November Go List: Best Things to Do! 2018




The Santa Claus Parade is November's main event but many other holiday celebrations kick into high gear this month. November is also a great month for live family musicals and performances. Get your calendars ready! Here are the top things to do with kids in Toronto and the GTA this November.

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Celebrate Day of the Dead
Halloween isn't the only spooky holiday to celebrate this fall. El Día de los Muertos or the Day of the Dead takes place in early November. Find events taking place in the city or host your very own celebration!
Make Day of the Dead Inspired Treats
On November 1 and 2, Mexican families bring food to their ancestors' graves, where they eat, drink, and celebrate life. Skip the usual Halloween tricks and treats, and take a cue from Mexico's Dia De Los Muertos Celebration. Here are 11 fun Day of the Dead inspired treats.
Go to a Pumpkins on Parade Event
If you want to give your jack-o-lantern one more night to shine, take it to a Pumpkins on Parade event, and recycle it in style! Toronto and GTA Residents are invited to drop off their carved pumpkins for all to admire on Thursday, November 1, 2018. Not only is it a spooky and fun way to say goodbye to Halloween, but all pumpkins are recycled and composted!
Go to The Mozart Experience at TSO
Musical antics abound as you embark on a fun-filled and educational journey through the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. November 3. The TSO Family Pack makes it easy for you and your family to enjoy an afternoon exploring this fun musical experience. BOOK SEATS* today using the code FAMILY at TSO.CA. *Family Pack applies when 3 or more tickets are purchased. While quantities last.
Celebrate Peanut Butter Lover's Month
For those of you who can't go a day without eating peanut butter, November is for you! It's National Peanut Butter Lover's Month! Celebrate this sweet and salty addiction with these 10 decadent recipes.
See Mary Poppins at YPT
Everyone's favourite nanny arrives just in time for the holiday season! One of the most successful and beloved Broadway musicals in the world, the YPT Production of Disney and Cameron Macintosh's Mary Poppins will be presented on the Mainstage from November 5, 2018 to January 6, 2019.
Go to the Toronto Christmas Market
The magic of the Christmas season returns to Toronto, November 15 to December 23! Ranked one of the best Christmas Markets in the world, the festival features hundreds of unique and locally handcrafted products, stunning light canopies, family friendly entertainment, heated mulled wine, beer and hospitality gardens, and Santa and the elves, all in an atmosphere so romantic you can't help but fall in love with the holiday season all over again.
Go to the Royal Winter Fair
Enjoy 10 days of world-class livestock and horticultural competition, dining and culinary experiences, shopping, entertainment and the country's best horse show on historic Exhibition Grounds. The Royal is truly one of Toronto's most unique experiences and fun for adults as well as the entire family. November 2 to 11.
See The Nutcracker And The Four Realms
All Clara wants is a key – a one-of-a-kind key that will unlock a box that holds a priceless gift from her late mother. A golden thread, presented to her at godfather Drosselmeyer’s annual holiday party, leads her to the coveted key—which promptly disappears into a strange and mysterious parallel world. Open on November 2.
Haggar Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic
Legends Ed Belfour and Grant Fuhr trade in their goalie pads to captain two star-laden teams, featuring the return to the ice of 2018 Inductees Martin Brodeur, Jayna Hefford and Martin St. Louis and many more! At Scotiabank Arena on November 11.
Go to a Santa Claus Parade
Santa Claus is coming to the Greater Toronto Area! Whether you’re looking for some fabulous floats, getting a glimpse of your favourite holiday characters (including the famous jolly guy), or just looking for something fun to do with the kiddos, one of these parades is sure to fit your needs. Get the list!
See THE WIZARD OF OZ – The Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical
Ross Petty Productions proudly presents THE WIZARD OF OZ – The Toto-ly Twistered Family Musical. Follow the yellow brick road to the Elgin Theatre in Toronto from November 29, 2018 – January 5, 2019 for the 23rd annual fractured fairytale!
Make Fun Bread Recipes for your Kids
Homemade Bread Day is on November 17. Celebrate by learning about baking bread. It's easier than you think! Make it a fun day by baking one of these 12 fun breads for kids!
Ride the Santa Train
Enjoy on-board entertainment while waiting for Santa’s arrival. The highlight of the ride is a visit from Santa with each child, big and small. Upon leaving the train, each child will also receive a gift bag full of goodies. Create a new family tradition and lasting memories! Weekends November 24, 2018 to December 16.
See Dr. Seuss' The Grinch
The Grinch hatches a scheme to pose as Santa Claus, steal Christmas and silence the Whos' holiday cheer once and for all. Opens November 9.
Catch the CP Holiday Train
The Canadian Pacific (CP) Holiday Train will soon set out once again to entertain hundreds of thousands of people, celebrating 20 years of collecting food and raising funds for food banks across North America. The trains stops in Southern Ontario and the GTA on November 28, 29 and 30.
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