Ready for festive fun, Pickering? Our guide will show you all the best holiday happenings. For Pickering regulars and holiday explorers alike, this guide is your passport to seasonal delight.
Popular events this Christmas season include the annual Santa Claus Parade, which features colorful floats and cheerful performances that bring the community together. The enchanting Winter Wonderland invites visitors to stroll through a magical landscape adorned with lights and seasonal displays. And the Christmas Light Tour is something you definitely don't want to miss, showcasing the most spectacular holiday illuminations throughout the city. See more details on these and other fun events and activities below!
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Top Holiday Events In and Around Pickering
- Santa Claus Parade
- Winter Wonderland
- Christmas Light Tour
- Visit Santa at Magical Christmas Forest - Kortright Centre for Conservation (Vaughan)
- Family Holiday Photos with Santa - Bradley Museum (Mississauga)
- Santa Claus Parade (Newmarket)
- Santa Claus Parade (Oakville)
- Santa Claus Parade (Brampton)
- Pictures with Santa - Canada's Wonderland Winterfest (Vaughan)
- Christmas at the Farm - Downey's Market (Brampton)
See these and even more events listed below!
Pickering Holiday Light Displays
Christmas Light Tour
What to Expect:
"Vibrant city-wide light display"
Description:
The Christmas Light Tour in Pickering features a dazzling display of festive lights illuminating the city's streets and landmarks, creating a vibrant and joyful atmosphere.
Where: Pickering | More Info: Christmas Light Tour
Botanical Train Display - Royal Botanical Gardens
What to Expect:
Seasonal model train exhibit with plant-based landmarks.
Description:
The Botanical Train Display at Royal Botanical Gardens features large planters filled with 2,500 plants, creating a seasonal backdrop for seven model train tracks that pass by scale models of iconic Canadian landmarks constructed from plant materials.
Where: Burlington | More Info: Botanical Train Display - Royal Botanical Gardens
Winter Wonders - Royal Botanical Gardens
What to Expect:
Interactive light displays and festive music along 1.5 km garden pathways.
Description:
Winter Wonders at Royal Botanical Gardens features picturesque pathways adorned with charming festive lights, interactive installations, and magical displays that tell the stories of unique winter wonders. Stroll through the garden to the rhythm of festive music while indulging in the warm tastes and fragrances of the holiday season.
Where: Burlington | More Info: Winter Wonders - Royal Botanical Gardens
Holiday Lights Heritage Nights - LaSalle Civic Centre
What to Expect:
Unique outdoor light display with sensory hours.
Description:
The Holiday Lights Heritage Nights event at LaSalle Civic Centre features a beautiful outdoor light display, including a 40-foot-tall walk-through tree, with lights on daily from 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Sensory hours are available Monday through Thursday, and accessible parking and washroom facilities are provided.
Where: LaSalle | More Info: Holiday Lights Heritage Nights - LaSalle Civic Centre
Pickering Holiday Markets and Shopping
Holiday Fair in the Square
What to Expect:
Artisan marketplace with Santa visits and festive drinks.
Description:
The Holiday Fair in the Square at Mel Lastman Square features an artisan marketplace, a warm Fireside Lounge, and opportunities to visit Santa. Enjoy hot chocolate and mulled wine while strolling through the festive stalls.
Where: Toronto | More Info: Holiday Fair in the Square
Pickering Holiday Shows and Entertainment
Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven parade with elaborate floats and marching bands.
Description:
The Santa Claus Parade in Pickering is a joyous celebration featuring extravagant floats from local businesses and community groups, marching bands, and Santa Claus himself. The parade begins at Dixie and Glenanna and ends in Pickering’s City Centre, showcasing a holiday theme that will impress all ages.
Where: Pickering | More Info: Santa Claus Parade
Pictures with Santa - Canada's Wonderland Winterfest
What to Expect:
Meet Santa Claus in a festive setting.
Description:
Take a photo with Santa Claus at Canada's Wonderland Winterfest, a special holiday event featuring festive decorations and activities.
Where: Vaughan | More Info: Pictures with Santa - Canada's Wonderland Winterfest
Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Long-standing community event with festive floats and live music.
Description:
The Oakville Santa Claus Parade is an annual event celebrating 76 years of community joy. It features festive floats, live music, and Santa Claus waving from his sleigh. The parade brings together members of the Oakville community to participate and watch, creating a joyful atmosphere for all ages.
Where: Oakville | More Info: Santa Claus Parade
Pickering Other Holiday Activities
Winter Wonderland
What to Expect:
Live ice carving and public art installation.
Description:
Join the City of Pickering and Nautical Village businesses for an exciting event in Millennium Square. Enjoy live ice carving, holiday vendors, buskers, s'mores stations, miniature train rides, and a Public Art installation by Studio Jordan Shaw.
Where: Pickering | More Info: Winter Wonderland
Family Holiday Photos with Santa - Bradley Museum
What to Expect:
Family photos with Santa and pets.
