Looking for inclusive and accessible holiday family fun for kids and youth of all abilities across Simcoe County and York Region? Check out this list of light shows, outdoor skating, festive drive thrus and special winter events to get you in the holiday mood!

Looking for inclusive and accessible holiday family fun for kids and youth of all abilities across Simcoe County and York Region? Our Community and Family Coordinators (CFCs) have put together a list of activities for families this holiday season! Learn more about light shows, outdoor skating, festive activities and special winter events to get you in the holiday mood and carry you into the New Year!

York Region Holiday Events

Richmond Hill:

• Merry Marketplace (December 14th)
• First Night (December 31st)

Markham:

• Unionville is hosting a range of holiday and winter events in the community. These include Breakfast with Santa, an Olde Time Christmas Parade and more! Check out their events calendar on their website at https://unionville.ca/things-to-do/events/
• Angus Glen’s Winter Lights (throughout December)

Georgina:

• ROC’N New Years Eve Family Bash (December 31st)

Newmarket:

• Frozen Fridays (December 13th and 20th) 
• Tim Hortons First Night (December 31st)

Aurora:

• Menorah Lighting Ceremony (December 11th)
• Deck the Halls Tour (December 9th to 23rd)  
• Holiday Eco Challenge

Vaughan:

• Magical Christmas Forest (November 29th to December 23rd)
• Canada’s Wonderland WinterFest (November 16th to January 4th)

East Gwillimbury:

• Noon Years Eve (December 31st)

Simcoe County Holiday Events

Collingwood and surrounding areas:

• Holiday fun at Blue Mountain (throughout December)  
• Holiday Light Trail at Blue Mountain (November 16th to January 5th) 

Barrie:

• Barrie Winterfest (February 1st and 2nd)
• Springwater Magic of Lights (November 17th to January 6th)

Innisfil:

• Innisfil Tobogganing (all winter)

Orillia and surrounding areas:

• A Very Vintage Christmas (November 15th to January 4th)
• Winter Events at Wye Marsh 
• Children’s Story Walk (January 25th)

We hope this list provides you with some great options for family and fun adventures this holiday season! You can also view our events calendar for upcoming events hosted by CTN and our community partners.
 

Thank you to our Community and Family Coordinators for finding these great holiday events in your local community!

2024-12-09