The holiday season is lighting up Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) as Christmas tree lighting ceremonies return, bringing dazzling displays, festive entertainment and community celebrations to neighbourhoods across the region.

From the towering Christmas tree at the CF Toronto Eaton Centre to the annual Cavalcade of Lights celebrations, these festive events offer the perfect opportunity to welcome the holiday season with family and friends.

Here are some Christmas tree lighting events to experience across Toronto and the GTA this November.

Christmas Tree Lighting Events in Toronto

November 12th – CF Toronto Eaton Centre Tree Lighting

Celebrate the start of the holiday season as the CF Toronto Eaton Centre unveils its spectacular Christmas tree with a dazzling tree-lighting ceremony, transforming the shopping destination into a festive spectacle. Enjoy festive live music and a special visit from Santa himself.

Where: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street, Toronto

When: November 12th, 6:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 14th – Rosedale Cavalcade of Lights

Rosedale Main Street comes alive with holiday cheer, featuring festive entertainment, seasonal activities and a community celebration culminating in the lighting of the neighbourhood’s Christmas tree.

Where: Along Yonge Street between Woodlawn Avenue and Crescent Road, Toronto

When: November 14th, 2:00 pm – 6:30 pm (Tree lighting at 5:30 pm)

Admission: Free

November 18th – Fairmont Royal York Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony

Step inside the historic Fairmont Royal York for an elegant holiday celebration as its magnificent Christmas tree illuminates the Grand Lobby, accompanied by festive music, carollers, and seasonal cheer.

Where: Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto

When: November 18th, 5:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 20th – Harbourfront Centre: Light Up the Night Tree Lighting Ceremony

Toronto’s waterfront gets a festive glow as Harbourfront Centre celebrates the opening of HarbourFrost with an epic Christmas tree lighting ceremony on a spectacular 33-foot holiday tree, live entertainment and seasonal activities along the waterfront.

Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto

When: November 20th, 6:45 pm

Admission: Free

November 21st – Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic Tree Lighting Ceremony

Experience the festive charm of Bloor-Yorkville as the neighbourhood welcomes the holiday season with illuminated displays, live entertainment, and a tree-lighting celebration in the heart of Yorkville.

Where: Village of Yorkville Park and Cumberland Street, Toronto

When: November 21st, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 27th – Old Town Toronto: Cavalcade of Lights in Berczy Park

Old Town Toronto welcomes the holiday season with a festive lighting celebration at Berczy Park, bringing a warm seasonal glow to one of the city’s most charming public spaces.

Where: Berczy Park, 35 Wellington Street East, Toronto

When: November 27th, 5:30 pm

Admission: Free

November 28th – Yonge North York Festive Tree Lighting

Celebrate the holiday season in North York with a community Christmas tree lighting at Mel Lastman Square, bringing neighbours together for festive activities, entertainment, and a memorable evening of holiday cheer.

Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, Toronto

When: November 28th, 6:30 pm

Admission: Free (Donations encouraged)

Christmas Tree Lighting Events Across the GTA

Peel Region – Mississauga, Brampton & Caledon

November 20th – Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village Tree Lighting Ceremony

Streetsville transforms into a charming holiday destination as Christmas in the Village returns with festive entertainment, seasonal activities and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the heart of the historic neighbourhood.

Where: Streetsville Village Square, Mississauga

When: November 20th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 21st – Mississauga Light Up the Square

Mississauga’s Celebration Square comes alive with holiday festivities as the city welcomes the season with a Christmas tree lighting celebration, entertainment, and family-friendly activities.

Where: Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga

When: November 21st, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 28th – Brampton Miracle on Main Street Tree Lighting

Brampton welcomes the holiday season with Miracle on Main Street, bringing festive entertainment, community activities and a Christmas tree lighting ceremony to the heart of downtown.

Where: Ken Whillans Square, 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton

When: November 28th, 6:45 pm

Admission: Free

York Region – Vaughan, Markham, King Township & Surrounding Communities

November 22nd – Kleinburg Christmas Tree Lighting

The charming village of Kleinburg celebrates the holiday season with a community Christmas tree lighting, bringing residents and visitors together for festive entertainment and seasonal cheer in support of Cortellucci Hospice Vaughan.

Where: Kleinburg Village, 8 Nashville Road, Vaughan

When: November 22nd, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm

Admission: Free

November 27th – Markham Annual Festival of Lights

Historic Main Street Markham transforms into a festive destination for the annual Festival of Lights, featuring holiday entertainment, community celebrations and the lighting of the neighbourhood’s Christmas tree.

Where: Main Street Markham, 132 Robinson Street, Markham

When: November 27th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 29th – Schomberg Tree Lighting: Light Up Night

The historic village of Schomberg welcomes the holiday season with Light Up Night, bringing the community together for a festive evening of seasonal lights, holiday cheer, and a Christmas tree lighting celebration.

Where: Historic Downtown Schomberg, King Township

When: November 29th, 5:00 pm

Admission: Free

Durham Region – Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby & Surrounding Communities

November 20th – City of Oshawa Tree Lighting

Downtown Oshawa welcomes the holiday season with a community celebration featuring festive lights and seasonal entertainment, culminating in the illumination of the city’s Christmas tree.

Where: City Hall, 50 Centre Street South, to Memorial Park, Oshawa

When: November 20th, 8:30 pm

Admission: Free

Halton Region – Burlington, Oakville, Milton & Halton Hills

November 27th – Burlington Festival of Lights

Burlington’s waterfront shines bright as the Festival of Lights returns to Spencer Smith Park, celebrating the season with a tree lighting ceremony and dazzling illuminated displays along the lakeshore.

Where: Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Road, Burlington

When: November 27th, 7:00 pm

Admission: Free

November 28th – Kerr Village Christmas Tree Lighting

Oakville’s Kerr Village celebrates its 32nd annual Christmas tree lighting with an afternoon of festive activities, holiday shopping and entertainment, culminating in the illumination of the community Christmas tree.

Where: Westwood Park, 173 Kerr Street, Oakville

When: November 28th, 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Admission: Free

Celebrate the Holiday Season Across Toronto & the GTA

Whether you’re planning a festive family outing, a holiday date night, or simply looking to experience the magic of the season, these Christmas tree lighting ceremonies offer a wonderful way to celebrate with your community.

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