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Now that the U.S. election is over, it’s time to turn our attention to the next big thing: The holiday season!

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It’s early days in November, but the festive spirit is alive and well in the GTA with some holiday events starting to show up. There’s a bit of everything on tap this weekend.

Menage Toronto Holiday Market

This holiday market kicks off on Sunday at Stackt Market (28 Bathurst St.) with more than 30 vendors and makers from Barkada MRKT and Urban Makers Market all under one roof. There will be swag bag giveaways, as well as Asian-inspired cuisines and goodies. The market is open from noon to 6 p.m. There is no admission fee.

Click here for more information.

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Two Day Indoor Pop-Up by Local MRKT

Located near Trinity Bellwoods Park at 837 Dundas St. W., down the street from Kensington Market, shoppers are invited to hunt for artisan gems and grab a bite to eat. There is no admission fee. The event runs Saturday from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Toronto Aces & Aros Makers’ Market

This art and craft market includes plenty of pride-themed crafts. There is no admission free. Find it at 519 Church St., room 304.

For more information, click here.

Swifties Scavenger Hunt

The world’s biggest pop star and Canada’s largest museum combine for an interactive game inspired by Taylor Swift’s lyrics, taking visitors through all three floors of the Royal Ontario Museum in search of everything from her birthstone to stunning artworks.

The event happens Sunday. For more information, visit rom.on.ca.

Ukrainian Music Festival

Happening on Sunday at The Theatre at Great Canadian Casino Resort, 1133 Queens Plate Dr. Start time is 6 p.m.

For more information, visit livenation.com.

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Craft Fair

Find handmade items by local vendors, gift ideas and games on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. There’s also a bake sale and cafe at Corpus Christi Parish, 1810 Queen St. E.

For more information, visit corpuschristito.achtoronto.org.

Tkaronto Music Festival

Indigenous music will bounce off the walls at the TD Music Hall at Allied Music Centre from Thursday to Saturday as the Tkaronto Music Festival celebrates with headliners including Blue Moon Marquee, The Halluci Nation, and Tanya Tagaq.

For tickets, go to tdmusichall.mhrth.com.

Older & Reckless

The Harbourfront Centre Theatre is the place to be on Friday and Saturday for the Moonhorse Dance Theatre’s acclaimed series Older & Reckless. The series features five dance works created and performed by luminary dance artists over age 45.

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Head to moonhorsedance.com for more information.

Echoes In Between

This re-imagining of Roberto Campanella and Robert Glumbek’s Dora award-winning work In Between runs Friday through Sunday at the Fleck Dance Theatre. ProArteDanza is celebrating its 20th anniversary season.

For more information, visit proartedanza.com/whatson.

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Dance Collection Danse Hall of Fame

Happening Sunday, the sixth annual event will see 13 notable contributors to dance from across the country inducted. The evening features celebrity presenters and inductees, live performances, and a cocktail and food reception.

Go to halloffame.dcd.ca for more information.

Trivia night at Sportsnet Grill

Sportsnet Grill hosts Toronto’s ultimate trivia nights with Quizmaster Jess and the next one is on deck this Saturday.

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Sportsnet Grill will be dishing out prizes, and food and drink deals such as all-you-can-eat wings. A minimum food and drink spend of $10 per person applies. Trivia topics range from sports to music, pop culture, geography and beyond.

Click here for more information.

Soberish Fest Toronto

Dry October has bled into November with this first-of-its-kind festival at Henderson Brewery on Saturday.

The event aims to create an inclusive, enjoyable experience that celebrates both alcoholic and premium non-alcoholic beverages. Music will be provided by the Sterling Road Ramblers. Participants will learn about the diversity and quality of non-alcoholic beverages and can sample various products. The event is a partnership between Bevvy’s, dubbed the city’s first standalone non-alcoholic bottle shop, and Henderson.

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Click here for tickets.

Hyundai Hockey Hall of Fame Legends Classic

It’s Team Hefford vs. Team Lindros as Jayna Hefford, Eric Lindros and other stars of the game face off in this annual Hall of Fame Induction Weekend tradition at Scotiabank Arena.

The class of 2024 includes Colin Campbell, Natalie Darwitz, Pavel Datsyuk, David Poile, Jeremy Roenick, Shea Weber and Krissy Wendell-Pohl.

For more information, visit HHOF.com/legendsclassic.

Dark Tales: An Immersive Journey into Music, Light and Legend

New Music Concerts presents this immersive storytelling event on Saturday at the Meridian Arts Centre. It’s a multimedia performance that blends live music and visual art, creating a journey that blurs the line between audience and performer.

Duo Concertante brings to life five movements inspired by ghost stories, folklore and childhood memories.

Click here for more information.

Sommet/Mandingue/Summit: West African Dance & Drum Festival

Happening Friday to Sunday at Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park, this marks the fifth edition of the three-day multidisciplinary festival celebrating traditional West African arts and culture. Free and ticketed workshops and performances are offered.

Click here to learn more.

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