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December 2007
A restricted income can make the holiday season a stressful one, but there are plenty of fun events that you can take advantage of even when you are low on funds. Most events listed are under $10 per person and many are free. Adult admission prices are listed -- prices are often lower for children, students and seniors.
Special Events
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31
Cavalcade of Lights
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! Fireworks and live concerts to take place on Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. In addition, look for lighting displays in 19 Toronto neighbourhoods. 416-338-0338
Dec. 2 - Jan. 4
Allan Gardens Conservatory Christmas Floral Show
19 Horticultural Ave.
FREE! On opening day from noon to 4:30 p.m. free horse and buggy rides, cider and cookies, special events for children, and Victorian choral singers. The conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 416-397-1345
Dec. 5
The 16th Annual Christmas Tuba Festival and Choir Sing-A-Long
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! Tuba, euphonium and baritone instrumentalists celebrate the holiday season. 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Dec. 7 - 10
Brazil Film Fest of Toronto
Royal Ontario Museum, Rotunda Theatre
100 Queen's Park
$7 plus tax. Films and documentaries from the new wave of Brazilian filmmaking will send you straight to the sandy beaches of Rio de Janeiro with a pit stop at the poor neighbourhoods of the megacity of São Paulo and a visit into an imaginary city in the country's arid northeast. 888-222-6608
Dec. 8, 15 & 22
Victorian Carollers
Bloor Street (from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road)
FREE! Carollers stroll the Kingsway filling the air with traditional Yuletime favourites. 1 to 3 p.m. 416-239-8243
Dec. 21
Kensington Market Festival of Lights
South of College Street, West of Spadina Avenue
FREE! Join the sensational Samba Squad and a cavalcade of costumed characters, giant puppets, stilt-walkers and fire-breathers in a lantern-lit carnival. 6 p.m. 416-598-3729
Dec. 26
Annual Christmas Treats Walk
Toronto Zoo
Meadowvale Road, North of Highway 401
Half-price admission plus a food bank donation. (Regular admission is $20, children four to 12 pay $12, and no charge for kids under four.) Siberian tigers and reindeer receive their seasonal goodies while visitors listen to strolling carollers and sip free hot chocolate. 10 a.m. 416-392-5929
Dec. 31
Citytv's New Year's Eve Bash
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an open-air concert featuring some of Canada’s hottest musical talent. 10:30 p.m. to midnight. 416-338-0338
Jan. 25 - Feb. 7
Winter City Festival
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! for most events. Bundle up and enjoy outdoor entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square each festival weekend. Indoor special events, ranging from culinary demonstrations to acrobatic performances, will also take place throughout the city. Note: schedule of events will be available at Toronto City Hall and all civic centres after Christmas. 416-338-0338
Historic Museums: Holiday Events
Nov. 24 - Jan. 6
Christmas in the Park
Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive, just north of the Queensway
$5.50. Enjoy a warm beverage and treat in the historic kitchen of the 1860s home of John and Jemima Howard. Tuesdays to Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. (Closes at 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve, and closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) 416-392-6916
Nov. 27 - Jan. 6
A Victorian Christmas
MacKenzie House
82 Bond St.
$5.50. Drink mulled cider in the historic kitchen of this 1859 home decorated for the holiday season. Also view the "While the Cold Winds Blow" exhibit, which focuses on culturally varied celebrations of the festive season. Tuesdays to Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. (Closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) 416-392-6915
Until Jan. 6
An Edwardian Christmas
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd.
$6.75. Enjoy a tour that highlights the Christmas traditions of the Austin family in Toronto circa 1900. Cider and a Christmas treat included. Tuesdays to Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. (Closes at 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve.) 416-392-6910
Dec. 2, 9 & 16
Sharing Our Traditions - Cultural Celebrations in Toronto
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd.
