Things to do in Peel and Halton Region with Kids

The calendar highlights fun activities for families in the Greater Toronto Area helping parents plan fun things to do with their families all year long. 

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Christmas Market – Acton

Acton Town Hall Centre 19 Willow St N, Acton, ON, Canada

Just a couple vendor spots remain for our upcoming Christmas market! $45 per vendor. We provide table & chair(s) to showcase your handmade and/or artisanal items Please apply to one of the market co-ordinator volunteers:Maureen: maureenryan1@hotmail.com or Evelyn: eviebellbedard@gmail.com#christmasmarket #actonontario #haltonhills

$45

Acton Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Acton Acton, ON, Canada

Join us for our annual Acton Santa Claus Parade, this years theme is a Gingerbread Christmas. The parade will start at the corner of Queen St /Acton Blvd and travel west through downtown Acton. We hope to see on Nov 16th.

Georgetown Santa Claus Parade

Georgetown Marketplace 280 Guelph Street, Georgetown, ON, Canada

Join us for the 94th annual Georgetown Santa Claus Parade on Saturday November 16th, 2024 at 5PM. Starting by Georgetown Marketplace and ends at Georgetown Fair Ground.

Brampton Santa Claus Parade

Bramalea and Central Park Brampton, Canada

So many fun & exciting ways to enjoy the Brampton Santa Claus Parade happening on Saturday, November 16th, 2024 at 5PM. Starting: Bramalea & Central Park and Ending: North Park & Jordan Blvd  

Orangeville Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Oakville Oakville, ON, Canada

Santa's coming to town! At 5 p.m. on Saturday, November 16 2024 join us for the Santa Claus Parade in Downtown Orangeville! We've all grown up watching the Santa Claus Parade and feeling the anticipation of seeing the lights, elves and reindeer all leading up to Santa Claus himself. Now you can be apart of …

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Bricks in the Six 2024: LEGO Fan Exhibition

Hilton Meadowvale/Mississauga Hotel 6750 Mississauga Rd,, Mississauga, ON, Canada

Get ready for nearly 50% more event and display space, allowing for an even more extraordinary collection of LEGO fan models that will captivate and inspire. There will be more interactive features, meaning more ways for you to play and explore. We’ll have more space for vendors, promising to bring you greater variety of LEGO rarities and hard to find items …

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$20.34 – $22.60

Christmas in Georgetown – Handmade Craft Fair

Christ the King Catholic Secondary School 161 Guelph St, Georgetown, ON, Canada

At Made This Way (formerly HandMade in Halton), we're more than just Makers Markets - we're a community. We pride ourselves in supporting local artisans and makers, bringing their unique creations to the forefront and giving them the recognition they deserve. Join us for our next market or community event and discover a world of …

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FREE Open Play

We Rock the Spectrum - Brampton 160 Main Street South, Unit 10, Brampton, ON, Canada

For ALL Kids of ALL Abilities. Everyone is ALWAYS Welcome!  Existing We Rockers: Bring (1) new friend = 50% off Open Play* Bring (2) new friends = Free Open Play Bring (3) or more new friends = **Extra discounts! We hope to see you soon!  *This promo is NOT valid on Open Play 5 or …

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Santa’s coming to town! – Playdium

Playdium Brampton 20 Biscayne Crescent, Brampton, ON, Canada

Ho ho ho! Santa's sliding into Playdium on Sunday, November 17th from 12-4 PM, ready to snap some selfies and spread some cheer!  What's on the holiday docket? Glad you asked:  📸 Photos with Santa  🎨 Colouring station  🎈 Balloon artists   🍬 Candy canes & reindeer antler headbands It's free!  That's right, Santa's generosity is rubbing off on us. This event is completely …

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The Milton Santa Claus Parade

Downtown Milton 251 Main Street East, Milton, ON, Canada

2024 Parade Theme Step back in time and join us for a festive journey through the ages at the Milton Santa Claus Parade! Our annual celebration brings the magic of Christmas through the decades to life, as we honor the timeless traditions, nostalgic moments, and cherished memories that have made the holiday season so special. …

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Festive Tree Spree

Crock A Doodle Brampton West 3-8325 Financial Dr, Brampton, Canada

Join us for our Festive Tree Spree Event of the season! Price includes painting, glazing, firing, hardware and lights…and a night of painting fun! A $50 plus tax deposit is required to register, the balance (according to the piece you pick to paint) will be paid the day of the event! Please specify your selection …

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$50

The Polar Express – Family Favourites

Cineplex

On Christmas Eve, a young boy embarks on a magical adventure to the North Pole on the Polar Express, while learning about friendship, bravery, and the spirit of Christmas.

November PA Day at PAMA – Run off Some Steam!

Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) 9 Wellington St E, Brampton, ON, Canada

Do you have young ones needing a fun way to burn off some energy this November PA Day? Enjoy a day of TRAINing at PAMA during a guided family program sparked by the new exhibition All Aboard! The Railways of Peel Region. Become a budding railway engineer, enjoy a crafting session where you become the …

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Christmas at the View – Georgetown

Downtown Georgetown 8 James Street, Georgetown, ON, Canada

We have our “Christmas at the View” Friday Nov 22 from 1-4 open to the community, families and friends! Come and find a one of a kind special gift made special by our community members. We have everything from clothing, knitting, cards, treats, keys chains, plants, jewelry , Christmas decor, antique jewelry to charcuterie boards! …

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Christmas Market at St.Alban’s

St.Alban’s Acton 19 St.Alban’s Drive, Halton Hills, ON, Canada

Join us for a Christmas market at St.Alban’s Drive. Over 20 vendors will be attending.• Candles• Hot Chocolate Bombs• Christmas Decor• Christmas Gifts• Hand Crafted Items

Santa Claus Parade – Pickering

Downtown Pickering One The Esplanade, Pickering, ON, Canada

Join the City of Pickering, The Shops at Pickering City Centre and the Kinsmen & Kinette Club in celebrating the highly anticipated return of the Santa Claus Parade. With extravagant floats from Pickering businesses and community groups, marching bands, and Santa Claus himself, the Santa Claus Parade is the spectacle to kick off everyone’s holiday …

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Santa Photo Opt

Caledon Fairgrounds 18297 Hurontario St, Caledon Village, Canada

Need to get your Santa/Family photo done? A suggested $2 donation will go to our CVA event funds and help raise money for the Agricultural Society. Come visit us and support our local community events! First come first serve, take a photo with Santa and grab a snack in Caledon Village Place. *no pets please*

$2

Emma Memma Meet-and-Greet

Twirl on into our Sherway store for a pic with the one and only Emma Memma! PLUS: on Nov 23-24 at EVERY store, purchase any Toniebox and receive a Creative Fairy Tonie for FREE!* 120 wristbands will be distributed at the store beginning at 10am on Sat. Nov. 23. Toys"R"Us Sherway: 690 Evans Ave., Etobicoke, ON

2024 Holiday Train

Glen Eden Ski & Snowboard Centre 5234 Kelso Road, Milton, ON, Canada

2024 Holiday Train schedule and performing artist info The Holiday Train runs Nov. 21 to Dec. 20 for its 26th year of spreading holiday cheer and raising money, food and awareness for people struggling with food insecurity. Professional musicians play free concerts from the brightly decorated train's stage

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