Toronto 
There are not many things you can do outdoors this new year’s eve as Ontario is in lockdown. We have compiled a short list of things to do on new year’s eve that is allowed in GTA within the framework of Ontario lockdown restrictions.
Contents:
- City of Toronto Celebration
- In-person New Year’s Eve Events
- New Year’s Eve Take out
- Virtual New Year’s Eve Events
- Things To (Safely) Do on New Year’s Eve
For weekend activities, see Things to do this weekend in Toronto.
City of Toronto Celebration
CN Tower New Year’s Eve Light Show
The City of Toronto is proud to collaborate with the CN Tower and CHUM1045 to host New Year’s Eve online, in a delightful celebration of light and sound, providing Toronto residents with a safe and engaging New Year’s Eve event to enjoy with members of their household.
Featuring a musical track that will be simulcast on CHUM FM, 104.5, all of Toronto can tune in and look up, and all Canadians can watch from home and dance along to the show.
December 31, 2020 | 11:58 PM
Online/CN Tower
Free
2. In-person New Year’s Eve Events
Resolution Run and Walk
Start the New Year off on the right foot by establishing or maintaining an active lifestyle. Join for either 1K Kids run or the 5K Walk/Run.
December 28, 2020 – January 3, 2021
Wherever you are
$10 – $35
Crokicurl
This outdoor + distanced game is perfect for your household to enjoy this winter!
Thursday, December 31 | 12:00 PM to 08:50 PM
Stackt Market – 28 Bathurst St, Toronto
$71.86
Magical ‘Window Wonderland’
Discover Window Wonderland, The Junction’s first annual immersive urban art-walk, presented by MEDS Junction Pharmacy.The Window Wonderland exhibition will transform the Junction neighbourhood into an outdoor gallery that is interactive, engaging, and magical. The exhibition will feature local artists and animators who will paint ten storefront windows brought to life by Augmented Reality (AR) to create an impressive public art display. This will be the first activation of its kind in the City of Toronto.
Thursday, December 31 | Anytime
The Junction Neighbourhood
Free
Portraits in COVID Times
This might be the most fitting activity to do as you say goodbye to 2020 – to see how lives have changed during COVID-19. The photographs featured in this exhibition were taken between March and October 2020. They show how Canadians are living through this significant moment in time.
Thursday, December 31 | Aby time
Outdoor at Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
Free
Outdoor Skating
Outdoor skating is allowed during lockdown. So lace up your skates and go for a twirl around the ice.
Thursday, December 31 | Various
Various locations GTA
Free
Winterlit – An illuminated Walk in the Woods
Stroll the Illuminated Sugar Bush Trail and then make your way over to the Winterlit Trail for an experience with a little extra sparkle.
Thursday, December 31 | 5:30pm – 10pm
Mountsberg Conservation Area,2259 Milburough Line, Campbellville
$11 to $15
See Christmas Lights
Drive through events and lighting festivals are closed but you can still enjoy parks lit up for the season and they are free to visit.
- Light up the Hills – Various Parks in Halton Region
- Lakeside Festival of Lights – Spencer Smith Park, 1400 Lakeshore Rd, Burlington
- Whitby Lights’ the Night – Various Parks and houses in Whitby
- Various neighbourhoods in GTA
NYE in GTA
3. New Year’s Eve Take out
Take-Home New Year’s Eve Dinner
This year is like no other and we are sure everyone will be happy to say Goodbye 2020! Why not try one of these Take-Home New Years’ Eve Dinner from local restaurants and caterers’ kitchento yours. Enjoy a dinner without all the shopping and clean up, in the comfort of your home.
New Year’s Eve Virtual Brewmaster’s Dinner
A four-course virtual New Year’s Eve Brewmaster’s Dinner enjoyed from your home! Let’s say adios to 2020 with a four-course CRAFT New Year’s Eve Brewmaster’s Dinner! Order your Brewmaster’s Dinner and join us via Zoom on December 31st for a virtual tasting session. Includes a 200 ml bottle of bubbles for a virtual “peace out 2020” toast!
Brewmaster kits include four courses paired with your choice of regional beer.
