A list of free fun events in Toronto and GTA during November. For free admissions to Toronto attractions during select days, see Free Family Activities in Toronto & Cheap Ways to Explore Toronto.
Pumpkin Parades
Take your jack-o-lanterns and a candle to the participating locations and give your Pumpkin a second chance to shine and come view the neighbourhood Jack-O-Lanterns on display.
November 1 | Evening @ 30+ locations in Toronto
Santa Claus Parades
What better way to begin the Christmas season than a trip to watch the Santa Claus Parade? Santa visits every city/town of GTA beginning November 15.
Every Weekend in November from November 15 @ Various GTA Locations
Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremonies & Related Events
Well, it is the holidays, and GTA welcomes the season with events to celebrate the magic!
Every Weekend after Remembrance Day @ Various GTA Cities and Towns.
Christmas Markets
This holiday season, celebrate the romance and magic of a traditional Christmas at Christmas Markets.
A list of Pumpkin Parades in Toronto. Take your jack-o-lanterns and a candle to the participating locations and give your Pumpkin a second chance to shine and ... »
Our front lawn, 47 Marquette Ave, Toronto
November 30, 2025 To January 30, 2026
647 261 4529
Free
Tyler’s Wonderland is a walk-through holiday display created in honour of our son Tyler, who passed away last year. The Wonderland has lights, 40 inflatables, photo-friendly spots, ... »
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Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
November 29, 2025 To January 7, 2026
311
Free
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights presented by Desjardins Financial Group at Nathan Phillips Square. Inspired by international lantern, fire ... »
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The Junction, Toronto
November 28, 2025 To February 1, 2026
Free
Window Wonderland is a one-of-a-kind public art exhibition that transforms the Junction into an immersive, open-air gallery featuring animated storefront windows and augmented reality (AR) murals. Created ... »
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Harbourfront Centre Public Square, 235 Queens Quay W, Toronto
November 28, 2025
(416) 973-4000
Free
Celebrate the magic of the season with the lighting of our spectacular 33-foot holiday tree, the dazzling centerpiece of our Community Square. Gather with loved ones and ... »
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
November 28, 2025 To March 1, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
Is there anything more magical than gliding across the ice under the open winter sky by the waterfront? Our beloved community skating rink returns, bigger, brighter, and ... »
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Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St E, Toronto
November 27, 2025 To November 30, 2025
Free
Toronto’s most highly-anticipated community-focused event. RPFF brings together a wide array of audiences to experience a thoughtfully curated selection of independent, local, and international films from ... »
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Village of Yorkville Park, 115 Cumberland Street, Toronto
November 22, 2025 To December 31, 2025
416-928-3553
Free
The Village of Yorkville Park will be lit with a variety of unique displays, from our twinkling light tunnel, to our oversize snowflakes, gorgeous Christmas tree, and ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
November 22, 2025 To March 15, 2026
Free
There’s magic in the air at Celebration Square! With spectacular art installations, twinkling lights, and skating on the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, there are ... »
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Whitby Civic Park, 555-575 Rossland Road East, Whitby
November 21, 2025 To January 5, 2026
Free
Join us for Whitby Lights the Night Festival, a magical evening of live entertainment, Christmas Farmers’ Market, and a dazzling lighting ceremony. Celebrate the spirit of the ... »
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Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto
November 20, 2025 To November 30, 2025
Free and Ticketed Events
This year brings something truly special—EKRAN is expanding beyond Toronto! In addition to our long-standing home screenings, we’ll be welcoming audiences in Mississauga and Hamilton ... »
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Fairmont Royal York, 100 Front Street West, Toronto
November 19, 2025
4163682511
$0 - $30
Join us for Toronto’s longest-running holiday tradition as our grand lobby transforms into a winter wonderland. Watch thousands of twinkling lights illuminate our majestic tree while ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
November 18, 2025 To December 17, 2025
Free
Created by students from local schools, the works in this exhibition speaks to the seasonal changes from autumn to winter, like snowfalls and long periods of darkness, ... »
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Riverside, Queen Street East between Davies Ave and De Grassi St, Toronto
November 17, 2025 To December 10, 2025
Tickets for Art Walk Tour - Free
This holiday season, the Riverside BIA invites you to visit 25+ holiday windows by local artists on storefronts along Queen St E from Davies Ave to De Grassi ... »
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Ajax Community Centre, 75 Centennial Rd, Ajax
November 15, 2025 To November 16, 2025
Free
A wonderful selection of functional and decorative handmade pottery created by the members of the Durham Potters’ Guild. WHEN & WHERE Date & Time: November 15-16, 2025 Saturday: 10:00 ... »
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Elliott Tree Farm, 9467 Erin East Garafraxa Townline, Hillburgh
November 15, 2025 To December 23, 2025
5192160699
No admission
Throughout the holiday season the farm transforms into a winter wonderland comparable to a scene in a Hallmark movie enjoy indoor dining in our heated Horse Barn ... »
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Cat's Cradle Sports and Spirits, 1245 St. Clair Avenue West, Toronto
November 15, 2025
(416) 654-2234
Free
It’s an immerivse audio/video tribute to Dolores and The Cranberries. BIG sound – BIG screens. Hourly Door prizes. *** note – this is a “tribute” event with licensed, ... »
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Hazel McCallion Central Library, 301 Burnhamthorpe Road West, Mississauga
November 14, 2025 To November 15, 2025
Free
MCX – Mississauga Comic Expo celebrates indie creators and professional talent in the comic/gaming/cosplay scene from Mississauga and the GTA! Artist alley, exhibitors, workshops, panels, cosplay ... »
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Spadina Theatre, 24 Spadina Road, Toronto
November 13, 2025 To November 27, 2025
Free/Donation
The European Film Festival (EUFF) Toronto will present 28 outstanding films from 28 countries. Taking audiences on a cinematic journey across Europe, this year’s selection features multiple award-winning ... »
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The Distillery District, 55 Mill St, Toronto
November 13, 2025 To January 4, 2026
Free to $37.29
The Distillery Winter Village is the picture-perfect holiday experience, where friends and family gather to explore the rich history of The Distillery District, the timeless romance of ... »
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North York Central Library, 5120 Yonge Street, Toronto
November 8, 2025
416-395-5535
Free
Join us for a fun and supportive day designed to boost social wellness and connection! Teens can explore engaging workshops, including cookie decorating, drumming, and terrarium-making — meet ... »
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The Gardiner Museum, 111 Queen’s Park, Toronto
November 8, 2025 To November 9, 2025
Free
The Gardiner Museum is officially reopening with a fully transformed ground floor, marking the Museum’s most ambitious capital project in two decades. This transformation includes the ... »
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Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Ave, Toronto
November 1, 2025 To November 2, 2025
Free
Join us at the 3rd annual Good Mourning Festival at Evergreen Brick Works! This free, 2-day festival features performances, art installations, hands-on activities and multicultural traditions about ... »
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Church Street, Toronto, ON, Canada
October 31, 2025 To November 1, 2025
4163211351
free
Canada’s biggest and best Halloween block party is BACK! The Village happily presents ‘Halloween on Church Street.’ Brace yourself for the most spine-chilling, jaw-droppingly spectacular Halloween ... »
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Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
October 16, 2025 To November 22, 2025
416.504.3699
Free
Examples of work from two recent sequences of practical research will provide previous production with conceptual and technical coordinates. The works are intended to reflect each other. ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Drive, Etobicoke
October 8, 2025 To November 6, 2025
Free
Encounter images transformed from many unrelated sources into new and surprising collage artworks. Found papers and objects, painted papers, and digital images shape new visions and dynamic ... »
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