25 things to do in Toronto this weekend
Things to do in Toronto this weekend are ready to lace up and hit the ice or sip and shop at Holiday Fair in the Square while catching some Christmas movies for free. You canget you fill of Swedish treatsand there's lots of markets with things for everyone on your list.
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Top Picks
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December 7Christmas movie lovers can get their fill for free at this nation-wide free movie day with Elf, Gremlins, The Polar Express and more screening.Multiple Venues
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December 7Inspired by epic European club parties, this sexy jam includes three rooms of house music and encourages lots of colourful, shimmering costumes.Lithuanian House
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December 7Fan Expo may be a long way off but its famous marketplace is back for the holidays with tons of pop culture goodies for the geek in your life.Metro Toronto Convention Centre
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December 7-8Hallå, holiday shoppers! This big, traditional Swedish fair is back in a new location to feature food, drinks, gifts, crafts and more, plus performances and music.Daniels Spectrum
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December 7-23Almost a month of holiday fun is taking over Nathan Phillips square with skating, music, rides, performances and a big winter market placeNathan Phillips Square
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December 7-24The classic gal-pal teen flick gets a musical comedy remake with British and South Asian music and dance, laughs and a healthy dose of girl power.St. Lawrence Centre for the Performing Arts
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December 8The newly reopened Paradise Theatre is welcoming patrons in after 13 years with a showcase of iconic films that pay homage to the cinema's namesake.Paradise Theatre
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Film
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December 6-8Francis Ford Coppola’s epic take on Heart of Darkness is screening in an extended edition that includes even more Willard and Kurtz.Cinesphere
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December 6-10Human rights and how they are handled and mishandled is at the heart of the film festival that features a selection of works from 13 countries.Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema
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Parties
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December 7An alternative to the typical Christmas sweater party, this annual ball celebrates the season with a sweaty night of music, performances and costumes.
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Shopping
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December 6Pick yourself up some unique, contemporary works of art by local artists at the second day of this holiday show and sale.
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December 6-8Cozy sweater season is in full effect and Roots is having a big sale with up to 60 per cent off on sweats, fleece, outerwear, sleepwear, sneakers and boots.Roots Orfus Road
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December 7-8手工制作的和可持续的产品,独特的礼物,cool art are all part of this local flea that's extended to two days, just in time for the holidays.
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December 7-8Fresh looks from Toronto designer Spencer Badu are on at this pop-up with works similar to those he's styled for Travis Scott and Young Thug.Shop Necessary
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December 7-9Designer clothes, shoes, jackets, shirts, blazers, handbags, hats, belts and more are on at this designer and vintage clothing sale.
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December 7-22Sip and ship at this local market where you can pick up original and handmade gifts of all kinds for yourself and everyone on your list.
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December 8Weird, unusual, strange, whatever you want to call it, there's lots of unique and speciality gifts that are macabre and whimsical.Native Canadian Centre of Toronto
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Ongoing events
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November 22 - December 31Canada's Wonderland's new winter festival is in full effect with another weekend of skating, festive treats, performances and activities.Canada's Wonderland
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November 29 - January 4Lace up and hit the ice at Union Stations' NHL-sized outdoor rink that's totally free to use and includes skate rentals and dance parties.Union Station
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November 30 - December 22Brick Works is at its best powdered with snow and it's winter village is the place to be with games, food, music, drinks, shopping and cozy fires.Evergreen Brick Works
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December 1 - January 5Casa Loma has once again transformed into something out of Frozen with light displays throughout the grounds, performances and visits from Santa.Casa Loma
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December 5-8There's still time to check out this immersive Game of Thrones takeover of the the STC with a castle and an Iron Throne you can sit on.Scarborough Town Centre
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Lead photo by
Hector Vasquez
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