Share the joy of the holidays as a family at the Gay Lea Shortbread Village, a deliciously festive holiday pop-up experience at The Well, downtown Toronto’s newest and most exciting entertainment area. Not only is this immersive holiday experience family-friendly, but it’s also totally free to attend! Created to bring
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Toronto Union Station gets the party going through the holiday season and into the new year with TD Union Winter, inside the TD West Carriageway for a fun and magical free winter experience, featuring the Roller Express indoor roller skating rink. Activities also include Christmas performances and tree, gift shop
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra and Toronto Public Library Partner join creative forces for the free Symphony Storytime, bringing musical experiences to communities across Toronto. This interactive program brings live storytelling and musical performances together, visiting eight libraries across the city to create a space where children and families can experience that
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Cineplex Cinemas’ Family Favourites program lets you enjoy discounted family-friendly movies every Saturday for only $2.99* a ticket! It’s an affordable way to spend time with your little ones, so grab some popcorn and check out the upcoming line-up of fun films. Upcoming Schedule: November 23 — The Polar Express
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Celebrate the holidays with TO Live as they present “‘Twas the Night Before…” by Cirque du Soleil, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Marking the first-ever holiday show performed by Cirque du Soleil, celebrated worldwide for their jaw-dropping visuals and acrobatic prowess, families
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Toronto is a city of numerous diverse neighbourhoods, with many representing cultures from across the globe with specialized food and shops. But they are also considered “home” for Toronto families! There are numerous special holiday events this year, both big and small, and we’ll keep adding to our list as
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The unmistakably jolly, red and lit-up truck of the Coca-Cola Holiday Caravan truck tour is travelling across Canada again this Christmas season. Catch the caravan at many stops around the GTA at the following locations: November 15 — Magic of Locke November 16 — Oakville Santa Parade November 16 —
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Toronto’s longest-running free film festival, the 22nd Annual Regent Park Film Festival strives to amplify marginalized communities and their stories. Over four days of free films, school programs, workshops, panels, parties and a community breakfast, the festival celebrates work from both groundbreaking industry leaders to the emerging creative vanguard. Regent
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The stunning exterior of the Aga Khan Museum comes to life with the free Light Up the Dark event, featuring mesmerizing light projections created by a group of OCAD University students and graduates. In addition, there are warm drinks and food, free performances, plus free admission to the Museum Collections
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Make your way to the Weston Village in the city’s northwest end for a free local winter festival, aptly named Weston Winterfest! It takes place in the Weston Road and Lawrence Avenue West neighbourhood, with activities centred around the Artscape Weston Commons, including ice sculptures, performances, holiday market, contests and
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