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 […]
Save $5 After 5 Visit the aquarium for Sharks After Dark and save by visiting after 5:00 p.m. Sharks After Dark allows you to experience the aquarium with less hustle and bustle and save money! Whether you’re exploring Planet Jellies or watching the sharks swim in the Dangerous Lagoon, this opportunity is the perfect chance to visit outside of our peak hours! By visiting outside […]
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 […]
BLIPPI is coming to The Rose in the all-new BE LIKE BLIPPI TOUR! Get ready to see the world more curiously as you move like, play like, and explore just like Blippi! Join Blippi and Meekah live on stage in a high-energy show packed with music, laughter, and surprises, featuring fan-favorites like The Excavator Song, Monster Truck, Dino Dance, and Curious Like Me. This brand-new […]
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, […]
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.
Back by popular demand with new recipes! Kids will step back in time and discover the flavours of history in this immersive cooking program, tailored for colder weather. Using traditional […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The City of Barrie proudly presents Barrie Winterfest, a community tradition and one of the top winter festivals in Ontario. Enjoy spectacular ice sculptures, lumberjack shows, polar bear dip, family entertainment, drop-in activities, skating & much more winter fun. Activites at Centennial Park & other locations in Barrie. Many activities take place at Centennial Park on Saturday, 10am–5pm and Sunday, 10am–4pm (unless noted otherwise). Snow Valley’s mini tube slide Speaking of Wildlife exhibit […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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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