$8. Contrast Edwardian Christmas traditions with the Japanese seasonal celebration, O-Shogatsu, or New Year’s. Highlighted are origami demonstrations, stories, music performances and a colourful display of Japanese kites and toy tops. Noon to 5 p.m. 416-392-6910
Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23
Christmas in the Valley
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum
67 Pottery Rd.
$5. Special programs and demonstrations bring holiday traditions to life. There is a take-home craft for kids each weekend. Noon to 4 p.m. 416-396-2819
Dec. 22 & 23
Mincemeat, Pomanders and Paper Chains
Gibson House
5172 Yonge St. at Park Home Avenue
$4.25. Watch traditional holiday foods being prepared in the open hearth kitchen and make crafts with a holiday theme. Noon to 5 p.m. 416-395-7432
Dec. 30
A Taste of Hogmanay
Gibson House
5172 Yonge St. at Park Home Avenue
$4.25. Explore the Gibson family’s Scottish heritage as you tour their Georgian farm house. Enjoy tastes of holiday foods and make Hogmanay crafts. Noon to 5 p.m. 416-395-7432
Visit the City of Toronto's website to find other holiday season events happening at Toronto's heritage museums. You can also find a downloadable coupon offering two-for-one admission to the museums.
Libraries
Toronto Public Library events are free. For a complete list of readings, movies, storytelling sessions, puppet shows, tree trimmings and other holiday events, visit their Programs and Event page or pick up a copy of What's On at your local branch.
Dec. 8
Georgie's Christmas Carol
Dawes Road Library
416 Dawes Rd.
A ghost helps a boy give the joy of Christmas back to his uncle. Free tickets half an hour before the show. 2 to 2:30 p.m. 416-396-3820
Dec. 8
Family Festive Sing-A-Long
Wychwood Library
1431 Bathurst St.
Join William Beauvais and his guitar band from the Royal Conservatory of Music. 10:30 a.m. 416-393-7683
Dec. 15
Cindy’s Jingle Bell Conga
Fairview Library
35 Fairview Mall Dr.
Join Cindy Cook from “Polka Dot Door.” Free tickets half an hour before the program. 11 a.m. 416-395-5750
Dec. 15
Holiday Concert with Cindy Cook
Don Mills Library
888 Lawrence Ave. E.
Limit 100. Free tickets half an hour before the show. 2 to 2:45 p.m. 416-395-5710
Dec. 15
Winter Festivals and Fun
St. James Town Library
495 Sherbourne St.
Make ornaments and help decorate the peace tree. Songs, stories, celebrations and cider.
2 to 3 p.m. 416-393-7744
Dec. 20
Mrs. Santa Claus' Magic Show
Woodview Park Library
16 Bradstock Rd.
Mrs. Claus puts on a comedy magic holiday show. All ages. 6:30 to 7:15 pm. 416-395-5960
Dec. 29
Winter Holiday Show
Fairview Library
35 Fairview Mall Dr.
This jump-up song, dance, and storytelling show is based on Anansi Stories. Free tickets half an hour before the show. 11 a.m. to noon. 416-395-5750
Dec. 29
Canada's Singing Cowboy
North York Central Library
5120 Yonge St.
Sing-a-long with children’s performer Bernie German, Canada's Singing Cowboy. Free tickets at the children's desk. 11 a.m. to noon. 416-395-5535
Skating
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W,
Toronto's most famous outdoor rink. Weather permitting, the rink is usually open daily by mid-November. Skate rentals and sharpening services available for a fee. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 416-338-RINK (7465)
Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W.
Listen to music while you skate on this picturesque rink located near Toronto's harbour. Skate rentals and sharpening services available for a fee. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 416-973-4866
Community Rinks
Outdoor and indoor rinks are located in various locations across the city. Seasonal opening and closing dates and operating schedules vary. 416-338-RINK (7465).
Toronto Parks and Recreation offers an incredible range of free or affordable outdoor activities that'll keep the pink in your cheeks. Check out the online edition of the Fun Guide for info about reasonably priced outdoor and indoor sports and recreation activities.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net
December 2007
A restricted income can make the holiday season a stressful one, but there are plenty of fun events that you can take advantage of even when you are low on funds. Most events listed are under $10 per person and many are free. Adult admission prices are listed -- prices are often lower for children, students and seniors.
