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Here is our round-up of fun things to do in Toronto this weekend, February 13th to 17th.
January 31st to March 1st – Twilight Symphony at the Castle – Casa Loma
Don’t miss a chance to experience live music in a new light with a series of intimate candlelit concerts in one of Toronto’s most magical locations, Casa Loma.
Twilight Symphony at the Castle features the Casa Loma Symphony Orchestra under the artistic direction and baton of Maestro Paolo Busato. Guests will travel the 800ft tunnel below Austin Terrace to the Carriage Room for a one-of-a-kind performance bathed in candlelight.
Where: 1 Austin Terrace, Toronto
When: January 31st to March 31st (Fridays and Saturdays) 7:30 pm
Valentine’s Day – Broadway to Opera (February 14th). Tickets go for $90.
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $75. Grab your tickets here
(Concert)
February 13th to March 9th – Blind Dates
Theatre Passe Muraille, Canada’s alternative theatre company for independent and experimental theatrical work, presents the World Premiere for the epic and heartfelt production Blind Dates, which runs from February 13th to March 9th in Toronto.
Where: Theatre Passe Muraille, 16 Ryerson Ave.
When: February 13th to March 9th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $15. Grab your tickets here.
(Theatrical Performance)
February 14th – The Underground Comedy Railroad
The Underground Comedy Railroad (UCR), a groundbreaking all-black comedy tour, brings the show to Toronto for Black History Month. There will be lots of laughter and fun. Black comic acts from around the country will be in attendance, including
Rodney Ramsey (Just For Laughs)
Tamara Shevon (Just For Laughs)
Daniel Woodrow (Roast Battle Canada)
Keesha Brownie (Winnipeg Comedy Festival)
Where: 2800 Danforth Avenue, Toronto
When: February 14th, 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $30. Grab your tickets here
February 14th – Valentine Jazz Night at Ripleys
Ripley’s Aquarium hosts a special Valentine’s Jazz Night on Valentine’s Day! There will be a live band playing all the Valentine classics and a special Burlesque performance while you sip on a drink from one of our bars. Guests can take a trip beneath the waves with someone special for a truly unique Valentine’s Day date night!
This is a 19+ event.
Where: 288 Bremner Blvd, Toronto
When: February 14th, 7:00 pm – 12:00 am
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $55. Grab your tickets here
(Jazz Night)
February 14th to March 16th – Retro Arcade Hotel X Toronto
Back for its 3rd straight year, Hotel X brings back all the nostalgic vibes with its Retro Arcade pop-up event from February 14th to March 16th in Toronto, this fun nostalgic experience offers guests a chance to revisit the iconic games from the 1980s and 1990s with iconic 80s and 90s classics like Mario Kart, Street Fighter, Time Crisis, Street Fighter, Galaga and Pinball.
Guests will get to step back in time and relive the golden age of gaming at the Retro Arcade. Open daily. there will be all-day play passes, lots of fun games, and retro-themed DJ nights where the beats of yesteryear will set the perfect vibe for a night out.
Where: Hotel X Toronto by Library Hotel Collection, 111 Princes’ Boulevard, Toronto
When: February 14th to March 16th, 10:00 am – 11:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $31. Grab your tickets here
February 14th to 17th – Family Fun Fest by Arcadia Earth
In partnership with Earth Rangers, Arcadia Earth hosts its ultimate 4-day celebration filled with many family-friendly activities in Toronto! There will be a live animal meet & greet with Earth Rangers, a nature-themed bouncy slide, face painting, sustainable crafting activities, and, of course, delicious, fresh cotton candy!
Where: The Well, 486 Front St W building C, Toronto
When: February 14th to 17th, 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $24. Grab your tickets here
February 14th to 17th – Family Day Weekend at the Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario provides four days of unforgettable fun this February. On Family Day weekend, the AGO welcomes families to join an all-day DJ dance party, hands-on artmaking, storytelling, trading card collecting, live dance performances, guided tours of The Culture: Hip Hop and Contemporary Art in the 21st Century, and more. Guests should expect
DJ OAKEVE all-day dance party
Artist Trading Cards: Collect and color these unique cards featuring 10 original designs by local artist Rachel Joanis – all inspired by artworks in The Culture exhibition
Daily readings by children’s author Nadia Hohn at 11:00 am in Galleria Italia
Family-friendly guided tours of The Culture, led by AGO Art Educators, hourly from Walker Court.
Artmaking activities, including Hands-On Center activities and Art Cart activities on the Concourse Level
Where: Art Gallery of Ontario
When: February 14th to 17th, 10:30 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $15 (Exceptions apply). Grab your tickets here.
February 14th to 17th – Giant Family Day Adventures by Little Canada
All things small, All things beautiful, All things unique!
Experience the wonders of our beautiful nation, telling stories of Canada and showcasing the country’s cities & landscapes through miniature art.
This Family Day weekend, Little Canada is offering a special 50% discount on Child, Student, and Senior timed tickets purchased for a visit between Friday, February 14th, and Monday, February 17th. The offer excludes Adult admission.
