Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, Toronto! Here are the top 10 events happening this weekend in the city.

1. Toronto Gingerbread Festival

This interactive, exploratory and deliciously festive holiday event is FREE and family-friendly for everyone! Don't forget to check out their life-sized gingerbread  display!

Price: Free

Where: 2 St. Clair West, Toronto

When: Until January 11, 2023

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2. Free Public Skating at Evergreen Brick Works

Visit this picturesque skating rink in Koerner Garden during their free public skate hours. Bring your own skates or rent a pair. Skating is free, and skate rentals are available for $5 a pair.

Price: Free

Where: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

When: Until March 5, 2023

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3. King street Christmas club Crawl

The hottest event is back for a Christmas Club Crawl (hosted by Todotoronto) on Friday December 23rd. Tickets are VIP and include line skip and free cover to all participating venues.

Price: $-$$

Where: Multiple venues, including Arcane, Juliet and Century.

When: December 23rd

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4. Solaris Music Festival at Rebel

Toronto's biggest winter music festival is back at Rebel. The annual Solaris Music Festival showcases some of the most revered names in Electronic Music.

Price: $$-$$$

Where: Rebel, 11 Polson St, Toronto

When: December 26th, doors open at 9:30pm

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5. Alternative Film Festival Winter Edition at Remote Gallery by Akin Collective

The Winter Edition Screening of the AltFF Alternative Film Festival will be screening the 10 Best Film of the Festival Finalists.

Price: Admission is free

Where: Remote Gallery by Akin Collective 568 Richmond St. West Toronto

When: December 26th, doors open at 4:30pm, program begins at 5pm

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6. The Dreamboats: Holiday Special at El Mocambo

The Dreamboats are bringing back good ol’ rock n’ roll to the legendary El Mocambo.

Price: $-$$

Where: El Mocambo, 464 Spadina Avenue, Toronto

When: December 23rd at 8pm

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7. Calvacade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square 

Twinkling light displays and festive décor alongside public skating on the Square. This year, the event takes inspiration from light festivals and cultural celebrations around the world!

Price: Free

Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto

When: Until January 8th

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8. Northern Lights at Grand Bizarre

Holiday vendors, Christmas lights, festive food and beverages and meetings with Santa or The Grinch! Grab your friends or family and visit this one of a kind experience!

Price: $-$$ (Kids 2 and under are free)

Where: Grand Bizarre at The Exhibition Place, Toronto

When: Until January 8th

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9. Holiday Lights Tour at Casa Loma

Experience the magic of the season at Casa Loma’s spectacular Holiday Lights Tour. Wander through a dazzling lighting display in the gardens and tunnels, all decorated for the festive season. (NOTE: Holiday Lights will be closed Thursday December 22nd due to inclement weather.)

Price: $$-$$$

Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto

When: Until January 8th

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10. Winter at The Bentway

Skaters are invited to chill out and cozy up along a 220-metre figure-eight skate trail.

Price: Free

Where: The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto

When: Daily from 12pm – 9pm until January 8th

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