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Casa Loma is a real-life winter wonderland, and might be Toronto’s most Instagrammable holiday event yet

December 8, 2025 Neesa McRae-McNicholls

What to know Casa Loma’s Holiday Lights Tour runs from Dec. 5, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026 at 1 Austin Terrace, offering a mix of...

Festive holiday lights and decorations illuminate historic Toronto landmarks during Christmas season.

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Free holiday fun in Toronto: Winter festivals, lights, and festive activities for all ages

November 25, 2025 Devon Banfield

While Toronto is typically a pretty expensive city, there are lots of free ways to get outside and enjoy the holiday season. From a winter...

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Santa Claus is coming to a town near you! Here’s a lineup of festive parades hitting the GTA

November 15, 2025 Janiece Campbell

If you’re looking to catch the holiday spirit in the GTA this year, there’s no better place to start than at one of the many...

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Here’s 7 spots to get a real tree in or near Toronto

November 13, 2025 Beatriz Ferreira

What to know Seven spots in or near Toronto are offering freshly-cut Christmas trees. Cut-your-own and pre-cut options available, with festive extras like bonfires, wagon...

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Warm up your love life with these 5 winter date ideas

November 10, 2025 Neesa McRae-McNicholls

Toronto, the city is growing colder, but your heart is not! Finding the perfect winter date idea in and around the city does not have...

Colorful holiday light display and indoor arcade in Toronto Canada.

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Tis the season for festive TV: Six shows you need to watch over the holidays

November 8, 2025 Blaize Exeter

It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year to get under your favourite blanket, sip on a hot drink and watch some festive television. ...

Decorated Christmas tree with presents, cozy living room with fireplace, holiday lights, and festive decor in Toronto, Canada. Perfect for seasonal entertainment and family gatherings.

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The Distillery Winter Village is returning to Toronto, offering holiday magic, shopping and festive fun

November 6, 2025 Neesa McRae-McNicholls

‘Tis almost the season, Toronto! The city’s famous Christmas market is returning to the Distillery Historic District this month, bringing with it more than 85...

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Let there be lights: Six Toronto tree-lighting events to kick off the holiday season

November 4, 2025 Patricia Dolor

Toronto is about to glow. As the city leans into holiday mode, beloved tree-lighting traditions are popping up everywhere — from neighbourhood strips to iconic...

Large illuminated Christmas tree decorated with red ribbons and ornaments in a festive Toronto city square at night.

Culture Now's Winter Guide

‘Tis the season! Here are the best winter and Christmas markets around the GTA for 2025

November 4, 2025 Tyreike Reid

Tis almost the season to be jolly, so it’s time to start planning your holiday itinerary, and nothing screams “holidays” like a winter market! From...

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Candle making, live ballet and towering stilt walkers: Holiday events to check out this week, Dec. 18-24

December 18, 2023 NOW Staff

In a city like Toronto there’s so much to do and see. And to get people started on their holiday event list for the fourth...

Lavender infused candle making with dried lavender and candles. | Traditional Flamenco dance performance with dancers in elaborate costumes on stage at a theatre. | Beautifully artistic scene.

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Make the most of winter at these festive holiday celebrations in Toronto

December 7, 2023 Rachel Goodman

Winter has arrived in Toronto and with it a slew of exhilarating events and activities! Holiday markets are popping up in every corner of the...

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Casa Loma is a real-life winter wonderland, and might be Toronto’s most Instagrammable holiday event yet

Free holiday fun in Toronto: Winter festivals, lights, and festive activities for all ages

Santa Claus is coming to a town near you! Here’s a lineup of festive parades hitting the GTA

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas: Here’s 7 spots to get a real tree in or near Toronto

Warm up your love life with these 5 winter date ideas

Tis the season for festive TV: Six shows you need to watch over the holidays

The Distillery Winter Village is returning to Toronto, offering holiday magic, shopping and festive fun

Let there be lights: Six Toronto tree-lighting events to kick off the holiday season

‘Tis the season! Here are the best winter and Christmas markets around the GTA for 2025

Candle making, live ballet and towering stilt walkers: Holiday events to check out this week, Dec. 18-24

Make the most of winter at these festive holiday celebrations in Toronto

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