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 to our list as we hear word of more, so stay tuned. So, celebrate our festive city with our Guide to the Best Toronto BIA and Neighbourhood Christmas Events!
Holiday at The Well
Date: November 12 — December 28, 2025
Time: Times vary by date
Venue: The Well
Address: 486 Front St. West, Toronto
Website: www.thewelltoronto.com
Rosedale Main Street Cavalcade of Lights
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Yonge Street
Address: Woodlawn Avenue to Crescent Road, Toronto
Website: www.rosedalemainstreet.ca
Leslieville BIA: Wanderlust
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Leslieville Area
Address: Queen Street East, from Empire Avenue to Vancouver Avenue, Toronto
Website: www.visitleslieville.ca
Riverside BIA: Winter Windowland
Date: November 17 — December 10, 2025
Where: Riverside Area
Address: Queen Street East, between Davies Ave. & De Grassi St., Toronto
Website: www.riverside-to.com
Little Italy BIA: Cavalcade of Lights
Date: November 21, 2025
Time: Friday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Lombardi Square
Address: 643 College Street, Toronto
Website: Instagram Page
Uptown Yonge BIA: Light It UP!
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: St. Clements Parkette
Address: 14 St. Clements Ave. & Yonge Street, Toronto
Website: www.uptownyonge.com
Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Holiday Magic
Date: November 22 — December 31, 2025; Official tree lighting ceremony: November 22, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Village Of Yorkville Park
Address: Cumberland St. & Bellair St. and Bloor Street West (between Church St. & Avenue Rd.), Toronto
Website: www.bloor-yorkville.com
Baby Point Gates BIA: Baby It’s Cold Outside
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: Saturday 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Baby Point Gates
Address: In and around Annette & Jane Streets, Toronto
Website: Facebook Page
Bloor West Village BIA: Meet Santa in the Village
Date: November 22, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Bloor St. West Green P Parking Lot (Carpark 91)
Address: 265 Armadale Ave., Toronto
Website: www.bloorwestvillagebia.com
The Junction BIA: Window Wonderland
Date: November 28, 2025 — February 1, 2026
Venue: The Junction Area
Address: Dundas Street West, between Quebec Avenue & Indian Grove, Toronto
Website: www.torontojunction.ca
Old Town Berczy Park: Cavalcade of Lights
Date: November 28, 2025 — early February 2026
Time: Opening Ceremony: November 28, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Venue: Berczy Park
Address: 35 Wellington St. East, Toronto
Website: www.oldtowntoronto.ca
The Kingsway BIA: Holiday Tree Lighting & Meet & Greet with Santa
Date: November 28, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Venue: The Kingsway Area
Address: Meet & Greet with Santa Claus, Marric Tax Corp., 3082 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Tree Lighting: Montgomery Parkette, 3086 Bloor St. West, Toronto
Website: www.thekingsway.ca
Beaches BIA: Santa in the Beach & Christmas Tree Lighting
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: Saturday 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Photos with Santa: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Line closes at 3:30 PM), Christmas Tree Lighting: 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: Kew Gardens Park
Address: 2075 Queen Street East, Toronto
Website: Instagram Page
NeighbourLink North York: We ❤️ Willowdale Christmas Market
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: Market 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM, Festive Tree Lighting 6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Venue: Mel Lastman Square
Address: 5100 Yonge St., Toronto
Website: www.neighbourlink.org
Danforth East Community Association: Light Up Danforth East!
