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10 things to do this weekend in Toronto (Dec. 26-28)

Well, the holidays are starting to wrap up. It’s Christmas, and we still have a few days of holiday excitement left to savour. Let’s make the most of the most wonderful time of year. Here are 10 of the best things to do this weekend in Toronto.

Christmas at the Castle and Holiday Lights

Cama Loma is going to be decked out in holiday lights until the new year, so take advantage.

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (open until Jan. 4, 2026)
Where: Casa Loma – 1 Austin Terr.
Cost: $45 per person

Distillery Winter Village

It’s one of your last chances to enjoy the Distillery Winter Village! A bonus? It’s likely going to be way less busy this weekend, now that Christmas is over.

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (open until Jan. 6, 2026)
Where: The Distillery District – 55 Mill St. 
Cost: $15 per person

Skating at Nathan Phillips Square

Downtown Toronto’s ice rink is open daily this winter, meaning you can do some laps this weekend with no admission charge.

If you need to rent some skates, they have that too.

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square – 100 Queen St. W. 
Cost: Free admission

Holiday Hills

Holiday Hills market place is another great spot to extend that holiday spirit with warm fire pits, pop-up bars, a curling rink, and plenty of shopping.

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (open until Jan. 6, 2026)
Where: Stackt Market – 28 Bathurst St.
Cost: Free admission

Miracle Toronto

Miracle Toronto, aka the holiday pop-up bar you HAVE to attend, will remain open until the end of the month. So, extend that festive spirit and check out one of the two locations.

Miracle on Harbourfront

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (open until Dec. 31, 2025)
Where: Boxcar Social – 235 Queens Quay W.

Miracle on Bloor

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (open until Dec. 31, 2025)
Where: Third Place – 875 Bloor St. W.

Harbourfront Express

All aboard! The beloved Harbourfront Express is running two classic choo-choo trains around Toronto’s gorgeous waterfront.

There’s also a holiday market you can check out, too. Christmas may be over, but holiday treats can be enjoyed at any time, am I right?

When: Friday, Dec. 26, to Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025 (open until Jan. 6, 2026)
Where: Harbourfront Centre – 235 Queens Quay W.
Cost: $12 per person

Toronto Marlies Boxing Day Classic 

The Toronto Marlies are playing their annual Boxing Day Classic game at Scotiabank Arena, taking on Belleville.

Grab your tickets before they sell out.

When: Friday, Dec. 26
Time: 2 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena – 40 Bay St.
Cost: $30.25+ per ticket

Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators 

If you can’t make it to see the Marlies, the Leafs play at home the next day, taking on the Sens!

When: Saturday, Dec. 27
Time: 7 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena – 40 Bay St.
Cost: $159.60+ per ticket

Polar Bear Skate 2025

Toronto’s The Bentway is hosting its annual Polar Bear Skate, calling on anyone who wants to participate to strip down to their underwear and skate around The Bentway’s icy trail.

It’s free to attend –  don’t forget to wear your best under garments.

When: Sunday, Dec. 28
Time: Noon
Where: The Bentway – 250 Fort York Blvd,
Cost: Free admission

Toronto Raptors vs. Golden State Warriors 

Another day that you can enjoy some Toronto sports over the next few days.

The Raptors are playing at Scotiabank Arena against Golden State, a great way to wrap up the weekend.

When: Sunday, Dec. 28
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena – 40 Bay St.
Cost: $228.95+ per ticket

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and have the best weekend ever, Toronto.

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