Winter Solstice (on December 21st) marks the beginning of the winter season and also the shortest day of the year! Instead of simply hiding inside, many event organizers are embracing the season with nature activities and even nighttime parties. In addition, most events are free! So, bundle up and join
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Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival returns this year to celebrate the longest night of the year, hosted by Red Pepper Spectacle Arts in collaboration with community partners. This free street festival features a program of fire warming stations, live music, theatrical scenarios, roaming ensembles of tall puppets, and fire arts,
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Sankofa Square (formerly known as Yonge-Dundas Square) gets its glow on with Winter Glow, their family-friendly holiday event in the heart of downtown Toronto! This free-to-attend festival features popular carnival rides, including a ferris wheel and carousel, midway games and treats, plus an artisan market by Epilepsy Toronto (formerly Fair
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Toronto is a city of numerous diverse neighbourhoods, with many representing cultures from across the globe with specialized food and shops. But they are also considered “home” for Toronto families! There are numerous special holiday events this year, both big and small, and many are free too. We’ll keep adding
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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. There will be a glittering 58-foot Christmas tree (with the opening night celebration on November 29), as
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The Mississauga Festival of Trees brings joy to visitors, re-engages the community and supports the arts and culture sector with pay-what-you-can ticketing. The festival celebrates the winter season with seasonal lights, workshops, live entertainment, contemporary tree and woodpile art installations, and a bustling holiday market. Mississauga Festival of Trees Date:
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stackt market, an innovative downtown outdoor market and event space comprised of shipping containers, is back with their free festival Holiday Hills. It hosts vendor markets, exclusive retail pop-ups, holiday-themed performances and family-friendly shows, dog-friendly events, special guest appearances from Santa, and lots more. stackt market: Holiday Hills Date: November
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Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is Canada’s largest FREE outdoor light festival, so get your fill of sparkle and good cheer! The festival features over three million lights along an illuminated eight-kilometre route, including both the mighty American and Canadian Horseshoe Falls, plus new this year is the Niagara
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Street Eats Market serves up another year of food festivals throughout the year, satisfying hungry crowds with yummy meals and treats at Harbourfront Centre and beyond! Global cuisine is brought to you by incredible local chefs in accessible and exciting ways. It’s the perfect outdoor weekend outing for foodies of
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