Cavalcade of Lights 2023
Experience the magic of the holiday season with the much-loved Cavalcade of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square. Inspired by international lantern, fire and light festivals and winter solstice celebrations, Cavalcade of Lights is a free event that transforms City Hall and its surrounds into a dazzling wonderland.
Enjoy the glittering tree, participate in public skating and bask in the glow of thousands of energy-efficient bulbs as they adorn the heart of downtown Toronto. Bring your own skates or rent them on site.
WHEN: November 25, 2023 – January 7, 2024: Event Time(s): 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Junction 4th Annual Window Wonderland
Toronto’s award-winning winter art exhibit, Window Wonderland returns to the Junction for its fourth consecutive year. The magical urban art walk will transform the Junction into a FREE outdoor art gallery, featuring 20 spectacular augmented reality (AR) window installations with accompanying sidewalk art and five murals, all designed by local and international artists.
Window Wonderland is presented in collaboration with the internationally renowned AR app, Artivive. Visitors can simply download the Artivive app, point their smartphones at the artwork on the windows and wall murals, and voila – watch the artist’s creation come to life!
2023 Holiday Trees at High Park Zoo
Winter Blooms Festival
Enjoy a wonderful indoor/outdoor holiday experience that combines the magic of the season with the wonders of nature – featuring shopping, food, workshops, Elf School for Kids and plant-focused experiences that will engage visitors of all ages.
Immerse yourself in the change of season and the outdoor wonders of winter with warming moments that offer an escape into a lush indoor oasis filled with plants.