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Our picks for fun stuff to do in Toronto in December
Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this December
This list is segmented based on event categories such as art shows, fashion shows, community events, festivals, and fun activities!
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Runs through December – Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights Tour at Casa Loma
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Holiday Attraction
Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto, ON M5R 1X8
When: Runs through December, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
Admission:
Priced.
Runs through December till January 7th – Immersive Disney Animation
Read more about Immersive Disney Animation…
Holiday Attraction
Where: Lighthouse ArtSpace Toronto, 1 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M5E 1W7
When: Runs through December, Select Times. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Ticket prices range from $35 to $42. Grab your tickets here
Runs through December – KAWS Family
Art Exhibition
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
When: Runs through December. Gallery Hours
Admission: Free for Members. General Admission goes for $30.
Runs through December – Feels Like Home
Read more about Feels Like Home…
Art Exhibition
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto, ON M5T 1G4
When: Runs through December. Gallery Hours
Admission: Free for Members. General Admission goes for $30.
Runs through December – The Distillery Winter Village
View information about the Distillery Winter Village…
Holiday Market/Holiday Attraction
Where: 55 Mill St., Toronto, ON M5A 3C4
When: November 16th till January 2024. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $15 to $30. Grab your tickets here. Kids 9 years old and under are free.
Runs through December – WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland
Find out more information about WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland…
Holiday Attraction
Where: Canada’s Wonderland, Vaughan, ON L6A 1S6
When: November 17th to January 6th, Various Times
Admission: Priced. Tickets are available at the door.
Runs through December – Holiday Hills at Stackt Market
Read about Holiday Hills at Stackt Market…
Holiday Attraction
Where: 28 Bathurst St, Toronto, ON M5V 0C6
When: November 17th to December 31st
Admission: Free
Runs through December to February 2024 – The Union Winter Roller Express
Read more about The Union Winter Roller Express…
Holiday Attraction
Where: Mid-level of Toronto’s Union Station( TD West Carriageway)
When: Runs through December to February 4th. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Free
Runs through December – Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Toronto
Read more about the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit Toronto…
Holiday Attraction
Where: Lighthouse Toronto, 1 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5E 2A3
When: Runs through December. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $28. Grab your tickets here
Runs through December – FRIEND (The One With Gunther)
Read more about FRIEND (The One With Gunther)…
Comedy Show/Performance
Where: Lighthouse Toronto, 1 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5E 2A3
When: Runs through December. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $49 to $59. Grab your tickets here
Runs through December – Buffy Revamped
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Comedy Show/Performance
Where: Lighthouse Toronto, 1 Yonge St, Toronto, ON, M5E 2A3
When: Runs through December. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $49 to $79. Grab your tickets here
Runs through December – Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff
Read more about Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience – A Parody by Dan and Jeff…
Comedy Show/Performance
Where: Bluma Appel Theatre, Toronto Centre for the Arts, 27 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B4
When: Runs through December. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $49 to $119. Grab your tickets here
November 23rd to December 3rd – One Of A Kind Winter Show
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Holiday Market/Holiday Attraction
Where: 100 Princes’ Blvd., Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
When: November 23rd to December 3rd. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Adult Tickets go for $18. Grab your tickets here
Runs through December – Cavalcade of Lights
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Holiday Attraction
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M5H 2N1
When: November 25th till January 7th, 2024
Admission: Free
November 25th through December – Ice Skating at Nathan Phillips Square
Read more about Ice Skating at Nathan Phillips Square…
Holiday Attraction
Where: Nathan Phillips Square,
When: November 25th through December
Admission: Free
December 1st to 23rd – Holiday Fair In The Square
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Holiday Market/Holiday Attraction
Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7
When: December 1st to 23rd,
Tuesday to Thursday – 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Friday to Saturday – 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Sunday – 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm
December 23rd – 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 1st to 3rd – 10th Annual Leslieville Christmas Pop-up Market
Read more about the 10th Annual Leslieville Christmas Pop-up Market…
Holiday Market
Where: 929 Queen Street East, Toronto, ON M4M 1J6
When: December 1st to 3rd. View the event’s schedule here
December 1st, 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
December 2nd, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
December 3rd, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th – Good Friends Market
Read more about Good Friends Market…
Holiday Market
Where: 100 Ossington Ave., Toronto, ON M6J 2Z4 (Stairs to Entry)
When: December 2nd, 3rd, 8th, 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th
Fridays, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturdays and Sundays, 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 2nd – Eddie Griffin Live in Toronto – 2023
Read more about Eddie Griffin Live in Toronto – 2023…
Comedy Show
Where: John Bassett Theatre, 255 Front Street West Toronto, ON M5V 2W6
When: December 2nd, 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $44. Grab your tickets here.