Special Events
Nov. 24 - Dec. 31
Cavalcade of Lights
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! Fireworks and live concerts to take place on Dec. 1, 8 and 15 from 7 to 10 p.m. In addition, look for lighting displays in 19 Toronto neighbourhoods. 416-338-0338
Dec. 2 - Jan. 4
Allan Gardens Conservatory Christmas Floral Show
19 Horticultural Ave.
FREE! On opening day from noon to 4:30 p.m. free horse and buggy rides, cider and cookies, special events for children, and Victorian choral singers. The conservatory is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 416-397-1345
Dec. 5
The 16th Annual Christmas Tuba Festival and Choir Sing-A-Long
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! Tuba, euphonium and baritone instrumentalists celebrate the holiday season. 12:30 to 1:15 p.m.
Dec. 7 - 10
Brazil Film Fest of Toronto
Royal Ontario Museum, Rotunda Theatre
100 Queen's Park
$7 plus tax. Films and documentaries from the new wave of Brazilian filmmaking will send you straight to the sandy beaches of Rio de Janeiro with a pit stop at the poor neighbourhoods of the megacity of São Paulo and a visit into an imaginary city in the country's arid northeast. 888-222-6608
Dec. 8, 15 & 22
Victorian Carollers
Bloor Street (from Prince Edward Drive to Montgomery Road)
FREE! Carollers stroll the Kingsway filling the air with traditional Yuletime favourites. 1 to 3 p.m. 416-239-8243
Dec. 21
Kensington Market Festival of Lights
South of College Street, West of Spadina Avenue
FREE! Join the sensational Samba Squad and a cavalcade of costumed characters, giant puppets, stilt-walkers and fire-breathers in a lantern-lit carnival. 6 p.m. 416-598-3729
Dec. 26
Annual Christmas Treats Walk
Toronto Zoo
Meadowvale Road, North of Highway 401
Half-price admission plus a food bank donation. (Regular admission is $20, children four to 12 pay $12, and no charge for kids under four.) Siberian tigers and reindeer receive their seasonal goodies while visitors listen to strolling carollers and sip free hot chocolate. 10 a.m. 416-392-5929
Dec. 31
Citytv's New Year's Eve Bash
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! Celebrate the arrival of the New Year with an open-air concert featuring some of Canada’s hottest musical talent. 10:30 p.m. to midnight. 416-338-0338
Jan. 25 - Feb. 7
Winter City Festival
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W.
FREE! for most events. Bundle up and enjoy outdoor entertainment at Nathan Phillips Square each festival weekend. Indoor special events, ranging from culinary demonstrations to acrobatic performances, will also take place throughout the city. Note: schedule of events will be available at Toronto City Hall and all civic centres after Christmas. 416-338-0338
Historic Museums: Holiday Events
Nov. 24 - Jan. 6
Christmas in the Park
Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park on Colborne Lodge Drive, just north of the Queensway
$5.50. Enjoy a warm beverage and treat in the historic kitchen of the 1860s home of John and Jemima Howard. Tuesdays to Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. (Closes at 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve, and closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) 416-392-6916
Nov. 27 - Jan. 6
A Victorian Christmas
MacKenzie House
82 Bond St.
$5.50. Drink mulled cider in the historic kitchen of this 1859 home decorated for the holiday season. Also view the "While the Cold Winds Blow" exhibit, which focuses on culturally varied celebrations of the festive season. Tuesdays to Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. (Closed on Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day.) 416-392-6915
Until Jan. 6
An Edwardian Christmas
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd.
$6.75. Enjoy a tour that highlights the Christmas traditions of the Austin family in Toronto circa 1900. Cider and a Christmas treat included. Tuesdays to Fridays, noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. (Closes at 3 p.m. on New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve.) 416-392-6910
Dec. 2, 9 & 16
Sharing Our Traditions - Cultural Celebrations in Toronto
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd.
