Weekends in Toronto are always filled with activities, and this one is no exception. If you’re looking for things to do, there’s a live orchestral version of your favourite Christmas movie, a holiday fair and more!
If you’re looking for more things to do in Toronto, check out our Instagram page, @streetsoftorontodo.
Enjoy Toronto’s popular holiday panto
Ross Petty has been behind the beloved Toronto holiday panto tradition for over a quarter century, and it’s been revived after a one-year break with a perfectly-timed twist on The Wizard of Oz, premiering this Friday! Featuring favourites including Eddie Glen and Dan Chameroy, prepare to laugh and sing along to silly parodies of hit songs from Billie Eilish, Beyoncé and more!
Visit a holiday fair in the square
Beginning this Friday, the annual Holiday Fair in the Square is back, and this year it will be at Mel Lastman Square! Transforming the space into a full winter wonderland, the fair will feature an artisan market, a fireside lounge, a Polar Point Bar, Santa’s Village and of course, plenty of photo ops!
See Yorkville bloom into the holiday season
Until Sunday, a very festive floral display will take over the Yorkville neighbourhood. The popular Fleur de Villes NOEL is back with over 30 floral installations created by the city’s top floral artists — follow the trail through the neighbourhood and shop the fresh flower market to take some of that seasonal inspiration home with you!
Start a new holiday tradition with The Nutcracker
For many families in Toronto, watching The Nutcracker performed by The National Ballet of Canada is an annual holiday tradition — and once you see it this year, you might want to make it one too! Beginning on Friday and running until New Year’s Eve, this delightful performance is a classic for a reason.
Take in the sounds of a holiday classic with the TSO
For Elf lovers, there’s a unique way to experience this holiday classic in Toronto this week! Until Sunday, see the popular Christmas film as the Toronto Symphony Orchestra performs the stunning John Debney score live.
Have a laugh at this hilarious Titanic spoof
If you love Céline Dion, love the movie Titanic or just love to laugh, don’t miss TITANÍQUE, a hilarious off-Broadway musical comedy that which one of the greatest love stories of all time into a hysterical musical fantasia. Find out from Céline Dion what truly happened to Jack and Rose and enjoy some show-stopping performances of some of the Canadian icon’s greatest hits.
Enjoy Christmas at the castle
Toronto’s very own castle, Casa Loma, will be transformed into a festive wonderland beginning this Thursday and running until Jan. 4. Wander through the halls of this historic estate and take in the sights of a 40-foot-tall Christmas tree, visit Santa in his workshop, take part in very merry arts and crafts and catch some delightful performances. Throughout the grounds of the castle, you can also grab tickets to the annual Holiday Lights Tour, featuring thousands of dazzling lights and interactive displays.
Have a night out with Cat & Nat
Toronto’s own Cat & Nat have built a massive fanbase thanks to their candid and hilarious insights on motherhood. With best-selling books, a podcast and a social media presence that’s just as honest as they are, they’re back on tour, on Saturday in Toronto, for an unfiltered and live event that promises lots of laughs and a few male dancers.
