Mississauga, Toronto’s neighbour to the west, has a packed holiday calendar in 2026: a nighttime Santa Claus Parade that ends with a tree lighting and the opening of the city’s biggest outdoor rink, village Christmas festivals in Streetsville and Clarkson, a Festival of Trees, symphony concerts and plenty of church and artisan markets.
Mississauga Christmas events 2026 calendar
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 14 | Unitarian Congregation Festive Fair; Eden United Church Christmas Bazaar and Marketplace |
| Fri – Sat, Nov 20 – 21 | Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village |
| Sat, Nov 21, 4 – 7 p.m. | Mississauga Santa Claus Parade, tree lighting and rink opening, Celebration Square |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Clarkson’s Christmas in the Village |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Arts on the Credit Holiday Market |
| Sat, Nov 28 | The Nutcracker at the Living Arts Centre |
| Sat, Nov 28 | Mississauga Chamber Singers: Welcome Christmas |
| Dec 4 – 13 | Mississauga’s Festival of Trees |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Streetsville Legion Christmas Craft Market |
| Sat, Dec 5 | Winter Wonderland in support of the Mississauga Humane Society |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Mississauga Symphony Orchestra: A Merry Little Christmas (matinee and evening) |
| Sat, Dec 12 | Cranberry Christmas Market (Mississauga Arts Council) |
| Sun, Dec 13 | Family Jingle and Mingle |
| Fri, Dec 18 | Holiday Soul with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra |
Community listings change, so confirm details with each organizer before you go.
Mississauga Santa Claus Parade and tree lighting
Saturday, November 21, 2026 · 4 – 7 p.m. · Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive · Free
The City’s signature holiday event: glowing floats wind through the City Centre and finish at Celebration Square, where Mississauga lights its official Christmas tree and opens its largest outdoor ice rink for the season. This year’s theme is “Sauga’s Home for the Holidays.” Expect road closures around the City Centre. See Santa Claus parades in Peel and Christmas at Celebration Square.
Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village
Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21, 2026
Streetsville’s free village festival is one of the most charming in the GTA. In 2025 it centred on Village Square at Queen Street South and Main Street, with a Friday-evening tree lighting, an artisan Christmas market, photos with Santa, a toy drive, horse-drawn carriage rides, a petting zoo, kids’ rides and live music. It’s a great alternative to the busier downtown events.
Clarkson’s Christmas in the Village
Thursday, November 26, 2026
A neighbourhood holiday celebration in Clarkson Village in south-west Mississauga.
Markets
Mississauga’s market season runs from church bazaars in mid-November to the Arts on the Credit Holiday Market (November 28), the Streetsville Legion Christmas Craft Market (December 5) and the Mississauga Arts Council’s Cranberry Christmas Market (December 12). See Christmas markets in Mississauga and Brampton.
Shows and concerts
- The Nutcracker at the Living Arts Centre, November 28
- Mississauga Chamber Singers: Welcome Christmas, November 28
- Mississauga Symphony Orchestra: A Merry Little Christmas, December 12
- Holiday Soul with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra, December 18
For the bigger shows downtown, see Christmas shows in Toronto.
Skating
Celebration Square’s rink opens on parade night and becomes the city’s winter hub through the holidays. See outdoor skating near Toronto.
Best Mississauga Christmas events for…
- Families: the evening Santa Claus Parade, the tree lighting and skating at Celebration Square, and Santa at Square One.
- Shoppers: Streetsville’s and Clarkson’s village festivals, artisan markets and Square One. Mississauga Christmas markets
- Music lovers: holiday concerts at the Living Arts Centre and in local churches.
- A date night: skating under the lights at Celebration Square followed by dinner in Port Credit.
- Free fun: the parade, tree lighting, skating with your own skates and the village festivals.
A Mississauga Christmas evening
| Time | Plan |
|---|---|
| 4 p.m. | Shop at Square One |
| 5:30 p.m. | Skate at Celebration Square |
| 7 p.m. | Dinner in City Centre, or drive 15 minutes to Port Credit’s lakeside restaurants |
| 8:30 p.m. | Walk along Port Credit’s decorated Lakeshore Road |
Port Credit at Christmas
Mississauga’s lakeside village of Port Credit has a pretty main street on Lakeshore Road, a harbour and restaurants that make it a lovely winter evening stop. Check the Port Credit BIA for holiday events. It’s also on the GO Lakeshore West line.
New Year’s Eve in Mississauga
Celebration Square has hosted a free New Year’s Eve celebration with live music, skating and fireworks in recent years. See New Year’s Eve near Toronto.
Mississauga Christmas events: FAQ
When is the Mississauga Santa Claus Parade 2026? Saturday, November 21, 2026, in the evening, followed by the tree lighting at Celebration Square.
Is skating at Celebration Square free? Yes, with your own skates, weather permitting.
How do I get to Mississauga from Toronto? GO buses and MiWay connect to the City Centre Transit Terminal near Square One, and GO trains serve Port Credit, Clarkson, Streetsville and other stations.
Getting there from Toronto
- GO Transit: Lakeshore West (Port Credit, Clarkson) or Milton line (Streetsville); MiWay connects to the City Centre.
- Driving: 25 to 40 minutes from downtown Toronto via the Gardiner and QEW or Highway 403.
