Events & Activities - Toronto

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Candlelit Stroll & More: Burlington’s Lakeside Festival of Lights Returns For 2025 This Friday

Burlington’s annual Lakeside Festival of Lights will return to Spencer Smith Park from this weekend, bringing more than 60 illuminated displays to the city’s waterfront. Beginning November… Read more »

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What to Know About Pickering Santa Parade 2025: Route, Road Closures and Transit Detours

The City of Pickering is set to host its annual Santa Claus Parade in partnership with the Kinsmen & Kinette Club. Themed “No Place Like Home for… Read more »

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Toronto’s Veld Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup; Presale on Nov 26

The Veld Music Festival, presented by INK Entertainment, has announced the lineup for the 2026 edition. To mark the 13th anniversary, the festival, which spans three days… Read more »

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What to Know About Mississauga Santa Claus Parade and Light up the Square 2025: Festivities, Parade Route, Road Closures and MiWay Diversions

Mississauga will mark the beginning of the holiday season with a city-wide event featuring the annual lighting of the Christmas tree and the Santa Claus Parade. The… Read more »

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2025 Toronto Santa Claus Parade on Nov 23: What’s New, Route, Parking, Road Closures and TTC Diversions

Toronto Santa Claus Parade is back for its 121st edition kicking off Christmas and holiday celebrations in Toronto this Sunday. One of the oldest Santa Claus Parades… Read more »

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Riverfest Elora Will Not Return in 2026 as the Beloved Ontario Music Festival Ends Its Run

Riverfest Elora, a long-running independent music festival in Ontario, will shut down after 15 years due to mounting financial pressures. Organizers announced the closure on Tuesday with… Read more »

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Ontario’s Boots and Hearts Music Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

The organizers of Ontario’s famous country music festival, Republic Live, have announced the initial lineup for the 2026 edition. The 3-day Boots and Hearts Festival that takes… Read more »

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Guide to Christmas & Holiday Season Events & Activities in Toronto & GTA

Christmas Events & Holiday Activities including carols,light displays, holiday theatre, Santa Claus Parades, and craft fairs in Toronto and GTA.

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Holiday & Christmas Concerts in Toronto & GTA – 2025

Herald the Christmas season enjoying angelic voices welcoming the joyous time of the year!

A list of Christmas Carols and concerts in the Greater Toronto Area arranged in chronological order.

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2025 Christmas & Holiday Events in Brampton

Whether you want to enjoy illuminated 65-foot spruce tree with over 15,000 and skate along Gage Park’s skate rink, or enjoy a carriage ride while you shop for your gift list, this list of Santa Claus parade, Christmas concerts, holiday theatre and other holiday events taking place in Brampton will brighten up your season!

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Gardiner Museum Celebrates $15.5M Transformation With Free Admission Weekend Nov. 8–9

The Gardiner Museum in Toronto is reopening with a completely redesigned ground floor, marking its largest transformation in 20 years. Per the news release, the $15.5 million… Read more »

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Halloween on Church 2025: What to Expect as Toronto’s Biggest Halloween Street Party Expands to Two Nights

Don’t miss out on this ghoulishly delightful event on Church Street. On Halloween Day, Church Street is transforming into a wicked wonderland for Halloween enthusiasts. The pedestrian-only… Read more »

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Bank of Canada Cuts Policy Rate to 2.25% Amid Economic Weakness

The Bank of Canada has lowered its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25%, citing persistent economic weakness and global trade uncertainty. The Bank Rate… Read more »

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Cineplex Introduces $8.99 Monday Surprise Premieres with Mystery Screenings Across Canada

Cineplex is launching a new movie event aimed at offering audiences affordable entertainment and an element of surprise. The company announced the debut of Monday Surprise Premieres,… Read more »

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World Series Watch Parties: Cheer Toronto Blue Jays on Big Screens at Rogers Centre

As the Toronto Blue Jays face the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, fans will have a chance to gather at Rogers Centre to watch Games… Read more »

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World Series Schedule: Toronto Blue Jays Tickets Go on Sale Oct 21 Ahead of Friday’s Opener

The Toronto Blue Jays have secured their first World Series appearance since 1993 after a thrilling 4–3 victory over the Seattle Mariners in Game 7 of the… Read more »

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Ripley’s Aquarium Offers Cash Prizes and Creepy Fun on Halloween Night

Have a spooky night with the creatures of the deep waters of the sea at Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada. Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is set to offer… Read more »

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Spectacular Light Display at Royal Botanical Gardens Returns This November; Here is What to Expect

Celebrate the magic of the season at Winter Wonders, a one-of-a-kind outdoor evening experience located in Hendrie Park, Burlington. This enchanting event invites visitors to explore a… Read more »

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What to Know About Brampton’s 2025 Diwali Celebration Feat. Fireworks and Drone Show

The City of Brampton is gearing up to celebrate its third Diwali Mela, a festive extravaganza celebrating Diwali, the Festival of Lights. On Monday, October 20, the… Read more »

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Cirque Du Soleil Brings Luzia to Toronto in June 2026; Tickets On Sale Oct. 14

Cirque du Soleil is set to dazzle audiences once again with its 38th original production since 1984, under the Big Top in Toronto next summer. LUZIA takes… Read more »

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Nuit Blanche Toronto 2025: Plan Your Trip For a Night of Groundbreaking Art and Creativity

The vibrant streets of Toronto are set to come alive on October 4 as Nuit Blanche, the city’s renowned all-night celebration of contemporary art, returns to captivate… Read more »

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A Lake Story: Where to See the Colourful Canoe Procession This Weekend in Toronto

Toronto’s waterfront will host A Lake Story, a large-scale public art project by Melissa McGill, on September 27 and 28. Presented by The Bentway as part of… Read more »

Toronto’s Dim Sum King Hosts Free Dumplings Giveaway This Friday

Toronto’s Dim Sum King Hosts Free Dumplings Giveaway This Friday

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Art Toronto will mark World Dumpling Day in Toronto with food, art, and a travel giveaway. On Friday, September 26,… Read more »

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Psychological Thrills: Immersive Sound Show to Take Over 40-Foot Shipping Containers in Toronto This Halloween

Toronto audiences are about to step into the dark—literally. Two of DARKFIELD’s internationally acclaimed productions, SÉANCE and FLIGHT, will open at STACKT Market on October 4, coinciding… Read more »