Plan an adventure right here in the GTA! There are tons of great experiences waiting for you this weekend. He’s making a list…he’s checking it twice…Santa Claus is coming to town with the return of The Original Santa Claus Parade. Plus there are tons of other great festive experiences waiting for you, find your fun today!

A Taste of the Holidays
Grab a comfy sweater and get ready to celebrate the holidays all’Italiana! On Friday, November 18, join us at our Mercato d’Inverno, our winter market, to cozy up for the season as you explore our special holiday offerings while savouring an exclusive selection of chef-curated bites.
During Taste of the Holidays, follow our holiday trail to enjoy 10 different authentic Italian bites, from decadent desserts like artisanal panettone dipped in Venchi chocolate hazelnut spread to savoury bites like agnolotti del plin and holiday classics like freshly roasted chestnuts.
Looking to enhance your experience with a drink in hand? We got you covered! Visit one of the many bars or pop-ups located across our marketplace to get a festive holiday beverage or classic Italian cocktail to enjoy as you walk through our holiday trail.*
Don’t miss out on this unique Italian getaway that’s fun for the whole family! Tickets are $40 per person (plus tax).
*Nota bene: beverages not included with your ticket.

Holiday Hills
Holiday Hills is BACK. 6 weeks of holiday feels in the heart of the city.
Holiday Hills will transform STACKT into a show stopping winter wonderland where you can immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with a whole roster of cozy, fun + festive activities + experiences.
From November 18 – December 31, Holiday Hills is a FREE festival that will take over a whole city block of Toronto with immersive photo installations and experiences, eye-catching holiday ambience, unique hospitality concepts, small business holiday shopping, community-led events, workshops + family programs.

Indigenous Artisan Marketplace
Join us for the 2022 Toronto Indigenous Artisan Marketplace!
November 18th to December 5th 11 am – 7 pm, 2022
At the Native Canadian Centre of Toronto, 16 Spadina Road Toronto, ON, M5R 2S7. (Bloor & Spadina)  Free admission! All are welcome! Toronto’s 100% authentic, handmade, indigenous arts & crafts artisan marketplace! Over 60 local vendors selling moccasins, paintings and prints, bead work, dream catchers, clothing, traditional and contemporary jewelry, maple products. And more! Your best chance to purchase something special for that special someone this holiday season!

 

Swedish Christmas Fair 2022
November 19 – 20, 2022 at Daniels Spectrum, 585 Dundas St. East, Toronto.
Saturday November 19, 11 am – 5 pm. — Curbside pick-up of web orders 1 pm – 5 pm .
Sunday November 20, 11 am – 4 pm. — Curbside pick-up of web orders 1 pm – 4 pm.
FREE Admission.
The Swedish Christmas Fair, hosted by SWEA Toronto, attracts thousands of people each year who come to experience Swedish Christmas food, design, folk art, crafts, and traditions.
This year, visitors will enjoy Swedish food at the Café, the Lucia procession, the Swedish Folk Dancers and Singers, the Children’s Loft with Christmas crafts, the Book Corner, the yearly Swedish exhibit, and of course the vast selection of Swedish design products and folk art for sale. There will also be the traditional Glögg stand (Swedish mulled wine), Swedish candy, and the traditional Swedish dance around the Christmas tree to celebrate the holidays!

 

The Original Santa Claus Parade

The Original Santa Claus Parade returns LIVE on the streets of Toronto on Sunday, November 20th at 12:30pm
Enjoy amazing floats, bands, marchers, the Celebrity Clowns and of course, Mrs. Claus and Santa! We can’t wait to celebrate the return of The Original Santa Claus Parade with all of you! If you want to catch a glimpse of the parade, make sure to bundle up and head out early for a good spot.

Join Daryl Henry as he broadcasts live from the The Original Santa Claus Parade at Emmanuelle College – 75 Queen’s Park Cres E.  Plus Keep your eyes on the look out for the 98.1 CHFI float! Here’s a sneak peak: