Things to do in Toronto this November: Christmas markets, holiday lights and more

November in Toronto’s GTA is set to kick off with a run of Christmas markets, light displays and seasonal events starting in the coming weeks. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair continues at Exhibition Place until Nov. 15, featuring animals, horse shows and food. The Distillery Winter Village returns on Nov. 12, with a 6 p.m. tree lighting, and runs through Jan. 3, 2027. It’s free Monday to Wednesday until Dec. 13, while weekend/selected dates require tickets from $16 plus HST, bought online in advance. Other stops include Holiday Hills at Stackt Market (Nov. 13–Jan. 3), a Toronto Zoo market on Nov. 14-15, WinterFest at Canada’s Wonderland from Nov. 21, and the One of a Kind Christmas Show from Nov. 27 to Dec. 6. A CPKC Holiday Train makes free GTA stops Nov. 20-30 to support local food banks.