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Last updated: November 11, 2024

Experience the festive fun with the Mimico community! Explore all the events in our holiday guide. For Mimico residents and newcomers, this guide highlights the top festive events.

Step into a winter wonderland at the Toronto Christmas Market, where you can stroll through charming stalls filled with artisanal goods and seasonal treats. Another delight is the Cavalcade of Lights, featuring vibrant light displays and live performances that bring the spirit of the season alive. And the enchanting Christmas at Casa Loma is something you definitely don't want to miss, offering stunning decorations and captivating holiday activities. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!

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Mimico Holiday Light Displays

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Live performances and lighting of the city's official Christmas tree.

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The Cavalcade of Lights is a glittering winter festival in Toronto that has brought holiday cheer to Torontonians since 1967. It features an unforgettable opening night celebration with live performances and the lighting of the city's official Christmas tree. The event offers nightly ice skating and festive light installations throughout the holiday season.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Cavalcade of Lights

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Spectacular light displays and interactive hot chocolate trail.

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The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls features over 3 million lights and 75+ displays, transforming the city into a vibrant winter spectacle with nightly Falls Illumination and the Hot Chocolate Trail.

Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Winter Festival of Lights

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3 million lights and interactive displays.

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The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights features over 3 million lights and 75 spectacular displays along the Niagara Parkway and tourist districts. Visitors can explore the self-guided festival route, enjoy the Hot Chocolate Trail, and experience the nightly Falls Illumination.

Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Niagara Falls Christmas Market

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Community-driven holiday celebration with interactive activities.

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A festive event featuring a parade, children's craft activities, and hot chocolate at the Main Branch, celebrating the holiday season with community engagement.

Where: Ajax | More Info: Santa's Spectacle of Lights

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Interactive light and sound show with 20 million LED bulbs.

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Illumi Mississauga is a dazzling light show featuring 15 thematic universes with thousands of LED bulbs, creating an immersive experience for all ages.

Where: Mississauga | More Info: Illumi Mississauga

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Holiday celebration with synchronized lights and zoo attractions.

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Safari Lights is an immersive display of synchronized lights and attractions at Safari Niagara, creating a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.

Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Safari Lights

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Guided evening walk with festive lights and interactive displays.

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Stroll through Hendrie Park's picturesque pathways adorned with charming festive lights and interactive installations, enjoying the warm tastes and fragrances of the holiday season while exploring the Botanical Train installation and the warmly lit Mediterranean Garden.

Where: Burlington | More Info: Winter Wonders - Royal Botanical Gardens

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Breathtaking light displays in a scenic golf club setting.

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Winter at Angus Glen features a self-guided walk around the clubhouse and South 18th hole, showcasing a display of lights that create a picturesque backdrop for holiday celebrations.

Where: Markham | More Info: Winter at Angus Glen

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Mimico Holiday Markets and Shopping

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Holiday celebration with live entertainment and unique shopping experiences.

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The Distillery Winter Village is a festive holiday event featuring a tree lighting ceremony, live entertainment, and holiday shopping. Enjoy carolers, Santa's Tower of Toys, and a variety of seasonal activities amidst the historic charm of the Distillery District.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Christmas Market (Distillery Winter Village)

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Unique, eco-friendly holiday shopping experience with local vendors.

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The Toronto Botanical Garden Holiday Market is an eco-minded, nature-inspired shopping event featuring over 60 local vendors showcasing planet-friendly and botanically-themed products, including holiday home decor, nature-based gifts, fine chocolates, and fresh seasonal greens.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Botanical Gardens Holiday Market

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Family-friendly holiday shopping with local vendors and Santa meet-and-greets.

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The Riverside Holiday Market at Riverside Common Park features holiday shopping from 20 local vendors, free meet-and-greets with Santa, live music, and holiday-themed kids' crafts and treats.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Riverside Holiday Market

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Unique holiday shopping experience with live entertainment and local artisans.

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The Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Market is a vibrant outdoor event featuring 180 talented local artists and artisans showcasing unique handmade items, including art, jewelry, fashion, home decor, and more. Enjoy live DJ music, food vendors, and interactive artist demonstrations.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Art Crawl Christmas Pop-Up

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Vegan shopping experience with gourmet food and outerwear.

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The Vegan Christmas Market in Montreal offers a unique shopping experience with a variety of vegan products, including gourmet food, outerwear, and more. The event is held at a new beautiful venue, 200 Sherbrooke Street West, within a 5-minute walk from Place-des-Arts metro.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Vegan Holiday Market

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Local holiday market with artisans and tree lighting event.

