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We’re still hanging onto Fall this weekend, but it’s finally starting to get a bit more chilly. Soon, it will be officially “sweater weather”! Everyone’s feeling increasingly festive too, and you can even join the first Christmas events this weekend, including tree-lighting ceremonies, Holiday Markets and Craft Shows, and festive concerts and shows. Get cozy with our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, November 20-22…
Things to Do in Toronto with Kids, November 20-22
The Original Santa Claus Parade | November 22
📍Downtown Toronto (starting at Christie Pits Park, ending at St. Lawrence Market)
The Original Santa Claus Parade fills the streets of downtown Toronto with holiday cheer, along with the returning Santa’s Magic Zone at Sankofa Square.
Harbourfront Centre: HarbourFrost | Starting November 20
📍Harbourfront Centre, Toronto
Harbourfront Centre presents HarbourFrost, a new free holiday event featuring an opening holiday tree lighting ceremony, Makers Market, live performances, holiday lights and more.
The Second City Toronto: “Rudolph Runs Wild” | Starting November 21
📍The Second City, Toronto
The Second City Toronto presents “Rudolph Runs Wild”, a festive blend of family-friendly songs and sketches that’s packed with their signature improvisation fun.
Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic — Tree Lighting Ceremony Concert | November 21
📍 Village of Yorkville Park, Cumberland & Bellair Streets, Toronto
Bloor-Yorkville toasts the festive season with the Holiday Magic festival of lights and music at the central Village of Yorkville Park, starting with an official tree-lighting ceremony and concert by Molly Johnson.
Aga Khan Museum: Duende Flamenco Festival | November 18-22
📍Aga Khan Museum, North York, Toronto
Aga Khan Museum presents the Duende International Flamenco Festival, which celebrates the multidisciplinary nature of flamenco with masterclasses, a film screening and live dance shows.
Native Earth Performing Arts: Weesageechak Begins to Dance | November 19-29
📍Aki Studio Theatre, Toronto
Native Earth Performing Arts presents Weesageechak Begins to Dance, an annual development festival of Indigenous performing arts.
Bloor West Village BIA: Santa in the Village | November 21
📍Bloor St. West Green P Parking Lot (Carpark 91), Toronto
Santa is coming to Bloor West Village for FREE festive family fun with the Santa in the Village event, including photos with Santa, an outdoor holiday marketplace, trackless train rides, live entertainment, and more.
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival: Wee Asian | November 21
📍Various locations, Toronto
The Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival is a showcase of contemporary Asian cinema, including the one-day Wee Asian program for families.
Leslieville BIA: Wanderlust | November 21
📍Queen Street East, from Empire Avenue to Vancouver Avenue, Toronto
Leslieville BIA hosts the Leslieville Wanderlust shopping event, with shopping promotions and free activities, such as live DJs, food and drink samples, decorated shop windows, plus Santa’s Village and a tree-lighting ceremony.
Act 2 Players: “Disney’s The Little Mermaid” | November 19-22
📍Alumnae Theatre, Toronto
Toronto’s newest community theatre company, Act 2 Players, presents the musical adaptation of “Disney’s The Little Mermaid,” which is fun for the whole family and includes relaxed performances on weekend matinees.
CPKC Canadian Holiday Train | Starting November 22
📍Various locations
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.
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Toronto | November 19-22
📍Toronto Congress Centre, Etobicoke, Toronto
Salon du Chocolat et de la Pâtisserie Toronto is a four-day celebration of chocolate and pastry, featuring 120+ exhibitors, tastings, live demonstrations, family programming, and more.
Toronto Christmas Pet Show | November 21-22
📍 The International Centre, Mississauga
The Toronto Christmas Pet Show is Canada’s Largest Family Pet Show, including a pet-focused marketplace, visits with Santa, dog and cat shows, celebrity pets, and much more!
Fall Fun Bucket List for Toronto and the GTA
The Fall season is full of fun! Get active in the crisp, fresh air with our Fall Fun Bucket List for Toronto and the GTA.
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 with our Guide to Christmas Markets and Craft Shows in Toronto and the GTA.
Guide to Winter Farmers Markets in Toronto and the GTA
Even though Summer has passed, you can still enjoy fresh food from an indoor farmers’ market! Take a bite of our Guide to the Best Winter Farmers Markets for the 2026/27 season.
Guide to the Best Toronto Public Library Free Family Resources
Access an incredible amount of personal, educational and professional resources with your Toronto Public Library (TPL) card, all for free!
Guide to the Best Bowling in Toronto and the GTA
Bowling is a time-honoured family fun activity, any time of year! Roll a strike with our Guide to the Best Bowling in Toronto and the GTA.
Guide to the Best Indoor Activities for Tweens and Teens in Toronto and the GTA
Satisfy these hard-to-please young people with our Guide to the Best Indoor Activities for Tweens and Teens in Toronto and the GTA!
Guide to Dog-Friendly Events and Activities in Toronto and the GTA
Toronto families and their furry friends can find a mutt-itude of ways to have fun together, and we’ve got plenty of treats to get your fur babies’ tails wagging!
140+ Birthday Freebies in Toronto and the GTA
Especially in today’s economy, everyone could use a little treat now and then. So, why not make it extra special by having that treat on your birthday?!
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