Have you put up your Chistmas tree yet? Are your halls decked? Are the other holiday and winter cliches satisfied? Excellent! Let’s take a look at what’s going on this weekend, with many great events celebrating the season and the onset of winter (maybe not, but that’s what the weather is making us feel like)!
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Savour Authentic Portuguese Pastéis de Nata with More Natas Please

There’s no better place to get a mouthwatering, authentic Pastéis de Nata than More Natas Please! They’ve got a pop-up in the Distillery District’s Winter Village that you need to check out; this picture just doesn’t do it justice!

Where: 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4.

When: Until Saturday, December 31st.‍

Price: $-$$.

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Experience Holiday Nights of Lights and Mistletoe Lane

From the minds behind Halloween Nights of Lights and Pumpkinville comes the quintessential holiday experience: Holiday Nights of Lights and Mistletoe Lane!  Guests will experience walking through giant ornaments, animated tunnels, and much more. Upon exiting the light show, they’ll enter Mistletoe Lane - the newest pop up experience and a nighttime hotspot all rolled into one distinct holiday tradition!

Where: 80 Interchange Way, Concord, ON, L4K 5C3.

When: Until Saturday, January 7th.‍

Price: $$.

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Take a Whiskey Masterclass in the Distillery District with Spirits of York

Celebrate the return home of both Gooderham & Worts, and the second batch of Spirit of York’s whisky! Dive into the rich history, exciting present, and bright future of Canadian whisky, whilst going on a journey through ins and outs of the history of, production of, and tasting of 3 expressions of Canadian whisky at this masterclass!

Where: 12 Trinity Street, Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4.

When: Until Friday, December 30th.

Price: $$$.

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Celebrate the Return of the Holiday Fair at Nathan Phillips Square

Holiday Fair in the Square is back! This year, the Fair will be working with the City of Toronto's Cavalcade of Lights to transform Nathan Phillips Square into a magical winter wonderland! This year’s event will combine the charm and elegance of a Christmas market with the excitement of a thriving winter carnival and light show!

Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 2N1.

When: Friday, December 2nd to Friday, December 23rd.

Price: it’s free!

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Believe the Magic at Glow Toronto

Canada’s premium indoor Christmas festival takes place in North Building of the Toronto Congress Centre, as Glow Toronto is back for another year! Savour delicious food, sip on holiday drinks, shop for one-of-a-kind gifts, decorate cookies with Mrs. Claus, and visit St. Nicholas, all beneath the glow of a million twinkling lights!

‍Where: 1020 Martin Grove Rd, Etobicoke, ON, M9W 1J1.

When: Until Saturday, December 31st.‍

Price: $$.

Visit their website for more information!

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Support Canadian Creators at the Indigenous Artisan Marketplace

Canada’s best Indigenous Artisan Marketplace is back, but only for one more week! Taking place at the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, this marketplace offers a variety of handmade goods, art pieces, traditional regalia, and more, all in support of Canada’s indigenous community!

Where: 16 Spadina Road, Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7.

When: Friday, December 2nd.‍

Price: it’s free!

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Anesti Danelis Will Change Your Life at the Comedy Bar

Anesti Danelis is coming home! THIS SHOW WILL CHANGE YOUR LIFE is a musical comedy concert and stand-up show with catchy songs about stealing from work, living at home, alternative medicines, mental health breaks, signs your partner is cheating on you, and so much more! You can get tickets for $15 using the promo code “changemylife”!

Where: 2800 Danforth Ave, Toronto, ON, M4C 1M1.

When: Friday, December 2nd and Sunday, December 3rd.‍

Price: $20 online and $25 at the door.

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Make the Mississauga Festival of Trees Your Destination this Weekend

The Mississauga Festival of Trees features three distinct events, each intended to wow your senses and make memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime. Enjoy the Artisan Market, Workshops, and Culinary Market, all while strolling through beautiful tree and woodpile art installations and enjoying great live local entertainment!

Where: 1352 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga, ON, L5E 1E9.

When: Friday, December 2nd to Sunday, December 11th.‍

Price: pay what you can!

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Enjoy the Olde Tyme Christmas Parade on Main Street in Unionville

Just outside of Markham, you’ll find the tiny, charming town of Unionville where every year, people flock to Main Street for their Olde Tyme Christmas celebration! This year, they invite you for a very Merry afternoon featuring light displays, live music, the Olde Tyme Christmas parade featuring everybody’s favourite jolly red giant, and much more!

Where: 197 Main St Unionville, Unionville, ON, L3R 2G8.

When: Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m.

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Learn Chocolate Making and Much More with Mama Cacao

Known as Mamá Cacao, Juliet has been has been working in Costa Rica as a tree-to-bar chocolate-maker, cacao-farmer & educator. You can join her for a chocolate-workshop where you can learn about the health benefits of cacao, taste and compare chocolate, and much more!

