This year the celebration is taking shape on the ice! Now in our 8th year, we’re inviting Toronto back to our iconic 220m figure-eight skate trail, a fitting symbol for how winter has brought paths together across the city since day one. Kick off the season from Saturday, December 20 to Tuesday, December 23, during our extended Opening Weekend. Enjoy a cozy skate-and-sip featuring complimentary […]
Exceptions include December 31, 2025 and February 14, 2026 for Enchanted Evenings.Featuring: Two twinkling trails — the Illuminated Sugar Bush (~1 km) and the Winterlit Trail (~1 km) Sustainably sourced, illuminated art installations Cozy by Fireside Lounges Bring a book to swap for a “new to you” read in our cozy ‘Book Nook’ Play board […]
Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan your visit Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Fri - Sun 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Don't miss out on this unique […]
From January 30 to February 16, 2026, enjoy Canada’s Capital Region’s winter festival! let Winterlude inspire, entertain and warm you up across Ottawa and Gatineau! A highlight of the winter season, THIS is Winterlude! With its ice sculptures, snow slides, Ferris wheel, live music and many free outdoor winter activities, it’s the best way to enjoy the Canadian winter with family or friends. Experience a […]
From January 31 to February 16, 2026, the City of Hamilton comes alive with a dynamic celebration of our vibrant community. Join us as we showcase a variety of Signature and Community Events designed to engage, entertain, and inspire residents and visitors alike. Stay tuned for upcoming details and get ready to fill your social calendar with unforgettable experiences throughout Hamilton Winterfest 2026.
Follow the road that leads to Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2026 floral showcase, “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of the original novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The land of Oz awaits, featuring captivating botanical displays, delightful artistic creations, and 25,000 real blooms. Brighten the winter months as you journey through fragrant flowers and lush greenery as […]
KUUMBA is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival. Presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, this year’s edition celebrates the rich histories, achievements and creative brilliance of Black communities across North America, framed within a dynamic global perspective. Guided by the unifying theme Sounds of Blackness, KUUMBA 2026 will feature a vibrant lineup of programming […]
Something new has awakened at Sandhill Nursery. The Forest of Light has opened its gates, and the response has been incredible. Night after night, the trails come alive with colour, shadow, and a quiet kind of magic that’s already capturing hearts. Follow the path as it winds through the forest, where illuminated scenes shimmer between the trees and every turn reveals something unexpected. This experience […]
This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella runs February 5-15, 2026. Showtimes: Thursday, February 5 @7:30pm Friday, February 6 @7:30pm Saturday, February 7 @2:00pm Saturday, February 7 @7:30pm […]
Reel in a Big Catch at the Annual Derby Join us for our annual Ice Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area. Cash prizes for northern pike, black crappie, and yellow perch in the adult category. Prizes in the youth category. Registration Fees Adults (13+) $35, plus HST. Youth (12 years or younger) $10, plus HST. Daily park admission fees apply. Credit Valley Parks pass […]
LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown 76 Wychwood Ave. Studio 176 Toronto, ON. M6G 4C7 Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this musical comedy chronicles the adventures of Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang. Through hilarious scenes and toe-tapping songs, they explore life’s great questions–all while playing baseball, struggling with homework, swooning over crushes, and […]
The beloved classic The Princess Bride—a timeless story of love, adventure, and humour—unfolds on the big screen while Mark Knopfler’s whimsical score is performed live. Bring your special someone(s) for Valentine’s weekend! FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Fri, Feb 13–Sat, Feb 14, 2026 Roy Thomson Hall Performance Schedule: Fri, February 13, 2026 at 7:30pm Sat, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm Sat, February 14, 2026 at 7:30pm
The 2026 Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival takes place Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14! The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival, known to most simply as Snowball, was created by the volunteer committee for the Dorset Recreation Centre in 1991 as a community event and fundraiser for the Centre. Snowball takes place on the Friday and Saturday of Family Day Weekend each year and has grown […]
Join us on Family Day weekend for crafts and tours. This year CP Cape Race will be open to visitors inside Stall 17 with a DIY train crest activity. The Toronto Railway Museum will be open extended hours on Monday, February 16 from 12pm to 5pm. All activities are included with admission and are appropriate for ages 3+.
Looking for something fun to do this Family Day Weekend? 🎉 Looking Glass Adventures is open all weekend with immersive, family-friendly escape rooms perfect for kids, teens, and adults alike. Make it a shared adventure and save $15 off your escape room booking with code FAMILY2026. Book now and make Family Day unforgettable!
This Family Day long weekend, discover new reasons to fall in love with Wasaga Beach. Join us for Wasaga Beach 21st Snowman Mania, our annual winter festival.. Celebrate the season with new outdoor adventures, live entertainment, kids’ activities, community traditions, and endless family-friendly fun. From skating and crafts to inflatable, games, and more, Snowman Mania is your chance to embrace winter and rediscover the magic […]
The Canadian International AutoShow features more than 650,000 square feet of exhibits, displays and attractions spanning the North and South Buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With an annual attendance in excess of 330,000, the Canadian International AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, it is also the country’s largest consumer show. A leader in lifestyle, technology and all things automotive, […]
Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, ILLUMINITE 2026 invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations in the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood. From February […]
Join Ever A Surprise Productions and Momenti Belli Studios for a fun-filled fairytale celebration just in time for Valentine’s Day and the Family Day long weekend! CHARACTERS IN ATTENDANCE 🌸 Rapunzel 🍳 Flynn Rider 🐠 Ariel 🔱 Prince Eric WHAT’S INCLUDED ✨ Create a Valentine’s craft with Rapunzel & Flynn! ✨ Learn how to dance […]
Brampton Recreation’s Inclusive Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance is on Friday, February 13, at Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre. Teens and adults aged 14 and older who are living with a disability are invited to attend. Support workers are welcome, and participants may attend dinner and dancing or dancing only. Learn more at www.brampton.ca/inclusion-dance. Dinner and Dance $19.17, Dance Only $9.86, and Support Worker Dinner Fee […]
Bring your family to experience the magic of winter at Colborne Lodge in beautiful High Park. Drop-in for Family Day weekend winter crafts or a tour of the historic house all weekend long!
Experience the magic of winter at Todmorden Mills in the beautiful Don Valley! Snow creations, winter crafts, and warm drinks to warm the heart. Enjoy the chilly weather with ice building fun, outdoor games, and an exploration of the Wildflower Preserve in winter. "Seek and find" animal tracks and enjoy interpretation in the two Historic Houses. Please dress for the cold! Todmorden Mills will be […]
Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.
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