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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What to do in Toronto between Christmas and New Year’s 2026: Boxing Day, skating, museums, shows, light festivals and day trips, plus what’s open Dec 26 to 31.
Things to do on Boxing Day in Toronto in 2026: sales, the Distillery Winter Village, attractions, skating, World Juniors hockey on TV and more.
What to do on Christmas Day in Toronto in 2026: skating, lights, movies, dim sum, Christmas brunch, walks and what’s open and closed on December 25.
Christmas at The Village at Black Creek in 2026: visit Santa in his cabin on Dec 12, 13 and 19 to 23, with crafts, cookies and old-fashioned holiday traditions.
SantaCon Toronto: the annual Santa-suit bar crawl, when it usually happens, what to expect, costume tips, etiquette and getting home safely.
Visiting the Toronto Zoo at Christmas: winter daytime visits, which animals love the cold, Boxing Day hours, Glow in the Wild at night and tips for families.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada at Christmas 2026: Breakfast with Santa on Nov 21, Nov 28 and Dec 5, holiday hours, sensory mornings and tips for visiting.
Holiday programs at Toronto museums: ROM for the Holidays, the AGO, Toronto History Museums’ festive events, Ontario Science Centre pop-ups and Black Creek.
Things to do with kids during Toronto’s winter break, Dec 21, 2026 to Jan 1, 2027: museums, skating, shows, Santa, the zoo, WinterFest and free indoor activities.
Christmas Eve services, Midnight Mass and Christmas Day worship in Toronto’s historic churches and cathedrals, plus carol services and tips for visitors in 2026.