20 things to do in Toronto this weekend

Things to do in Toronto this weekend lead into the holidays with the final few days of the Christmas Market and other fun festivals. The Bentway's skating trail is opening for the season and there's a new Kpop festival, burger pop-up and winter celebration.

Events you might want to check out:

12 Beers of the Holidays (December 20 @ Gladstone Hotel)
May your cheeks glow bright during this holiday beer festival with lots of brews on tap, music, prizes, ugly sweaters and a big festive buffet.
Bentway Skate Trail Opening (December 20 @ The Bentway)
The public space under the Gardiner is once again transforming into a winter wonderland with a figure-8 skating trail open for the holiday season.
Aunty Lucy's Burger Shop (December 20-23 @ 96 Ossington Ave)
If you've always wanted to try a In-N-Out Burger, this might be the closest thing to it as Extra Burger and Undisposable serve their version.
DJ Skate Nights (December 21 @ Natrel Rink)
It's a hot and sweaty get-down on the ice as DJs Matt Hall and Tom Fleming keep the beats rocking on the waterfront rink at this skating party.
KPOP North (December 21 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
K-pop fans have something to get excited for as this huge expo arrives with a weekend of celebrity guests, music, K-food, beauty and culture.
Kensington Market Winter Solstice (December 21 @ Kensington Market)
The darkness of winter gets a light as this annual winter solstice celebration includes a parade, fire show, performances, music and more.
Die Hard (December 20-23 @ Cinesphere)
Christmas time is here and this holiday classic is screening in all its shirtless Bruce Willis, violent, slightly stressful, Hollywood action glory.
Naughty and Spice (December 21 @ Opera House)
Spice up your life at this tribute to the greatest girl group in history with a night of performances and singing, plus some songs dedicated to Cyndi Lauper.
Vegan Holiday Party (December 20 @ The 519)
It's a night of holiday celebrations, vegan-style, with food, drinks, a bake sale, silent auction, music, and more by the Toronto Vegetarian Association.
Stout Night (December 21 @ Indie Alehouse Brewing Co.)
Not for the lighthearted beer drinker, this stout festival features 18 different stouts on tap from local breweries, plus new blends up for the tasting.
Loud Luxury (December 20 @ Rebel)
Hitmaker extraordinaires Loud Luxury have launched into the future house stratosphere after huge hits like "Body" and star-studded remixes.
Jennifer Castle (December 21 @ The Great Hall)
Get to know Toronto's Jennifer Castle and her delicated folk tunes that follow the longstanding Canadian genre tradition with modern elements.
Après Ski Day Party (December 22 @ Stackt)
Stackt's new Holiday Hills festival wraps up with an 80s video dance ski lodge party-style that encourages lots of neon gear and cozy sweaters.
Addams Family Christmas Bazaar (December 20 @ See Scape)
It's a Halloween Christmas and this annual bazaar is back to feature an alternative to the usual gift options, plus food, drinks, prizes and costumes.
Xpace Holiday Zine and Maker Fair (December 21 @ XPACE (Lansdowne))
If you're looking to pick up art for yourself or someone on your gift list, this makers market and zine fair feature works by a ton of local makers.
Toronto Christmas Market (November 14 - December 22 @ The Distillery District)
The Toronto Christmas Market is set to wrap up for another year but not before a final weekend of food, drinks, shopping and performances.
Holiday Hills Market (November 22 - December 22 @ stackt)
Toronto's newest holiday festival is coming to an end but there's still lots of fun to be had with shopping, pop-ups, events and more throughout the space.
Christmas Pop-Up Bar (November 25 - December 27 @ 146 Ossington Avenue)
Cheers to another year of this fun and festive holiday destination before this pop-up bar and all its kitschy fun wraps up for another year.
Evergreen's Winter Village (November 30 - December 22 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
The Brick Works is an underrated spot in winter and made all the better by this festival that include s big markers market, skating rink, music, food and more.
Holiday Fair in the Square (December 7-23 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
There's still time left to soak up the holiday magic at this annual downtown fair with a weekend of skating, shopping, food and drinks.

by Lisa Power via blogTO