Get excited, Glenfield-Jane Heights! Our holiday guide is here to show you all the top festive happenings. From Glenfield-Jane Heights locals to international travelers, our guide is your key to seasonal celebrations.
One of the highlights of the season is the Santa Claus Parade, where vibrant floats and cheerful characters create a joyful procession through the streets. The Cavalcade of Lights, featuring breathtaking displays and entertainment, illuminates the city with festive spirit. And the Winter Festival of Lights is something you definitely don’t want to miss, as it showcases a dazzling array of light installations perfect for all ages. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Glenfield-Jane Heights
- Santa Claus Parade (Toronto)
- Winter Festival of Lights (Niagara Falls)
- Cavalcade of Lights (Toronto)
- Christmas at Casa Loma (Toronto)
- WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland (Vaughan)
- Toronto Christmas Market (Toronto)
- The Nutcracker Ballet (Toronto)
- Holiday Fair in the Square (Toronto)
- Vancouver Christmas Market (Vancouver)
- Niagara Falls Christmas Market (Niagara Falls)
See these and even more events listed below!
Glenfield-Jane Heights Holiday Light Displays
Cavalcade of Lights
What to Expect:
Live tree lighting and interactive light installations.
Description:
The Cavalcade of Lights is a long-standing holiday event in Toronto, featuring live performances, the lighting of the city's official Christmas tree, and nightly ice skating with festive light installations.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Cavalcade of Lights
Uxbridge Christmas Trail
What to Expect:
Drive-through and walk-through light displays with over 100 exhibits.
Description:
The Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights is a renowned holiday event featuring over 100 light displays from community groups, businesses, schools, and families. Visitors can drive through or walk along the beautifully lit path at Elgin Park, with no admission fee required. Donations are gratefully accepted to support local youth initiatives.
Where: Uxbridge | More Info: Uxbridge Christmas Trail
Centennial Lights of Wonder
What to Expect:
Interactive light tunnels and live entertainment.
Description:
Centennial Lights of Wonder is a free outdoor event featuring themed light exhibits, interactive light tunnels, and a 40-foot festive tree. It offers live entertainment, warm treats, and magical light displays for all ages.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Centennial Lights of Wonder
Winter Festival of Lights
What to Expect:
Spectacular light displays and hot chocolate trail.
Description:
The Winter Festival of Lights in Niagara Falls features over 3 million lights and 75+ displays, transforming the city into a vibrant winter spectacle with nightly Falls Illumination and the Hot Chocolate Trail.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Winter Festival of Lights
Niagara Falls Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Spectacular light displays and hot chocolate trail.
Description:
The Niagara Falls Winter Festival of Lights is Canada's largest free outdoor light festival, featuring over 3 million lights and 75 spectacular displays across tourism districts. The event includes the Sparkling Winter Lights Falls Illumination and the Hot Chocolate Trail, offering a variety of hot chocolate concoctions at multiple stops.
Where: Niagara Falls | More Info: Niagara Falls Christmas Market
Glenfield-Jane Heights Holiday Markets and Shopping
Toronto Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Holiday shopping and entertainment in a historic district setting.
Description:
The Toronto Christmas Market is a holiday event held in the Distillery Historic District, featuring a unique selection of handcrafted items, sweets, and treats from artisan vendors. The market offers ongoing entertainment on its main stage, including carolers, choirs, and brass bands. Visitors can shop and enjoy the festive atmosphere while exploring the district's year-round boutiques.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Christmas Market
Holiday Fair in the Square
What to Expect:
Artisan marketplace with hot chocolate and mulled wine.
Description:
Holiday Fair in the Square is a holiday tradition featuring an artisan marketplace, warm Fireside Lounge, and visits with Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate and mulled wine while strolling through the stalls.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Holiday Fair in the Square
Toronto Zoo's Holiday Marketplace
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration in a zoo setting
Description:
The Toronto Zoo's Holiday Marketplace offers free zoo admission, allowing guests to explore the zoo while enjoying seasonal activities and shopping.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Toronto Zoo's Holiday Marketplace
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
What to Expect:
Multicultural holiday market with local artisans and sellers.
Description:
WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum is a multicultural holiday market celebrating arts, culture, and community. It features music, dance, food, and a market with local artisans and sellers, offering a unique shopping experience.
Where: Victoria | More Info: WinterFest at the Royal BC Museum
43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
What to Expect:
Immersive shopping experience with local artisans.
Description:
The 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair is a cherished community event featuring over 60 local artisans offering handmade and homemade products, including woodwork, jewelry, fine arts, candles, clothing, and baked goods. Visitors can meet and support local makers while exploring a variety of treasures.
Where: Victoria | More Info: 43rd Annual Dickens Christmas Fair
Ottawa Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Unique shopping experience with local vendors and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Ottawa Christmas Market is a vibrant holiday event featuring over 50 local vendors, thousands of Christmas lights, and a wide range of shopping options including holiday gifts, traditional items, unique food, and beverages. The market offers free entry and a full schedule of activities for all ages, including workshops, live entertainment, and opportunities to meet Santa.
Where: Ottawa | More Info: Ottawa Christmas Market
Vancouver Christmas Market
What to Expect:
Traditional German-inspired holiday market with unique artisanal goods and festive atmosphere.
Description:
The Vancouver Christmas Market is an outdoor event at Jack Poole Plaza, featuring over 90 artisan shops, festive eats, and treats. Enjoy live entertainment, a walk-through Christmas tree, and special events like the Aeroplan Holiday Carousel and Lovers Lane Love Lock Installation.
Where: Vancouver | More Info: Vancouver Christmas Market
Glenfield-Jane Heights Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Christmas at Casa Loma
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with live performances and elaborate decorations.
