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November is here! Check out the best free activities happening in Toronto all month long!
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1. Toronto Santa Claus Parade
The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is a cherished annual tradition, bringing festive floats, marching bands, and holiday magic to the heart of the city! Join to experience the excitement of the season.
Where: Starts at Christie St and ends at St. Lawrence Market
When: November 23rd, 2025 (Starts at 12:30 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family friendly
2. Toronto Art Crawl’s Christmas Market
The Christmas market returns for its 11th season! Discover a curated selection of art, jewelry, and home décor crafted by talented local artists and makers.
Where: The Bentway (250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON, M5V 3K9)
When: November 1st, 2025 (11 am - 6 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family friendly
3. Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
Head over to Yorkville for a magical experience! See their official lighting ceremony which includes a free musical performance by Canadian platinum artist, Shawn Hook.
Where: Village of Yorkville Park (Cumberland St & Bellair St)
When: November 22nd, 2025 (5pm - 7pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family friendly
4. CPKC Holiday Train
The 2025 CPKC Holiday Train is making a stop into Toronto this year! Don’t miss free live performances by Jade Eagleson and Teigen Gayse from the train’s dazzling holiday stage.
Where: 750 Runnymede Rd, York, ON, M6N 3V4
When: November 19th - December 21st, 2025 (8:30pm - 9pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family friendly
5. Pumpkin Parade

After Halloween, bring your carved pumpkins to a local park and add them to a stunning display of glowing jack-o’-lanterns. Don’t have a pumpkin? No problem, come by and enjoy the parade!
Where: Multiple locations
When: November 1st, 2025 (Times vary)
Price: Free
Category: Family friendly
6. AGO First Wednesday Night Free
Did you know you can visit the AGO for free on the first Wednesday evening of every month? Make sure to reserve your complimentary general admission ticket online in advance.
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario (317 Dundas Street West)
When: November 5th, 2025 (6pm - 9pm)
Price: Free
Category: Date/friends
7. Holiday Hills
Visit Stackt Market as it transforms into a festive holiday wonderland! Enjoy highlights like a stunning 100-foot-long light installation, unique brand pop-ups, live entertainment, and plenty more seasonal fun.
Where: Stackt Market (28 Bathurst Street)
When: November 14th - December 28th, 2025 (12pm - 12am)
Price: Free
Category: Family friendly
8. Cavalcade of Lights

Since 1967, Toronto’s Cavalcade of Lights has kicked off the holiday season with a dazzling tree lighting, live performances, nightly ice skating, and festive light displays!
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St. W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N3)
When: November 2025 - January 2026 (6 pm - 10 pm)
Price: Free admission
Category: Family friendly
9. CF Toronto Eaton Center Tree Lighting
CF Toronto Eaton Center’s iconic tree lighting ceremony returns. Watch the tree light up, the snow fall down, and enjoy live musical performances and a visit from Santa himself!
Where: CF Toronto Eaton Center (220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1)
When: November 15th, 2025 (Starts at 6 pm)
Price: Free
Category: Family friendly
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