Hang up the mistletoe and tinsel, and start planning your family holiday schedule⊠itâs time to unwrap our Christmas Event Guide for Toronto and the GTA for 2025! Plus, stay tuned because there is so much holiday fun happening this year that our festive coverage will continue to grow.
Plus, don’t miss out on seeing the TO Live and Glatz Concerts presentation of âDisney in Concert: The Muppet Christmas Carolâ, where you can enter the wild and wacky world of the Muppets as they retell a classic holiday story!
Especially during the holidays, we can really appreciate spending time with our loved ones. There are so many different types of family-friendly activities to partake in this year. Check out light displays, performances, markets, festivals, food events, and much more!
TO Live and Glatz Concerts: “Disney in Concert: The Muppet Christmas Carol”
Celebrate a family-friendly classic film in a new entertaining way this holiday season when TO Live and Glatz Concerts present “Disney in Concert: The Muppet Christmas Carol” on the big screen, accompanied by a full symphony orchestra playing the entire score live and in sync to the film!
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Brampton on Stage: âThe Nutcracker: A Canadian Traditionâ
Spend the holiday season with Brampton on Stage when The Rose Brampton welcomes the renowned Canadian dance company Ballet Jörgen with âThe Nutcracker: A Canadian Traditionâ. This heartwarming performance is a unique interpretation of the beloved ballet with a patriotic twist!
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Cabbagetown BIA: Holiday in the Patch
Cabbagetown BIA returns with their free and fun Holiday in the Patch holiday festival, welcoming families to spend a festive day in one of Toronto’s most dynamic neighbourhoods. Here, you can find activities for all ages, including treasure hunts, photo opportunities with Santa, ornament-making, decorating the community tree, lawn games, and more!
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Canadian Stage: “Robin Hood: A Very Merry Family Musical”
Gather your family together and pull on your green tights because Canadian Stage returns for the holiday season with a new jolly pantomime show. This family-friendly theatrical is an irresistible mix of song, dance and comedy that you won’t want to miss!
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Markham Home for the Holidays
Celebrate the magic of Christmas at the 38th annual Markham Home for the Holidays Market at the Markham Fairgrounds! Featuring over 130 Canadian exhibitors, you can add that special Christmas sparkle to your festive season. Find thousands of unique gift ideas and items to decorate your home, and get your family ready for a perfect old-fashioned holiday.
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One of a Kind Christmas Show
The One Of A Kind Christmas Show helps shoppers discover the gift of creativity with an extensive selection of crafts and food, beautifully made by 800 skilled artisans and makers from across the country. This holiday season, give a gift that is unique and also celebrates local talent and ingenuity!
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Soulpepper Theatre Company: “Bad Hats’ NARNIA”
Making its Toronto premiere, Soulpepper Theatre Company presents âBad Hatsâ NARNIAâ, a new musical retelling of C.S. Lewisâ world of Narnia, come to life like never before. Perfect for audiences of both kids and anyone young at heart, this show will take you on a journey through the wardrobe you wonât soon forget!
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TO Live: “A Charlie Brown Christmas â 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 â Live at the Symphony”. This spellbinding production makes its Canadian premiere at Meridian Hall for three performances only!
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Toronto Mendelssohn Choir: “Festival of Carols”
This holiday season, celebrate the many joys of Christmas with your whole family when Toronto Mendelssohn Choir presents âFestival of Carolsâ 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!
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra: “TSO Holiday Pops”
Don your festive apparel and spend your holiday season with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra for the beloved holiday tradition, âTSO Holiday Popsâ! No year is complete without celebrating Christmastime with the TSO’s annual holiday extravaganza and sing-along that features all of your favourite holiday tunes.
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TSO: “Home Alone In Concert”
Thereâs no need to scream, because the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) presents the return of âHome Alone in Concertâ for the holiday season! Featuring the delightful score by legendary composer John Williams performed live to picture, this beloved family comedy follows the misadventures of Kevin, a young boy who is mistakenly left at home at Christmastime.
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Young People’s Theatre: “Shrek The Musical”
This holiday season, Young Peopleâs Theatre (YPT) invites families to enjoy âShrek The Musicalâ, bursting with catchy tunes and laugh-out-loud moments! This ogre-sized production is full of zany humour, exciting bravery, heartwarming honesty, and plenty of crazy hijinks.
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Gift Experiences Guide for Toronto and the GTA
Times have changed, and so has gift-giving! Many of us are putting more thought and effort into our holiday purchases. Instead of going to a mall this year, families can enjoy spending time together at a special event or giving yearly memberships. Build lasting memories with your loved ones by sharing gift experiences with our Gift Guide for Toronto and the GTA!
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Guide to the Best Christmas Light Displays in Toronto and the GTA
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 thereâs carols playing!
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Guide to the Best Santa Sightings in Toronto and the GTA
Santa Claus is coming to town! The Family Fun Toronto Guide to Santa Sightings in the GTA has arrived with bells on. The man with the bag is back for the Ho-Ho-Holidays so check out all the different ways you can catch up with the jolly fellow.
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Guide to the Best Christmas Markets and Craft Shows in Toronto and the GTA
Instead of going to the big and busy mall, you can get your shopping done in style and support local artists at the same time! Embrace the movement to shop local with our Guide to Christmas Markets and Craft Shows in Toronto and the GTA.