Description:
Casa Loma transforms into a holiday wonderland with a 40ft tall tree in the Great Hall and eight signature trees by Canadian designers. Activities include visiting Santa, festive arts and crafts, and live performances. Guests can also explore the castle's holiday decorations and lighting displays.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Christmas at Casa Loma
Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Iconic parade with giant balloons, creative floats, and festive performances.
Description:
The Santa Claus Parade in Toronto is a long-standing tradition that brings hundreds of thousands of people together to celebrate the holiday season. Featuring colorful floats, marching bands, celebrity clowns, and of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus, this parade is a cherished part of the city's fabric, celebrating hope, family, and love.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Santa Claus Parade
The Nutcracker Ballet
What to Expect:
World-class ballet performance with elaborate sets and costumes.
Description:
The Nutcracker Ballet is a spectacular family production set in 19th-century Russia, where siblings Marie and Misha embark on a journey filled with magical creatures, savoury treats, and the glittering land of the Sugar Plum Fairy. Choreographed by James Kudelka and set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's famous score, this beloved ballet features magnificent sets and costumes.
Where: Toronto | More Info: The Nutcracker Ballet
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
What to Expect:
Immersive holiday experience with ice-skating and live entertainment.
Description:
WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland features ice-skating on Snow Flake Lake, over a dozen live shows, exciting rides, millions of spectacular lights, and hundreds of beautiful Christmas trees throughout the park.
Where: Vaughan | More Info: WinterFest at Canada's Wonderland
Distillery Winter Village
What to Expect:
Live entertainment and festive activities in a historic venue.
Description:
The Distillery Winter Village is a festive celebration featuring live entertainment, carolers, and Santa's Tower of Toys, creating a lively atmosphere in Trinity Square.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Distillery Winter Village
Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
What to Expect:
Victorian-era Christmas celebrations with live Celtic music.
Description:
Explore authentic Victorian traditions at Craigdarroch Castle, featuring self-guided tours, festive decorations, and live Celtic music performances.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Christmas at Craigdarroch Castle
Glenfield-Jane Heights Other Holiday Activities
Festival of Trees
What to Expect:
Community-driven tree decorating for pediatric hospital fundraising.
Description:
The Festival of Trees is a community event where local businesses and organizations decorate trees to raise funds for BC Children's Hospital. The event features beautifully decorated trees in various locations, including Victoria, Okanagan, and Sooke, encouraging public participation and voting for favorite trees.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Festival of Trees
Haunted Manor Mini Golf
What to Expect:
Immersive 18-hole mini-golf with interactive challenges and a haunted theme.
Description:
Haunted Manor Mini Golf offers an immersive 18-hole mini-golf experience set in a haunted Victorian manor. Each hole features interactive challenges and a ghoulish story to tell. The venue also includes a private ping pong lounge where you can enjoy a selection of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
Where: Victoria | More Info: Haunted Manor Mini Golf
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Black Creek (1 miles)
- Downsview-Roding-CFB (1 miles)
- York University Heights (2 miles)
- Kingsview Village-The Westway (4 miles)
- Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown (4 miles)
- Westminster-Branson (4 miles)
- Englemount-Lawrence (4 miles)
- West Humber-Clairville (5 miles)
- Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (5 miles)
- Bedford Park-Nortown (5 miles)
- Newtonbrook West (5 miles)
- Rockcliffe-Smythe (5 miles)
- Oakwood Village (6 miles)
- Willowdale East (6 miles)
- Willowdale (6 miles)
- Vaughan (6 miles)
- Toronto (6 miles)
- High Park North (6 miles)
- Mount Pleasant West (7 miles)
- Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (7 miles)
- Bayview Village (7 miles)
- High Park-Swansea (7 miles)
- Annex (7 miles)
- Etobicoke (8 miles)
- Stonegate-Queensway (8 miles)
- Islington-City Centre West (8 miles)
- Rosedale-Moore Park (8 miles)
- Banbury-Don Mills (8 miles)
- Don Valley Village (8 miles)
- South Parkdale (8 miles)
- Thorncliffe Park (9 miles)
- Niagara (9 miles)
- Bay Street Corridor (9 miles)
- Mimico (9 miles)
- Church-Yonge Corridor (9 miles)
- Parkwoods-Donalda (9 miles)
- Flemingdon Park (9 miles)
- Moss Park (9 miles)
- Richmond Hill (9 miles)
- Steeles (10 miles)
- Waterfront Communities-The Island (10 miles)
- L'Amoreaux (11 miles)
- Wexford/Maryvale (11 miles)
- South Riverdale (11 miles)
- Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan (11 miles)
- East End-Danforth (12 miles)
- Dorset Park (12 miles)
- Clairlea-Birchmount (12 miles)
- The Beaches (12 miles)
- Milliken (12 miles)
- Agincourt North (13 miles)
- Agincourt South-Malvern West (13 miles)
- Birchcliffe-Cliffside (13 miles)
- Bendale (13 miles)
- Brampton (13 miles)
- Eglinton East (13 miles)
- Mississauga (14 miles)
- Woburn (14 miles)
- Markham (15 miles)
- Malvern (15 miles)
- West Hill (17 miles)
- Aurora (18 miles)
- Rouge (18 miles)
- Stouffville (20 miles)
- Newmarket (21 miles)
- Pickering (22 miles)
- Oakville (22 miles)
- Milton (24 miles)
- East Gwillimbury (25 miles)
- Ajax (25 miles)
- Caledon (25 miles)
- Burlington (30 miles)
- Uxbridge (31 miles)
- Orangeville (32 miles)
- Oshawa (35 miles)
- Keswick (35 miles)
- Grimsby (38 miles)
- Hamilton (38 miles)
- Guelph (40 miles)
- St. Catharines (42 miles)
- Fergus (43 miles)
- Ancaster (44 miles)