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New winter festival with free skating & fireworks to takeover Toronto’s harbourfront

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If you’ve been missing the skating rink at Toronto’s harbourfront over the last few years, we have some big news. Winterfest is a free winter activation coming to Toronto and will not only feature the return of the outdoor rink in the area, but it will also have a long list of seasonal festivities including marshmallow roasting fire pits, food trucks, lights displays and a fireworks show.

Running from November 29th, 2024 until January 5th, 2025, this is a holiday attraction you won’t want to miss out on.

Winterfest Toronto

The festival is put on by Street Eats Market and according to CEO and Founder Philip Suos, it’s their biggest project to date.

“The skating rink will be returning after many years. Also making its return is the popular DJ skate nights on weekends which is free for all to enjoy,” Suos shared with Curiocity.

Once you’ve completed a few laps around the rink you can enjoy all the other festivities including:

  • 33′ tall walk-in tree
  • Food trucks and food/drink pop-ups
  • Marshmallow fire pits
  • 60′ light tunnel
  • Nordic-themed mulled-wine bar
  • Maple taffy sugar shack
  • Cookie decorating classes
  • Train rides
  • Twinkling light displays

On the opening night (November 29th) there will be a tree-lighting ceremony at 7:00 PM.

Following the opening night, visitors can check out the festival every Friday from 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM, Saturdays from 12:00 PM -10:00 PM and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM.

From December 14th – 15th there will be a special Donut Fest and from December 21st – 22nd, a delicious Hot Chocolate Fest.

No New Year’s Eve plans? Winterfest will also be putting on a free fireworks show from 10:00 PM – 1:00 AM.

We can’t think of a better way to spend a winter day with friends, and family or as part of a date night.

Don’t forget to dress warm!

Winterfest Toronto 2024

When: Fridays – Sundays from November 29th, 2024 – January 5th, 2025
Where: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W
Cost: Free admission

Taylor Lucas

Regional Editor – Taylor is a Toronto-based journalist with a passion for story-telling. Whether chasing a story, writing, or editing she brings a creative spin to the media world and has a blast doing it. Taylor brings years of journalism experience in sports, local/national news, and entertainment. In her spare time, you can typically find Taylor trying out a new restaurant or cocktail bar, cooking, golfing or binge-watching true crime documentaries.

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