Gather your whole family together to celebrate the Family Day long weekend, Lunar New Year and Winter at the Aga Khan Museum, where you can enjoy activities both indoors and outdoors that are educational, fun and FREE! Presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCCGT), this year’s Lunar New Year festivities mark the start of the Year of the Horse, which is said to signify forward momentum, energy, freedom and confidence. The Horse also symbolizes progress and new possibilities, so it’s a great opportunity for families to take action and make bold moves.
This Family Day Weekend, join the Aga Khan Museum to explore your creativity and curiosity, and move forward into the new year with optimism, imagination, and a shared sense of adventure. Don’t miss this weekend of art and connection, with spectacular performing arts programming, generously supported by the Nanji Family Foundation. You can participate in vibrant activities, enjoy exciting demonstrations and discover a variety of cultural traditions throughout three days of the long weekend, from calligraphy demonstrations and creative workshops to exhilarating lion dances and captivating live music.
Families of All Ages Can Enjoy Free Special Programming All Weekend!
For a memorable Family Day long weekend, head to the Aga Khan Museum for three days of free cultural fun! The Museum presents a wide-ranging program of free daily performances and artistic activities, such as arts and crafts and live calligraphy demonstrations.
All-Day Activities
- Free Admission to the Museum Collections Gallery
- Family Arts and Crafts Activities in the Atrium
- Live Calligraphy Demonstrations in the Atrium
- Object Spotlight in the Museum Collections Gallery
- TPL Book Mobile in Aga Khan Park
Daily Special Performances
- TD Pop-Up Performances
- Lion Dances in the Atrium
- Canadian Chinese Orchestra in the Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
- Artist Talk with Kour Pour in the Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
- Performance Showcase in the Nanji Family Foundation Auditorium
Join the Family Day Weekend Artistic Workshops!
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with programming presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. Spark your creativity all weekend long, from lantern painting to clay tile decorating. Registration for artistic workshops costs only $20!
- Reflective Tiles: Metal Embossing Workshop (12+)
- Lantern Painting Workshop (6+)
- Fan Painting Workshop (6+)
- Clay Tile Making Workshop (6+)
Celebrate Winter Fest at Aga Khan Park!
Not only are there three days of events inside the Museum, but families can also step into an outdoor winter playground in the Aga Khan Park! Don’t miss Winter Fest, a vibrant free community event on Saturday, February 14, where outdoor art and seasonal fun come together.
The Aga Khan Park comes alive all day, where you can play outdoor games, such as relay games, bowling, and igloo building. Make the most of the season as you watch master carvers transform blocks of ice into striking sculptures. Then, warm up by fire pits and appreciate the glow of the Museum lit up against the winter sky.
Winter Fest Highlights Include:
- Outdoor Winter Games
- Fire pits
- Family Photo Stations
- Food Truck
- Ice Guys Sculpture Demonstration
Celebrate all weekend long at the Aga Khan Museum and Aga Khan Park — find the full event schedule here!
Aga Khan Museum: Family Day Weekend
Date: February 14-16, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM (Winter Fest: Saturday, February 14, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Venue: Aga Khan Museum
Address: 77 Wynford Drive, Toronto
Facebook: @agakhanmuseumtoronto
Instagram: @agakhanmuseum
YouTube: @AgaKhanMuseumToronto
Website: www.agakhanmuseum.org
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