Searching for something fun to do on (or off) campus towards the end of the semester?

What: The Distillery Winter Village (in person!)

Where: The Distillery District

When: Starting November 18, 2021

Formerly known as the Toronto Christmas Market, the Distillery Winter Village is returning for 2021. If you’re new to the city, this is a Toronto staple for the holiday season!

What: UofT Student Life: Exam Ready UofT

Where: Booths all across campus!

When: Monday, November 22, 9:00am to Friday, November 26, 5:00pm

University of Toronto Student Life is hosting their Exam Ready event ahead of the end of the semester. They will be providing students of all years with advice and resources for preparing for the upcoming finals season. You can even get a free study-kit! 

What: Holiday Hills

When: Tuesday, November 23 to Friday, December 31

Where: Stackt Market, 28 Bathurst Street

Come down to Front & Bathurst for a holiday celebration! It will feature interchanging vendors, live music, dining, workshops/DIYs, their signature ‘Crokicurl’ and more. Check the schedule on their website for more info.

What: Victoria Off-Campus Association’s (VOCA) Home for the Holidays!
Where: Margaret Addison Field

When: Thursday, November 25, 2021, 4-7pm (drop in)

Next week, VOCA is holding their own version of the Toronto Christmas Market on the Margaret Addison Field! They will be hosting games and activities with prizes, alongside a photobooth, hot chocolate, and more!

Please note: VOCA is requesting that you please pre-register for the event, though it is not technically mandatory. 

What: Northrop Frye Centre Doctoral Fellow Lecture presents Transatlantic Exposures: German Photographers in Buenos Aires and the Female Lens by Marina Dumont-Gauthier

When: Tuesday, November 30, 2021

This lecture is a part of a larger series at Victoria College. More information about the talk and how to register can be found here. (https://www.vic.utoronto.ca/whats-happening/nfc-doctoral-fellow-lecture/)

What: 2021 Directors’ Showcase

Where: Streamed Online

When: Friday, December 3 (7:30pm), Saturday, December 4 (2pm, 7:30pm), Sunday, December 5 (2pm)

Come out and support UofT student directors and their casts/crews in their fringe-style plays. Five plays will be streamed and developed as part of their DRM402 class.

What: Kensington Holiday Market 

Where: 365 King St W Main Floor 

When: Saturdays and Sundays November 20 to December 19, 11am–7pm 

This will be the first holiday indoor market located outside of Kensington where there will be a wide selection of local artisan products! This seasonal pop-up is the perfect place to browse for some Christmas goodies for yourself or to find a gift for someone special. 

What: High Park Zoo Snowflake Walk 

When: Sunday, December 12 (5–6pm) & Sunday, December 19 (5–6pm) 

Where: High Park Zoo, 77 Deer Pen Road in High Park 

Take a wintry night walk through High Park’s Zoo and enjoy the beautiful holiday trees all lit up, and maybe say hello to some cute animals too! Tickets available online – PWYC $10 suggested per family.