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FUN & FESTIVE FAMILY EVENTS
IN MISSISSAUGA
LIGHT UP THE SQUARE
AT CELEBRATION SQUARE
THE FESTIVAL OF TREES
AT THE SMALL ARMS INSPECTION BUILDING
November 20th to January 2nd
December 9th to 19th
The City is bringing some sparkle to Celebration Square this year in a brand new festival of lights. Visit the Square to check out four dazzling artworks, including:
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Prismatica by RAW Design in collaboration with Atomic 3 Carriers by Meghan Cheng Beacon Silo by Chris Foster Candycombs by Monkey C Interactive
While you're at the Square, you can also snap a pic in front of the 40' Christmas tree, go skating on the city's biggest outdoor rink, relax in the rink-side heated patio, grab a tasty food truck treat, and more.
JOURNEY INTO ENCHANTMENT
The festival celebrates the joy of the winter season, showcasing displays of seasonal lights, contemporary tree and woodpile art installations, artisan and culinary markets, entertainment and public workshops, at the beautiful, historic venue of the Small Arms Inspection Building. Open to artists’ interpretations, the tree and woodpile installations at the festival will celebrate the winter season and cultural diversity of Mississauga. Artists, postsecondary students, and community groups have come together to present these installations throughout the duration of the festival.
NIGHT MARKET TO FROST BITES
AT SQUARE ONE SHOPPING CENTRE (P3)
AT MEADOWVALE GO STATION
December 17th to 19th
November 25th to January 8th
Located at the Meadowvale GO Station, Journey Into Enchantment is an exciting Christmas drive-thru festival. Featuring over 2 million unique light decorations, animated and 3D interactive displays, a sparking light tunnel and musical lights, this 2km drive route is a must-see experience!
LIGHTS & ICE WINTERFEST
AT PORT CREDIT MEMORIAL PARK
December 3rd to 12th
Celebrating their 25th year, the Mississauga Waterfront Festival is putting on a cool event where Port Credit Memorial Park will be transformed into a winter wonderland, complete with ice sculptures and an array of lights. This family friendly and free event welcomes visitors from in and around Mississauga and will have COVID-19 protocols in place for a safer environment.
20 MODERN MISSISSAUGA | HOLIDAY 2021
Square One Shopping Centre is where you'll find Mississauga's exciting Frost Bites Outdoor Holiday Festival, complete with delicious winter eats. With the support of Tourism Mississauga, this event brings you a sparkling winter forest, a drop-off giant mailbox for letters to Santa and cool holiday vibes all around.
LIVE CHRISTMAS EVENTS
AT THE LIVING ARTS CENTRE
Various dates in December
The Mississauga Symphony Orchestra proudly presents A Baroque Christmas. It will feature traditional Christmas favourites from the Baroque era, including highlights from Handel's Messiah and Bach's Christmas Oratorio, Corelli's Christmas Concerto, and Christmas Cantatas performed by a full orchestra and a wonderful cast of singers.
Also at the Living arts Centre, experience performances of The Nutcracker, Christmas Tap Convert, A Merry Little Christmas and more