15+ Things To Do in Toronto This Week (Nov 17-23)
Toronto’s got that just-right November energy — crisp air, festive feels, and tons of cool things happening around the city. From fun pop-ups to outdoor adventures that make you forget it’s almost winter, the lineup is pretty stacked. If you’re trying to make the most of the week, this guide to the best things to do in Toronto this week (Nov 17–23, 2025) is exactly what you need. And because a quick getaway never hurts, I’ve also included a few fun ideas outside the city for when you’re craving a little change of scenery.
Heads up: Always check the official event pages for the latest info—hours and details can change. Free entry might still need an RSVP or have separate costs for food, drinks, or activities.
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Free Fun Events
Riverside Window Wonderland & Art Walk
If you need an excuse to stretch your legs after work, this one’s perfect. Riverside’s Window Wonderland turns Queen East into an open-air gallery with festive art displays by local artists. Walk, snap some photos, and grab a hot drink nearby.
- When: November 17-December 10, 2025
- Where: Storefronts along Queen E from Davies to De Grassi St
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://riverside-to.com
- Best for: Night stroll fans and cozy evening walkers.
Fairmont Royal York Tree Lighting Ceremony
A Toronto holiday classic. The Fairmont’s grand lobby transforms into a glowing wonderland as thousands of lights flicker on. Live music adds that nostalgic holiday moment we all secretly love.
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- When: November 19, 2025
- Where: The Grand Lobby, 100 Front Street West, Toronto
- Tickets: Free admission (balcony seats reservations also available)
- Website: https://www.fairmont.com
- Best for: Tradition lovers and downtown holiday explorers.
Taste of Iceland Toronto
Toronto gets a little Nordic flavor this week. Enjoy Icelandic food, music, comedy, design, and even a molten lava demo.
- When: November 20-22, 2025
- Where: Multiple locations
- Tickets: Most events are free and open to the public.
- Website: https://events.inspiredbyiceland.com
- Best for: Culture lovers and anyone curious about Iceland.
Holiday EcoMarket
If you want to feel festive and eco-friendly, head to the Holiday EcoMarket at the Toronto Botanical Garden. Browse green gifts, grab a snack, and hang out by the fireside while local musicians set the mood.
- When: November 21-23, 2025
- Where: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://torontobotanicalgarden.ca
- Best for: Shoppers who prefer sustainability.
Christmas in the Village – Streetsville
Cute, charming, and full of small-town cheer. Shop local, enjoy free family activities, and meet Santa before he gets fully booked. The big tree lighting is Friday night, and yes, it’s giving off Hallmark-movie energy
- When: November 21-22, 2025
- Where: Queen Street South and Main Street, Mississauga
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://villageofstreetsville.com
- Best for: Families and holiday romantics.
Light It UP! – Uptown Yonge
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More tree lighting fun with cookies, hot chocolate, carolers, and appearances from Santa and the Ice Queen. Bring a toy or food donation if you can.
- When: November 21, 2025
- Where: St Clements Parkette (14 St Clements Ave, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.uptownyonge.com
- Best for: Families and community-minded locals.
Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic
The lights flip on in one of Toronto’s prettiest neighborhoods. Stroll tree-lined streets, check out the Urban Campfire benches that glow when you sit, and enjoy carolers dressed in Victorian attire.
- When: November 22-December 31, 2025
- Where: Village of Yorkville Park (115 Cumberland Street & Bellair Street, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.bloor-yorkville.com
- Best for: Holiday shoppers and anyone who loves festive street lights.
Light Up the Square – Mississauga
Mississauga throws a huge outdoor celebration with live entertainment, food trucks, and Santa leading the parade before lighting the big tree. If you want a full evening of holiday cheer, this is the place.
- When: November 22, 2025
- Where: Mississauga Celebration Square (300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.mississauga.ca
- Best for: Families and parade fans.
2025 Mississauga Santa Claus Parade
Santa rolls through the city with marching bands, dancers, and all the holiday characters you’d expect. Bring non-perishable food to support the local food bank.
- When: November 22, 2025
- Where: The parade route begins at Rathburn Drive and Living Arts Drive, follows Living Arts Drive to a right turn onto City Centre Drive, and ends at City Centre Drive and Kariya Gate.
- Tickets: Free to watch
- Website: https://www.mississauga.ca
- Best for: Kids and anyone who still gets excited about parades.
Swedish Christmas Fair
Need a little holiday joy before the chaos of December hits? Head to the Swedish Christmas Fair at Harbourfront. You’ll find handmade gifts, Lucia processions, and lots of Scandinavian treats.
- When: November 22-23, 2025
- Where: George Brown Waterfront Campus (51 Dockside Drive, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://swedishchristmasfair.ca
- Best for: Anyone looking for a European-style holiday market.
Holly Berry Fair
If you’re the type who misses small-town Christmas markets, the Holly Berry Fair in Rosedale will hit you right in the nostalgia. Expect Santa’s interactive workshop, thrift finds, baked goods, crafts, and the kind of butter tarts that ruin all others for you.
