Christmas Events in Mississauga for 2023
/Last updated November 28
Bookmark this post for all your Christmas and Holiday events in Mississauga for 2023.
They’re listed in chronological order and as more events are announced and shared with us, they’ll be added to the list.
Tag us in your social media posts for the events you go to!
Holiday Social Community Market - November 4
Erindale Presbyterian Church
This indoor local pop-up This event is free, has 20 local vendors to shop and experience, free gift bags for the first 20 guests, scavenger hunt & prizes for all guests, a toy drive and fundraising for a local charity, raffle prizes and more.
Click here for more info
Seasons Christmas Show - November 10 - 12
International Centre
Whether you are looking for the latest in Christmas decor, the perfect stocking stuffers, or a unique handmade gift from the Makeful Market, the Seasons Christmas show will provide you with the opportunity to shop, taste, and experience the best the holiday season has to offer!
Your ticket to the Seasons Christmas Show will also give you access to the Fall Cottage Life Show.
Click here for tickets
Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland Show - November 13
Living Arts Centre
Featuring an amazing cast of performers from around the globe, Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland offers spectators dazzling acrobats and aerialists, hilarious hijinks, and a wealth of holiday cheer. The show blends the spellbinding grace and daredevil athleticism of today’s greatest circus performers with a heartwarming storyline and musical mix of classic holiday favorites as well as original songs performed by talented singers and a live “aerial” violinist.
Click here for tickets
Streetsville’s Christmas in the Village - November 17 & 18
Streetsville Village Square
It's the most wonderful time of the year. Join us for Christmas in the Village, on Friday, November 17th 5pm - 9pm & Saturday, November 18th 10am - 7pm. Our annual tree lighting ceremony will be Friday night at 7pm.
Enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride, take pictures with Santa, sip hot cocoa, and so much more. Find unique gifts for everyone on your list at the market with over 30 vendors on site. There will be live music, photo op’s and everything you need to feel merry and bright.
Click here for more info
Breakfast in Streetsville - November 18
The Franklin House
Enjoy a Holly Jolly Breakfast, take a keepsake photo with Santa and enjoy a live musical performance by Matt Zaddy and Heather.
A donation of an unwrapped new toy would be appreciated. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Breakfast with Santa Foundation and Eden Food for Change.
Click here for tickets
SnowBall Holiday Celebration - November 23
Small Arms Inspection Building
Join us On Thursday November 23rd, at The Small Arms Inspection Building in Port Credit where the magic of the holiday season will come alive. This extraordinary event is not only a celebration but also brings the opportunity to support some exceptional Mississauga charities. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those in need.
Experience the best of Ontario’s country music talent and get ready to sing along, tap your feet, and embrace the joyous spirit of the season. Elyse has invited a few of her friends to join her for a series of special performances throughout the night including Aaron Allen, Alessia Cohle, Kris Barclay and Nicole Rayy.
Discover unique handmade gifts and treats, capture precious moments in our fun photo op areas and support Mississauga Charities. By attending the SnowBall Holiday Celebration, you’ll be supporting some exceptional non-profit Mississauga charities, including Breakfast with Santa Foundation, Food Banks Mississauga, Habitat for Humanity, and New Circles.
Click here for tickets
Family Holiday Photos with Santa - November 24
Bradley Museum Log Cabin
Santa will listen to your Christmas wish list, and of course, be checking his list. So bring your family to this traditional annual holiday event in a lovely historic setting.
One ticket will buy you a memorable 4 x 6 printed colour photo of your family with our jolly Santa taken by a professional photographer (sorry we do not provide digital photos, however, you are welcome to take your own photos). Additional duplicate printed photos may be purchased for $5.00 cash onsite.
This event is an opportunity to avoid line ups at the mall but also to support a good cause. Proceeds will go to the Friends of the Museums of Mississauga to support educational museum programs.
Click here for more info
Light Up The Square - November 25
Mississauga Celebration Square
oin the fun on Saturday November 25th, as we light the Christmas tree for the first time this season. There will be ice skating, live performances, and the Holiday Street Market will be offering tasty treats and artisanal goods all night long.
The magic doesn’t stop there. Mississauga’s downtown transforms into a technicolour wonderland as six glowing art installations make their home at Celebration Square and Living Arts Centre (LAC) Park from November 25 until January 2.
7:00 p.m. – Lighting of the Christmas Tree and holiday lights.
It’s the official opening of Mississauga’s largest outdoor skating rink and skate rentals are available on-site.
