5 things to do on Christmas Day 2025 in Toronto

There are things to do on Christmas Day in Toronto, even if many businesses are closed. Aside from the usual cozy Christmas Day activities, there are ways to get out and about and enjoy some of the great local things to do that are on offer during one of the most festive days of the year.

There are merry meals to be had at Toronto restaurants whose doors are still open on Dec. 25, and some other more unexpected activities you can engage in as well. Whether you don’t celebrate Christmas or just want to do something different for a change, here are some things to do on Christmas Day in Toronto.

Enjoy a festive brunch or dinner

On Christmas Day, Nobu is serving a special holiday version of their unlimited brunch with Japanese and western dishes including sushi, salads, pastries, desserts, chef carving stations and brunch cocktail specials.

Alder is serving up both a festive brunch and dinner on Christmas Day. They’re serving a two-course prix fixe menu for Christmas brunch featuring your choice of their signature classic breakfast dishes, and for a festive Christmas dinner they’ve serving a three-course prix fixe menu inspired by holiday favourites. There’s Caesar salad plus squash and burrata to start, followed by a main course of roasted turkey breast with roasted brussels sprouts, mashed potatoes, stuffing, bread and butter, with tart tatin for dessert.

Take a trip to the Toronto Zoo

Change up your Christmas traditions by spending Dec. 25 with the animals at the zoo, which is open from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that day.

Listen to a jazz set at a swanky hotel

The Park Hyatt Hotel in Yorkville is hosting a cozy live jazz set with a vocalist for an elegant Christmas Day experience from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get Indian food at Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant

The Cottage Cheese has earned Michelin Bib Gourmand acclaim for their delicious Indian food, and they’ve decided to swing open their doors on Christmas Day. What could warm your heart and belly more than comforting curry?

Party at a free rooftop holiday pop-up bar

The Sky Yard rooftop patio with views of the sparkling Toronto skyline at the Drake Hotel on Queen West is transforming into a free holiday destination pop-up bar this season, and it’s open on Christmas Day. Expect twinkly lights, photo ops, kitschy decor, late night bites and seasonal cocktails including their signature Drake Nog.