• Hamilton WinterFest

    Multiple Venues in Hamilton, Ontario Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

    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.

  • Kuumba

    Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

  • Penetanguishene Winterama

    Town of Penetanguishine Penetanguishine, ON, Canada

    Join the Town of Penetanguishene February 14 - 15th for the 78th Annual Winterama! Penetanguishene Winterama, the longest running winter carnival in Ontario. A celebration of Canadian seasonality, Winterama is an opportunity to renew an interest in outdoor activity; enhance community spirit and pride through people, partnership and products; share the heritage and culture of the community and welcome families, friends and visitors alike in […]

    $3 – $5
  • Ajax Winterfest

    Audley Recreation Center 1955 Audley Rd. North, Ajax, Ontario, Canada

    It’s fun. It’s free. It’s on Family Day. It’s Winterfest! Celebrate your Family Day with us at Audley Recreation Centre! Families can participate in several winter-themed activities including inflatables, ice/snow painting, face painting, crafts, live entertainment, s’more making, ball hockey and local vendors. Don’t forget to grab a free hot chocolate while you are exploring the event! Stay tuned for details about the 2026 Winterfest […]

  • 2026 LunarFest GTA – Performances & Family Activities

    Varley Art Gallery of Markham 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, Ontario, Canada

    Celebrate the Lunar New Year at LunarFest through a two-day free event featuring local Asian Canadian musicians and family storytelling activities! Inspired by the theme Brave the Wind and the Year of the Horse, we invite you to bring your family and friends to enjoy music, stories, and shared moments of culture and imagination at Varley Art Gallery. Full details at lunarfestgta.ca.

  • 2026 LunarFest GTA – Brave the Wind

    Varley Art Gallery of Markham 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, Ontario, Canada

    A Lunar New Year celebration like no other! LunarFest GTA invites you to welcome the Year of the Horse together with workshops and storytelling sessions. Create your own paper horse and be part of a trans-Pacific stop-motion animation, where everyone’s horses will race into the new year. Enjoy performances from communities including Encello Toronto, the Merry Moppets, and more. Full details at lunarfestgta.ca.

  • Toronto Chinatown BIA Chinese New Year Celebrations

    Chinatown Toronto Spadina Avenue, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Toronto Chinatown BIA is thrilled to announce our 2026 Lunar New Year Celebrations will be on Feb 21 & 22 at both Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall! Witness the traditional lion dance to kick off our event followed by a lineup of interactive activities and performances to showcase the rich heritage of Asian traditions and to celebrate the Year of the Horse during the […]

    Free
  • Port Carling Winterfest

    Port Carling Community Centre 3 Bailey St, Port Carling, ON, Canada

    Join us for the Port Carling Lions Club’s Annual Winterfest! On Saturday February 21st, the Muskoka Lakes Museum will be on-site with our classic snow snakes, a traditional Haudenosaunee winter game. Test your skill for a chance to win a free pass to the museum for the 2026 season. Competition sign-up will take place at the Port Carling Community Centre. Visitors can also enjoy our […]

    $5
  • 2026 Lunar Lantern

    Varley Art Gallery of Markham 216 Main Street Unionville, Markham, Ontario, Canada

    Lighting up the new year with six new stories, the Lunar Lanterns will be shining bright in the Varley Art Gallery courtyard starting Feb 21. Featuring local artists from diverse backgrounds, discover stories and cultural connections by artists Philip Cote, Yasaman Mehrsa, Stephanie Avery, Jieun Kim aka June, Keerat Kaur, and Taiwanese illustrator Zhou Jian-xin. Learn more at lunarfestgta.ca.

    Free
  • Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath

    Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    The Shack is back! Sugar Shack TO returns March 14-15 for more March Break Maple Madness. Toronto’s urban cabane à sucre experience is coming to Harbourfront Centre for the first time ever with a sweet weekend of winter fun and plenty of fresh maple syrup. Tap into your true Canadian self this March break at Sugar Shack TO, presented by Redpath. Harbourfront Centre will be […]

    Free
  • Sweetwater Harvest Festival

    Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre 16160 Highway 12 East, Midland, ON, Canada +1 more

    Spring is in the air! Join the Friends of Wye Marsh and Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons for a celebration of the spring season and all things maple syrup! Wander through the sugar bush and visit the sugar shack to watch sap being turned into liquid gold. Taste delicious maple taffy, roast Bannock on a fire, visit the birds of prey, check out historical demonstrations and […]

    Free – $22

Kids Events and Fun Things To Do in Toronto, York Region, Peel, Durham, Halton, Simcoe County and Southern Ontario for Families.

Featured Events

ROM
Royal Ontario Museum: Skip The Line
Dec 3 
to Feb 16, 2026
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Family Day Artventure at the McMichael
Feb 16 
to Feb 16, 2026
Ripley's Aquarium Canada
Visit Ripley's Aquarium
Jan 26 
to Feb 28, 2026
Candlelight Bridgerton
Candlelight: Best of Bridgerton on Strings
Feb 21 
to Feb 21, 2026

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Rooks to Cooks Summer Cooking Camps
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Saturday Cooking Workshop - Bakes in Bloom
College Street United Church
ROM March Break Camp
March Break Camp at the ROM
Royal Ontario Museum
Storytime Studio YPT
Storytime in the Studio
Young People’s Theatre

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