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Family Day Weekend is the perfect excuse to bundle up, explore the city, and spend quality time with your family. From free family-friendly festivals and hands-on activities to concerts, cultural celebrations, skating, and winter experiences, Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area are packed with things to do over the long weekend.
Whether you’re planning a full day out with the kids, looking for something fun with friends, or hoping to discover a new event close to home, our guide rounds up the best Family Day Weekend events happening across Toronto and the GTA in 2026.
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Runs through February –Bloomland in Oz
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 radiant as the Emerald City itself!
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Where: 680 Plains Rd. W. Burlington
When: Runs Through February
Admission: Priced. Grab your tickets here.
Runs till February 16th – Hangar Skate
Hangar Skate transforms YZD Plaza into an enchanted winter forest of light, music, and motion. Enjoy free outdoor skating on a 6,000 sq. ft. refrigerated rink, savour local eats and light bites, and take in DJs and drop-in arts programming inside the YZD Experience Centre. There are $5 skate rentals and sharpening (free rentals for kids under 12)
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Where: Hangar YZD, 34 Hanover Rd, North York
When: Runs Through February 16th
Admission: Free
February 11th to 16th – Toronto Black Film Festival
The Toronto Black Film Festival is a showcase of films by Black directors and actors from Canada and around the world.
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Where: Various Locations in Toronto
When: February 11th to 16th
Admission: Priced. Individual Tickets start at $25. Grab your tickets here
February 12th to 15th – Winterfolk Toronto
Winterfolk Toronto is a music festival showcasing the best of folk, blues, jazz, and roots music for local artists across Canada.
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Where: 292 Brunswick Ave., Toronto
When: February 12th to 15th
- February 12th, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- February 13th, 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- February 14th, 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
- February 15th, 1:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Individual Tickets start at $10. Grab your tickets here
February 13th – Enchanting China Peking Opera
This winter, Toronto audiences are invited to celebrate the Lunar New Year and welcome the Year of the Horse with an extraordinary evening of Peking Opera at the historic Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres on February 13th.
Audiences will experience iconic repertoire from The Story of Lady Taizhen (Taizhen Waizhuan) and The Palace of Eternal Life (Changsheng Dian), two masterworks inspired by the legendary Tang-dynasty love story of Emperor Tang Minghuang and his beloved consort Yang Yuhuan.
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Where: The Elgin & Winter Garden Theatres, 189 Yonge Street, Toronto
When: February 13th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $53. Grab your tickets here
February 13th – ROM AFTER DARK – Lunar Love
ROM hosts Lunar Love, an event that blends the spirit of Lunar New Year with Valentine’s Day vibes. RAD: Lunar Love is set to be a night filled with music, live DJs, selfie stations, and immersive moments. Guests will experience the ROM Museum after hours for an unforgettable night of special exhibitions and hands-on fun, including the chance to craft their own red envelope.
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Where: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
When: February 13th, 7:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $40. Grab your tickets here
February 13th to 22nd – Canadian International AutoShow
Recognized as Canada’s largest automotive event, the 2026 edition brings together everything from classic cars and exotic supercars to hands-on experiences, immersive exhibits, and cutting-edge vehicle technology all under one roof.
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Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto
When: February 13th to 22nd
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $25. Grab your tickets here
February 13th to 16th – Family Day Weekend at the Toronto Railway Museum
Toronto Railway Museum hosts a fun family day weekend with crafts and tours! This year, CP Cape Race will be open to visitors inside Stall 17 with a DIY train crest activity.
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Where: 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto
When: February 13th to 16th, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $14 for Adults. Kids under 3 are Free
February 13th to 16th – Great Backyard Bird Count in High Park
Join High Park Nature Centre with your friends and family for a full weekend of their Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) community science birding event. You will walk through High Park, identifying, learning about, and counting the birds you spot.
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Where: High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive
When: February 13th to 16th, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Admission: PWYC
February 13th to 16th – Arcadian Earth – Family Day Long Weekend
Arcadia Earth is hosting its annual family fun fest over Family Day Long Weekend, filled with family-friendly activities and exploration.
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Where: 486 Front St W, building C, Toronto
When: February 13th to 16th, 12:00 pm – 8:45 pm
Admission: Tickets start at $43. Grab your tickets here
February 13th to March 8th – Illuminate
ILLUMINITE is Downtown Toronto’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, there will be immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations in the Downtown Yonge neighbourhood (777 Bay Plaza, College Park, Granby Parkette, Sankofa Square, and Trinity Square Park). Each site will feature a playful, interactive experience designed to spark joy, movement, and connection in the heart of winter.
