Browsing: Around the GTA

Santa Claus parades in Peel Region for 2026: Mississauga’s evening parade at Celebration Square and Brampton’s nighttime parade, both on Nov 21, plus Bolton.

Christmas tree lighting ceremonies near Toronto in 2026: Mississauga, Streetsville, Markham, Oakville’s Kerr Village, Brampton, Oshawa and the Toronto lightings.

York Region Santa Claus parades 2026: Newmarket and Aurora on Nov 21, Markham on Nov 28, Stouffville on Dec 5, plus Vaughan’s Santafest. Times and routes.

Christmas in York Region 2026, just north of Toronto: WinterFest in Vaughan, Main Street Markham’s Festival of Lights and parade, Aurora and Newmarket parades.

Christmas in Durham Region 2026, east of Toronto: Pickering’s parade, Oshawa’s Parade of Lights, Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village, the CPKC Holiday Train and more.

Christmas in Halton Region 2026, west of Toronto: Oakville’s parade and Kerr Village tree lighting, Burlington’s Festival of Lights, Milton and Halton Hills.

Mississauga Christmas events 2026: the Santa Claus Parade and tree lighting at Celebration Square, Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village, markets, concerts and more.

Christmas in Peel Region 2026, just west of Toronto: Mississauga’s parade and tree lighting, Brampton’s nighttime parade, markets, skating and more.

25 free Christmas things to do in Toronto in 2026: the Santa Claus Parade, Cavalcade of Lights, free Distillery days, St. Lawrence Winter Market, skating and more.

The ultimate Toronto Christmas bucket list for 2026: 15 must-do holiday experiences, from the Distillery Winter Village and Santa Claus Parade to The Nutcracker.