- When: November 22-23, 2025
- Where: Rosedale United Church (159 Roxborough Drive, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.rosedaleunited.org
- Best for: Shoppers, families, and foodies.
Holiday Artisan Market
If you’re trying to impress your Secret Santa this year, skip the mall and hit the Holiday Artisan Market. It’s full of one-of-a-kind gifts, from pottery and jewelry to tote bags and greeting cards, all made by local creators.
- When: November 22, 2025
- Where: Riverdale Hub (1326 Gerrard St E, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://riverdalehub.ca
- Best for: Holiday shoppers.
Toronto Santa Claus Parade
Toronto’s Christmas switch officially flips on when Santa rolls down Bloor. The Santa Claus Parade is a classic for a reason — the floats, the marching bands, and the crowds.
- When: November 23, 2025
- Route: The parade starts at Christie Pits (750 Bloor Street West), proceeds east along Bloor Street to St. George, continues south to Hoskin Avenue, then travels east to Queens Park Crescent and University Avenue, heads south to Wellington Street, goes east to Yonge Street, turns south to Front Street, and finally proceeds east on Front Street to finish at the St. Lawrence Market at Jarvis Street.
- Tickets: Free for spectators
- Website: https://www.thesantaclausparade.com
- Best for: Families, parade regulars, and kids of all ages.
Holiday at The Well
Downtown’s exciting hangout spot, The Well, is getting a festive makeover. This holiday event offers open-air shopping, twinkle lights, live entertainment, and fun spots to grab a drink or snap a photo.
- When: Until December 28, 2025
- Where: 486 Front St W, Toronto
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://thewelltoronto.com
- Best for: After-work hangs and weekend wanderers.
Holiday Hills
Stackt Market’s Holiday Hills is where the city’s cool crowd goes festive. There’s shopping, food, fire pits, and that sweet smell of mulled wine floating through the air.
- When: Until December 28, 2025
- Where: STACKT market (28 Bathurst St, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://stacktmarket.com
- Best for: Friends who never skip a seasonal pop-up.
Paid & Ticketed Things To Do
EPOCH Bar & Kitchen Terrace Holiday Market
Sip mulled wine, browse artisan gifts, and snack on next-level comfort food at the Ritz-Carlton’s stunning outdoor terrace. It’s like a European market… but with Toronto energy.
- When: Until December 31, 2025
- Where: The Ritz-Carlton (181 Wellington Street West, Toronto)
- Tickets: Free admission
- Website: https://www.epochtoronto.com
- Best for: Holiday dates and elevated festive hangs.
Paid & Ticketed Things To Do
Holiday Reset Workshop by VintageBASH x Bellamy Loft
Create your own festive arrangement, grab professional photos, snack on treats, and actually relax for a moment. This is your gentle reminder to take a break before December becomes… December.
- When: November 23, 2025
- Where: Bellamy Loft (1230 Sheppard Ave West, Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- New Offer: Cozy Duo Ticket (50% off your second seat) or a chance to win 1 FREE ticket (worth $85 + HST)
- Website: https://www.bellamyloft.com
- Best for: People craving something calm and creative.
WineFest Toronto: Holiday Edition
Wine? Music? A good excuse to call it “holiday prep”? WineFest Toronto is back with over 100 wines from around the world, gourmet food pairings, and DJ sets that’ll keep the mood lively.
- When: November 21-23, 2025
- Where: Heritage Court at Exhibition Place (19 Nunavut Rd., Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://winefesttoronto.com
- Best for: Wine lovers.
Christmas Canadian Pet Expo
Here’s your official excuse to spend a weekend surrounded by cute animals. The Christmas Canadian Pet Expo is back with dog demos, cat contests, Santa photos, and an entire marketplace for pet goodies.
- When: November 22-23, 2025
- Where: The International Centre (6900 Airport Rd, Mississauga)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://canadianpetexpo.ca
- Best for: Animal lovers.
Toronto Game Expo 2025
Gamers, your weekend is booked. The Toronto Game Expo has 500+ exhibitors, free play zones, tournaments, and fun merch.
- When: November 22-23, 2025
- Where: Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place (195 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.torontogameexpo.ca
- Best for: Gamers, cosplayers, and collectors.
Breakfast With Santa at the Aquarium
Start your morning surrounded by sharks and twinkling lights. Enjoy breakfast, score a Santa photo, and explore the aquarium afterward.
- When: November 22 & 29 and December 6, 025
- Where: Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada (288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto)
- Tickets: $72-$80
- Website: https://www.ripleys.com
- Best for: Families and early birds
National Ballet of Canada: The Winter’s Tale
Need something a little more elegant this week? The National Ballet of Canada is performing The Winter’s Tale, Shakespeare’s dramatic story of jealousy, redemption, and love, all told through dance.
- When: Until November 21, 2025
- Where: Four Seasons Centre (145 Queen St W, Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://national.ballet.ca
- Best for: Date nights and ballet fans.
Miracle Christmas Bar 2025
If Christmas exploded inside a bar… this is the result. You’ll enjoy glitter, photo ops everywhere, cocktails that look like they stepped out of TikTok, DJs, drag performances, and Santa casually hanging out like it’s no big deal.
