Family-Friendly Christmas Events in Toronto, GTA and Niagara Falls 2024

There is nothing like Christmas time in Toronto! If you looking for Family-Friendly Christmas events in Toronto to do this year with your kids, you have come to the right place.

There are many Family Friendly Christmas events in Toronto, most of them for free. Get into the festive spirit this Christmas and enjoy this wonderful time with your family.

Family-Friendly Christmas and Holiday Events in Toronto

1. Ticket for ‘Twas The Night Before… in Toronto‘

Celebrate the holidays with TO Live and Cirque du Soleil as they present “‘Twas the Night Before…”, based on the classic poem “A Visit from Saint Nicolas” by Clement Clarke Moore. Marking the first-ever holiday show performed by Cirque du Soleil, celebrated worldwide for their jaw-dropping visuals and acrobatic prowess, families can now discover this exhilarating spin on a beloved Christmas tale. Inspired by the poems’ memorable lines, they have created a new story about a jaded young girl named Isabelle who is brought into another world. 

When? December 12, 2024 – January 3, 2025

Where? Meridian Hall

Click here for admissions: Family Prices

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2. Toronto Christmas Market

Visitors to the Toronto Christmas Market will be immersed in a unique atmosphere that brings out the best and most unique craftspeople, artists and artisans, together with an international roster of world-class vendors.

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3. Holiday Fair in Nathan Phillips Square

Holiday Fair in the Square has moved to the heart of North York! This year, the Fair will once again transform Mel Lastman Square into a magical winter wonderland!

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4.  The Santa Claus Parade- Toronto

The Santa Claus Parade has been spreading joy for over 100 years and has been made possible through the help of thousands of volunteers and sponsors since the first parade in 1913.
Get ready for cold weather- pack lots of layers. Fill a backpack with gloves, scarves, and hats.

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5. Canadas Wonderland Winterfest

Canada’s Wonderland transforms into a magical, winter wonderland for WinterFest – an immersive holiday experience for the whole family. This event features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, more than a dozen live shows and holiday entertainment, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park, including two 50-foot Christmas trees on International Street. ​

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6.  Christmas Parade- Niagara-on-the-Lake

The Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake Parade Committee presents one of Ontario’s best Santa Claus Parades.

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7.  The Winter Festival of Lights – Niagara Falls

The most enchanting of Niagara attractions, The Winter Festival of Lights,  has become a Holiday tradition for over one million visitors from around the globe. The signature 8km long route travels through the beautiful landscapes of the Niagara Parks, Dufferin Islands and surrounding tourist districts to transform the city into a winter wonderland.

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8. Santa Train St. Jacobs

Family holiday outing with Santa,  special arrangements with a community railway in nearby St. Jacobs, and they will be offering a Santa experience this year.

Where? WCR Train Museum Platform, 50 Isabella St., St. Jacobs, Ontario, Canada, N0B2N0. About a 1.5-hour drive from Toronto.

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9. Aurora Christmas Market

Check out one of the Top 100 Festivals and Events in Ontario! Aurora’s Christmas Market will be filled with good cheer, hands-on workshops and activities, fantastic seasonal vendors, food vendors and so much more. Check out and visit different vendors on-site each night.

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10. Visit Santa at Upper Canada Mall

The Holly Jolly Lodge is back! Experience the magic of the holiday season at Upper Canada. To avoid disappointment, we encourage guests to reserve their Santa visit & photo package in advance. Limited walk-ups are available on a come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.

Location: Centre Court, Lower Level by Dollarama

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11. Burlington’s Lakeside Festival of Lights

Come and share your holiday spirits with family and friends while strolling through the 60 magical lighting displays set up at Spencer Smith Park.

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12. Christmas in The Village

Visit the charming town of Streetsville and experience the magic of Christmas in The Village. Shop unique gifts for teachers and loved ones at the artisan market. With over 30 vendors, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your list. Our lineup of entertainment will make you feel merry with live musical performances by River North, Kendra Gabrielle, Kalia, Mo Guzman, and the children’s choir of St. Rose of Lima. 

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13. illumi experience

A dazzling world of lights by Cavalia. illumi is an outdoor and nocturnal adventure through 13 universes built with the magic of light. Inventive concepts are transposed into thousands of larger-than-life light structures lit with 20 million LED bulbs. Illumi offers an epic adventure for kids and adults alike. Cutting-edge programming technologies and high-definition projections blur the boundaries of reality. 

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14. Christmas at the castle- Casa Loma

This December join us to celebrate and take part in the holiday magic at Casa Loma during Christmas at the Castle. Casa Loma will host a wide range of activities and thrilling performances that are sure to be fun for the whole family. Guests will be surrounded by holiday magic throughout the castle which will be resplendent with holiday décor, including a 40ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight other signature trees by talented Canadian designers. As always kids are invited to visit Santa in his castle workshop and participate in festive arts and crafts, visit with wintery holiday mascots, and much more. 

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15. The Nutcracker Ballet

Experience the wonder of the holidays with James Kudelka’s The Nutcracker, a spectacular family production. The adventure begins at a Christmas Eve party in a 19th-century barn and introduces siblings Marie and Misha to delights beyond their wildest dreams, from magical creatures to savoury treats and the glittering land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Set to Tchaikovsky’s famous score and featuring magnificent sets and costumes, The Nutcracker is an unforgettable tribute to the imagination.

When? December 6 – 31, 2024

Where? Four Seasons Centre for the Performing Arts (145 Queen Street West)

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