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.
Things to do in the GTA
Your go-to guide for discovering what’s happening across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.
From weekend plans and free activities to seasonal guides, date ideas, and curated experiences
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.
For one night only, Grammy and Juno Award–winning artist Chantal Kreviazuk will perform at the historic castle, Casaloma, on Valentine’s Day.
From vibrant cultural performances and community festivals to concerts, galas, and family-friendly celebrations, Lunar New Year brings Toronto and the GTA to life each February
This spring, Toronto celebrates its 192nd Anniversary Festival at the city’s most iconic gathering place, Nathan Phillips Square, on March 7th bringing the city together for an evening of skating, food, shopping, live music, and fireworks.
This Family Day Weekend, NBA fans in Toronto can get a once-in-a-lifetime photo opportunity with the iconic Larry O’Brien Championship Trophy.
Lovers of all things fun and culture are invited to Serata Sanremo, an authentic celebration of Italian music, cuisine, and community taking place at the Joseph D. Carrier Art Gallery in Toronto on February 28th.
To kick off the Spring Season, the internationally acclaimed LEGO® Art exhibition, Art of the Brick, will be coming to Toronto Spring at the YZD location (30 Hanover Road), featuring over 130 artworks and stunning constructions, all made in LEGO®, created by renowned artist and pop culture icon, Nathan Sawaya.
Back from touring and filming his full-length comedy special in Africa, Popular Comedian Michael Blackson returns to the stage with his hit I Deported Myself Comedy Tour, live in Toronto on February 21st at the Toronto Pavilion Theatre.
This weekend, Torontonians are invited to cheer on Team Canada at Nathan Phillips Square during a free, fan-focused celebration in support of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games.