Click here for more info
Tidings & Tinsel Community Market - November 25
Clarkson Road Presbyterian Church
This indoor local pop-up This event is free, has 20 local vendors to shop and experience, free gift bags for the first 20 guests, scavenger hunt & prizes for all guests, a toy drive and fundraising for a local charity, raffle prizes and more.
Click here for more info
In the Christmas Mood Presented by The Glenn Miller Orchestra - November 26
Living Arts Centre
Join us for this spectacular new holiday show as the legendary Glenn Miller Orchestra rolls out their timeless hits while also putting a twist on our favourite songs of the holiday season! Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Let It Snow, The Christmas Song (There's No Place Like) Home For The Holidays, Jingle Bells and Frosty The Snowman, are only some of the classics arranged and performed as only the Glenn Miller Orchestra can.
An evening filled with the warmth of the holidays and the legendary sound of the world’s greatest orchestra makes the perfect gift for music lovers of all ages!
Click here for tickets
Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree - December 1
Clarke Memorial Hall
You are invited to Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree, a Christmas concert and toy drive on December 1 at Clarke Memorial Hall!
Catch One In The Chamber, Fluffio, and Uforia live in support of CP24’s & CHUM FM’s Christmas Wish toy drive. Every toy you bring enters you for a chance to win a pair of tickets for you to see The Toronto Raptors, along with other prizes!
Click here for tickets
Enchanted Witches Holiday Market - December 1
Vic Johnston Community Centre
Join us for our Enchanted Witches Holiday Night Market in Mississauga!
Celebrate the magic of Christmas with us! Our Holiday Night Market is a FREE and unique experience for the whole family!
Discover a variety of local vendors, artists and so much more.
Christmas Swag Bag, Largest Christmas Giveaway Basket which includes (1) item from every vendor, lots of great and unique holiday shopping, Christmas Photo Booth, free admission. The first 30 guests receive a Christmas Swag Bag! 6-10pm.
Click here to register
Cooksville's Magical Holiday Season Celebration - December 2
Downtown Cooksville at 4 Corners
Back by popular demand is our annual Holiday Magic Season Celebration. Join your neighbours for music, food, conversation, and gathering around fire-pits in Cooksville's biggest FREE holiday event. Enjoy Belgian waffles, Hot chocolate, Singing, Live music and more!
Click here for more info
The Nutcracker - December 3
Living Arts Centre
'Tis the season for making unforgettable memories with your family! Whether you're a kid or a kid at heart, The Nutcracker is sure to become your favorite Christmas tradition. The State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's holiday spectacle transports you to a dazzling winter wonderland in this special performance.
Step into choreographer Andrei Litvinov's magical world of toy soldiers and colorful characters. Tchaikovsky's beloved score is full of instantly recognizable music, including “Waltz of the Flowers,” “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” “Waltz of the Snowflakes” and more. It's a magical classic for all ages.
Click here for tickets
Mississauga Brunch With Santa - December 3
On Sunday, December 3rd from 10 AM - 1 PM at the Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga (PCCM) 53 Queen Street North, the sixth annual Mississauga Brunch With Santa takes place.
This annual tradition presented by TSOC (www.tsoc.com) in collaboration with community stakeholders including First Responders, Businesses, Frontline Workers, Local Artists, Service Organizations, Media, and the Public in the spirit of giving. This event continues to be organized at a ($0) cost due to generous sponsorships + in-kind donations ensuring (100%) of the funds benefit the food bank at Eden Food for Change.
Click here to get tickets
Lighting of the Lighthouse - December 3
Port Credit Lighthouse
Join us on December 3rd as we kick off #WinterINThePort with the Lighting of the Lighthouse.
This family-friendly event will feature a rock n roll Christmas band, holiday treats, stunning winter characters, face painting, kids activities, Santa, and more!
The evening will start at 6:00 p.m. with the lighting at 6:30 p.m. and will run until 7:30 p.m.
Experience the joy of the season at the Port Credit Lighthouse (105 Lakeshore Rd. West).
Winter In The Port begins December 3, 2023 and runs through January 2024.
Click here for more info
‘Twas the Bite Before Christmas Turkey Dinner - December 5
Mississauga Convention Center
The ‘Twas The Bite Before Christmas Turkey Dinner is a great opportunity to show your staff appreciation for all they do, celebrate the holiday season with your family and friends or simply come out and enjoy a delicious dinner and some entertainment!
Bite Turkey Dinner is one of the ways we can make sure families have a delicious and healthy meal this holiday season!
