Eaton Centre Christmas Tree Lighting Set for November 12 for Its 10th Anniversary
The Eaton Centre Christmas tree will light up on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the holiday tree lighting at CF Toronto Eaton Centre. At 114 feet tall, the tree is known as Canada’s tallest indoor holiday tree.
Until recently, the 2026 date had not been announced. Cadillac Fairview, the company that runs the mall, shared the full holiday plans on November 2.
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What to Expect at the Tree Lighting
The lighting will take place in the mall’s atrium. Before the tree lights up, a pre-show will run across several levels above the stage. Capital One Canada is the presenting partner.
After lighting night, the tree will keep the show going. The programmable LED tree will put on light and snow shows every hour until January 3, 2027.
- Tree Lighting: Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 6 p.m.
- Location: CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St., Toronto
- Tree Height: 114 feet
- Light and Snow Shows: Every hour, Monday to Saturday from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., until January 3, 2027
Design Your Own Eaton Centre Christmas Tree Light Show
This year, guests can also try something new. The CF Tree Designer lets you pick colours and animations. Then, you pull a lever to launch your own light show on the 114-foot tree.
You can find it on Level 3, in front of Sephora. It runs daily from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., from November 12 to January 3.
Santa Visits
Santa will also be at select Cadillac Fairview malls from November 13 to December 23. At the Eaton Centre, visits are themed around Santa’s Mail Room, and you need to book ahead.
- Dates: Friday, November 13 to Wednesday, December 23, 2026
- Cost: $17.50 for a five-minute visit with five digital photos
- Prints: $10 for a 4×6 photo
- Booking: CF Insiders get early access on November 2; general booking opens November 3
- Walk-ups: Accepted when there is space
Kids can also join in on the fun. On select weekends, the Eaton Centre will host LEGO Insiders activities where guests can build a LEGO holiday ornament and take it home. These take place from Friday to Sunday.
Getting There
CF Toronto Eaton Centre is at 220 Yonge St. in downtown Toronto. It connects directly to the TTC subway and the PATH, with entrances off Yonge and Dundas. If you drive, there is underground parking with access from Yonge and Queen.
Mall hours are usually 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday to Saturday and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. However, holiday hours may change, so check the mall website before you go.
What Cadillac Fairview Said
Andrea Nickel is the senior director of experience, design and delivery at Cadillac Fairview. “The most memorable moments of the season are the ones we share together,” Nickel said in a news release.
She also said, “Our holiday programming reflects our commitment to creating welcoming spaces.”
The Eaton Centre Christmas tree lighting is on November 12 at 6 p.m. If you cannot make it that night, you can still catch the daily light and snow shows until January 3. Also, Santa bookings open on November 3, so book early if you want a photo.
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