Even more seasonal celebrations to check out!

Nutcracker
Dec 10 to Jan 3
Four Seasons Performing Arts Centre

Presented by the National Ballet of Canada, James Kudelka's gentle re-shaping of the narrative releases the story (based on E.T.A. Hoffmann's Christmas tale) into new thematic territory. Follow the quarrelling siblings Misha and Marie as they move not just through marvellous and extraordinary experiences but through surprising phases of understanding as they prepare to leave childhood behind and enter the very different world of adolescence.

For more information, check out the National Ballet of Canada website.

Nutcracker
Dec 15 to Dec 18
Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement

A community production, this version of the Nutcrackers has charmed city-goers for many years. Parents get to play pivotal parts in the story as children traipse and pirouette on stage.

For information on tickets, check out the Pia Bouman School for Ballet and Creative Movement website.

The Wizard of Oz: The Wickedly Wacky Family Musical
Nov 25 to Jan 6
Elgin Theatre

Celebrating 16 years of "fractured fairy tales" on Yonge Street, the tornado will transport Dorothy and Toto to a wickedly wacky new world! Somewhere over the rainbow this winter (blame global warming), all you have to do is follow the yellow brick road to the Elgin Theatre, and you and your family will be off to see the Wizard.

For more information, check out impresario Ross Petty's website.

Dysfunctional Holiday Revue
Every Monday (till Jan 2), Every Wed, Thurs, Fri (till Dec 23) and Dec 26 to Dec 30
Second City

When the weather outside turns frightful, what could be more delightful than sharing some laughs? So spread good cheer by inviting your loved ones and colleagues to join you at The Second City's Dysfunctional Holiday Revue, our annual festival of merriment and mirth! Now more fun and dysfunctional than ever!

For more information, check out the Second City website.

The Polar Express PJ Party
Dec 10 and Dec 17
Ontario Place

No need to get the kids dressed before heading out! Bring the whole crew down, cozy up in pajamas and sip hot chocolate with marshmallows at this special Polar Express PJ Party! Arts and crafts and a meet and greet with Santa will no doubt bring the holiday cheer.

For more information, check out the Ontario Place website.

Swell Sundays: Christmas in the Golden Age of Radio at Spadina Museum
Dec 11
Spadina Museum

Relive the golden age of radio at Spadina Museum. Throughout the afternoon you can make your own decoder craft, sample period refreshments and shake-a-leg flapper-style using how-to films from the time period. Join us for a live 1930s style, recreated radio show at 1 and 3 p.m.-- we're even including the advertisements!

For more information, check out the City of Toronto website.

Christmas by Lamplight
Dec 10, Dec 17 and Dec 18
Black Creek Pioneer Village

Experience the Village aglow by lamplight. Listen to stories of Christmas times gone by
Visit with Father Christmas. Take part in an old fashioned holiday ball.

For more information, check out the Black Creek Pioneer Village website.

City of Craft
Dec 10 to dec 11
Theatre Centre

Looking for something beyond the usual mall stuff to give to your loved ones? Check out some handmade goodies at this annual craft show.

For more information on vendors, check out the City of Craft website.

Santa Speedo Run
Dec 10
Start at Hemingways, Yorkville

Some wait for Santa. Others for Elijah. And still others for Krüüdknæpper, the Festive Elf of Iceland. But in Yorkville, they wait for "athletes" in nothing but flimsy red lycra. The Toronto Santa Speedo run is a non-denominational event. The focus is raising money for Sick Kids and having fun, which seem to be universal seasonal goals.

For more information, check out the Toronto Speedo Run website.

Sounds of The Season
Dec 15
CBC Building

Spend the day with us, and help celebrate for a great cause!

For more information on the exciting line-up, check out the CBC Toronto website.