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Family Friendly Holiday Events in the GTA for 2019

The holidays are fast approaching, the smell of winter is in the air. For some people, the holidays mean spending time with loved ones and friends. At 123Dentist, we regularly post community events, and for the holiday season we have put together a list of events in the Greater Toronto Area to get you in the spirit of the holidays! Whether you want to enjoy bright lights, or a fun ice skate, we have something for everyone on this list.

Holiday Light Displays

GLOW Toronto

langley glow festivalEvent Dates: November 28, 2019 – January 4, 2020

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Experience a family-friendly indoor wonderland as you celebrate the magic of Christmas and help the elves uncover Santa’s lost presents! Enjoy interactive light gardens, illuminated structures, delicious food, festive drinks and daily live entertainment all under the twinkle of a million lights.

GLOW is on from November 28, 2019 to January 4, 2020.

Winter Lights at the Rock

Stoney Creek

Event Dates: December 6, 2019 – January 5, 2020

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Festive lights lead you through a winter wonderland of charming Christmas melodies, festive sips and bites and the Escarpment Train Exhibit. This unique holiday experience provides a special evening for you and your loved ones to capture those perfect holiday memories! Enjoy a leisurely winter stroll through the historic Rock Garden at night.

Aurora Winter Festival

Event Dates: November 22, 2019 – January 5, 2020

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The CNE is presenting this year’s Aurora Winter Festival. Toronto’s Ontario Place will be transformed into a magical winter wonderland with a beautiful skating rink, a tube park, massive light displays, a Christmas Market, amusement rides, food gardens, magical characters, and plenty of other exciting activities.

Experience Canada’s largest winter festival this holiday season.

Holiday Theatre

The Wizard Of Oz

Ajax

Event Dates: December 27 – December 28, 2019

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We’re taking a brand new spin on the timeless tale of a young girl who finds herself transported to a strange new world full of magic, mystery (and toe-tapping song-and-dance) – she must save Auntie Em and restore magic back to the Land of Oz!  With side-splitting jokes, music that everyone knows, and a spectacle of a musical adventure, this is the ULTIMATE in family entertainment this holiday season in Ontario.

Recommended age:  6+, age restriction: 4+  Babes in arms or children under the age of four (4) are not permitted in the theatre.

The Nutcracker

London

Event Dates: December 21, 2019

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Ballet Jörgen’s seasonal classic sparkles with holiday magic year after year. Set to the much loved Tchaikovsky music, and in collaboration with the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, this quintessentially Canadian Nutcracker features the vibrant works of the great Group of Seven landscape artists. Ballet Jörgen Canada’s Nutcracker is a national treasure destined to warm the hearts of young and old alike.

Scrooge! The Musical

North York

Event Dates: December 11 – December 22, 2019

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The Ultimate Holiday Favourite! Charles Dickens’ timeless ghost story, all whipped up into a glorious gift of musical theatre excitement, certain to enchant everyone at the holidays! This show has multiple showing from December 11 to December 22.

A Merry Little Christmas

Mississauga

Event Dates: December 15, 2019

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A family concert featuring a combined orchestra comprised of MSO and MSYO musicians with our guest youth choir “Resonance” will play your holiday favourites such as: Sleigh Ride, Hockey Night in Canada theme and movie themes. Sing along with Silent Night, Joy to the World, The 12 Days of Christmas and MORE. Visit the free Long & McQuade Instrument Petting Zoo in the Atrium.

Suitable for children of all ages! Sells out every year!

Holiday Skating

Holiday Skating

Ajax

Event Dates: December 7, 2019

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Deseronto

Event Dates: December 31, 2019

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Innisfil

Event Dates: December 30, 2019

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Other Holiday Events

Breakfast With Santa

Barrie

Event Dates: December 14, 2019

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Come enjoy a free pancake breakfast with your family! Take your own Santa photos for free at our awesome photo booth, all the while enjoying live Christmas music! Breakfast is from 9am-12pm.

Wagon Rides with Santa

Brampton

Event Dates: December 22, 2019

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Enjoy a magical wagon ride around our sparkling downtown with Santa and Mrs. Claus between 12-4PM. Rides are free and operate on a first come, first serve basis. Each wagon ride can accommodate 18-20 people. Wagon ride pick up and drop off is located on Main Street South, outside City Hall’s steps.

Christmas By Lamplight

North York

Event Dates: December 7, 2019

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Enjoy the wonder of a Victorian Christmas as  Black Creek Pioneer Village is transformed by the glow of lamps and lanterns, flickering candles and cozy fireplaces. Explore the Village and sample festive foods like mulled cider, gingerbread cookies and chestnuts roasted on an open fire. Enjoy seasonal music and performances. Behind every door is something new to discover and delight in!