Cheers to 2025! January is a good month for hibernating on the couch and recovering from the holiday season. But it’s also a peaceful and calm time of year for when you want to get out the house. You’ll still be able to find fun indoor and outdoor events and activities around town. Cozy up with our January Event Guide for Family Fun in Toronto and the GTA.
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City of Toronto: Free New Year’s Skating Parties (January 5)
The City of Toronto, the Mayor and Toronto City Council host Free New Year’s Skating Parties to celebrate the start of 2025 in four venues covering all corners of the city!
Toronto International Boat Show (January 18-26)
The Toronto International Boat Show returns Exhibition Place, featuring an indoor lake, to help you get ready for boating season.
Design TO Festival (January 24 — February 2)
DesignTO is Canada’s largest annual design festival, celebrating creative thinking and making with more than 100 exhibitions and events.
Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival (January 25)
Celebrate a true Canadian winter at the Bracebridge Fire and Ice Festival, featuring snow tubing down the main street of this picturesque town.
Winterlicious Toronto (January 31 — February 13)
Foodies and fans of Toronto’s restaurant scene can get their tummies rumbling because the Winterlicious Toronto food event returns for another delicious edition, serving three-course prix fixe menus at more than 200 participating restaurants.
Casa Loma: Twilight Symphony at the Castle (January 31 – March 1)
Experience a mesmerizing musical performance bathed in candlelight at Toronto’s iconic Casa Loma with Twilight Symphony at the Castle, including a live concert in the intimately-sized Carriage Room.
Family Fun Toronto Guides
Guide to the Best Cheap and Free Winter Activities in Toronto and the GTA
Has your wallet taken a hit from the holidays? Ours too. So we have compiled a list of cheap and free activities and events in Toronto to occupy you and your family this winter.
Guide to the Best Winter Festivals in Toronto and the GTA
Embrace the season with holiday lights, active pursuits and cultural activities in our Guide to the Best Winter Festivals in Toronto and the GTA.
Guide to the Best Outdoor Skating Rinks in Toronto
Opportunities for outdoor ice skating have become more plentiful in the city in recent years. Freeform paths are being built in parks and even under highways. We’ve rounded up the best spots to check out.
Guide to the Best Spots to Go Tobogganing in Toronto
An afternoon of sledding on the hills is family winter fun at its finest and it’s completely free to enjoy!
Guide to the Best Spots to Go Snow Tubing in and around the GTA
Looking for a new fun and thrilling outdoor family activity? Check out snow tubing at these hills in and around Toronto!
Guide to the Best Spots to go Downhill Skiing and Snowboarding in the GTA
Whether you shred, jib, carve or snowplow your way down the slopes, we’ve got you covered with our Guide to Downhill Skiing around Toronto and the GTA!
But Wait… There’s More!
Want even more ideas for Family-Friendly Events in Toronto This Weekend? For a complete listing of all the best events around Toronto, click on our Calendar and stay tuned to all the best local family events through both our Facebook and Instagram pages. Plus, we’re now on TikTok and Threads!
Did you know you can submit your family-friendly event to us? Fill out the form with your event details, as well as a photo, and we’ll do our best to get your event added to our events calendar.
