As our regular CityNews.ca series continues, we look at events happening in the city for all ages.

Nov. 15-17, 2013

Santa Claus Parade: Ho-Ho-Ho! Bring the kids and experience the magic of the Santa Claus Parade, a Toronto tradition since 1905. From floats to marching bands to costumed performers, what better way to kick off the holiday season? Sunday, 12:30 p.m. Free. www.thesantaclausparade.com/

Dracula – A Love Story: It may not be Transylvania but what better place to experience the world of the most beloved vampire than Casa Loma. Follow performers through the gothic halls as you witness and perhaps play a little part in Dracula – A Love Story, a play adapted from Bram Stokers’ Dracula. Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace. Friday. 7 p.m. $42. www.casaloma.org

Holly Berry Fair: Start your Christmas shopping early at the Holly Berry Fair. With a unique vendor sale, home baking, hand knitting, books, a silent auction and more you’re bound to find something for that person on your list who has everything. Rosedale United Church, 159 Roxborough Dr. Saturday, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. www.rosedaleunited.org/special-events/hollyberry-fair

Murder at the ROM Scavenger Hunt: A curator has been murdered and it’s up to you to figure out who the killer is as you answer tricky and humourous questions in this interactive adult scavenger hunt. In teams of two to six you’ll use your sleuth skills to crack the code and solve the case. Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park. Saturday, 1 p.m.-3:30 p.m. $30-$39. www.urbancapers.com/murder-at-the-royal-ontario-museum/

Gourmet Food & Wine Expo: Sample more than 1,500 fine wines, beers and spirits from around the globe at the Gourmet Food & Wine Expo. The show will also feature a variety of educational stages including a celebrity chef spotlight, Vintages from the LCBO, top 10 trends and a fine wine tasting lounge. Until Sunday. Metro Toronto Convention Centre. $20-$40. www.foodandwineexpo.ca