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Where: Various Locations in Downtown Toronto
When: February 13th to March 8th
Admission: Free
February 13th to March 22nd –Hotel X Toronto’s Retro Arcade
Back by popular demand, Retro Arcade returns to Hotel X Toronto, bringing guests straight into the golden age of gaming. Running from February 13th to March 22nd, the experience blends timeless throwbacks, fan-favourite classics, and modern arcade hits, perfect for gamers and lovers of all things fun.
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Where: 111 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto
When: February 13th to March 22nd
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $24. Grab your tickets here
February 14th – Up Close and Personal with Chantal Kreviazuk
For one night only, Grammy and Juno Award–winning artist Chantal Kreviazuk will perform at the historic castle, Casaloma, on Valentine’s Day.
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Where: Casaloma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
When: February 14th, 11:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $168. Grab your tickets here
February 14th – CBC Olympic House Family Day Weekend Celebration
CBC opens its doors for the ultimate Family Day weekend celebration. There will be a massive screen for live games, performances, special guest appearances, fun activities, and photo ops.
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Where: CBC Toronto, 205 Wellington, Toronto
When:
- February 14th, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm
- February 15th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
- February 16th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 14th – VALIANT “Passenger Princess Deluxe Tour.”
Jamaican Artist, Valiant, performs at REBEL this February
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Where: REBEL, Toronto
When: February 14th, 6:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $63. Grab your tickets here
February 14th – Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir: Arvo Pärt at 90
The world-renowned Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir (EPCC), led by esteemed founder and conductor Tõnu Kaljuste, returns to Toronto for a tribute to Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday. A favourite of Toronto audiences, the EPCC has captivated listeners under Soundstreams’ auspices since 2000, with concerts that regularly sell out.
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Where: Yorkminster Park Baptist Church, Toronto
When: February 14th, 7:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $22. Grab your tickets here
February 14th and 15th – Toronto Spring Festival
To mark the start of the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse, Toronto will host a massive two-day celebration at Nathan Phillips Square, featuring live performances, cultural programming, and a dazzling fireworks display at City Hall on February 14th and 15th.
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Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
When: February 14th and 15th, 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 14th and 16th – Queen’s Park Winter Festival
One of Toronto’s historic locations, Ontario’s Legislative Building, will host its Queen’s Park Winter Festival this coming Family Day Weekend on February 14th and 16th.
This two-day family-friendly celebration will feature hands-on activities, indoor and outdoor experiences, and live entertainment. Attendees will learn about Parliament during a Chamber tour and immerse themselves in creativity through crafts and activities.
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Where: Ontario’s Legislative Building, Queen’s Park, Toronto
When: February 14th and 16th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm ((Last entry to the building at 3:30 pm)
Admission: Free
February 14th to 16th – Lunar New Year Celebration at Aga Khan Museum
This Family Day Weekend, Aga Khan hosts a Lunar New Year Celebration. From calligraphy demonstrations in the Atrium and an exhilarating lion dance to captivating live music and creative workshops, don’t miss a weekend of art and connection.
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Where: Aga Khan Museum, 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
When: February 14th to 16th, 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Admission: Priced
February 14th to 16th – The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy Experience: A Family Day Weekend Event
The Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy is coming to the NBA Courtside Restaurant in Toronto. Bring the family, snap a photo, make a memory!
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Where: NBA Courtside Restaurant, 15 Queens Quay E, Toronto
When: February 14th to 16th
Admission: Reservations Required. Reserve your spot here.
February 14th to 16th – High Tea at Casa Loma
High Tea at The Castle is returning for Family Day weekend at Casa Loma! From February 14th to 16th, explore the magnificence of Ontario’s most famous castle before settling down for their Afternoon Tea Service.
High Tea guests will also be able to tour the castle as part of their reservation, making it the perfect way to spend the long weekend with family or friends.
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Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
When: February 14th to 16th, Select Times
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $75. Reserve your spot here
February 14th to 16th – AGO Family Day Weekend 2026
The Art Gallery of Ontario provides three days of joy, imagination, and togetherness! From playful artmaking and music to guided tours and hands-on creative projects, and friendly faces everywhere you turn.
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Where: Casa Loma, 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
When: February 14th to 16th, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: All art activities are included in General Admission. (AGO Members, Annual Passholders, and visitors 24 and under always visit for FREE.)
February 14th to 16th – Family Day Weekend at Spadina Museum
Families and intergenerational groups explore collage-making in a free drop-in crafting space. Use your own family photos, along with cutouts from magazines, fabric scraps, and other basic art materials supplied by the museum. There will be free tours of the historic museum.
Where: Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Rd, Toronto
When: February 14th to 16th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 14th to 16th – Elliott Tree Farm Maple Syrup Experience
Elliott Tree Farm hosts their Maple Syrup Experience. Start with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast in the warm Horse Barn Canteen, then explore the sugarbush trail and learn about maple syrup production. There will be tastings.