Description:
Capture family holiday memories with our professional photographer and jolly Santa at the Bradley Museum. Santa will listen to your Christmas wish list, and proceeds support educational programs and Mississauga Animal Services.
Where: Mississauga | More Info: Family Holiday Photos with Santa - Bradley Museum
Visit Santa at Magical Christmas Forest - Kortright Centre for Conservation
What to Expect:
Outdoor winter celebration with Santa visits.
Description:
Visit Santa at the Magical Christmas Forest at Kortright Centre for Conservation, where you can enjoy lights, crafts, activities, horse-drawn wagon rides, and treats for the whole family.
Where: Vaughan | More Info: Visit Santa at Magical Christmas Forest - Kortright Centre for Conservation
Christmas at the Farm - Downey's Market
What to Expect:
Seasonal festivities in a rural farm setting.
Description:
Downey's Farm transforms into a winter wonderland with festive activities, farm-fresh treats, and holiday cheer.
Where: Brampton | More Info: Christmas at the Farm - Downey's Market
Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Community-driven holiday celebration with floats and marching bands.
Description:
The Brampton Santa Claus Parade is a festive event featuring floats, marching bands, and Santa Claus himself, bringing joy to the community.
Where: Brampton | More Info: Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus Parade
What to Expect:
Interactive parade with letter collection and food donations.
Description:
Welcome Santa Claus to Newmarket at the annual Santa Claus Parade, featuring festive holiday floats and a special guest appearance by jolly Old St. Nick. Attendees are encouraged to bring letters for Santa and non-perishable food items for the Newmarket Food Pantry.
Where: Newmarket | More Info: Santa Claus Parade
Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Royal Botanical Gardens
What to Expect:
Holiday celebration with Santa and Mrs. Claus in a botanical garden setting.
Description:
Join Santa and Mrs. Claus for a delightful breakfast at the Royal Botanical Gardens, surrounded by the serene beauty of nature.
Where: Burlington | More Info: Breakfast with Santa & Mrs. Claus - Royal Botanical Gardens
Festive Fun in Nearby Cities!
Discover Holiday events in hundreds of cities worldwide. Check out these nearby locations for more festive fun!
- Ajax (6 miles)
- Rouge (7 miles)
- Markham (7 miles)
- Stouffville (7 miles)
- Malvern (8 miles)
- West Hill (9 miles)
- Agincourt North (10 miles)
- Milliken (10 miles)
- Agincourt South-Malvern West (10 miles)
- Woburn (10 miles)
- Bendale (11 miles)
- L'Amoreaux (12 miles)
- Steeles (12 miles)
- Tam O'Shanter-Sullivan (12 miles)
- Eglinton East (12 miles)
- Dorset Park (13 miles)
- Wexford/Maryvale (13 miles)
- Don Valley Village (14 miles)
- Uxbridge (14 miles)
- Parkwoods-Donalda (14 miles)
- Oshawa (14 miles)
- Clairlea-Birchmount (15 miles)
- Bayview Village (15 miles)
- Richmond Hill (15 miles)
- Banbury-Don Mills (16 miles)
- Birchcliffe-Cliffside (16 miles)
- Flemingdon Park (16 miles)
- Willowdale East (16 miles)
- Willowdale (16 miles)
- Newtonbrook West (17 miles)
- East End-Danforth (17 miles)
- Thorncliffe Park (17 miles)
- The Beaches (18 miles)
- Aurora (18 miles)
- Westminster-Branson (18 miles)
- Bedford Park-Nortown (18 miles)
- Vaughan (19 miles)
- Mount Pleasant West (19 miles)
- Toronto (19 miles)
- Rosedale-Moore Park (19 miles)
- Newmarket (20 miles)
- Englemount-Lawrence (20 miles)
- York University Heights (20 miles)
- South Riverdale (20 miles)
- East Gwillimbury (21 miles)
- Church-Yonge Corridor (21 miles)
- Moss Park (21 miles)
- Annex (21 miles)
- Bay Street Corridor (21 miles)
- Downsview-Roding-CFB (21 miles)
- Oakwood Village (21 miles)
- Black Creek (22 miles)
- Glenfield-Jane Heights (22 miles)
- Waterfront Communities-The Island (22 miles)
- Dovercourt-Wallace Emerson-Junction (22 miles)
- Niagara (22 miles)
- South Parkdale (24 miles)
- Rockcliffe-Smythe (24 miles)
- High Park North (24 miles)
- High Park-Swansea (24 miles)
- Kingsview Village-The Westway (25 miles)
- Mount Olive-Silverstone-Jamestown (25 miles)
- Willowridge-Martingrove-Richview (26 miles)
- Stonegate-Queensway (26 miles)
- West Humber-Clairville (26 miles)
- Mimico (27 miles)
- Islington-City Centre West (28 miles)
- Etobicoke (28 miles)
- Keswick (29 miles)
- Mississauga (34 miles)
- Brampton (35 miles)
- Lindsay (37 miles)
- Oakville (42 miles)
- Caledon (43 miles)
- Barrie (44 miles)