Past Events

CPKC Canadian Holiday Train

The CPKC Canadian Holiday Train is back on the rails this year, travelling all across Canada with free concerts in support of local food banks, plus you can track the train’s location live on their website. GTA and Southern Ontario Schedule:  November 20 — Milton (Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra: “Run Terry Run – Live in Concert”

Join the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, along with supporters and members of Terry’s family for “Run Terry Run – Live in Concert”, an advance screening of the new feature-length documentary, including a live musical score performed by the TSO. Tickets can be purchased directly through Roy Thomson Hall with proceeds supporting cancer
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TO Live Charlie Brown
Spend your Holidays with the Peanuts Gang at TO Live’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas — Live at the Symphony”!

Celebrate the timeless magic of one of the most nostalgic stories of the holiday season when TO Live presents “A Charlie Brown Christmas — Live at the Symphony”. This spellbinding production makes its Canadian premiere at Meridian Hall for three performances only! This December, audiences of all ages can share
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Toronto Mendelssohn Choir Festival of Carols
Immerse Yourself in Glorious Music with Toronto Mendelssohn Choir at “Festival of Carols”!

This holiday season, celebrate the many joys of Christmas with your whole family when Toronto Mendelssohn Choir presents “Festival of Carols” for three performances. Held at the majestic Yorkminster Park Baptist Church in midtown Toronto, this concert is filled with treasured carols, rich choral arrangements, and spirited vocal style! For
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The Original Santa Claus Parade

Since 1905, families have enjoyed The Original Santa Claus Parade in the streets of downtown Toronto with festive floats and plenty of holiday cheer, and it always feels like the official start of the Christmas season. As always, this is perennial family-favourite event is free to attend – be sure
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Leslieville BIA: Wanderlust

Leslieville BIA hosts the Leslieville Wanderlust shopping event, taking place along Queen Street East between Jimmie Simpson Park in the west to Vancouver Avenue in the east. Along the way, find shopping promotions and free activities such as live DJs, food and drink samples, decorated shop windows, plus Santa’s Village
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Bloor West Village BIA: Santa in the Village 

Santa is coming to Bloor West Village for FREE festive family fun with the Santa in the Village event, including complimentary photos with Santa (reservation required), festive carollers, trackless train rides, children’s crafts, live entertainment and more. At the outdoor holiday marketplace, stroll the neighbourhood shops to find perfect holiday
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City of Mississauga: Light Up The Square

Celebrate the magic of winter in Mississauga at Light Up The Square, including a Christmas tree lighting ceremony, photos with Santa, ice skating, live performances, festive photo ops, face painting, glitter face bar and food trucks. This special event also falls on the same night as the Mississauga Santa Claus
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Remembrance Day ceremonies
Guide to Remembrance Day Ceremonies and Events in Toronto and the GTA

Remembrance Day ceremonies are a way of honouring our veterans by offering thoughtful and poignant opportunities for the entire country’s citizen to pause and reflect. Furthermore, this day gives us the opportunity to try to understand the service given and sacrifices made during wartime (and every day) by our military
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November Events
November Event Guide for Toronto and the GTA

November is that in-between month, between Halloween and Christmas, and between the warm Autumn and crisp Winter. But as far as family-friendly events go, it’s still really busy as Halloween happenings are winding down and holiday events are ramping up. (Stay tuned for our Christmas Event Guide coming soon!) So,
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