$8. Contrast Edwardian Christmas traditions with the Japanese seasonal celebration, O-Shogatsu, or New Year’s. Highlighted are origami demonstrations, stories, music performances and a colourful display of Japanese kites and toy tops. Noon to 5 p.m. 416-392-6910
Dec. 2, 9, 16 & 23
Christmas in the Valley
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum
67 Pottery Rd.
$5. Special programs and demonstrations bring holiday traditions to life. There is a take-home craft for kids each weekend. Noon to 4 p.m. 416-396-2819
Dec. 22 & 23
Mincemeat, Pomanders and Paper Chains
Gibson House
5172 Yonge St. at Park Home Avenue
$4.25. Watch traditional holiday foods being prepared in the open hearth kitchen and make crafts with a holiday theme. Noon to 5 p.m. 416-395-7432
Dec. 30
A Taste of Hogmanay
Gibson House
5172 Yonge St. at Park Home Avenue
$4.25. Explore the Gibson family’s Scottish heritage as you tour their Georgian farm house. Enjoy tastes of holiday foods and make Hogmanay crafts. Noon to 5 p.m. 416-395-7432
Visit the City of Toronto's website to find other holiday season events happening at Toronto's heritage museums. You can also find a downloadable coupon offering two-for-one admission to the museums.
Libraries
Toronto Public Library events are free. For a complete list of readings, movies, storytelling sessions, puppet shows, tree trimmings and other holiday events, visit their Programs and Event page or pick up a copy of What's On at your local branch.
Dec. 8
Georgie's Christmas Carol
Dawes Road Library
416 Dawes Rd.
A ghost helps a boy give the joy of Christmas back to his uncle. Free tickets half an hour before the show. 2 to 2:30 p.m. 416-396-3820
Dec. 8
Family Festive Sing-A-Long
Wychwood Library
1431 Bathurst St.
Join William Beauvais and his guitar band from the Royal Conservatory of Music. 10:30 a.m. 416-393-7683
Dec. 15
Cindy’s Jingle Bell Conga
Fairview Library
35 Fairview Mall Dr.
Join Cindy Cook from “Polka Dot Door.” Free tickets half an hour before the program. 11 a.m. 416-395-5750
Dec. 15
Holiday Concert with Cindy Cook
Don Mills Library
888 Lawrence Ave. E.
Limit 100. Free tickets half an hour before the show. 2 to 2:45 p.m. 416-395-5710
Dec. 15
Winter Festivals and Fun
St. James Town Library
495 Sherbourne St.
Make ornaments and help decorate the peace tree. Songs, stories, celebrations and cider.
2 to 3 p.m. 416-393-7744
Dec. 20
Mrs. Santa Claus' Magic Show
Woodview Park Library
16 Bradstock Rd.
Mrs. Claus puts on a comedy magic holiday show. All ages. 6:30 to 7:15 pm. 416-395-5960
Dec. 29
Winter Holiday Show
Fairview Library
35 Fairview Mall Dr.
This jump-up song, dance, and storytelling show is based on Anansi Stories. Free tickets half an hour before the show. 11 a.m. to noon. 416-395-5750
Dec. 29
Canada's Singing Cowboy
North York Central Library
5120 Yonge St.
Sing-a-long with children’s performer Bernie German, Canada's Singing Cowboy. Free tickets at the children's desk. 11 a.m. to noon. 416-395-5535
Skating
Nathan Phillips Square
100 Queen St. W,
Toronto's most famous outdoor rink. Weather permitting, the rink is usually open daily by mid-November. Skate rentals and sharpening services available for a fee. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 416-338-RINK (7465)
Natrel Rink at Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W.
Listen to music while you skate on this picturesque rink located near Toronto's harbour. Skate rentals and sharpening services available for a fee. 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. 416-973-4866
Community Rinks
Outdoor and indoor rinks are located in various locations across the city. Seasonal opening and closing dates and operating schedules vary. 416-338-RINK (7465).
Toronto Parks and Recreation offers an incredible range of free or affordable outdoor activities that'll keep the pink in your cheeks. Check out the online edition of the Fun Guide for info about reasonably priced outdoor and indoor sports and recreation activities.更多精彩文章及讨论，请光临枫下论坛 rolia.net