Presented by: Chinatown Business Improvement Area (CBIA)

This vibrant event, widely celebrated across Asia and Southeast Asia, offers a unique opportunity to share the richness of Chinese culture with the broader community. Over the celebration, visitors can enjoy lively performances, engage in cultural activities, and soak in the festive atmosphere.

Highlights include the traditional Lion Dance, the God of Fortune parading through the neighborhood, live singing and dancing, and multicultural booths featuring diverse traditions. Everyone is welcome to celebrate and experience the excitement of Chinatown.

When:
February 1, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 2, 2025, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where:

Chinatown Centre - 222 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 3B3
Dragon City Mall - 280 Spadina Ave., Toronto, ON M5T 0A1

Cost: Free

More Information

Website: chinatownbia.com

Email: administrator@chinatownbia.com

Phone: (416) 260-9800

Presented by: Tao Tea Leaf and The Tea Guild of Canada

Canada's largest Tea Festival returns for its 11th edition.
This highly anticipated event brings together tea lovers, vendors, and experts to celebrate the diverse world of tea. Attendees get the opportunity to taste some of the finest teas from around the world along with a focus on education, exploration, and community in the Greater Toronto Area and beyond.

Join us and immerse yourself in the world of teas.

When:
February 1, 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
February 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Toronto Reference Library - Bram and Bluma Appel Salon, 2nd Floor

789 Yonge St

Cost: $20 - $45

Advance Tickets: Single Day $20, Two days Pass $35
Limited tickets available at the door: Single day $25, Two days Pass $45

More Information

Website: teafestivaltoronto.com

Email: info@teafestivaltoronto.com

Phone: (647) 878-6934

Presented by: The Second City Toronto

Come see our brand new 90th Revue. This is the most exciting time to see a show on our stages. The cast is fresh, new material is worked into the show every night, and your laughter in the audience helps shape the final show.

When: Every Tuesday January 9, 2025 - March 15, 2025

Event Time(s): 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Please see website for specific dates and times.

Where: The Second City

1 York St

Cost: $29 - $48

Reservations / Advance Tickets are required

Online: www.secondcity.com

Email: customerservice@secondcity.com

Produced by: City of Toronto

Ring in 2025 with Toronto's New Year’s Celebration! Watch the midnight fireworks, visible anywhere with a view of Toronto’s inner harbour. Festivities kick off with a live DJ performance by Traxx & Feels at Toronto Music Garden. Join pop-up dance instruction co-produced by the Dance Together Festival in Sherbourne Common. Enjoy short films from the National Film Board of Canada, projected onto the east side of the Canada Malting Silos. INCIRQUE performers will entertain with pop-up performances. Join renowned drag entertainer Sanjina DaBish Queen and Mayor Olivia Chow for a dazzling countdown celebration. Tune in to the event’s livestream and enjoy all the excitement remotely.

When: December 31, 2024

Event Time(s): 10:00 pm - 1:00 am

Festivities begin at 10:00 p.m. and resume after the midnight (12:00 a.m.) fireworks display. The event officially ends at 1:00 a.m.

Where:

Toronto Music Garden - Toronto Music Garden, 479 Queens Quay W
HTO Park - HTO Park, 339 Queens Quay W
HTO Park West - HTO Park West, 375 Queens Quay W
Sugar Beach - Sugar Beach, St Lawrence-East Bayfront-The Islands, ON, Canada
Water's Edge Promenade - 25 Dockside Dr
Sherbourne Common - Sherbourne Common, 61 Dockside Dr
Bathurst Quay Common - 3 Eireann Quay
Harbour Square Park - Harbour Square Park, 25 Queens Quay W
Canada Square Park - Canada Square, 235 Queens Quay W

Cost: Free

Presented by: The Bentway

We are pleased to welcome back neighbours and fun-seekers for one of winter’s best activities, ice skating under the Gardiner. Skaters are invited to cruise our 220m outdoor figure-eight skate trail. Skate rentals are available on-site on select dates. No reservations required.

Please check our website for the most up to date information. If the skate trail is closed due to weather conditions, a notice will be posted on The Bentway website and Instagram.

When: December 29, 2024 - February 17, 2025
Every Monday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Tuesday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Wednesday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Friday, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Saturday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Sunday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Holidays, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Skate rentals and skate sharpening will be available during skate trail opening hours until 8:00 pm on Mondays, Thursdays to Sundays, and PA Days / Holidays, but not available on Tuesdays or Wednesdays.
The Concession Stand is open on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm. It will be closed on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Where: The Bentway Skate Trail

250 Fort York Blvd

Cost: Free

Skate rentals available.

More Information

Website: thebentway.ca

Email: hello@thebentway.ca

This market is the perfect spot to create lasting memories with your loved ones this holiday season. Whether you’re visiting with family or friends, this market offers a unique experience for everyone.

Ontario Artisan Market and Ontario Vintage Market will be joining us again this year, offering vintage clothing, handmade art and more from 60+ vendors. We’ll also have a food court and food trucks selling mouth-watering food and drinks. And that’s not all – you can also expect children’s activities, a cozy winter garden, workshops, an immersive holiday light experience and so much more.

