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One of Toronto’s most popular holiday experiences, Holiday Hills returns to STACKT market from November 14th to December 28th, transforming two city blocks of downtown Toronto into a nostalgic winter wonderland filled with lights, installations, food, and festive fun.
Launching on November 14th at 4:00 pm, the opening weekend will feature a visit from Santa, live holiday performances, and a pre-parade celebration in collaboration with The Original Santa Claus Parade.
NEW THIS YEAR at Holiday Hills 2025
Returning for its 6th year, Holiday Hills will debut a new look inspired by the charm of holiday traditions. From nostalgic treats to vintage-inspired cocktails and classic movies, the market will be transformed into a winter wonderland where holiday lovers’ favourite traditions come alive.
Holiday Hills 2025 Highlights
This year’s event brings all the festive magic. Highlights include
- Beautiful Holiday Installations & Signature Moments: Experience eye-catching holiday installations, featuring a twinkling heritage-style décor, a 120-foot immersive light tunnel, and storybook patios, along with the nostalgic scent of chestnuts roasting on-site. Holiday Hills transforms STACKT into a real-life holiday postcard.
- Festive Eats & Mixology Experiences: Warm up with signature seasonal cocktails, winter patio pop-ups, and festive menu moments highlighted by the first-ever Speakeasy Espresso Martini Bar. Across the site, expect comfort favourites from STACKT’s residents, including handmade pasta from Sundays Pasta Lab, empanadas from the newest food resident, Las Muns, and timeless sliders from Mondays Off, plus share-worthy hot-chocolate flights made for peak holiday socials.
- Immersive Festive Programming: Enjoy six weeks of daily programming that brings Holiday Hills to life. Highlights include a large outdoor curling zone, oversized holiday photo moments, Community Days every Wednesday, Family Funday Sundays, and Live Festive Fridays featuring seasonal sounds and performances. Guests can enjoy gingerbread workshops, nostalgic game nights, hands-on workshops, surprise Elf-on-the-Shelf contests, and more pop-up experiences, all designed to deliver joyful and accessible experiences.
- Holiday Market & Brand Pop-Ups: Throughout the festival, over 100 businesses will set up shop at Holiday Hills, featuring a blend of beloved local shops, small-batch makers, seasonal pop-ups, and standout brand activations. Guests can shop for handcrafted gifts, enjoy exclusive holiday drops, sample the latest from brands, and explore a rotating lineup of creative storefronts and sponsor experiences.
With more than 250,000 guests expected to attend, Holiday Hills 2025 promises to be one of Toronto’s most magical and must-visit winter destinations. You can find more information on their daily programming on the Stackt website or follow their activities on Instagram.
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.
ABOUT STACKT
STACKT creates award-winning and innovative ecosystems that drive a new way of thinking. From large-scale public spaces to satellite pop-ups, STACKT designs concepts that provide inspiration, opportunity, and connection. STACKT’s award-winning Toronto flagship, STACKT market, animates 100,000 square feet with art, retail, events, and public space.
Holiday Hills – STACK MARKET
Official Open Date: November 14th, 4:00 pm
When: November 14th to December 28th (Closed on Mondays)
Where: STACKT market, 28 Bathurst Street, Toronto
Admission: Free
