Well, it’s almost Christmas. This weekend, you’ll probably spend time with family and friends, eat too much, drink too much and attempt to walk the eating and drinking off, until you realize it’s cold outside, so you go back in to warm up, and eat and drink more.
But since even the strongest minds need a break from holiday festivities, here are a few things going on in Toronto (besides Christmas) this weekend, December 25-27.
Eat in Chinatown
Can’t take anymore turkey? Fret not, because Chinatown doesn’t really shut down for Christmas. Order up some dim sum and get out of the house to walk around in Chinatown and stop in at the few shops that will still be open over the weekend.
When to go: anytime
Where at? Various locations.
Tickets: none
See a movie at the TIFF Bell Lightbox
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Watch 2001: A Space Odyssey, the Terminator, the Boxtrolls, Fantastic Mr. Fox, First Men in the Moon, Patton, or Son of Saul at the TIFF Bell Lightbox on Christmas Day.
When to go: Friday, various times
Where at? TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King W
Tickets: $16
Christmas Flower Show at Allan Gardens
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If you’ve been itching to see 40 different kinds of poinsettias, the Allan Gardens is the place for you. Their Christmas Flower Show runs until January 10 and is open on Christmas Day.
When to go: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 10 am-5 pm
Where at? Allan Gardens, 19 Horticultural Avenue
Tickets: admission is free, food bank donations are encouraged
Go tobogganing
Source: Indie 88
Pick up a sled, a garbage bag, a garbage lid or anything smooth and head out to one (or a bunch) of the awesome tobogganing spots in Toronto
When to go: anytime
Where at? Riverdale Park, Winston Churchill Park, Christie Pits, Cedarvale, Trinity-Bellwoods, High Park
Tickets: none