Things to do in Toronto this weekend: November 29 to December 1

This weekend marks the transition from November into December in Toronto, and while Taylor Swift may be gone it’s now time to get into the full swing of the holiday season. There’s lots to see, eat, shop, sip and do as the last month of the year begins.

November 29

Snowy Pop-Up Paper Fair

Shop local cards, notebooks, stickers, totes, gift tags, pins, patches, prints at this mini stationery show.

When: Nov. 29 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 260 Adelaide St. E.
Cost: Free

Live Music Series with Generator Party

Check out a grunge cover band playing hits from the likes of Soundgarden, Radiohead, Nirvana, Rage Against the Machine, Queens of the Stone Age, The White Stripes, No Doubt and Hole.

When: Nov. 29 – 8 p.m.
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free

November 30

Oh Yes Honey

Dance to music by women and queer artists at this party and drag show.

When: Nov. 30 – 10:30 p.m.
Where: Tallulah’s Cabaret
Cost: $10 in advance

Santa’s Elves Market at GLB

Local vendors will be gathered at this brewery for a market with food, live music and Santa.

When: Nov. 30
Where: Great Lakes Brewery
Cost: Free admission

Holiday Wellness Market

Wellness products, crafts, family activities, tea and treats will make you feel cozy at this market.

When: Nov. 30
Where: Alexandra Park Community Centre
Cost: Free admission

NeighbourLink North York Christmas Market

Head to this market with dozens of vendors, entertainment, a tree lighting and a family photo booth with Santa for a festive time.

When: Nov. 30
Where: Mel Lastman Square
Cost: $5 suggested donation plus non-perishable food item for NeighbourLink’s food bank

Artsy Christmas Market

Find gems from local artists,vintage clothing, try out pottery workshops and sip hot chocolate at this holiday market.

When: Nov. 30 – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: 278 Sterling Rd.
Cost: Free admission

Shevchenko Museum Holiday Market

Crafts, art, gifts, jewellery, textiles and other handicrafts will be available from this market at a museum.

When: Nov. 30 to Dec. 1
Where: Shevchenko Museum
Cost: Free entry

Mini Bookworm Holiday Pop-Up

Browse around 10 bookish vendors at this cute little pop-up.

When: Nov. 30
Where: 15 Atlantic Ave.
Cost: Free admission

Winter in Greektown

Celebrate the official beginning of this winter event series that will have lots of fun things to do.

When: Nov. 30 to Dec. 22
Where: The Danforth
Cost: Free

Brews N Chews: Howl-iday Edition

Expect brews for you, treats for your pup, and pet photo ops with Santa at this event for fur babies.

When: Nov. 30
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free

Urban Maker’s Holiday Market

Get some holiday shopping done at this market with lots of vendors and goodies to choose from.

When: Nov. 30 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free

German Sparkle Party

Glitter is the theme of this massive underground warehouse party where you can dance until you drop.

When: Nov. 30
Where: Black Creek Assembly
Cost: Starting at $64.62

December 1

Mom Market Christmas Market

Over 30 vendors will be gathered for this market with live music and complimentary gift wrapping.

When: Dec. 1 – 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: 2650 St Clair Ave W.
Cost: Free admission

Three Sisters Indigenous Holiday Market

More than 15 Indigenous vendors will be present at this market.

When: Dec. 1 – 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Cecil Comunity Centre
Cost: Free admission

Fa-La-La Holiday Market Presented by the Leslieville Farmers’ Market

Eats and gifts plus live music performances and family activities will all be part of this market.

When: Dec. 1
Where: East End Food Hub
Cost: Free entry

Barkada Holiday Market

There will be a wide variety of gifts to choose from at this pet-friendly market with food and drinks.

When: Dec. 1 – 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free

Evergreen’s Winter Market

Get excited for this market with tons of vendors plus an ornament-making station, gift-wrapping station, food court, warm beverages, s’mores roasting stations and workshops.

When: Dec. 1
Where: Evergreen Brick Works
Cost: Pay what you can

Holiday Sing-Along

Celebrate the holidays with young ones with a festive afternoon of reading and singing.

When: Dec. 1 – 2 p.m.
Where: Stackt
Cost: Free