Festive Toronto Christmas market will have a new giant light maze

Holiday Fair in the Square is bringing all the Christmas cheer to the city. If you’re looking to switch things up from the Distillery Winter Village, this is a holiday market in Toronto you’ll want to add to your list.

This year’s festivities will include a larger-than-life maze, exclusive LEGO pop-up, shopping vendors, cozy fire pits, and even a winter-themed bar.

Holiday Fair in the Square will take over Mel Lastman Square for most of December and if you’re commuting from Toronto or the GTA, getting there is easy. Mel Lastman Square is located on Yonge St. in North York, just steps from North York Centre Station on Line 1 Yonge–University.

Open from Dec. 6 to 23, 2024, the fair’s hours are Tuesdays to Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 9 p.m. Festivities will be closed on Mondays except Monday, Dec. 23, when the fair will be open from noon until 7 p.m.

The 2024 rendition of the fair, which is in all in support of Epilepsy Toronto, will have some epic attractions, starting with the massive maze.

The maze is described as a “larger-than-life human-sized adventure” featuring twinkling lights, festive decor and hidden surprises. Whether you’re down for the challenge or just want to use it as a festive photo opportunity, this is a must-see.

Tickets to use the maze are $8 per person, but are 25 per cent off if you purchase them online ahead of time.

Now time to head over to another life-sized activation – the LEGO pop-up. There, you’ll be able to take photos with the giant LEGO builds and discover your creative side with hands-on brick building. The LEGO experience runs from Dec. 13 to 15 and  Dec. 19 to 23.

If all that wasn’t exciting enough, there will also be a fireside lounge with fire pits to cozy up next to, the Polar Point bar (adult hot chocolate, anyone?), food trucks and plenty of market vendors selling local treasures and goods.

Finally, don’t forget to head over to Santa’s Village to take a picture with the big man himself.

I’ll see you at Holiday Fair in the Square, Toronto!

Holiday Fair at the Square starts on Dec. 6th at Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge St. Admission is free, although some attractions will require a fee.