November 18, 2024
This season, join us for a free celebration of the holidays showcasing Ontario’s Legislative Building adorned with sparkling lights and festive decorations. Spend an evening with friends and colleagues or a delightful day filled with free, family-fun activities. Explore the building, where you can learn about Ontario’s Legislature or enjoy a variety of seasonal activities, musical performances, roaming festive characters, and a special appearance by Santa Claus.
Please note that all visitors will need to go through airport-style security screening to enter the building.
Event details
Monday, December 2, 9, and 16: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Start the evening off with a guided tour, followed by festive refreshments, crafts, and carollers. See the enchanting lights and decorations, take a photo by the trees or with Santa, and participate in seasonal activities. Before you leave, visit the Legislative Assembly Gift Shop for made-in-Ontario products. Free. Registration required.
| Start time | End time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 5 p.m. | 7:30 p.m. | Guided tours |
| 5 p.m. | 7 p.m. | McGregor Carollers |
| 5 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Roaming festive characters Crafts Caricaturist Airbrush tattoos Visit with Santa Festive refreshments |
Saturday, December 7 and 14: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Delight in a day of seasonal fun for the whole family. During a self-guided tour, experience the holiday magic with festive meet-and-greets, crafts, photo opportunities, refreshments, and more. Visit the Legislative Assembly Gift Shop for Ontario-made products. Last entry at 4 p.m. No registration is required for Saturday’s events.
See event schedule below.
| Start time | End time | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 11 a.m. | 4 p.m. | Visit with Santa Festive refreshments Crafts |
| 11 a.m. | 4 p.m. | Roaming festive characters |
| 11 a.m. | 4 p.m. | Face painting |
| 11 a.m. | 1 p.m. | McGregor Carollers |
| 1 p.m. | 1:30 p.m. | Musical performance: Pianist Eric Liang |
| 2 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. | Musical performance: Pianist Eric Liang |
| 3 p.m. | 3:30 p.m. | Musical performance: Pianist Eric Liang |
Learn more
Plan your visit to the Legislative Building.
Read about the Legislative Building.
Book a tour at the Legislature.