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Join us in Waterdown Village as we transform the area into Winterdown Village. Visit artisans and find unique gift-giving ideas at the holiday marketplace inside Memorial Hall. Shop Black Friday specials, take a wagon ride around downtown, and enjoy a fun-filled tree lighting event on the lawn of Chestnut Grove.

Where: Waterdown | More Info: Winterdown Lights and Market

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Holiday market with local vendors and festive activities.

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The Christmas Fun Fair & Market offers a variety of holiday activities, including shopping for seasonal items, enjoying local food, and participating in family-friendly events.

Where: Pickering | More Info: Christmas Fun Fair & Market

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Historic Main Street festivities with two parades and diverse entertainment.

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Schomberg Christmas Market features street performers, carolers, children's entertainers, and holiday creations along historic Main Street. Enjoy two parades, festive music, and refreshments like hot apple cider and roasted chestnuts.

Where: Schomberg | More Info: Schomberg Christmas Market

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Artisan marketplace with Santa visits and festive drinks.

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The Holiday Fair in the Square transforms Mel Lastman Square into a vibrant winter destination with an artisan marketplace, a Fireside Lounge offering hot chocolate and mulled wine, and a visit with Santa. This event is a beloved holiday tradition that supports Epilepsy Toronto.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Holiday Performances Holiday Fair - Nathan Phillips Square

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Mimico Holiday Shows and Entertainment

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Holiday celebration in a historic castle setting.

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Casa Loma transforms into a holiday wonderland with a 40ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight signature trees by Canadian designers. Activities include visiting Santa, festive arts and crafts, and live performances.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Christmas at Casa Loma

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Iconic parade featuring floats, bands, and celebrity clowns.

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The Toronto Santa Claus Parade is a beloved annual event that brings hundreds of thousands of people together to celebrate the Christmas season with colorful floats, marching bands, and festive performances.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Santa Claus Parade

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Nighttime parade with decorated floats and marching bands.

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The Santa Under the Stars Parade in Aurora features beautifully decorated floats, incredible marching bands, and special guests, including Santa Claus. It is a nighttime event where Canada Post collects letters for Santa before the parade begins.

Where: Aurora | More Info: Santa Under the Stars Parade

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Iconic parade featuring elaborate floats and celebrity clowns.

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The Original Santa Claus Parade is a beloved annual event in Toronto, bringing together hundreds of thousands of people to celebrate the Christmas season with colorful floats, marching bands, and festive entertainment.

Where: Toronto | More Info: Original Santa Claus Parade

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Long-standing community celebration with festive floats and live music.

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The Oakville Santa Claus Parade is an annual event that has been delighting audiences for 76 years. It brings the community together, featuring festive floats, live music, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Where: Oakville | More Info: Santa Claus Parade - Oakville

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World-class circus performances with holiday music.

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Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland is a spectacular holiday event featuring awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and a lively musical mix of everyone's favorite holiday carols. The show blends spellbinding circus artistry with beloved holiday melodies, creating a heartwarming celebration that brings families together.

Where: Mississauga | More Info: Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland - Living Arts Centre

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Mimico Other Holiday Activities

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Large-scale community event with numerous floats and marching bands.

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The 50th Annual Markham Santa Claus Parade features hundreds of floats, marching bands, and of course, Santa Claus, celebrating the holiday season with the community.

Where: Markham | More Info: Markham Santa Parade

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Interactive parade with costume characters and festive floats.

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Welcome Santa Claus to Newmarket at our annual Santa Claus Parade. Bundle up and bring your family and friends to see festive holiday floats and walking groups followed by our special guest - jolly Old St. Nick. Attendees are encouraged to bring their letters for Santa and non-perishable food items for the Newmarket Food Pantry.

Where: Newmarket | More Info: Santa Claus Parade - Town Of Newmarket

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Family holiday photos with Santa and pets.

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Capture family holiday memories with our jolly Santa at Bradley Museum. Our professional photographer will take a great photo, and Santa will listen to your Christmas wish list. Proceeds support educational programs at the Museums of Mississauga. Family Photos take place on Friday, Nov 29th, 2024, from 3pm to 7pm, while Paws 'N Mr. Claus is on Saturday, Nov 30th, 2024, from 11am to 3pm.

Where: Mississauga | More Info: Family Holiday Photos with Santa - Bradley Museum

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Outdoor winter activities with Santa.

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Visit Santa at the Kortright Centre for Conservation, where you can enjoy a winter wonderland filled with lights, crafts, activities, and horse-drawn wagon rides. Treats and a visit with Santa in his cabin make for a delightful family experience.

Where: Vaughan | More Info: Visit Santa at Magical Christmas Forest - Kortright Centre for Conservation

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