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Venue: East Lynn Park
Address: 1949 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
Website: Facebook Page
Queen Street West BIA: Campbell House Holiday Market
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Campbell House
Address: 160 Queen Street West, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Link
Corso Italia BIA: Christmas in Corso Italia
Date: November 29, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Corso Italia
Address: Via Italia, St. Clair Ave. West, Westmount to Lansdowne
Website: Instagram Page
The Eglinton Way BIA: Window Wonderland
Date: December 1-31, 2025
Venue: Eglinton Ave. West, between Oriole Parkway and Heddington, Toronto
Website: https://www.theeglintonway.com/window-wonderland-2025
Bloor-Yorkville: Fleurs de Villes NOËL
Date: December 3-7, 2025
Time: Daily 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Bloor-Yorkville Area
Address: Bloor Street West, between Avenue Road and Church Street, Toronto
Website: www.fleursdevilles.com
Cabbagetown BIA: Holiday in the Patch
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Venue: Cabbagetown Area
Address: Centred at Carlton, Parliament, and Gerrard Streets, Toronto
Website: Cabbagetown BIA
GreekTown on the Danforth BIA: Winter in Greektown
Date: December 6-7 and 13-14, 2025
Venue: GreekTown on the Danforth
Address: Danforth Avenue, between Broadview Ave. & Pape Ave., Toronto
Website: Facebook page
Fairbank Village BIA: Light Up the Holidays
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: Saturday 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Fairbank Village
Address: Eglinton Ave. West and Dufferin Street area, Toronto
Website: www.fairbankvillagebia.ca
Cabbagetown BIA & Riverdale Farm: Holiday Tree Lighting
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: Saturday 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Venue: Riverdale Farm
Address: 201 Winchester Street, Toronto
Website: Friends of Regent Park Facebook Page
Downtown Yonge BIA: Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail Celebration
Date: December 6, 2025
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Venue: Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail
Address: College Park, 420 Yonge Street, Toronto
Website: www.downtownyonge.com
The 519 (A City of Toronto Agency): Holigays at The 519
Date: December 6-19, 2025
Time: Varies by event
Venue: The 519
Address: 519 Church St., Toronto
Website: www.the519.org
City of Pickering: Winter Wonderland
Date: December 6 & 13, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Venue: Millennium Square
Address: Liverpool Road, Pickering
Website: www.pickering.ca
Broadview-Danforth BIA: Jingle All the Way to Broadview Danforth BIA
Date: December 7-14, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Venue: Broadview-Danforth Area
Address: Danforth Avenue, between Pretoria and Dearbourne, Toronto
Website: www.broadviewdanforth.ca
Hillcrest Village BIA: The Happy Holidays Event
Date: December 5, 2025
Time: Saturday 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Venue: Green P Parking Lot,
Address: 789 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto
Website: Facebook Page
The 32nd Annual Riverdale Share Holiday Concert
Date: December 7, 2025
Time: Sunday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Venue: The Danforth Music Hall
Address: 147 Danforth Ave., Toronto
Website: www.riverdaleshare.com
Unionville BIA: Breakfast on Main Street with Santa
Date: December 7 & 14, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PM
Venue: Unionville Arms Pub & Grill (Dec 7), Jake’s On Main (Dec 14)
Website: Eventbrite link
Yonge & St. Clair BIA: Midtown Gingerbread Lane
Date: December 10-28, 2025. Launch Night: Dec. 10 (4:00 PM – 7:00 PM), Holiday Market: Dec. 11-12 (3:00 PM – 7:00 PM), Family Day Dec. 13 (1:00 PM – 3:00 PM)
Venue: Various locations around Yonge & St. Clair
Address: 55 St. Clair West, Toronto
Website: www.yongestclair.ca
Sankofa Square: Winter Glow
Date: December 11-21, 2025
Time: Monday-Friday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturday-Sunday 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Sankofa Square (FKA Yonge-Dundas Square)
Address: 1 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Website: www.sankofasquare.ca
Riverside BIA: Riverside Antler Breakfast
Date: December 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Venue: Ralph Thornton Community Centre
Address: 765 Queen St. East, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Link
Kensington Market Winter Solstice Festival
When: December 21, 2025
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Venue: Kensington Market Area
Address: Intersection of Augusta Avenue and Oxford Street, Toronto
Website: www.redpepperspectacle.com
Toronto History Museums: Holiday Events
Toronto History Museums hosts holiday events around Toronto with their cultural programs throughout the festive season. Make memories with loved ones with light and joy through art, music, food, culture, and storytelling in a mix of free and ticketed activities.
