Browsing: Around the GTA

How to become a vendor at a Toronto Christmas market: when applications open, typical costs, what organisers look for, permits and tips for a successful holiday season.

New Year’s Eve near Toronto: free GTA celebrations with fireworks in Mississauga and Brampton, Richmond Hill’s family First Night, free transit and tips.

Christmas markets in York Region for 2026: Markham Home for the Holidays (Nov 20 to 22), Niemi’s farm market, Vaughan holiday markets, Unionville and Kleinburg.

Oakville Christmas events 2026: the Santa Claus Parade on Nov 14, Kerr Village Tree Lighting and Holiday Market on Nov 28, downtown Oakville, Bronte and more.

Burlington Christmas events 2026: the free waterfront Festival of Lights at Spencer Smith Park, the downtown Santa Claus Parade, the Jingle Market and more.

Markham Christmas events 2026: Main Street Markham’s Festival of Lights (Nov 27) and Santa Claus Parade (Nov 28), Home for the Holidays, Unionville and more.

Christmas in historic Unionville, Markham: the free Main Street Christmas celebration with carollers, Santa and a tree lighting, plus shops, cafés and skating.

Christmas markets in Mississauga and Brampton for 2026: Streetsville Christmas in the Village, Seasons Christmas Show, Arts on the Credit, Cranberry and Brampton markets.

Christmas in Richmond Hill 2026: outdoor skating at Richmond Green and Bayview Hill, First Night on New Year’s Eve, Santa at Hillcrest Mall and nearby events.

Hanukkah 2026 in Toronto runs from sundown Friday, December 4 to Saturday, December 12. Public menorah lightings, community events and where to find latkes and sufganiyot.