Thursday, December 31, 2020 | 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Pick up from CRAFT Beer Market Toronto, 1 Adelaide St E, Toronto
$65.00 – $75.00
4. Virtual New Year’s Eve Events
Online
December 17, 2020 To January 7, 2021
Free
Let yourself be dazzled by IllumiNATION! This virtual show takes you on a magical cross-Canada journey that will amaze audiences of all ages. Join us wherever you ... »
Livestream + On Demand
December 27, 2020 To January 3, 2021
$25.00
Celebrate the New Year with this never-before-seen performance, filmed in Europe. Filled to the brim with the same joyful singing, dancing, and full orchestra that audiences all ... »
Online
December 30, 2020 To January 1, 2021
Free
50+ hrs of nonstop Music, Magic & Self-Love ft. John Legend, Kaskade, Major Lazer, Aloe Blacc, BLOND:ISH, Elrow ft. Claptone, Jermaine Dupri, Marc Rebillet, Poolside + more! Join Us ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
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$28-$35
We welcome you to join us on Thursday, December 31, 2020 from 7:30pm-9pm for an amazing virtual new years celebration! New Years In will be featuring a dance ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free
Toronto’s celebrated live music spectacle DWAYNE GRETZKY, will present its coveted annual New Year’s Eve Party, this year presented as a live streaming event, totally ... »
Safety of your home
December 31, 2020
$35 + tax per family
On December 31, 2020 at 7:30 PM, Entertain Kids On A Dime™️ will be hosting “New Years In”, a virtual family-friendly New Year’s Eve party. This event will feature ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$20
The Met rings in the new year with a gala performance featuring a dazzling quartet of Met stars—sopranos Angel Blue and Pretty Yende, and tenors Javier ... »
TVO
December 31, 2020
Free
Award-winning performers Avril Lavigne, Divine Brown, Jully Black, Measha Brueggergosman, Barenaked Ladies, Loud Luxury, The Tenors, Front Line Workers and many more to headline 90 minute spectacular New ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free until Dec 23
Don’t let COVID stop you from celebrating this New Years Eve! Register with friends or make new ones! Online zoom party – connect and interact virtually across ... »
At Home
December 31, 2020
$19.95 per household, plus tax
On December 31, SaveHospitalityCA, Crow’s Theatre and Front Row Center will join forces to host the ultimate national New Year’s Eve. “Big Night In” is an ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free
80’s Video Livestream! Dance The Year Away In The 80s Zoom Room. DJ Brian St. Clair spins original 80’s videos! Michael Jackson New Order Depeche Mode Billy ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$30
Tune in New Year’s Eve as Canada’s #1 touring comedian rides the ‘Corona Coaster’ that was 2020 into hell bound oblivion where it belongs!! Just as he ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$15 - $20 USD
Everyone’s favourite “little orchestra” Pink Martini brings some much-needed festivity to your living room this December 31st with a brand new streaming New Year’s Eve ... »
Online
December 31, 2020 To January 1, 2021
$11.18 – $532.07
Largest Worldwide NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY! Celebrities, 24-hours non-stop, 24+ DJs, Giveaways, Social Mixers, & Celebration w 10,000+ People. Our mission is to bring the world together to ... »
![Highlight "House Party" — NYE!](https://www.todocanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/highlight-250x165.jpg "Highlight "House Party" — NYE!")
Online
December 31, 2020
$10
Highlight “House Party” is our new virtual home for New Year’s Eve! To ring in 2021, the celebration will welcome hundreds of Vermont-grown performers to live-stream from ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free
The City of Pickering would like to invite you to join the online 2020 New Year’s Eve. The celebration includes fun, games, entertainment and so much more! »
Online
December 31, 2020
Free
It’s our New Year’s Eve Countdown, and everyone’s invited! Join amazing artists and friendly AGO families for this live virtual event, inspired by the ... »
Online/CN Tower, Bremner Boulevard, Toronto
December 31, 2020
Free
The City of Toronto is proud to collaborate with the CN Tower and CHUM1045 to host New Year’s Eve online, in a delightful celebration of light ... »
Online
December 31, 2020
$15
Kick off to New Year’s Eve with Begonia – The Fear Tour (Live). Pegged as Canada’s breakout alt-diva, Begonia launched onto the Canadian music scene on ... »
Online
January 1, 2021
Free
Top 100 Hits of the 1980’s Countdown! DJ Brian St. Clair Counts down the top 100 hits! •••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• Top songs from the 80s! Madonna Huey Lewis & The News Lionel ... »
Online
January 1, 2021
By Donation
On January 1, ring in the New Year with us and recreate that icy plunge into Lake Ontario from your own home! You won't just be bringing 2021 in ... »
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The price/cost listed is indicative, do not include service charges and taxes and may increase nearer to NYE. Verify all details from organizers and events can be cancelled anytime.
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