Holidays at Hillcrest

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Nostalgic holiday traditions are taking centre stage at Hillcrest Mall this season, with experiences designed to bring families together close to home.

One of the region’s only family Breakfast with Santa experiences joins returning favourites, community programming, holiday workshops, local performances and Santa visits, blending beloved traditions with new opportunities to create meaningful memories together.

Breakfast with Santa: A Fresh Take on a Holiday Favourite | November 15, 22 & 29

Inspired by amusement park character dining experiences and beloved holiday customs once synonymous with department store visits, Hillcrest is introducing Breakfast with Santa, one of the only experiences of its kind at a GTA shopping centre. This festive activity is designed to bring families together for a new holiday tradition. Hosted at Ramona’s Kitchen, the experience includes breakfast, a personal table visit and story time with Santa, a children’s goodie bag and a reserved Santa photo session in Centre Court.

Tickets are $120 per table of four, with the Santa photo package included. Net proceeds will support Mackenzie Health Foundation, an important cause for the local community. Click HERE to reserve.

Santa Comes to Town – November 14

One of the season’s most cherished traditions returns to Hillcrest Mall on November 14, when Santa Claus arrives in Richmond Hill to welcome families for holiday visits and photos. Located in Centre Court, guests can share their holiday wishes with Santa and create new holiday memories.

Weds., Thurs. & Friday - 1 pm to 8 pm
Sat. - 10 am to 8 pm
Sun. - 11 am to 7 pm
Dec. 24 - 10 am to 3 pm

Click HERE to book your time.

Holiday Workshop Week: Childhood Holiday Magic for Every Generation | November 16 to 20

Remember those classroom days of holidays past spent memorizing carols, cutting paper snowflakes and reading tales of flying reindeer? This holiday season, Hillcrest is welcoming Richmond Hill Public Library for a week of free, drop-in creative programming designed to bring the community together. Holiday Workshop Week features festive crafts, hands-on activities and seasonal workshops for kids, adults and families.

Monday morning |10:30AM – 11:30AM - Snow Much Fun Creative Crafts for kids 0-6 years old
Tuesday night | 6:30PM – 8:00PM - Frost and Bots Arts and Crafts for kids 6-12 years old
Wednesday morning | 10:30AM – 11:30AM - Mindful Moments: Gift Tag Creations for adults
Thursday night | 6:30PM – 8:00PM - Mindful Moments: Shine and Share bring a book or item, and holiday card-making station for adults
Friday afternoon | 2:00PM – 4:00PM - P.A Day North Pole Adventures activities for families

*Activities are on a first come first served basis. While supplies last.
For more details click HERE to access the program's details on the RHPL's website.

Seasonal Sounds Uniting the Community

Visitors can enjoy seasonal music and dance performances by local children and youth groups:

JCB Dance School: Mondays, November 30 & December 7 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
York Region Youth Orchestra: Tuesdays, November 24, December 1 & December 8 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm
North Toronto Chinese Alliance Church Choir: Tuesday, December 15 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Furry Friends Welcome Old Saint Nick | November 26 & December 3 & 10 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm

Hillcrest’s classic “Pets with Paws" nights are returning, allowing guests and their fur babies to enjoy a visit with Santa. On select evenings, pet parents can capture a festive keepsake with Santa and their furry companions. Click HERE to book your photo shoot

Holiday Fun Fridays | December 4 & 11 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Before Santa begins his visits for the day, Boogles Playhouse will fill Centre Court with the sounds, sights and excitement of the season through festive family entertainment, including holiday music, dancing, crafts and interactive activities designed to spark joyful holiday fun for children and parents alike.

Extended Holiday Hours & Key Dates

Starting November 28th, Hillcrest will be extending hours to accommodate holiday shopping needs.

The holiday hours: 