December 3rd – Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve
Read more about the Trans-Siberian Orchestra – The Ghosts Of Christmas Eve…
Music Performance/Concert
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
When: December 3rd, 3:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $94. Grab your tickets here.
December 3rd – Toronto Toy And Nostalgia Show Christmas Edition
Read more about the Toronto Toy And Nostalgia Show Christmas Edition…
Holiday Show
Where: Montecassino Hotel and Event Centre, 3710 Chesswood Drive #Suite 220 Toronto, ON M3J 2W4
When: December 3rd, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $10. Grab your tickets here.
December 3rd – The Vegan Fashion Show
Read more about The Vegan Fashion Show…
Fashion Show
Where: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 3rd, 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $60. Grab your tickets here
December 4th – Sabali: Public Art Unveiling
Read more about the Sabali: Public Art Unveiling…
Art Exhibition/Unveiling
Where: BAND Gallery, 401 Richmond Street West Suite LL108 Toronto, ON M5V 3A8
When: December 4th, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here
December 5th and 6th – Festival of Carols
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Holiday Performance
Where: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, 1585 Yonge St, Toronto, ON
When: December 5th and 6th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $25.
December 6th – Bryson Tiller: Back On Tour 2023
Read more about the Bryson Tiller: Back On Tour 2023…
Music Performance/Concert
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 6th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $208. Grab your tickets here.
December 6th to 10th – Fleurs de Villes NOËL
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Holiday Attraction
Where: Bloor-Yorkville
When: December 6th to 10th, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 7th to 10th – Home Alone in Concert by Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Read more about Home Alone in Concert…
Concert
Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe St, Toronto ON M5J 2H5 ·
When: December 7th to 10th. View event times and schedule here.
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $55-$175. Grab your tickets here
December 8th – Tonight’s Conversation LIVE
Read more about Tonight’s Conversation LIVE…
Live Show
Where: 255 Front Street West, Toronto, ON, M5V 2W6
When: December 8th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $64. Other price packages are available. Grab your tickets here.
December 8th – CineFAM Annual Mixer and Networking Event by CineFAM Annual Mixer and Networking Event
Read more about the CineFAM Annual Mixer and Networking Event..
Film Festival Mixer
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
When: December 8th, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $27. Grab your tickets here
December 8th to 30th – The Nutcracker by the National Ballet of Canada
Read more about the Nutcracker by the National Ballet of Canada…
Holiday Performance
Where: The Walter Carsen Centre for The National Ballet of Canada, 470 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario
When: December 8th to 30th. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $59. Grab your tickets here
December 9th – Toronto Kids Fashion Week
Read more about the Toronto Kids Fashion Week…
Kids Fashion Show
Where: Arcadian Court, 19 Nunavut Rd Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
When: December 9th, 11:00 am – 10:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $68. Grab your tickets here.
December 9th and 10th – CineFAM Film Festival Day 2 and 3
Read more about the CineFAM Film Festival Day 2 and 3 (December 9th and 10th)…
Film Festival
Where: TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King Street West Toronto, ON M5V 3X5
When: December 9th and 10th, 6:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $15 for each day.