Where: 112 Cumberland St, Toronto, ON, M5R 1A6.

When: Saturday, December 3rd at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.‍

Price: $$$.

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See Jolly Old St. Nick at The Stouffville Santa Claus Parade

Santa Claus is coming to Stouffville; join them and celebrate the season as a parade of lights makes it’s way down Main Street! They’ve got beautifully-decorated floats serving as a convoy for Kris Kringle, with marching bands and more entertainers providing a soundtrack as they march down Main Street! This event is sure to be a delight for families and friends of all ages!

Where: York Regional Rd 69 & Main St, Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON, L4A 2Z9.

When: Saturday, December 3rd at 6:00 p.m.

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Spend Your Sunday at The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade

The Mississauga Santa Claus Parade is returning for the first time in three years! See spectacular floats, musical entertainment, local celebrities (including Grand Marshall Doug Gilmour, Leafs legend and Hockey Hall of Famer!) and of course a visit from the man himself, Santa Claus! Over 20,000 people are expected to attend one of the season’s biggest celebrations; make sure you’re one of them!

Where: Glen Erin Dr & Dunwin Dr, Mississauga, ON, L5L 3S3.

When: Sunday, December 4th at 12:30 p.m.

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Lindsay Lohan Invites You to the Netflix Canada Holiday House

Escape the chill with Netflix Canada at the inaugural Netflix Canada Holiday House! Guests of all ages can enter a world of warmth and wonder and join the festive fun with interactive and Instagrammable moments, TikTok-ready spaces, sweet treats and crafts for kids (and grown-ups!) that will spark the holiday spirit.

Where: 160 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 3H3.

When: Until Sunday, December 4th.‍

Price: it’s free!

Visit their website for more information!

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Discover Gifts of Wonder at the One Of A Kind Show

Taking place at the Enercare Centre at Exhibition Place, the One Of A Kind Show features an extensive selection of gifts that are beautifully made by 600+ artisans from across the country! Support local and independent creators while you have the chance to win great prizes! 

Where: 100 Princes' Blvd #1, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3.‍

When: Until Sunday, December 4th.‍

Price: $$.

Visit their website for more information!

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Quench Your Thirst at The Thirsty Elf at the Fairmont Royal York

The Thirsty Elf is one of the more sophisticated celebration spots this holiday season, held inside the Fairmont Royal York! With Christmas sweaters, kitschy décor and cheerful, and festive cocktails, the Thirsty Elf has everything you need to get into the spirit of Christmas! Get ready to Gin-gle all the Way, and this time, it’s okay if you find yourself on the Naughty List; it’s made with cranberry, cinnamon, lime, ginger beer, Northern Keep Vodka, and mint!

Where: 100 Front St W, Toronto, ON, M5J 1E3.‍

When: Open Thursday through Saturday from Thursday, November 17th to Saturday, December 17th.

Price: $$.

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Skate on Snow Flake Lake at Canada’s Wonderland’s Winterfest

Winterfest, the holiday festival hosted by Canada’s Wonderland, features, live performances, millions of spectacular lights, beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, and skating on Snow Flake Lake! Glide down the ice on the shimmering, majestic Royal Fountain, transformed for the holiday season into Snow Flake Lake, located in front of the iconic Wonder Mountain!

Where: 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan, ON, L6A 1S6.‍

When: Until Saturday, December 31st. ‍

Price: $$.

Visit their website for more information!

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Head to the Distillery District for their World Famous Winter Village

The World Famous Winter Village of the Distillery District is back for another year of holiday fun! Be there for the 65+ local merchants, restaurants, and cafés, plus additional seasonal vendors and food cabins!

Where: 55 Mill St, Toronto, ON, M5A 3C4.‍

When: Until Saturday, December 31st.‍

Price: it’s free!

Visit their website for more information!

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Make Your Way to Holiday Hills, a Winter Festival at STACKT market

Get ready for 6 months of holiday feels in the heart of the city with stackt! They’ve got everything you need to celebrate the holiday season: a ferris wheel, immersive photo experiences, Unbounded Well (Toronto's first and only outdoor Wellness Playground!), a Crokicurl rink (a blend of the Canadian classic game curling and crokinole), and so much more! You’ll never run out of things to do at Holiday Hills!

Where: 28 Bathurst St. Toronto, ON, M5V 0R4

When: Friday, November 18th to Saturday, December 31st.

Price: it’s free!

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Drink and be Merry at Miracle on Bloor St.

Grab a drink for a good cause at Miracle on Bloor St.; $1 of every drink sold is donated to Nellie's Shelter, an organization providing shelter, education, and advocacy for women and children in the GTA! This holiday “fever dream” bar has a menu full of whimsical, Christmas-themed cocktails!

Where: 875 Bloor St W Second Floor, Toronto, ON M6G 1M4‍

When: Friday, November 18th to Saturday, December 31st.‍

Price: $$.

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