the lakeshore.
Lights on Stratford Winter Festival of Lights
Date: December 12, 2025 — January 18, 2026
The free annual Lights On Stratford Winter Festival of Lights transforms Stratford’s heritage downtown core and parks with luminous art and interactive light installations.
Niemi Farm Christmas Market
Date: November 14 — December 20, 2025
Feel the hygge at this outdoor holiday experience with fresh local food, visits with Santa, twinkly forest lights perfect for photo opportunities, kids activities and a Scandinavian flair.
Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue: Christmas with Wildlife
Date: November 22 — December 21, 2025
Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue presents Christmas with Wildlife where guests explore the wildlife centre, have treats, see light displays, and more.
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights
Date: November 15, 2025 — January 4, 2026
Get your fill of sparkle and good cheer at the Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights. It’s Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival!
Safari Niagara: Safari Lights
Date: November 21 — December 30, 2025
The Safari Lights drive-thru adventure at Safari Niagara has immersive light tunnels, motion lights, and whimsical animal light displays.
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