Christmas markets in Durham and Halton for 2026: Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village, Oshawa’s Bright and Merry Market, Kerr Village in Oakville and Burlington’s Jingle Market.
Christmas in Uxbridge and Port Perry: small-town Santa Claus parades, historic main streets, lakeside Port Perry and a festive day trip from Toronto.
Christmas in Clarington 2026: the CPKC Holiday Train in Bowmanville on Nov 29, Santa parades in Bowmanville, Newcastle and Courtice, and Prestonvale tree farm.
Oshawa Christmas events 2026: the Bright and Merry Market and tree lighting, the Santa Claus Parade of Lights downtown and the CPKC Holiday Train on Nov 29.
Whitby Christmas events 2026: Brooklin’s Christmas in the Village on Nov 21, the downtown Whitby Santa Claus Parade in early December, Santa visits and markets.
The best outdoor skating near Toronto across the GTA: Mississauga’s Celebration Square, Brampton’s Gage Park and Chinguacousy trails, civic rinks and more.
Christmas markets in Mississauga and Brampton for 2026: Streetsville Christmas in the Village, Seasons Christmas Show, Arts on the Credit, Cranberry and Brampton markets.
Burlington Christmas events 2026: the free waterfront Festival of Lights at Spencer Smith Park, the downtown Santa Claus Parade, the Jingle Market and more.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Where to see Santa near Toronto in 2026: GTA mall Santas, free visits at village festivals, Santa trains, tree farms and Santa at WinterFest and parades.
Free Christmas events near Toronto in 2026: GTA Santa Claus parades, tree lightings in Mississauga, Markham and Oakville, Burlington’s Festival of Lights and more.