Toronto Festivals & Events for Next Week (Dec 23-Dec 29)

December 21, 2024 • Estimated Reading Time: 12 minutes

Toronto Festivals & Events for Next Week (Dec 23 - Dec 29)

Merry Christmas everyone!

Brrr! Toronto is freezing this week, but the city is finally blanketed in that magical white snow we’ve been waiting for! It’s the perfect excuse to bundle up, sip some hot cocoa, and enjoy the cozy charm of winter. 🌨️

We’ve also got something special for you this week - our brand-new section on the best Christmas markets to visit! Whether you’re looking for unique gifts, festive treats, or just a warm and jolly vibe, we’ve got the top picks to make your holiday season extra merry.

Stay warm and enjoy the snow! Check out this week’s events and festive finds below.

Anyway, here are what you can do next Monday (12/23) to Sunday (12/29)! Hope you have a great holiday❣️ Missed out? Catch up with our previous newsletter here.

🎅 Christmas Special

Holiday Fair in the Square @ Mel Lastman Square (till Dec 23, 2024)
The Nutcracker by the National Ballet of Canada (till Dec 31, 2024)
Journey into Enchantment @ Ajax / Mississauga (till Jan 1, 2025)
Casa Loma’s Christmas at the Castle (till January 4, 2025)
WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland (till Jan 4, 2024)
Distillery Winter Village @ Distillery District(till Jan 5, 2025)
Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights (till Jan 5, 2025)
Cavalcade of Lights @ Nathan Phillips Square (till early Jan TBD)
Holiday Street Market @ Harbourfront Center (till Jan 5, 2025) ← We went yesterday, it’s awesome! 🤩

Monday 12/23

🍽️ Food and Drinks
Bake & Sip - Christmas Ornament Cookie Workshop @ 1845 Avenue Rd
Gingerbread Decorating Party @ 1551 Kingston Rd

🎵 Music
Sing-Along Messiah @ Massey Hall

🎭 Art and Culture
Cultural Diversity Festival @ The Waterside Inn
Paint Nite Brand Creative Events @ Rose & Crown - Yonge & Eglinton
Stained Glass . 2 Hours Workshop @ 686 The Queensway

🎡 Family
Magical Christmas Forest @ Kortright Centre for Conservation

Tuesday 12/24

🍽️ Food and Drinks
O’Grady’s Christmas Dinner @ O'Grady's Restaurant On Church

🎵 Music
Christmas Day with Donne Roberts & Quincy Bullen at DROM Taberna @ DROM Taberna
DJ JOEZI @ Grand Bizarre Exhibition Place

🎡 Family
Christmas Eve Family Service - 5 PM @ 35 Lytton Blvd (Free)
CHRITMAS EVE DINNER PARTY @ 3030 Dundas St W

Wednesday 12/25

Thursday 12/26

🎭 Art and Culture
Museum of Bad Gifts @ Northern Contemporary Gallery

Friday 12/27

🍽️ Food and Drinks
Pub Crawl Toronto @ Death & Taxes

🎭 Art and Culture
A Glow-in-the-Dark Paint Night by Artbox @ Artbox Studio Gallery
Porcelain War - The Hottest Docs @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
Toronto Comic Book Show 10TH Annual Boxing Day Bash! @ Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre (Free)

Saturday 12/28

🐾 Pet
Holiday Corgi Yoga @ Junto Studio

Sunday 12/29

🍽️ Food and Drinks
Bunna & Paint @ 3357 Kingston Rd
Hands On: Pasta Traditions from the North @ Eataly Yorkville

🎉 Entertainment
English as Funny Language - STAND UP COMEDY @ Free Times Cafe
Midnight Mayhem - Late Night Laughs @ Backroom Comedy CLub @ Backroom Comedy Club
Punjabi Comedy Show - Toronto @ SoCap Comedy (The Social Capital)
School of Rock - Back to the Bloor @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema

🏒 Sports
2024 Toronto Kemetic Yoga Expo @ Content Day Studio

🎭 Art and Culture
In-Studio Paint Night - Blue Hour Winter Sunset Sky Acrylic Painting @ Fresh Paint Studio + Cafe

Recurring Christmas Events in Toronto:

Winter Activities and Christmas Markets in Toronto 2024

Things to do in Toronto in winter 2024

torontoeventsweekly.ca/inspiration/winter-activities-and-christmas-markets-in-toronto-2024

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