Festivals and Events

The Bronte BIA's holiday celebration at Bronte Market Square on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 3 PM to 7 PM, with the tree lighting at 5:30 PM. It is a public outdoor event with no admission listed.

The Town of Aurora's Santa Under the Stars nighttime parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 6 PM to 8 PM, with decorated floats, marching bands and special guests, including Santa. It travels south on Yonge Street from Orchard Heights Boulevard to Murray Drive, and Canada Post collects letters for Santa before it begins. It is a public street parade with no admission listed.

The Town of Newmarket's annual Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM, with holiday floats followed by Santa. It starts at Eagle Street and Lorne Avenue, goes east on Eagle Street, then north on Main Street to Ontario Street. You can bring letters for Santa and food donations for the Newmarket Food Pantry. It is a public street parade with no admission listed.

The Brampton Santa Claus Parade on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 5 PM. It starts at Bramalea Road and Central Park Drive, heads north on Bramalea Road, then east on North Park Drive to finish at Jordan Boulevard. It is a public street parade with no admission listed.

The City of Mississauga's Santa Claus Parade kicks off the city's holiday season in downtown Mississauga on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 6 PM. It is a public street parade with no admission listed.

The City of Pickering's Winter Nights, City Lights celebration at Esplanade Park and the Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, on Friday, November 13 and Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. Both nights include a tree lighting and pyro musical fireworks at 6 PM. It is a public outdoor event with no admission listed.

The Christmas market at Le Grand Marché de Québec brings together more than 250 food producers, artisans and artists, with holiday décor, local gifts, gourmet treats and activities for visitors. It runs daily from November 21 to December 24, 2026, Monday to Friday 9 AM to 6 PM and Saturday and Sunday 9 AM to 5 PM. Admission is free; purchases are extra.

A family Christmas carol sing-along with vocal warm ups, plus craft activities for ages 5 and up, at the Ruth E. Dickinson branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Christmas themed outfits are encouraged; the program is mainly in English and everyone is welcome. Saturday, December 5, 2026, 10:30 AM, about 60 minutes. Free drop in, no registration.

A holiday afternoon on Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall, open to all, with Santa and Mrs. Claus in their cabin, a campfire for roasting marshmallows, hot chocolate, maple taffy on snow, skating on the Rink of Dreams, horse drawn wagon rides and live outdoor entertainment. The Christmas tree lighting is at 4:45 PM. Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM; no admission fee is listed, and BeaverTails sold at a reduced price support the Ottawa Food Bank.

An all ages singalong presented by the Historical Society of Ottawa to mark Ottawa's 200th anniversary, led by Ottawa folk singer Maura Volante. You will learn traditional Ottawa Valley songs such as shanty logging songs, ballads brought by Irish canal workers, and songs from England, Scotland and France; no experience is needed. Sunday, November 22, 2026, 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Beechwood. Free.

The Cercle de Fermières Sainte-Bernadette opens its doors for its Christmas exhibition and sale in Lévis. Saturday Nov 14, 2026, 10 am to 3:30 pm. Free admission.

A day full of activities to celebrate the holiday season at the Pierre-Georges-Roy library in Lévis, with a family Christmas show at 1:45 pm and 3:30 pm, face painting and crafts all afternoon, a candy kebab workshop while supplies last, and hot chocolate and coffee. Sunday Dec 13, 2026, 1 pm to 5 pm. Free, no reservation needed.