What's On in the 416

With the holiday season around the corner, Toronto has some great events to help bring the cheer. Here's what's happening throughout December.


Buskertainment performer 'The Invisible Man' - from the Winter Magic - Buskertainment homepage

Buskertainment: Toronto's Winter Magic closes this weekend with entertainers of all kinds roaming Yonge and Dundas Square. The theme for Buskertainment's final weekend is inspired by the bright colours of the holidays, and is an event the entire family can enjoy.

Holiday Magic: Bloor-Yorkville Shopping Centre's annual Holiday Lights in the Bloor-Yorkville area - Photo taken from Bloor-Yorkville Holiday Magic GalleryMagic event lights up downtown Toronto unlike any other event. Whether going for a drive to see the holiday light displays is already a family tradition, or is in the works of becoming one, Holiday Magic is a sight you won't want to miss. There are great sales to go along with those lights, too, so maybe a lonely trip to get shopping done wouldn't be a bad idea.

Santa Train: YDHR's Santa Train Banner, taken from the YDHR websitethe York-Durham Heritage Railway is a tourist train, and starting in mid-November, Santa takes over to visit all the good children of York and Durham Regions. The train ride takes one hour, departing from Uxbridge station, and allows children each some time to sit with the jolly man in red, who also gives out small gifts on each trip. the YDHR recommend purchasing tickets ahead of time, which can be done here.

Buffalo Bills vs Atlanta Falcons: NFL logo painted on the grass on a football field - taken from http://guardianlv.com/2013/09/nfls-magnificent-7-undefeated-at-3-0/The Rogers Centre will play host to NFL football on Sunday, December 1 as the Bills and the Falcons go head-to-head. If you're looking for other Rogers Centre events, take a look at their event calendar. Tickets for the game can be purchased here.

EDGEfest Jingle Bells Concert Series: Toronto's 102.1 the EDGE hosts a series EDGEfest Jingle Bells Concert Series Logo - from the EDGEfest Jingle Bells concert series homepageofconcerts, with ticket proceeds going toward the Daily Bread Food Bank and CORUS Feeds Kids. Non-perishable food item donations will be accepted at all shows. A full schedule for upcoming shows can be found at the EDGEfest Jingle Bells hompage.

All event info found at http://www.toronto.com/events/