• Winterlude – Ottawa

    Various locations, Ottawa, Ontario Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    Free
  • 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.

  • Bloomland in Oz

    RBG Centre

    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 […]

    $5 – $24.50
  • 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 […]

  • Forest of Light

    Sandhill Nursery 1686 Aspdin Road, Huntsville, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    $15 – $20
  • Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

    The Burlington Performing Arts Centre 440 Locust St, Burlington, ON, Canada

    Timeless. Majestic. Unforgettable. Step into the world of Swan Lake – a story of love, magic, and triumph, brought to life through the powerful choreography of Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov, set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. This production features all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape. With world-renown ballet artists from Italy, Spain, Georgia, Ireland, Turkey, […]

  • AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays

    AGO Khan BMO Free Wednesdays
    Aga Khan Museum 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Enjoy free admission to the Museum’s galleries during extended hours every Wednesday evening from 4 to 8 pm, presented by BMO Financial Group. BMO Free Wednesdays provides barrier-free access to the arts, allowing the Museum to remain a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.

  • Cinderella

    Georgian Theatre 1 Georgian Dr Bldg C, Barrie, ON, Canada

    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 […]

  • Free Kids Innovation Workshops

    Free Kids Innovation Workshops
    Bloor West Village Workshop 347 Jane St, Suite 108, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    Future-Ready Kids: The Winter Workshop Series A Complimentary Academic Enrichment Program for Ages 8–10 Give your child a head start on the skills that school often overlooks. This exclusive 4-week series transforms Thursday afternoons into a dynamic laboratory for leadership and logic. Led by an experienced Business Professor (MBA), these high-energy sessions move beyond textbooks […]

    Free
  • Game Day At Trinity Square Park

    Trinity Square Park 19 Trinity Square, Toronto, ON, Canada

    Celebrate the Opening Day of the Winter Olympics with a mini hockey-inspired playground! Join us for a fun, free, and interactive Game Day featuring Skee-Puck, Box Hockey, and Electronic Hockey Net Shootout!

    Free
  • 2026 Skates & Sounds

    2026 Skates & Sounds
    Barbara Ann Scott Trail 420 Yonge St, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    SKATES & SOUNDS is back for its seventh season in February 2026, with a stellar lineup of DJs ready to spin the hottest tracks and warm us up! Every Friday night, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail at College Park transforms into an open-air dancefloor, blending music, skating, and winter vibes in the heart of downtown Toronto. Whether you’re gliding under the lights, dancing on […]

    Free
  • Vaughan Winterfest

    Velore Village Community Centre

    Join for exciting entertainment and fun activities for the whole family to enjoy as Vaughan celebrates its annual Winterfest. Enjoy FREE activities for the whole family indoors and outdoors at Vellore Village Community Centre! Meet & Greets FREE Stage Entertainment Midway Rides Horse-drawn wagon rides Snowshoeing and skating Sports Games Fire pits and Muskoka chairs Roaming/Strolling Entertainers and performers Recreation programs Free swim Giveaways Visit […]

    Free
  • Team Canada FanFest

    Nathan Phillips Square 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5H 2N2, Toronto, ON, CA

    We’re excited to share that Team Canada FanFest is coming to Toronto during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games — and you’re invited to join the celebration! Team Canada FanFest is a free, family-friendly event designed for fans of all ages to come together and cheer on Team Canada. The experience includes live competition viewing, Team Canada athlete appearances, interactive winter sport demonstrations, and […]

    Free
  • Richmond Hill Winter Carnival

    Mill Pond 321 Mill Street, Richmond Hill, ON, Canada

    The annual Richmond Hill Winter Carnival returns Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 1 and 2, 2025 at Mill Pond! Enjoy traditional outdoor activities such as children’s games and crafts, the wood carver, Viking display, Lumberjack shows, children’s colouring contest, live entertainment, hot drinks, and, of course, the popular Sunday morning pancake breakfast. Winter Carnival takes place at Mill Pond Park, Mill and Trench streets; Saturday and […]

    Free
  • Winter Wagon Rides

    Winter Wagon Rides
    Mountsberg Conservation Area Mountsberg Conservation Area, Campbellville, Ontario, Canada

    Experience the beauty of Mountsberg’s forest with a wagon ride through the woods! Rides are available daily during the holiday season from December 26 to January 4 and then on weekends until February 16. This year the rides will include complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast over the fire after the ride. Dates: Weekends only from January 17 to February 16 (includes Family Day) […]

  • Hangar Skate — Winter Weekends at YZ

    Hangar Skate — Winter Weekends at YZ
    YZD (30 Hanover Road) 30 Hanover Road, North York, Ontario, Canada

    Hangar Skate returns in 2026 with music, art, and outdoor fun every Friday through Sunday from January 9 to February 16. Glide under the lights, sip something warm, enjoy local eats, and explore the creative happenings inside the YZD Experience Centre — a reimagined airport Hangar turned community hub. Weekly Highlights: Fridays (5 PM – 9 PM): DJ Skate Nights with Local DJs and Snakes […]

  • Island Lake Annual Ice Fishing Derby

    Island Lake Conservation Area 673067 Hurontario Street, Orangeville, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    $10 – $35
  • You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown

    Wychwood Theatre 76 Wychwood Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    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 […]

    $35.49

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