Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto, I’m Oly Bennet, your globe-trotting, sports-obsessed tour guide to the city’s weird, wonderful, and downright epic happenings today in Toronto.

Toronto’s rocking that classic early-December vibe: chilly air, cloudy skies, perfect “hot-drink-in-one-hand, adventure-in-the-other” weather. The city’s in full holiday mode—lights everywhere, markets buzzing, and just enough cold to make you feel alive without freezing your eyelashes off.

Let’s kick off with today’s standout events. Over at Exhibition Place, the legendary One Of A Kind Christmas Show is wrapping up its 2025 edition, with hundreds of makers and artists showing off everything from wild ceramics to gourmet treats—this is your last-chance day to go treasure hunting for handmade gifts. The City of Toronto’s festivals calendar also highlights the Distillery Winter Village running now, turning the historic Distillery District into a glowing holiday movie set: cobblestones, light tunnels, a massive tree, and way too many reasons to order a second hot chocolate. For listeners craving some cozy music, Concerts 50 lists a Candlelight Tribute to Taylor Swift tonight at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto, where a live string ensemble plays Tay Tay favourites by candlelight. And if you’re into comedy chaos, Eventbrite has Duck Confetti Comedy Party at SoCap Comedy tonight, an improv show that feels like a sports draft if every player was a punchline waiting to happen. Families, don’t worry, Harbourfront Centre’s Winterfest is on with lights, food, and art around the waterfront, plus Winter Feast Lane later today for festive bites with a lake view.

On the local news and updates front, Exhibition Place and the waterfront are hot zones for events, so expect extra traffic and fuller transit around those areas, especially in the late afternoon and evening. The TTC’s frequent service on downtown routes makes streetcars and subways your best bet to hop between markets, concerts, and the Distillery without playing parking-lot roulette.

Now, your must-do lineup for today. Start day-time with a wander through the One Of A Kind Christmas Show at Exhibition Place, then head down to the waterfront to stroll Winterfest at Harbourfront Centre—check out the Winter Maze if you want a playful detour that feels like low-stakes sports strategy. As the sun drops, slide east to the Distillery Winter Village for lights, vendors, and mulled drinks in one of the city’s most atmospheric districts. Cap the night with your flavour of fun: the candlelight Taylor Swift tribute if you want mellow magic, or Duck Confetti Comedy Party if you prefer your evening like overtime in hockey—fast, loud, and slightly unhinged.

Local tip: Toronto may be sprawling, but downtown is a walking-and-transit playground. Tap your card on any TTC vehicle, then use that two-hour transfer window like a pro to bounce from Exhibition Place to Harbourfront to the Distillery without paying again. And here’s a fun fact: Toronto’s streetcar network is the largest in the Americas, so when you’re rattling along Queen or King, you’re basically riding a piece of living urban sports equipment—built for endurance, not speed.

Tomorrow, we’ll keep the holiday momentum rolling with more markets, lights, and some fresh events as the city sprints toward peak winter season. Tune in for what to catch next, from family-friendly outings to late-night adventures.

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