When:
December 8, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 15, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
December 22, 2024, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Where: Evergreen Brick Works

Centre for Green Cities, 550 Bayview Ave

Cost:

We are asking attendees that are able/willing to follow a “pay what you can” model with a suggestion of $5. This allows everyone to attend while also helping to raise funds that go directly back to running the site and beloved programming like Free Public Skating.

Presented by: Epilepsy Toronto

Join us for the ultimate magical winter wonderland experience. Explore unique artisan vendors, savor delicious holiday treats, and enjoy festive entertainment for the whole family. Don't miss this holiday tradition.
Best of all, this event runs is all in support of Epilepsy Toronto.

When: December 6, 2024 - December 23, 2024
Every Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Thursday, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Every Friday, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Saturday, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Sunday, 12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On Monday, December 23rd, the fair will be closing at 7:00 pm

Where: Mel Lastman Square

5100 Yonge St, North York, ON M2N 5V7, Canada

Cost: Free

More Information

Website: fairinthesquare.ca

Email: lucia@epilepsytoronto.org

Phone: (416) 964-9095 ext.220

Presented by: Sankofa Square

A dazzling holiday experience, immerse yourself in world of twinkling lights, festive trees, classic carnival rides, midway games, and delicious treats. Enjoy live entertainment, special theme nights, and exciting giveaways. Don't miss this unforgettable holiday event, featuring brand-hosted experiences and a other surprises along the way.

Winter Glow is sponsored by Chevrolet Silverado EV and in partnership with The Thornton-Smith Corporation, Astro Amusements, and The Rotary Club of Toronto.

When: December 5, 2024 - December 22, 2024
Every Monday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Tuesday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Wednesday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Thursday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Friday, 4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Saturday, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Every Sunday, 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Opening Night (December 5): 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Sankofa Square

1 Dundas St E

Cost: Free

Ride tickets are $6 for a single ticket, $20 for 4 tickets, or $37 for 8 tickets. Tickets can be purchased onsite or in advance at sankofasquare.ca/winterglow. Midway games, carnival treats, and more are available for purchase onsite.

More Information

Website: www.sankofasquare.ca

Email: info@sankofasquare.ca

Phone: (416) 979-9960

Presented by: Desjardins Financial Group

Glide into the holiday spirit with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square – a Toronto tradition for more than 50 years. Enjoy the glittering tree, participate in public skating and bask in the glow of the iconic TORONTO sign and thousands of energy-efficient bulbs as they adorn the heart of the city.

Starting December 7, on Saturday nights only, you can get free skate rentals between 4 & 7 p.m. courtesy of Desjardins Financial Group

When: November 30, 2024 - January 7, 2025

Event Time(s): 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Where: Nathan Phillips Square

100 Queen St W

Cost: Free

Bring your own skates or rent them onsite.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! This holiday, CF Toronto Eaton Centre will once again turn into a Winter Wonderland — with daily tree light and snow shows! Immerse yourself in a world of dazzling snowflakes and unforgettable moments with your family and friends. Don’t miss out on this enchanting experience — all season long!

When: November 25, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Every Monday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Tuesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Wednesday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Thursday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Friday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Saturday, 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Every Sunday, 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Shows occur hourly during the timeframes noted above.

Where: CF Toronto Eaton Centre

220 Yonge St

Cost: Free

Presented by: Art Museum at the University of Toronto

We are proud to present the powerful new exhibition by guest curator Ingrid Jones.

The exhibition challenges racial biases, unveiling the corrosive effects of unseen labour on the colonized from Black and Indigenous perspectives while exploring how this labour can be unburdened and shifted onto the dominant.

Featured artists are: Natalie Asumeng, La Tanya S. Autry, Tony Cokes, Chantal Gibson, Tanya Lukin Linklater, Kosisochukwu Nnebe, Leanne Betasamosake Simpson, and Martine Syms.

When: Every Tuesday September 5, 2024 - March 22, 2025

Event Time(s): 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Where: Justina M. Barnicke Gallery

Hart House Building, 7 Hart House Cir

Cost: Free

Presented by: Backroom Comedy Club

Get ready for a night filled with laughter, jokes, and good vibes. Whether you're a seasoned comedian or just looking for a fun night out, this event is perfect for anyone looking to enjoy some live comedy.

Come join us for a hilarious evening that you won't forget. As talented and non talented lineups of comedians will be taking the stage to entertain you and keep you laughing all night long, and if they fail owners Ariel Kagan & Brandon Sobel will offer feedback on sets at request.

When: Every Monday August 12, 2024 - January 27, 2025

Event Time(s): 10:00 pm - 11:45 pm

Where: Backroom Comedy Club

814 Bloor St W

Cost: $8

Reservations / Advance Tickets are required

Presented by: Backroom Comedy Club

A variety show that combines stand-up comedy and musical improv for a unique and unforgettable experience. Our performers will have you singing and laughing along as they put their own spin on classic songs and entertain you with their hilarious stand-up routines. Sunday Funday at Backroom Comedy Club is the perfect way to unwind after a long week.

When: Every Sunday May 12, 2024 - December 28, 2025

Event Time(s): 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm

Where: Backroom Comedy Club

814 Bloor St W

Cost: $15

Reservations / Advance Tickets are required

Online: www.eventbrite.ca

Email: backroomcomedyclub@gmail.com

Phone: (416) 579-0940