They say that Toronto is a “City Within A Park” but it’s also a city of numerous diverse neighbourhoods. They represent cultures from across the globe with specialized food and shops, and they are also considered “home” for Toronto families. There are numerous special holiday events this year, both big and small, and we’ll keep adding to our list as we hear word of more, so stay tuned! So, celebrate our festive city with our list of Toronto BIA and Neighbourhood Christmas Events!
Liberty Village BIA: Shop Liberty 2 Win
Type of Event: Shopping, Giveaway
When: October 30 – December 10, 2023
Where: Businesses in Liberty Village
Website: www.shopeglinton2win.com
Little Italy BIA: Cavalcade of Lights
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: November 17, 2023
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Where: Johnny Lombardi Square
Website: www.tolittleitaly.com
Rosedale Main Street Cavalcade of Lights
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: November 18, 2023
Time: 2:00-6:15pm, Tree Lighting 6:15pm
Where: Yonge Street, Yonge from Woodlawn to Crescent, and 22 Scrivener Square, Toronto
Website: www.rosedalemainstreet.ca
The Kingsway BIA: Annual Tree Lighting
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: November 24, 2023
Time: 6:30-7:30pm
Where: 3090 Bloor St. West (Corner of Montgomery Street), Toronto
Website: www.thekingsway.ca
The Junction BIA: Window Wonderland
Type of Event: Shop Window Displays
When: November 24, 2023 – January 31, 2024
Where: Dundas Street West between Quebec Avenue & Indian Grove
Weston Village Winterfest
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival, Christmas Lights
When: November 24-26, 2023
Time: Friday 3:00-7:00pm, Saturday-Sunday 12:00-6:00pm
Where: Artscape Weston Commons, 34 John Street, Toronto
Uptown Yonge BIA: Tree Lighting Ceremony
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival, Christmas Lights
When: November 24, 2023
Time: 6:30pm
Where: 14 St Clements Ave. & Yonge Street, Toronto
Website: www.uptownyonge.com
Bloor-Yorkville BIA: Holiday Magic
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival, Christmas Lights
When: November 25 – December 31, 2023; Official tree lighting ceremony: November 25, 5:00-7:00pm
Where: Village Of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St. & Bellair St.) and Bloor Street West (between Church St. & Avenue Rd.)
Leslieville BIA: Wanderlust
Type of Event: Shopping, Outdoor Festival
When: November 25, 2023
Time: 12:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Leslie Grove Park, 1158 Queen St. East (Queen and Jones Ave.), Toronto
Beaches BIA: Santa in the Beach
Type of Event: Santa Sighting, Festival
When: November 25, 2023
Where: Kew Gardens Park, 2075 Queen Street East
Website: Facebook Page
Corso Italia BIA: Christmas on Corso Elf Hunt
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: November 25, 2023
Time: 1:00-6:00pm, Tree Lighting Ceremony 5:00 pm
Where: Via Italia, St. Clair Ave. West, Westmount to Lansdowne
Website: Instagram
Bloor West Village BIA: Meet Santa in the Village
Type of Event: Santa Sighting, Craft Market
When: November 25, 2023
Time: 10:00am-4:00pm
Where: Green P Lot, Bloor St. West between Willard Ave. & Armadale
Website: www.bloorwestvillagebia.com
Riverside BIA: Window Wonderland
Type of Event: Shop Window Displays
When: November 25 – December 9, 2023
Where: Queen St. East between Don Valley Parkway and McGee Street
Website: www.riverside-to.com
Old Town Berczy Park: Cavalcade of Lights
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival, Christmas Lights
When: Displays run late November to early February, Opening Ceremony December 2, 2023
Time: 5:30-6:30pm
Where: Berczy Park, 35 Wellington St. East, Toronto
Website: www.oldtowntoronto.ca
Broadview-Danforth BIA: Jingle All the Way to Broadview Danforth BIA
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival, Santa Sighting
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 12:00-3:00pm
Where: Danforth Avenue, between Pretoria and Dearbourne
Website: www.broadviewdanforth.ca
Fairbank Village BIA: Light Up the Holidays
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 1:00-6:00pm
Where: Shortt St. & Eglinton Ave. West, Toronto
Website: www.fairbankvillagebia.ca
Cabbagetown – Holiday in the Patch
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Where: Around Cabbagetown, centred at Carlton and Parliament Streets
Website: Facebook page
Riverdale Farm: Holiday Tree Lighting
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 2, 2023
Time: Saturday 7:00pm
Where: Riverdale Farm, 201 Winchester Street, Toronto
Website: Friends of Regent Park Facebook Page
Hillcrest Village BIA: Celebrate the Holidays Event
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 2, 2023
Time: Saturday 11:30am-2:30pm
Where: Green P Parking Lot, 789 St. Clair Ave. West, Toronto
Website: Facebook Page
Danforth Mosaic BIA
Type of Event: Shopping, Outdoor Festival
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 3:00-10:00pm
Where: Danforth Avenue, between Jones & Westlake Avenues
Website: Danforth Mosaic BIA event page
Danforth East Community Association: Light Up Danforth East!
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 2, 2023
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Where: East Lynn Park, 1949 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
Website: Facebook Event
Ossington BIA: Photos with Raccoons
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 3, 2023
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Where: 162 Ossington Ave.
Website: www.meetmeonossington.ca
Yonge & St. Clair BIA: Gingerbread Festival 2023
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival, Competition
When: December 7- 18, 2023
Where: Various locations around Yonge & St. Clair
Website: www.yongestclair.ca
Downtown Yonge BIA: Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail Celebration
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 9, 2023
Time: 2:00-6:00pm
Where: Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail, College Park
Website: www.downtownyonge.com
GreekTown on the Danforth BIA: Santa Claus is Coming to Greektown
Type of Event: Santa Sighting, Outdoor Festival
When: December 9-10, 2023
Time: 12:00-4:00pm
Where: Alexander the Great Parkette, Danforth & Logan Avenues, Toronto
Website: Facebook page
Yonge-Dundas Square: Winter Glow
When: December 14-23, 2023
Yonge-Dundas Square shines on with Winter Glow, a new holiday fun event in the heart of downtown Toronto, featuring carnival rides, midway games and carnival treats.
Friends of High Park Zoo: Snowflake Walk
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 17, 2023
Time: 5:00-8:00pm
Where: High Park Zoo, 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto
Website: Eventbrite Ticket Link
Friends of Regent Park: Community Skate
Type of Event: Outdoor Festival
When: December 30, 2023
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Regent Park Ice Rink, 480 Shuter St., Toronto
Website: Facebook Group