Where: 10 Dundas Street East, Toronto
When:
February 14th to 17th
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $11. Grab your tickets here
February 14th to 17th – Winter Skating at Nathan Phillips Square
Nathan Phillips Square is transformed into an outdoor artificial ice rink during winter. Perfect for skating with family. Skate rentals are available onsite
Where: Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen Street West
When: February 14th to 17th,
Admission: Free
February 14th to 23rd– Canadian Autoshow 2025
This February, there will be cars, more cars, all kinds of cars, and, of course, more cars in the heart of downtown Toronto. The Auto Show is a must-attend event for all car lovers, enthusiasts, or lovers of pretty things. There will be a test track for rare and exotic vehicles from around the world and much more.
Specific for the kids, there will be play zones, life-sized vehicle replicas by the LEGO Group and Hot Wheels, and the Red Bull Fan Zone with racing simulators for the gamers!
Where: Metro Convention Centre, Toronto
When:
February 14th, 12:00 am – 9:00 pm
February 15th, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 16th, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 17th, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 18th, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 19th, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 20th, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 21st, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 22nd, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
February 23rd, 10:30 am – 9:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $16. Grab your tickets here
February 15th – Spirits and Soul
In collaboration with winemaker Nyarai Cellars, Chef Marc Kusitor invites food lovers to explore the rich culinary traditions of the African diaspora, brought to life through bold flavors, time-honored techniques, and thoughtfully crafted dishes in an intimate setting at the Rily Kitchen in Toronto.
Where: 26 Sousa Mendes Ave, Toronto
When: February 15th, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $161. Grab your tickets here
(Intimate Dinner)
February 15th to 17th – Family Day Weekend Activities by the City of Toronto
The City of Toronto offers comprehensive programming and a variety of activities that residents of all ages and abilities can enjoy over the Family Day weekend at various locations in Toronto, including staking, animal encounters, outdoor activities, and sightseeing. You can view the complete list here.
Where: Various Locations in Toronto
When: February 15th to 17th, Various Times
Admission: Free
February 15th to 17th – Family Day Weekend at the ROM
The Royal Ontario Museum celebrates Family Day weekend, giving families and guests the opportunity to get up close to real-life specimens, make their own fossils, meet an animatronic Utahraptor, learn how dinosaurs and other prehistorical animals shaped our world, and so much more. There will also be interactive sessions and a collage-making session.
Attendees can enjoy 20% off general admission and special exhibition tickets–plus, kids are FREE!
Where: Royal Ontario Museum, 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto
When: February 15th to 17th, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $26. Grab your tickets here (Free entry for Kids)
February 15th to 17th – Kidapalooza Family Festival
Returning for its fifth year, Kidapalooza is the ultimate family day event, providing a weekend of fun, creativity, and excitement! There will be interactive activity stations, inflatables, mechanical rides, live stage shows, meet-and-greets with characters, special guests, and so much more for ALL AGES.
Guests should expect
Arts and Crafts
Build Zone and Dragons Lair
Inflatable Adventure Zone
Nerf Arena, Amusement Rides, Carnival Games and More!
Tickets get you access to rides, inflatables, activities, shows, and attractions in the indoor 100,000 sq ft Airplane Hangar.
Where: YZD (formerly DOWNSVIEW AIRPORT LANDS), 10 Hanover Rd, Toronto
When: February 15th to 17th, 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $26. Grab your tickets here (Free entry for Kids)
February 17th – Family Day at Ontario’s Legislature
Ontario’s historic Legislative Building is open to visitors this Family Day. There will be a guided tour, arts and crafting, family-friendly activities, face painting, live performances, and more.
Where: Legislative Assembly of Ontario,111 Wellesley Street West, Toronto
, When: February 17th, 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 17th – Family Day Fun by the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre
For its 11th straight year, the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre welcomes families, community members, and guests for a free open house that provides a full line-up of family programming and activities. There will be swimming, soccer, Zumba classes, and more.
Where: 875 Morningside Ave, Toronto
When: February 17th, 8:00 am – 3:30 pm
Admission: Free. Register here.
February 17th – Winter Skating at the Bentway
The Bentway hosts a full day of staking at the Bentway Skate Trail, perfect for families and fun seekers. Skate rentals and sharpening will be available during skate trail hours.
Where: The Bentway Skate Trail, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
When: February 17th, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Admission: Free
February 17th – Family Day at the Bata Shoe Museum
The Bata Shoe Museum invites families and guests to spend your Family Day making fun crafts, including a mini-game in a box, ‘Laces and Ladders‘, and more!
Experience a self-guided tour of their impressive exhibitions, have family fun in the Try-On Shoes area, and play games with family and friends, including iSpy, around the museum with our exhibition-themed activity cards.
Where: Bata Shoe Museum, 327 Bloor St. W., Toronto
When: February 17th, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Admission: Priced. Tickets start at $14. Grab your tickets here
February 17th – Kids Free On Family Day by Hockey Hall of Fame
On Family Day, the Hockey Hall of Fame provides free entry for kids! Kids can play all day in the interactive zones and meet the mascot, Slapshot. Of course, they can have a family photo taken with the Stanley Cup!
Where: Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge St. Toronto
When: February 17th, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Admission: Priced. General Admission Tickets Available onsite. (Free for Kids)
NOTE THAT: Up to a maximum of 4 youth (13yrs & under) will be admitted FREE with the purchase of one regular-price adult admission) Ticket
February 17th – Winter Stations
Winter Stations showcases beautiful winter installations in a free public exhibition on family day in Toronto.
Where: Woodbine Beach, Toronto
When: February 17th, 11:00 am
Admission: Free
As always, you can keep up with all the fun happenings in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area on efosa.