Toronto’s iconic castle is getting a festive makeover this December as Casa Loma welcomes the return of Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights, bringing dazzling light displays, beautifully decorated Christmas trees, live entertainment and family-friendly activities to one of the city’s most historic landmarks.

Running from December 4th, 2026, to January 2nd, 2027, the two seasonal experiences invite visitors to explore the castle’s festive interiors during the day and wander through illuminated gardens after dark.

Designed by Liberty Entertainment Group’s Creative Director, Nadia Di Donato, this year’s celebrations introduce new entertainment, holiday movie screenings and an impressive collection of designer Christmas trees.

Christmas at the Castle: A Festive Experience Inside Toronto’s Historic Castle

During the day, Casa Loma’s historic rooms will be transformed with elaborate holiday decorations, beautifully designed Christmas trees and festive installations.

Visitors can look forward to a variety of holiday entertainment and family-friendly activities, including:

• Santa’s Workshop, where families can meet Santa and write letters to the North Pole.
• Live choir performances featuring local schools, churches and music schools throughout the day.
• The Jambo Brothers, returning with their acrobatic performances.
• Roaming festive mascots and mimes bringing entertainment throughout the castle.
• Designer Christmas trees transforming the castle’s historic rooms into festive displays.

This year’s designer trees include Jane Lockhart’s A Christmas in Full Bloom, a traditional red-and-gold display in the Great Hall, and Christine Spencer’s Harry Potter-inspired Christmas tree on the Mezzanine, complete with a life-size Dumbledore.

Visitors can also discover Carolyn Switzer’s Venetian Masquerade display in the Casaloma’s Solarium, along with festive creations by talented designers including Desta Ostapyk, David Dunkley and Cori Halpern throughout the castle.

Holiday Lights: Explore Casa Loma’s Illuminated Gardens

As evening falls, Casa Loma’s outdoor grounds will come alive with Holiday Lights, transforming the castle’s gardens into a glowing winter wonderland.

Visitors can wander through illuminated pathways, twinkling light displays, and glowing tunnels while discovering festive installations and photo opportunities throughout the grounds.

Highlights include:

• Dazzling holiday lights illuminating the gardens and outdoor pathways.
• Whoville and Scrooge’s House, bringing familiar holiday stories to life.
• Live fire performances featuring the Fire Guy.
• Outdoor holiday movie screenings, featuring classics such as Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman, with inflatable seating.
• A festive outdoor market offering maple syrup, popcorn and seasonal gifts.

Guests can also stop by Liberty Caffé, open after 4:00 pm, for seasonal favourites such as Christmas poutine, cider, and other holiday treats.

Holiday Lights will run on select evenings from December 4th to 13th, before returning nightly from December 18th through January 2nd.

Whether you’re looking for a festive family outing, a holiday date night, or a chance to experience one of Toronto’s most iconic landmarks in a different light, Casa Loma’s two seasonal experiences offer plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays.

Tickets for both experiences are now available through Casa Loma’s website.

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Casa Loma’s Christmas at the Castle

When: December 4th, 2026 to January 2nd, 2027, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm

Where: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto

Admission: Ticketed

Casaloma’s Holiday Lights

When: December 4th to 13th, December 18th to January 2nd, 2027, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Where: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto

Admission: Ticketed