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Guide to the Best Santa Claus Parades in the GTA and Southern Ontario
There are Santa parades happening all over the GTA once again this year. Whether it’s a local neighbourhood parade or a huge extravaganza, the childrens’ eyes always widen with excitement at the sight of the big guy.
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Guide to the Best Holiday Concerts and Shows in Toronto
A great idea for a special festive treat for you and your family is to take in a concert, play or dance performance over the holidays and school break. Plus, it’s a fantastic excuse to get dressed up and hit the town!
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Guide to the Best Cheap & Free Christmas Events in Toronto and the GTA
Christmas can get expensive and we all want to give our families a memorable holiday season, including spending time together at festive events around town. So, consider us your special frugal elf as we present our gift to you: our Guide to the Best Cheap and Free Christmas Events in Toronto and the GTA.
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Guide to the Best Christmas Neighbourhood & BIA Events in Toronto
Many Toronto BIA groups are hosting holiday events this year, celebrating the season in the city’s diverse and welcoming neighbourhoods. Celebrate the holidays with your neighbourhoods at shopping and food events, festivals and more.
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Guide to the Best Santa Breakfasts in Toronto and the GTA
Combining a holiday visit with Santa with the deliciousness of breakfast foods is the stuff Christmas dreams are made of! Create festive memories with your family, enjoy a delicious breakfast spread and have a jolly good time with Santa.
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Guide to the Best Christmas Farm Events in the GTA and Southern Ontario
Ontario’s beautiful farms are especially picture-perfect at Christmas time. Make a day of it with markets, wagon rides, tree-cutting and visits with Santa. Whatever experience is on your wish list, you can find it with these farm holiday events.
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Guide to the Best Christmas Tree Farms in the GTA and Southern Ontario
Thereâs nothing like the smell and feel of a real Christmas tree to get you in a festive mood, especially one fresh from the farm. Whether you just want a little tree or fill up your entire living room, check out our Guide to the Best Christmas Tree Farms in Southern Ontario.
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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.
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Guide to the Best Independent Toy and Gift Stores in Toronto
There are so many terrific independent toy and gift stores in Toronto, you’ll have no trouble finding your kids the perfect gift while supporting your local economy.
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Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Independent Book Stores in Toronto
While there are always chain stores and online sellers, thereâs something more personal and thoughtful about shopping from our local bookstores. Plus they are filled with great gift ideas for any member of the family.
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Where to Buy Christmas Treats in Toronto
The holidays are a delicious time of year! For many sweet-tooths, one of the best parts of the festive season is the sweet treats, such as chocolates, candy canes, cookies and cakes. We’ve done our tasty research and compiled a list of Where to Buy Christmas Treats in Toronto to Sweeten Up Your Holidays!
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Donât say âBah Humbugâ this holiday season because magic returns to Meridian Hall with the TO Live and Glatz Concerts presentation of âDisney in Concert: The Muppet Christmas Carolâ!
In a quirky twist, this beloved adaptation of Dickensâ timeless tale features the zany Muppet gang and Michael Caine as the only human main character, as the curmudgeon Ebenezer Scrooge.
Now, families can experience this quintessential holiday tale together, complete with the special magic only The Muppets can create. Not only is this film one of the most entertaining interpretations of A Christmas Carol, you can also experience The Muppets like you never have before! In addition, you can sing along with your favourite Muppet characters to catchy songs like âScrooge,â âOne More Sleep âTill Christmas,â and âChristmas Pastâ on the big screen, accompanied by a live orchestra.
Christmas comes early to Meridian Hall when âDisney in Concert: The Muppet Christmas Carolâ is performed for only two performances on November 28-29th. Enjoy a night out at the symphony with the whole family for a kid-friendly screening of the complete film with the score performed live. Led by Conductor Evan Mitchell, the TO Live Orchestra performs the entire original score, which was composed by Miles Goodman (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Little Shop of Horrors) with songs by OscarÂź, EmmyÂź, and GRAMMYÂź-winning songwriter Paul Williams (âRainbow Connection,â âEvergreenâ). This family-friendly holiday concert is a special event you wonât want to miss!
Join The Muppets as they travel back in time to Dickensâ Victorian-era England, where the Christmas-hating and unscrupulous money-lender Scrooge discovers the meaning of life through story and song. In this classic holiday tale, grumpy Scrooge receives Christmas Eve visits from the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Even though he is a miserable person who seems beyond any hope of redemption, they show him the error of his self-serving ways. After the Spirits open Scroogeâs eyes, and the kind and humble Bob Cratchit and his family offer him kindness, he finally opens his heart and appreciates the true joys of Christmas.
As always, The Muppets put their spin on the delightful story, with Kermit the Frog in the role of Bob Cratchit, the hardworking and put-upon clerk of stingy Ebenezer Scrooge (Michael Caine). Meanwhile, The Great Gonzo plays Charles Dickens, the narrator, following the action with help from the wisecracking Rizzo the Rat. The film also features feisty Miss Piggy as Emily Cratchit, silly Fozzie Bear as Mr. Fozziwig, and adorable Robin the Frog as Tiny Tim.
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