- When: Until December 29, 2025
- Where: Bloor (875 Bloor St. West, Toronto); Harbourfront (235 Queens Quay W., Toronto)
- Reservations: Click here.
- Website: https://www.miracletoronto.com
- Best for: Grown-ups looking for festive chaos and great drinks.
WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland
For the full-blown Christmas experience, WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland turns the park into a snowy wonderland with rides, live shows, and millions of lights.
- When: Until January 3, 2026
- Where: 9580 Jane St, Vaughan
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.canadaswonderland.com
- Best for: Families and anyone looking for early winter fun.
The Distillery Winter Village
You already know this one… The Distillery Winter Village is Toronto’s holiday postcard. Cobblestone streets, glowing lights, cute shops, and that iconic Christmas tree.
- When: Until January 4, 2026
- Where: 55 Mill Street, Toronto
- Tickets: Only required during specific peak periods. Click here. Entry is free at all other times.
- Website: https://www.thedistillerywintervillage.com
- Best for: Dates, group outings, and anyone who loves Christmas markets.
Concerts & Live Music
KATSEYE – Beautiful Chaos Tour
If your playlist’s been missing girl group energy, KATSEYE is bringing it back… live. They’re hitting Toronto with fierce moves, powerhouse vocals, and pure confidence. These girls are global, bold, and seriously fun to watch — it’s pop music that actually feels exciting again.
- When: November 18, 2025
- Where: The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto (1133 Queen’s Plate Dr, Etobicoke)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.katseye.world
- Best for: EYEKONS and concertgoers.
FLOW: Naruto Rock Tour
Anime fans, FLOW is bringing their Naruto Rock Tour to Toronto. Yep, the band behind GO!!! and Sign. So, prepare for a mix of nostalgia, energy, and maybe a few cosplayers living their best lives.
- When: November 20, 2025
- Where: Queen Elizabeth Theatre (190 Princes’ Blvd, Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.flow-official.jp
- Best for: Naruto and anime fans.
Toy Story in Concert
Revisit your childhood at Toy Story in Concert, where a live orchestra plays You’ve Got a Friend in Me while Woody and Buzz light up the big screen. This concert turns a childhood classic into a full-on emotional event.
- When: November 21-22, 2025
- Where: Meridian Hall (1 Front St E, Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://filmharmonique.ca
- Best for: Families and Disney fans.
Toronto Beatlemania!
If you grew up hearing your parents say, “Music was better back then,” this is your chance to see why. Toronto Beatlemania! is back at Massey Hall, and The Liverpool 4 are taking everyone on a trip from Hey Jude to Let It Be.
- When: November 22, 2025
- Where: Massey Hall (178 Victoria Street, Toronto)
- Tickets: Click here.
- Website: https://www.theliverpool4.com
- Best for: Music lovers and The Beatles fans.
Other Events/Activities to Check Out
- Toronto Raptors Games – November 17, 21, 23 at Scotiabank Arena (50 Bay Street, Toronto) | Ticketed
- FREE Admission to Royal Ontario Museum – November 18 at Queens Park, Toronto | advance free ticket bookings required
- Toronto Maple Leafs Games – November 18 at Scotiabank Arena (50 Bay Street, Toronto) | Ticketed
- New Ideas Festival – November 19-30 at Alumnae Theatre – Studio Theatre (70 Berkeley Street, Toronto) | Ticketed
- Toronto Polish Film Festival – November 20-30 at Revue Cinema, 400 Roncesvalles Ave, Toronto | Ticketed
- AGO Holiday Afternoon Tea – November 21, 2025-January 4, 2026 at Norma Ridley Members’ Lounge, Art Gallery of Ontario | $40-$85
- Santa in the Village – November 22 at Bloor West Village, 265 Armadale Ave, Toronto | Free admission
- Chess Fest 2025 – November 22 at Meadowvale Community Centre, 6655 Glen Erin Drive, Mississauga | Ticketed
- Maker Bean Holiday Maker Market 2025 – November 22-23 at The Maker Bean Café (1052 Bloor St W, Toronto) | Free admission
- Birkdale Seniors Christmas Bazaar – November 22 at Birkdale Community Centre (1299 Ellesmere Rd, Scarborough) | Free admission
- Junction Triangle Craft Show – November 23 at Casa Da Madeira (1621 Dupont St, Toronto) | $5 or PWYC
- Riverside Holiday Market – November 23 at Ralph Thornton Community Centre (765 Queen St East, Toronto) | Free admission
Before You Go…
If you’re already planning your festive nights out, don’t stop here. The city’s popping with holiday cheer, and yes, that includes bars dressed up like snow globes. Check out my full guide to Best Holiday-Themed Pop-Up Bars & Experiences in Toronto 2025 for all the festive cocktails, themed pop-ups, and cozy spots worth adding to your holiday hit list.
More…
- https://www.overheretoronto.com/things-to-do-in-toronto-this-november-2025
- https://wanderlog.com/geoInMonth/58045/11/toronto-in-november
- https://www.myguidetoronto.com/events/november-2025
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