We’re less than two weeks away from Christmas! It’s time to start preparing for your holiday dinners, company parties, and the rest of the social responsibilities one incurs during the holiday season. Don’t forget to have some fun though, life is dull when it’s all work; we’ve created a list of great things to do this weekend so you can unwind!

Have a Seriously Fun Experience at Longshots Shooting & Social

Make your way to Longshots, the first airgun shooting sports and social centre in North America! Hit the lanes and fire rounds from an extensive selection of equipment, and then have delicious food and beverage when you’re done shooting or taking a break!‍

Where: 41 Gaudaur Rd, North York, ON, M9L 1S7.‍

Price: $$-$$$.

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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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Enjoy the Sounds of a Holiday Favourite with Elf In Concert

Presented by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, enjoy Elf with a live orchestra in a unique holiday experience! John Debney will be conducting his wonderful score as the holiday hit Elf plays on the big screen at Roy Thomson Hall!

Where: 60 Simcoe St, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5.

When: Friday, December 9th and Saturday, December 10th.‍

Price: $$-$$$.

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Marvel at Picture-Perfect Sights at Fleurs De Villes Yorkville

Fleurs de Villes is back in the city, exclusively at Bloor-Yorkville, for Fleurs de Villes NOËLL a fresh floral celebration of the holiday season! Unique floral pop-ups, including floral mannequins, doorways, and other picture-perfect installations, will create a delightful and festive floral stroll through Bloor-Yorkville!

Where: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M4W 1A5.

When: Wednesday, December 7th to Sunday, December 11th.‍

Price: $$-$$$.

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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: Until Sunday, December 11th.‍

Price: pay what you can!

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Take It Way Back with A Very Retro Holiday at FreePlay Toronto

Was there anything better than waking up on Christmas morning and unwrapping that one game you had been asking for all month? Well, FreePlay Toronto is looking to tap into those feeling for their Very Retro Holiday! Enjoy some classic arcade gaming, console gaming, tasty drinks, great grub, dope tunes, and more!

Where: 300 College St, Toronto, ON, M5T 1R9.

When: Friday, December 9th.‍

Price: $ ($10 cover before 10:00 p.m., and $15 cover afterwards).

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Sing Along with Mariah Carey at the Scotiabank Arena

The Queen of Christmas is back, as Mariah Carey is bringing her Merry Christmas to All tour to Toronto for two unforgettable nights! Get ready to sing all the holiday hits as Toronto is one of two cities where Mariah will be performing this Christmas!

Where: 40 Bay St., Toronto, ON, M5J 2X2.

When: Friday, December 9th and Sunday, December 11th.‍

Price: $$-$$$.

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Sing Some Merry Merry Music at CF Eaton Centre

The Eaton Centre will be hosting a Merry Merry Music free concert series this Holiday season! This weekend, Erez and Polky will be serenading customers with their indie-folk tunes, and it’s all for free! Catch them by the Starbucks and MAC store!

Where: 220 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5B 2H1.

When: Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th.

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Visit a One-Stop Holiday Market at ARTMART Toronto

ARTMART has rounded up the best artists in the city for a one-stop holiday market! Go do your holiday shopping and get unique gifts for your friends and family (and yourself) from local Toronto-area artists, illustrators, and designers!

Where: 50 Sousa Mendes St, Toronto, ON, M6P 3Z5.

When: Saturday, December 10th.

Price: it’s free!

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Celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Regent Park Film Festival

The 20th annual Regent Park Film Festival is here, returning with all in-person programming! They’ll be showing full-length films, cinematic shorts, hosting workshops, and much more in support of their community! The festival is free to attend, but donations are welcomed!

Where: 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON, M5A 2B7.

When: Wednesday, December 7th to Saturday, December 10th.‍

Price: it's free!

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You’ll Have a Pawsitively Good Time at the Howliday Market

The Howliday Market is Canada's biggest festive experience for dog owners and admirers! You'll be able to shop from over 50 pet brands, get complimentary photos with Santa, and visit the massive Tree of Treats and Cocktail Lounge.

Where: 19 Nunavut Rd, Toronto, ON, M6K 3C3.

When: Saturday, December 10th and Sunday, December 11th.‍

Price: $$.

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Make This Weekend Great with The Maker Bean Holiday Maker Market 

How many times can we say Maker in one sentence? The Holiday Maker Market is taking place at the Maker Bean Cafe this weekend with over 20 vendors; make somebody’s holiday season perfect with the perfect gift from a local vendor!
Where: 1052 Bloor St W, Toronto, ON, M6H 1M3.

When: Saturday, December 10th to Saturday, December 11th.

Price: it’s free!

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Support Local Creators at the Toronto Black Vegan Holiday Market

Taking place at Artscape Wychwood Barns, The 1st. annual Toronto Black Vegan Holiday Market is an opportunity for you to enjoy festive vegan meals and delicacies with unique African and Caribbean flavours! Cruelty-free gift items for skin care and plant-based health and wellness developed and sold by African/Caribbean entrepreneurs will also be available!

Where: 601 Christie St, Toronto, ON, M6G 4C7.

When: Sunday, December 11th from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.‍

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Head to the Water for the Harbourfront Centre Festival of Cool

The Festival of Cool wraps up Harbourfront Centre’s year-long cultural initiative, Nordic Bridges, with spectacle and celebration. It will feature 10 days of exciting campus programming that focuses on theatre, visual art, music, and community!
Where: 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto, ON, M5J 2G8.

When: Thursday, December 8th to Sunday, December 18th. 

Price: $$.

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The National Ballet of Canada Presents The Nutcracker

The Nutcracker is a staple of the holiday season, and is an incredible take on Marius Petipa’s beloved classic! The National Ballet of Canada will be hosting this holiday tradition for three weeks at the Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre, and is choreographed by the legendary James Kudelka, OC!

Where: 145 Queen St W, Toronto, ON, M5H 4G1.

When: Saturday, December 10th to Saturday, December 31st.

Price: $$$.

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Ongoing Events:

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: Until Friday, December 23rd.

Price: it’s free!

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Go on a Magical Voyage with Journey Into Enchantment

Brought to you by the same great minds that gave us Spooktacular, Journey Into Enchantment is an annual Christmas event for the whole family! It offers a fun, family friendly twist to the Christmas holiday season as a drive-through event filled with over 2 million lights! They’ve got two locations and a walk-through portion as well, so everybody can take in the incredible sights!

Where: 6845 Millcreek Dr, Mississauga, ON, L5N 5M4 or 6 Newkirk Rd, Richmond Hill, ON, L4C 2C5.

When: Until Saturday, January 1st.‍

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: Friday, November 25th to Saturday, January 7th.‍

Price: $$.

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