November
Bass Pro Shops: Santa’s Wonderland
Go fishing for Christmas fun when Bass Pro Shops opens Santa’s Wonderland for the holiday season with a party on November 8, complete with a tree lighting ceremony, seasonal treats and a free kids’ giveaway of a festive plush bass fish! Then, until Christmas Eve, kids can drop their letter
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Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Truck Tour
The unmistakably jolly, red and lit-up truck of the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan truck tour is travelling across Canada again this Christmas season. Catch the caravan at stops around the GTA at the following locations: November 28 — Niagara Falls Festival of Lights, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM November 29— NeighbourLink
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Santa’s Storytime
Santa’s Storytime offers families an interactive story time and photo-op experience with Santa in a new festively decorated space at the Loblaws near Danforth and Victoria Park Avenue in the east end. Kids can also send letters to the North Pole using Santa’s mailbox and get a personalized correspondence back
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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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Guide to the Best Christmas Lights Festivals and Displays in the GTA
Twinkle, sparkle and shine… it’s almost Christmas time! 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
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Burlington Festival of Lights
An annual tradition, the free Burlington Festival of Lights brightens up Burlington’s waterfront once again this holiday season. You can either go on a walk through Spencer Smith Park or drive along Lakeshore Road to see the beautiful light displays, plus pop-up events such as holiday markets, the Santa Claus
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Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG): Winter Wonders
Royal Botanical Gardens’ Hendrie Park in Burlington is getting a holiday makeover with Winter Wonders, including a new Artisan Market Village Discover the magic of nature and light at the RBG, with festive light displays dotting the 1.5 km pathway through the park and music playing. Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG):
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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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