Weekend events in Toronto offer a nice lead up to the height of the holidays. The Bentway's skating trail opens for the season and there's a celebration of winter in Kensington. It's also the last weekend to check out the Chrismas Market and get any last minute shopping done.
Events you might want to check out:Kensington Market Winter Solstice (December 21 @ Kensington Market)
The longest night of the year gets a big celebration with this annual parade and party. Expect a huge fire show, costumes, performances and more.
The Bentway Skate Trail Opening Weekend (December 21-23 @ The Bentway)
One of the city's newest public spaces is back for the skating with an opening weekend celebration featuring bonfires, blankets, cider and more.
Close Encounters (December 21 - January 10 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
The films of Steven Spielberg are getting a retrospective this holiday with screenings of classics like E.T., Indiana Jones and Jurassic Park and more.
DJ Skate Nights (December 22 @ Natrel Rink)
Dance, twist, slide and shimmy it out on the ice to all the hottest funk, hip-hop, R&B and house courtesy of 1 LOVE T.O.'s DJ Dlux.
12 Beers of Christmas (December 22 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Grab your signature ugly sweater and a brewski, ale or sour and drink to all the things that make the holidays so special at this annual beer festival.
CATL (December 21 @ Monarch Tavern)
Local garage rockers catl are ready to get the weekend started with a night of tunes alongside All Seeing Eyes and Patrick McCormack.
Dimension (December 21 @ Velvet Underground)
All the way from London comes an electro master with hot mixes to make you sweat played alongside Culture Shock and 1991.
School Damage (December 22 @ Bovine Sex Club)
Toronto's own punk rockers are screaming it out and ready to party with a night of tunes on the eve of their Hello Cruel World album release.
Best F(r)iends (December 21 @ The Royal Cinema)
A one-night only screenings of Tommy Wiseau's newest work, Best F(r)iends volumes 1 and 2, is on, while co-star Greg Sestero stops by for a chat.
Little Terrors (December 21 @ Eyesore Cinema)
A night of horrific holiday cheer is on at this monthly showcase of short horror flicks to get you into the festive spirit.
Black Christmas (December 22 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
All the Christmas cheer of any classic combined with all the cheer of a horror thriller makes up director Bob Clark's Toronto-shot Black Christmas.
Home Alone Quote-Along (December 23 @ Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema)
All the filthy animals are coming out for this Christmas quote-along to this holiday favourite featuring a perpetually stunned MaCaulay Culkin.
Afro Haus (December 21 @ Luanda House)
Get down to all the best and newest music out of Sub-Saharan Africa and her diaspora with dancehall, soca, Afrobeats and more playing all night.
Neighborhood Holiday Party (December 22 @ The Great Hall)
West Queen West is celebrating the holiday with a big party featuring drinks, food, music and makers form the Trinity Bellwoods Flea.
Prophecy (December 22 @ Round)
Post-goth, electro, industrial and random, obscure beats are on at this dance party with special guest San Francisco's DJ Zazou on deck.
Fashion Santa’s Not So Silent Night (December 23 @ 192 Adelaide St W)
Fashion Santa is back for the holidays, but not at Yorkdale. This time he's throwing huge bash of his own with tunes, drinks, a fashion show and more.
Addams Family Christmas Bazaar (December 21-22 @ 334 Dundas St W)
Local odd crafts, fashion and other accessories. Food and drinks will also be offered in addition to a Christmas in Halloween theme.
Etsy Street Team Christmas Marketplace (December 22 @ Church of St. Stephen in-the-Fields)
There's still time to shop local this holiday as Etsy makers from across the city gather for a day of handmade goodies, snacks and lots more.
With Us Vintage Pop-Up (December 22-23 @ Vivorosa)
Sustainable fashion courtesy of With Us Vintage arrives for a pop-up featuring a curated selection of vintage, up-cycled and reworked clothing.
Toronto Christmas Market (November 15 - December 23 @ The Distillery District)
It's the last weekend to take in the sights and sounds of a traditional Christmas Market in the heart of the city with lots of goodies to be had.
Holiday Fair In Nathan Phillips Square (December 1-23 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
There's still a few days left to check out the holiday celebration happening in the heart of downtown with skating, rides, food, drinks and a market.
by Lisa Power via blogTO
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