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THIS WEEKEND!
CELEBRATE THE HOLIDAYS WITH
WINTERFEST AND SHOPS AT DON MILLS!

WINTERFEST ON TORONTO'S WATERFRONT
The holiday season has made it down to the Toronto Waterfront, with lights, ice skating, kids shows and the Santa Cruise. (www.waterfrontbia.com)

The Mariposa Santa Cruise boards at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., and attending kids get treats and a free photo with Santa. The cruise is $12 per person, or free for children under six. (www.mariposacruises.com)

Pets can also get their photos taken with Santa at PawsWay from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. for $10. (www.pawsway.ca)

The Cavalcade of Lights continues across the Waterfront in four locations: the Tall Ship on the Amsterdam Bridge, the Music Garden, the Firehall, and the Westin Harbour Castle.

Free ice skating is at the Harbourfront centre from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and there are free puppet shows in Queen's Quay Terminal from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (www.harbourfrontcentre.com)

HOLIDAYS AT SHOPS AT DON MILLS
Shops at Don Mills is celebrating the holidays with family-friendly events throughout December with Santa, train rides, a skating rink and more. (www.shopsatdonmills.ca)

All aboard the miniature train through Shops at Don Mills, going on a tour past past the decorative holiday window displays and trees. The train is $3 per ride, with tickets being sold at guest services. Cash only. Check website for dates and times.

Kids can join Santa and his helpers for breakfast at Jack Astors and get their picture taken with him after the meal. Tickets are first-come, first-serve and $15, plus donation of a non-perishable food item. Saturday, December 17 from 9am-11am.

Santa Claus is just hanging out at Shops at Don Mills, strolling through the shops, handing out treats and talking to children. Free. Saturday December 17 from 11am-2pm, Sunday December 18 from 12pm-4pm and Saturday December 24 from 10am-2pm.

Outdoor Skating – Coming Soon - An outdoor skating rink will open for the winter soon. Free. Check website for more information on when it will be open.