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Santa Claus fans, get ready because the man with the bag is back for the Ho-Ho<\/em>-Holidays with bells on. Whether it’s a farm, festival, parade or market, everyone loves to see Santa! Check out all the different ways you can catch up with the jolly fellow with our Guide to the Best Santa Sightings in Toronto and the GTA.<\/p>\n

\"Toronto<\/h2>\n

Santa Sightings in Toronto<\/h3>\n

The Distillery Winter Village<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/span>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 13, 2025 \u2014 January 4, 2026
\nEmbrace the holiday spirit of a traditional outdoor Christmas market at The Distillery Winter Village, where you can stroll the cobblestone streets of under canopies of Christmas lights, take photos by the huge Christmas tree in Trinity Square, visit Santa at Soulpepper Theatre, and much more.<\/p>\n

stackt market: Holiday Hills<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0November 14 \u2014 December 28, 2025
\nstackt market is back with their free festival Holiday Hills, hosting vendor markets, exclusive retail pop-ups, holiday-themed performances and family-friendly shows, dog-friendly events, special guest appearances from Santa, and lots more.<\/p>\n

Leslieville BIA: Wanderlust<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong> November 15, 2025
\nLeslieville BIA hosts the Leslieville Wanderlust shopping event, taking place on Queen Street East, plus Santa\u2019s Village and a tree lighting ceremony.<\/p>\n

Bloor West Village BIA: Meet Santa in the Village<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> November 22, 2025
\nBloor West Village hosts FREE festive family fun with the Meet Santa in the Village event, including marketplace, entertainment and crafts.<\/p>\n

The Original Santa Claus Parade<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:<\/strong> November 23, 2025
\nSince 1905, families have enjoyed The Original Santa Claus Parade in the streets of downtown Toronto with festive floats and plenty of holiday cheer.<\/p>\n

Santa\u2019s Storytime<\/span><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date: <\/strong>November 28 \u2014 <\/strong>December 23, 2025
\nThis festive experience at Gerrard Square Mall offers families an interactive story time and photo-op experience with Santa, where kids can also send letters to the North Pole.<\/p>\n

Beaches BIA: Santa in the Beach &\u00a0Christmas Tree Lighting<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate: <\/strong>November 29, 2025
\nSurf\u2019s up! Santa is coming to the Beach with the return of the Beach BIA\u2019s annual event \u201cSanta in the Beach\u201d plus their annual Christmas Tree Lighting.<\/p>\n

Casa Loma: Christmas at the Castle<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nDate: <\/strong>December 5, 2025 \u2013 January 3, 2026
\nFamilies can feel the joy of the holiday season at Toronto\u2019s historic castle, Casa Loma! Their Christmas at the Castle event showcases the castle\u2019s elegant holiday decorations, plus guests can drop in to wish Santa a Merry Christmas in his jolly toy workshop!<\/p>\n

Cabbagetown BIA: Holiday in the Patch<\/b><\/a><\/span>
\nDate: <\/b>December 6, 2025
\n<\/span>Cabbagetown BIA<\/span> 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!<\/p>\n

The Village at Black Creek: Daytime Santa Fun<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> December 6-23, 2025
\nSanta Claus is coming to town, so jingle all the way to The Village at Black Creek this Christmas to participate in the festive fun at their holiday events. \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

The 32nd Annual Riverdale Share Holiday Concert<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0December 7, 2025
\nThe annual Riverdale Share Holiday Concert returns for its 32nd year, with a fun-filled and diverse holiday celebration, with local musical performers, as well as dancers, a local school choir, and even Mr. Grinch and Jolly old Nick!<\/p>\n

Legislative Assembly of Ontario: Festive Lights at Queen’s Park<\/a> <\/strong>
\nDate: <\/strong>December 10-23, 2025
\n<\/strong>Join the Legislative Assembly of Ontario at Festive Lights at Queen\u2019s Park, a free celebration of the holidays showcasing Ontario\u2019s Legislative Building adorned with sparkling lights and festive decorations, plus Santa visits!<\/p>\n

Variety Village Ontario: Village Wonderland<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:<\/strong> December 14, 2025
\nExperience the magic of the season at Variety Village’s Village Wonderland, with live entertainment, family activities, and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus!<\/p>\n

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Santa Sightings in the GTA<\/h3>\n

Bass Pro Shops: Santa\u2019s Wonderland<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0Santa Arrival and Tree Lighting: November 8, 2025; Photos with Santa: November 9 \u2014 December 24, 2025
\nGo fishing for Christmas fun when Bass Pro Shops opens Santa’s Wonderland with a tree lighting party, plus family photos all holiday season.<\/p>\n

Waterloo Central Railway: Christmas Train Rides<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:<\/strong> November 13 \u2014 December 23, 2025
\nHave a magical time with your family on a historic passenger train at the Waterloo Central Railway Christmas train trips, at Santa\u2019s Jolly Journey on the weekend days or at Santa\u2019s Candy Crossing in the evening time slots with the train all lit up for the holidays.<\/p>\n

Niemi Farm Christmas Land & European Market<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:<\/strong>\u00a0November 14 \u2014 December 20, 2025
\nNiemi Farm Christmas Land is an outdoor holiday experience with visits to Santa\u2019s workshop and a Polar Express train to meet their farm animals.<\/p>\n

Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date: <\/strong>November 15, 2025 \u2014 January 3, 2026
\n<\/strong>The amusement park becomes a winter wonderland, with holiday-themed attractions and shows, festive food and an artisan market. Take photos with Santa and even decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus.<\/p>\n

Drysdale’s Tree Farm<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong> November 15 \u2014 December 21, 2025
\nDrysdale’s Tree Farm hosts their Christmas & Holiday Village, including visits with Santa, Mrs. Claus and their elf, plus wagon rides, bonfires, music, and cut-your-own and pre-cut Christmas trees.<\/p>\n

Village of Streetsville: Christmas in the Village<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong>\u00a0November 21-22, 2025
\nThe Village of Streetsville in Mississauga returns with their Christmas in the Village event. It includes horse-drawn carriage rides, pictures with Santa, live music, photo ops, hot cocoa, and much more.<\/p>\n

Toronto Christmas Pet Show<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>November 22-23, 2025
\n<\/strong>Santa loves all of nature’s creatures, including your pets! Shop for your fur baby, check out the shows at the International Centre, and don’t miss out on getting a pet photo-op.<\/p>\n

City of Mississauga: Light Up The Square<\/a><\/strong>
\nDate:\u00a0<\/strong>November 22, 2025
\nCelebrate the magic of winter in Mississauga with a Christmas tree lighting, photos with Santa, ice skating, live performances and the Holiday Street Market.<\/p>\n

Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan Truck Tour<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/b><\/span>Date:<\/strong> November 28-30, 2025
\nThe unmistakably jolly, red and lit-up truck of the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan truck tour is travelling across Canada again this Christmas season, including locations around Toronto and the GTA!<\/p>\n

Kortright Centre for Conservation: Magical Christmas Forest<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>November 28 \u2014 December 23, 2025
\nEscape into the woods at the Kortright Centre, including a winter wonderland at Santa’s cabin with lights, wagon rides, crafts, children’s activities and treats for the whole family!<\/p>\n

Angus Glen Golf Club: Angus Glen Winter Events and Fairway of Lights<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/em>Date: <\/strong>November 28 \u2014 December 31, 2025
\n<\/strong><\/em>Angus Glen Golf Club hosts the Winter At Angus series of holiday events, including dining options and Fairway of Lights, their annual walking light show on the elaborately decorated golf course.<\/p>\n

Downey’s Farm Christmas At The Farm<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong>Date:<\/strong> November 29 – December 21, 2025
\nDowney’s Farm welcomes Santa and his elves to share outdoor fun with you this festive season. Visit the farm animals, go on a wagon ride scavenger hunt, see Elves Square and play reindeer games, decorate cookies, do crafts and much more.<\/p>\n

Soper Creek Wildlife Rescue: Christmas with Wildlife<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:<\/strong> November 29 \u2014 December 21, 2025
\nSoper Creek Wildlife Rescue presents Christmas with Wildlife where guests explore the wildlife centre, have treats, see light displays, meet Santa on select dates, and more.<\/p>\n

Pingle’s Farm Market: Red and Green Christmas Celebration<\/a>
\n<\/strong>Date:<\/strong> December 6-21, 2025
\nHave a holly jolly good time at Pingle’s Farm Market with their Red and Green Christmas Celebration, where families can visit with Santa, enjoy live entertainment and photo ops, build your own stuffy, snack on festive treats around a cozy bonfire, and much more!<\/p>\n

Pickering Museum Village: A Storybook Christmas<\/a><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/span>Date: <\/strong>December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025
\nGive your family a fairytale holiday season at the Pickering Museum Village \u201cA Storybook Christmas\u201d event. Teddy takes visitors on a festive adventure to follow along with, plus guests visit with the man in red and discover all the joys of a traditional holiday season.<\/p>\n

Halton County Railway: Christmas on the Rails<\/a>
\n<\/span><\/strong>Date:\u00a0<\/strong>December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025
\nHalton County Railway gets festive at their Christmas on the Rails train rides, featuring vintage streetcars gliding through the woods with snow on the trees, Christmas carols in the air and Santa at the controls!<\/p>\n

Willowtree Farm: Adventures with Santa<\/a><\/strong>
\nDate:<\/strong> December 6-7 & 13-14, 2025
\nWillowtree Farm hosts a family farm event called Adventures with Santa, where the jolly fellow\u2019s helpers guide you through tasks to see the guy in the big red suit, such as crafts and games, candy cane scavenger hunt, story stroll with Mrs Claus, and more.<\/p>\n

Milton Fall Fair: Santa at the Fairgrounds & Holiday Market<\/strong><\/a>
\nDate:\u00a0<\/strong>December 6-21, 2025
\nMilton Fall Fair gets festive for Christmas, where families can visit Santa at the Fairgrounds, shop at their Holiday Market, then relax and make s’mores at the outdoor fire pits.<\/p>\n

\"FFT<\/p>\n

Guide to the Best Santa Claus Parades in the GTA and Southern Ontario<\/a><\/span><\/strong>
\nThere are Santa parades happening all over the GTA 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.<\/p>\n

Guide to the Best Santa Breakfasts in Toronto and the GTA<\/a>
\n<\/strong>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.<\/p>\n

Ho-ho-hold<\/i> on, there’s more Christmas events on our website here<\/span><\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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