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Where: 201 Winchester Street, Toronto
When: February 16th, 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Admission: Tickets start at $39 for Adults. Grab your tickets here.
February 15th – Underground Comedy Railroad
The Underground Comedy Railroad (UCR), a groundbreaking all-black comedy tour, brings the show to Toronto for Black History Month.
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Where: Comedy Bar on Danforth, 2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
When: February 15th, 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $25. Grab your tickets here
February 15th and 16th – Family Day at the Aquarium
This Family Day Weekend, you can celebrate Family Day with a jaw-some ticket deal on Sunday, February 15th, and Monday, February 16th! Adults/Seniors will receive a complimentary purchase of a Youth or Child ticket (ages 13 and under) is made. Swim down to the aquarium and enjoy family-friendly activations from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with fun and discovery waiting around every corner; it’s perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.
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Where: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
When: February 15th and 16th, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Free with General Admission
February 15th and 16th – Model Railway Show
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto hosts an epic show for families during the Family Day Weekend, depicting Canadian railroading in the late 1950s during the transition from steam to diesel locomotives.
Where: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
When: February 15th and 16th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $10.
February 16th – Chào, Tết TO 2026
Presented by NPT Music and Small World Music, Chào, Tết TO 2026 is a festival celebrating the Vietnamese Lunar New Year, featuring a full day of vibrant music, cultural performances, and traditional festivities to welcome the Year of the Horse. There will be live music, dancing, singing, DJ sets, Vietnamese food and drink vendors, crafts, and community art. You can find more information about the festival here.
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Where: 180 Shaw St, Toronto
When: February 16th, 11:00 am – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $67. Grab your tickets here
February 16th – Family Day Artventure at the McMichael
The McMichael Canadian Art Collection hosts a Family Day event on Monday, celebrating all things arts. There will be hands-on artmaking, storytelling, music, and poetry, and you will enjoy a full day of creativity, curiosity, and fun for the whole family.
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Where: 10365 Islington Ave., Kleinburg, ON,
When: February 16th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free with General Admission
February 16th – Family Day at Fort York
Fort York hosts a family day event full of fun discoveries! There will be workshops, visits to the Garrison, a flintlock musket demonstration, and hourly guided tours that reveal Fort York’s rich history and the stories of the people who once lived within its walls.
Where: Fort York National Historic Site, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
When: February 16th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 16th – Winterfest Ajax
The Town of Ajax celebrates Family Day with Winterfest at the Audley Recreation Centre. There will be several winter-themed activities, including inflatables, ice/snow painting, airbrush tattoos, hair braiding, crafts, live entertainment, s’more making, ball hockey, and local vendors.
Where: Audley Recreation Centre, Ajax
When: February 16th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 16th – Bata Shoe Museum – Family Day
Bata Shoe Museum hosts a family day event, bringing the whole family for fun and learning. There will be an exciting shoe-themed day where creativity and curiosity take center stage. Explore the current exhibitions with a guided tour, and try your hand at our trivia for a chance to win fun prizes! An adult must accompany children under 12 at all times.
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Where: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W.
When: February 16th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Included with General Admission
February 16th – Family Day in Downtown Mississauga 2026
Enjoy a day filled with exciting activities for all ages at Celebration Square and the Living Arts Centre! There will be a variety of hands-on, drop-in creative activities for children and families.
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Where: Living Arts Centre, Mississauga
When: February 16th, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Admission: Included with General Admission
February 16th – Family Day at The Well
One of Toronto’s main urban destinations hosts a Family Day celebration, providing a day packed with kid-friendly activities, including face painting, interactive games, and Wiggles with Karla. There will be entertainment for all ages with a screening of Sonic the Hedgehog, plus a Family Day skate with free skate rentals for everyone to enjoy.
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Where: The Well, Toronto.
When: February 16th, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 16th – Kids FREE on Family Day (Hockey Hall of Fame)
On February 16th, Kids (13 & under) gain free admission to the Hockey Hall of Fame, with gifts compliments of HARIBO and Upper Deck, all‑day play in interactive zones, fun activities, giveaways, and a chance to high‑five HHOF mascot, Slapshot. Top it off with an unforgettable family photo with the Stanley Cup!
*Up to a maximum of 4 youth (13yrs & under) will be admitted FREE with the purchase of one regular price adult admission. Children 3 and under are always admitted free. Hockey Hall of Fame admission must be purchased in person.
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Where: Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge St., Toronto
When: February 16th, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Admission: Free for kids
February 16th to March 27th – Lumière: The Art of Light
Experience the enchantment of Lumière: The Art of Light, a free outdoor light exhibition illuminating Trillium Park at Ontario Place from February 16th to March 27th.
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Where: Ontario Place, Toronto
When: February 16th to March 27th, 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Admission: Free