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.
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Unique holiday experiences in Toronto: a castle Christmas at Casa Loma, Victorian Christmas at Black Creek, Santa trains, afternoon tea, skating under the Gardiner and more.
How to volunteer and give back at Christmas in Toronto: food banks, community meals, toy drives, seniors’ visits and donating, plus tips for signing up early.
Where to see New Year’s Eve fireworks in Toronto: the City’s midnight fireworks over Lake Ontario at Harbourfront Centre, best viewing spots and getting home free.
Plan a festive night out in Toronto: Christmas pop-up bars, holiday cocktails, comedy and cabaret, late-night markets, live music and getting home safely.
Festive date ideas in Toronto for the holidays: skating, markets, light shows, cozy bars, cooking classes, concerts and free dates, from first dates to anniversaries.
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.
TTC on New Year’s Eve: free rides from 7 p.m. to 8 a.m. last year on the TTC, GO and UP Express, late subway service, last trains and Blue Night buses.
Plan your New Year’s Eve dinner in Toronto: tasting menus, early and late seatings, hotel packages, views of the fireworks and booking tips for December 31, 2026.
Family-friendly ways to ring in 2027 in Toronto: early ‘noon year’ countdowns, skating, the City’s waterfront celebration, early fireworks around the GTA and cozy at-home ideas.
Where to party on New Year’s Eve 2026 in Toronto: the free waterfront celebration, club and hotel parties, rooftop events, ticket tips and getting home safely.