December 9th and 10th – A Verry Merry Market by Toronto Flea, Arts & Rummage Market
Read more about A Verry Merry Market by Toronto Flea, Arts & Rummage Market…
Holiday Market
Where: Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre, 870 Queen St E, Toronto, ON M4M 3G9
When: December 9th and 10th, 10:30 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th – Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus at Hotel X Toronto
Read more about Breakfast with Santa and Mrs. Claus…
Holiday Activity
Where: Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection, 111 Princes’ Boulevard Toronto, ON M6K 3C3
When: December 9th, 10th, 16th and 17th, 9:30 am -11:30 am
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $61. Grab your tickets here.
December 10th – A Winter Festival by Orchestra Toronto
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Concert
Where: Meridian Arts Centre: George Weston, Toronto, ON
When: December 10th, 3:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets go for $56. Other price packages are available. Grab your tickets here.
December 10th – Toronto Made Market – Holiday Show
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Holiday Market
Where: Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto, ON M5A 2B7
When: December 10th, 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 10th and 17th – Evergreen’s Winter Market
Read more about Evergreen’s Winter Market…
Holiday Market
Where: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON M4W 3X8
When: December 10th and 17th, 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Pay What You Can
December 11th – Doja Cat – The Scarlet Tour
Read more about Doja Cat – The Scarlet Tour…
Music Performance/Concert
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
When: December 11th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $187. Grab your tickets here.
December 11th to 13th – TSO Holiday Pops Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Read more about the TSO Holiday Pops…
Music Performance/Concert
Where: Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, ON, M5J 2H5
When: December 11th to 13th. View event times and schedule here.
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $79. Grab your tickets here.
December 13th – Roy Woods – ME & U TOUR
Read more about the Roy Woods – ME & U TOUR…
Music Performance/Concert
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 13th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $208. Grab your tickets here.
December 13th – PAINT N’ SIP NIGHT at the Art Gallery by studio idfk
Read more about the PAINT N’ SIP NIGHT at the Art Gallery by studio idfk..
Community Event/Paint Night
Where: studio idFK, 190 McCaul Street Toronto, ON M5T 1W5
When: December 13th, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $35. Grab your tickets here.
December 13th – DiverCITY on the Hill: Magic Windows Unveiling!
Read more about the DiverCITY on the Hill: Magic Windows Unveiling…
Art Unveiling Event
Where: 2654 Eglinton Avenue West Toronto, ON M6M 1T7
When: December 13th, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Admission: Free. Reserve your spot here.
December 16th to February 19th – Winter at The Bentway
Read more about Winter at The Bentway…
Winter/Holiday Attraction
Where: 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 3K9
When: December 16th to February 19th. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Free Admission. Skate rentals, equipment, and concessions are available for a fee.
December 16th – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Pittsburgh Penguins
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NHL Game
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
When: December 16th, 7:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $183. Grab your tickets here
December 16th and 17th – MAJID JORDAN
Music Performance/Concert
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 16th and 17th, 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $81. Grab your tickets here.
December 20th – Toronto Raptors vs. Denver Nuggets
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NBA Game
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto, ON
When: December 20th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $92. Grab your tickets here.
December 21st – KESmas – Kes The Band Live in Concert
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Music Performance/Concert
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 21st, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $118. Grab your tickets here.
December 27th to 29th – Light Up the Dark by Aga Khan Museum
Read more about Light Up the Dark by Aga Khan Museum…
Holiday Attraction
Where: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, Ontario, M3C 1K1
When: December 27th to 29th, 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free
December 27th to 30th – Champions of Magic
Read more about Champions of Magic…
Illusion Show
Where: Meridian Hall, 1 Front St E, Toronto, ON M5E 1B2
When: December 27th to 30th. View event times and schedule here
Admission: Priced. Tickets range from $25 to $110. Grab your tickets here
December 28th – ODESZA
Music Performance/Concert
Where: HISTORY, 1663 Queen St E, Toronto, ON
When: December 28th, 8:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $208. Grab your tickets here.
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