The HoHo Holiday’s Top Events

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As the holiday season approaches, get ready for this season’s TOP events that will make your spirits bright! In YDH there are an array of festive gatherings, enchanting experiences, and joyful celebrations lined up to make this season truly unforgettable. From enchanting light displays to heartwarming community events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. So, mark your calendars and get ready for a season of merriment and togetherness.

York

Canada’s Wonderland Winterfest

Select nights, November 21, 2026 – January 3, 2027

Willow Wonderland: Holiday Market – TBD

November 15 & 16, 2025

Markham Home for the Holidays

November 20, 21 & 22, 2026

Richmond Hill Merry Marketplace

Saturdays- November 14, 21, 28, December 5, 12, 2026

Niemi’s Christmas Market & GnomeVille

Every Friday & Saturday, November 13 – December 19, 2026

Magical Christmas Forest

November 27 – 29, December 3 – 6, 9 – 13, 16 – 23, 2026

Holiday Performances at Flato Markham Theatre

Multiple dates in November & December 2026

Aurora’s Christmas Market

November 27 – November 29, December 4 – December 6, 2026

Stouffville Holiday Market

November 20 – 21, 2026

Kingscraft Studio Sale

November 13 – 15 & 20 – 22, 2026

The Village at Black Creek Santa and Festive Nights Experiences

Weekends in December 2026

Newmarket Frozen Friday

December 4, 2026

Torch Lit Hikes at Sibbald Point Provincial Park -TBD

December through February

Durham

A Country Path Christmas – Various Locations in Clarington

Mid November until December 23, 2026 – various hours

Pick up a Holiday postcard at any of the participating ACP locations and get it stamped/stickered for a chance to win a gift basket valued at over $200.

Oshawa Holiday Experience -TBD

Various dates in November & December

Vaughan – November 30, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Schedule

Pingle’s Red and Green Christmas Whobilation – TBD

Weekend’s in December

Pingle’s 19+ Ugly Christmas Party – TBD

TBD

Jingle & Roar Christmas Market – TBD

TBD

Bowmanville Christmas Moonlight Magic and Market

Friday, December 4, 2026

Uxbridge Holiday Trail – TBD

TBD

Ajax Spectacle of Lights and Family New Years Eve Party

November 28 & December 31, 2026

Headwaters

Spirit Tree Artesian Craft Market

Saturday November 14, 2026

Merry & Bright Christmas Tour – TBD

TBD

Santa Claus Parades

What are the holidays without those beloved local Santa Claus parades? Here are just a few to get you started on planning which parades you’d like to visit this winter:

Uxbridge: Saturday, November 21, 2026 – https://www.uxbridge.ca/explore-and-play/events/santa-claus-parade
Newmarket – Saturday, November 21, 2026 – https://www.newmarket.ca/community-and-culture/events-meetings/2026-11-21-santa-claus-parade
Oshawa Santa Claus Parade of Lights: Saturday, November 21, 2026 – https://www.durhamregion.com/news/santa-claus-parade-returns-to-downtown-oshawa-nov-21/article_abba6fa5-4c1a-5dc1-ae42-b1c7cbd88f34.html
Orangeville: Saturday, November 21, 2026 – https://www.orangeville.ca/en/things-to-do/orangeville-santa-claus-parade.aspx
Aurora: Saturday, November 21, 2026 – https://www.aurora.ca/recreation-arts-and-culture/specialevents/santa-under-the-stars-parade/
Beaverton: Saturday, November 28, 2026 – https://choosebrock.ca/events/event/the-beaverton-santa-claus-parade/
Erin: Saturday, November 28, 2026 – https://www.erin.ca/living-here/events/events/erin-lions-santa-claus-parade
Port Perry: Saturday, December 5, 2026, https://business.northdurhamchamber.ca/event-calendar/Details/2026-santa-claus-parade-float-registration-1868596?sourceTypeId=Website
Schomberg: Saturday, December 5, 2026 – https://www.amainstreetchristmas.com/
Sunderland: Saturday, December 12, 2026 – https://choosebrock.ca/events/event/sunderland-santa-claus-parade/

To find more fun things to do in YDH, visit our events calendar!

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Updated: November 2, 2026