Click here to get tickets
Festival of Trees - December 8-17
Small Arms Inspection Building
The third-annual Mississauga Festival of Trees is a celebration of the winter season, art, food, and community. With twinkling displays of seasonal lights, artist-created tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets, workshops, live entertainment, and more, join us to make memories you’ll treasure for a lifetime.
The Festival of Trees is held at the Small Arms Inspection Building, a restored heritage treasure in Mississauga, to be transformed once again into a winter wonderland of art, food, and fun this holiday season.
Click here for more information
Cranberry Christmas Market - December 9
Clarke Memorial Hall
Join us at Clarke Memorial Hall (161 Lakeshore Rd W, Mississauga, ON L5H 1G3) on Saturday, December 9, 2023 from 11 AM 5 PM to shop local for holiday gifts, enjoy some festive entertainment. With 30 vendors, you’re sure to find something for everyone on your holiday gift list.
Save time this year and sneak your gifts home! Gift Wrapping will be available by donation with proceeds supporting Epilepsy South Central Ontario.
Admission is FREE, but we are collecting nonperishable food items for The Compass Food Bank at the door.
Click here for more info
Let It Snow Community Market - December 9
Walden Circle Retirement Community
Happening from 11am - 3pm, this free event features 20 local vendors to shop & experience , free giftbBags to our first 20 Guests, a scavenger hunt & prizes for all guests, a winter clothingdrive for Peel Drug Advisory Panel, raffle prizes + 50/50 draw and more.
Click here for more info
Christmas Fair - December 10
Oasis Convention Centre
Christmas will be celebrated with a unique show with a touch of fusion created for the vibrant Community residing in the GTA. Gather your friends, family and loved ones and join us on December 10, 2023 for an evening filled with music, fun and prizes for all the attendees.
Free parking and free attendance!
Click here for more info
ILL Scarlett XMAS Jam - December 15
The Rec Room
The famous band that was formed in Clarkson is here to add some sweet grooves to your Holiday season!
The band says “We haven’t played in our home town for a very long time so this will be hella fun. Only 250 tickets available for this one!”
A Merry Little Christmas with the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
December 16th
Living Arts Centre
A Merry Little Christmas returns to Hammerson Hall to ignite the holiday spirit in everyone! A combined orchestra of 150 MSO and MSYO musicians will perform your favourite festive music – a perfect treat to begin the most wonderful time of the year.
Please note that there will be two performances:
4:00PM – Matinée for young families (all tickets only $25)
7:30PM – All Ages
Click here for tickets
A Christmas RockStory - December 16
Paramount Fine Foods Centre
A Christmas RockStory is an electrifying and heartwarming stage show that combines the excitement of rock music with the festive cheer of a Christmas circus! The show features a cast of talented and award-winning specialty acts and acrobats who dazzle the audience with their jaw-dropping performances. From acrobatics and aerial stunts to edge-of-your-seat daredevils, the circus performers showcase their extraordinary skills in an awe-inspiring display of talent. The high-energy rock music soundtrack, featuring both original songs and beloved Christmas classics, sets the tone for a thrilling and unforgettable experience!
Click here for tickets
Yuletide Magic Community Market - December 16
Clarkson Road Presbyterian Church
This indoor local pop-up This event is free, has 20 local vendors to shop and experience, free gift bags for the first 20 guests, scavenger hunt & prizes for all guests, a toy drive and fundraising for a local charity, raffle prizes and more.
Click here for more info
Merry Mingle Holiday Social - December 17
The Apricot Tree Cafe
Rainbow Sauga Alliance’s next community event is the Merry Mingle Holiday Social. Come join us for an evening of Games, Live Entertainment and fun as we celebrate the start of the Holiday Season with our 2SLGBTQ+ and Allied community members! There will be a 4-course menu, courtesy of our generous partner Apricot Tree Café.
A Merry Motown Christmas - December 22
Living Arts Centre
Back by popular demand, Legends of Motown is a 16-piece cast of singers and musicians performing live look-alike/sound-a-like tributes to The Supremes, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Smokey Robinson, The Jackson 5, Martha and the Vandellas and more and features all your favourite songs of the Motown era! This special Christmas edition will also include wonderful renditions of Christmas classics recorded by Motown artists to bring you yuletide cheer. With dazzling choreography, authentic costumes, stunning vocal performances and a fabulous live band, this high-energy show with the most timeless music of our lives is not to be missed!
Click here for tickets
