Photo via YZD / Hangar Skate
We’re just inching closer and closer to the last few days of December, so it’s time to tie up any loose ends and enjoy all the fun things to do in Toronto. We’re also nearing the end of festive events and experiences in our city so make the most of this season! Bundle up, plan your week and hit the outdoors.
Let’s explore Toronto and all it has to offer this week.
Winter Glow is coming back to Toronto this December and it’s bringing its massive 45-foot Ferris Wheel to Sankofa Square.
Starting December 5th to December 22nd, Winter Glow will take over the former Yonge-Dundas Square with carnival rides, midway games, delicious treats, holiday music and so much more.
Hop on the Ferris Wheel, enjoy a few rounds on the Great Canadian Carousel and spin those Teacups.
When: December 5th to December 22nd, 2024 from 4 PM to 10 PM
Where: Sankofa Square
Cost: Admission free / ride tickets $6 each
Get ready to relive your youth with Down With Webster! They’ll be performing at History this December.
When: December 20th & 21st at 7 PM
Where: History, 1663 Queen St E
Cost: $66.25+ per ticket
The Aga Khan Museum has a “permanent collection of over 1,200 masterpieces and innovative performing arts and educational programming” and on Wednesdays, you don’t need to worry about paying for admission.
The free admission promotion runs on Wednesdays during extended hours from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Where: 77 Wynford Dr
When: Every Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Little Sister’s Java Jingle is back and bigger than ever! This time the annual festive event will include both floors, new drinks and holiday-themed events.
Sip from Grinch and ornament-shaped cocktail mugs, a lifesize Baby Yoda with a Santa hat, amongst an array of twinkling lights and garlands.
As for the holiday-themed events, expect holiday movie trivia night on December 16th from 7 PM to 9:30 PM, an ugly Christmas sweater contest on December 17 and half-priced Java Jingle cocktails from December 29th to 31st.
When: Until December 31st, 2024
Where: 102 Portland Street & 2031 Yonge Street
St. Lawrence Market has a brand new winter market lining the entire block with everything you could dream of for a perfect day out this December. The inaugural Winter Market is open now and will take over Market Street until Dec. 23, 2024.
The best part? It’s free to attend! Get ready to shop one-of-a-kind gifts and specialty products while indulging in delicious seasonal food and drinks.
When: Thursday to Sunday from now until Dec. 23, 2024, from noon to 7 p.m. (Thursdays & Fridays) & 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Saturdays & Sundays)
Where: Market Street from Front Street to The Esplanade
Cost: Free admission
Holiday Fair in the Square is bringing all the Christmas cheer. If you’re looking to switch things up from the Distillery Winter Village, this is a holiday market in Toronto you’ll want to add to your list immediately.
This year’s festivities will include a larger-than-life maze, exclusive LEGO pop-up, shopping vendors, cozy fire pits, and even a winter-themed bar!
When: Until Dec. 23, 2024
Where: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St
Cost: Free admission
Hangar Skate, the beloved winter experience at the former Downsview Airport lands, is coming back his holiday season with free skating, a massive interactive public art installation, and the inaugural YZD Holiday Market.
Starting Dec. 20, 2024, YZD will transform into a winter wonderland, running until Family Day weekend. This year, organizers are bringing new and thrilling performances to the main stage, along with an incredible lighting ceremony.
When: Dec. 20, 2024 to Feb. 17, 2025
Where: 34 Hanover Road
Cost: Free to attend
Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York has a brand new holiday pop-up bar this year and it’s giving cozy vibes!
Get ready to sip on boozy cocktails within a cozy retreat that “evokes a sense of nostalgia and Canadian winter spirit.”
When: Until Dec. 21, 2024 Fridays & Saturdays from 5:00 p.m., to 10:00 p.m., walk-ins only
Where: Main Mezzanine (MM) Level, where the Thirsty Elf used to reside
Toronto’s “coolest winter wonderland” is happening at Stackt Market, bursting with “epic holiday vibes and daily events.”
Whether you’re shopping for holiday gifts, snapping some cute photos or want to see some beautiful light displays, this is the spot for you in December.
When: Until Dec. 29, 2024 starting at 4:00 p.m.
Where: Stackt Matket, 28 Bathurst St
Cost: Free admission
Union Station is bringing back Union Winter with its free indoor roller-skating rink inside the TD West Carriageway, Roller Express.
There will also be free music performances, holiday shopping and delicious bites.
Guests must pre-register online for a two-hour timeslot.
When: Until Feb. 2, 2025
Where: Union Station
Cost: Free to skate
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