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332. Christmas at Black Creek

November 28, 2011

Can’t imagine how you could celebrate Christmas without electric lights on your house, a microwave to make your instant potatoes, and a pack of batteries for the toys your children will be receiving on the big day? Learn about Victorian Christmas activities at Black Creek Pioneer Village! There’ll be special family programming each weekend leading up to Christmas including horse drawn wagon rides, visits with Santa, cookie decorating and more!

Christmas at BlackCreek Pioneer Village

Black Creek Pioneer Village is open today from 11am until 4:30pm. Admission for adults is $15; children pay $11.00. For more information go to www.blackcreek.ca.

 

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331. Kidzfest

November 27, 2011

Yet another event from the Downtwon Yonge BIA’s Winter Magic, Kidzfest is a day of free fun for families at Yonge-Dundas Square. Taking place from 11am until 5pm today, this event is an opportunity for children and their parents to explore and enjoy downtown Toronto through rides, activities, educational entertainment and more.

KidzFest

For a full event schedule, go to www.wintermagic.ca.

 

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330. Cavalcade of Lights

November 26, 2011

45 years of Toronto tradition can’t be wrong! The Cavalcade of Lights has marked the beginning of the holiday season in our city for 45 years, and this year it’s complete with musical performances, ice skating, twinkling lights, fireworks, and of course, the lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree! Taking place at Nathan Phillips Square, this event is a great way to gather with your fellow Torontonians and celebrate the beginning of the holidays.

Cavalcade of Lights

For more information, visit the City of Toronto’s website.

 

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329. Whole Life Expo

November 25, 2011

Have a health nut on your Christmas list? Or maybe your New Year’s resolution is to become a more healthy version of your self. Whatever the case, the Whole Life Expo promises to bring you “the most comprehensive array of natural health products and services ever gathered under one roof.” As Canada’s largest showcase of natural health, alternative medicine and eco-friendly lifestyles, the Expo features 60 speakers and more than 200 exhibitors who are determined to help you lead a healthy life.

Whole Life Expo

The Whole Life Expo gets started today at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre at 4pm. For access to all lectures, exhibits and stages, purchase a Weekend Lecture Pass for $15; for access to exhibits and stages, purchase a Weekend Exhibit Pass. For more information go to www.wholelifecanada.com.

 

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328. One of A Kind Christmas Show & Sale

November 24, 2011

Ready to get your Christmas shopping done in one day? Attend the One of a A Kind Christmas Show and Sale at the Direct Energy Centre and you’ll check everyone off your Christmas list while purchasing locally crafted, beautifully made, unique gifts for one and all! With over 800 artisans and trillions of holiday gift items up for grabs, there is absolutely no excuse to be shopping for gifts on Christmas Eve! Whether you’re looking for edible items (think melt-in-your-mouth shortbread, decadent chocolate, jams and jellies, and even candy apples), children’s toys (you’ll find an assortment of wacky and wonderful gifts for kiddies), a host/hostess gift (how about wine cozies, hand-printed napkins, or a unique apron?) or a little something for yourself, you’ll find everything you need and want at the One of A Kind Show!

One of A Kind Christmas Show & Sale

Every convenience has been taken into consideration by the Show; enjoy an hour and a half of free childcare, complimentary parcel check, a One of a Kind Art School for children over the age of 8, and plenty of options for snacks and beverages to fuel your shopping frenzy. The One of A Kind Christmas Show & Sale gets started today and continues until December 4th. Visit www.oneofakindshow.com for more details and to purchase your tickets. Happy shopping!

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327. Macbeth

November 23, 2011

Not in the Christmas spirit yet? Feeling a little “grinchy?”There’s nothing better than a little Shakespearean tragedy to remind you that things aren’t so bad after all. Until November 26th you can catch the University of Toronto’s presentation of Macbeth at Hart House.

Macbeth

Described as “a horrific tragedy that creeps under the skin and lays bare the dangers of ambition and the corruption of power,” if you have never seen this legendary play, give yourself an early Christmas present and go tonight! The performance begins at 8pm, and tickets are only $25. For more information, go to www.harthouse.ca. To purchase tickets online, go to www.uofttix.ca.

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326. The Test

November 22, 2011

Described as “an ambiguous dark comedy about politics and paternity,” Canadian Stage, in partnership with The Company Theatre, presents the English premier of The Test. Starring Eric Peterson, the play comes from Lukas Bärfuss, one of Germany’s rising stars on the playwriting scene.

The Test

The Test continues its run until November 26th. For a full schedule of play times and to purchase tickets, go to www.canadianstage.com.

 

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325. Window Wonderland

November 21, 2011

Remember the magic of gazing into the window of your favourite toy store right before Christmas? Remember seeing the toy you desperately hoped that Santa would bring you? Relive the experience of those magical days by visiting holiday windows throughout the Yonge-Dundas BIA! Retail Management students at Ryerson have been paired up with businesses in Downtown Yonge to create fabulous holiday window displays on a budget of only $100!

Window Wonderland

Window Wonderland continues throughout the month of November, so go for a stroll and choose your favourite holiday window today!

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324. Buskertainment

November 20, 2011

You’ve seen buskers entertaining in the summer months, but it takes a true performer to withstand the November cold and participate in WinterMagic’s Buskertainment! Holiday shoppers will be amazed and entertained by illusionists, mimes, human statues, jugglers, fire performers, stilt walkers and more throughout the streets of the downtown Yonge-Dundas neighbourhood. Make sure to leave the buskers a tip, as all proceeds raised will go to Raising the Roof, an organization that helps find long-term solutions to homelessness in Canada.

Buskertainment

Buskertainment operates on Saturdays and Sundays from 12pm to 2pm from November 12th to December 18th.

 

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323. Illuminite

November 19, 2011

Get in the Christmas spirit with 365Toronto’s first Christmas event of the season!

Illuminite

Illuminite is a free holiday lighting ceremony taking place today at 6pm at Yonge-Dundas Square. As part of the Yonge-Dundas BIA’s Winter Magic series of events, this evening will give you the opportunity to get to know Toronto’s downtown core while participating in a fun, family-friendly event! For all the Winter Magic fun you can handle, download the Winter Magic app, available at www.wintermagic.ca.