February
Yonge North York BIA: Enchanted Lights — A Celebration of Cultures
Yonge North York BIA hosts Enchanted Lights: A Celebration of Cultures, a free festival and winter-themed light show at Mel Lastman Square. The Winter Wonderland of Lights is open daily, with Sugar Rush Lane and different cultures celebrated each weekend plus a special Multicultural Day on Family Day. Yonge North
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Guide to Valentine’s Day Events for Toronto and the GTA
Even if you’re not a hopeless romantic, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show the people in your life that you appreciate them. It doesn’t have to cost a lot money either — it really is the thought that counts! There are plenty of different ways to spend the day
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Where to Buy Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day in Toronto
Valentine’s Day is the one of the best days of the year for a sweet tooth! However, many Torontonians are of a discerning nature and want something more special than just a cardboard box from the dollar store. Thankfully, numerous local bakeries and chocolatiers are up for the challenge offering
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High Park Nature Centre: Warm Your Hearts — A Valentine’s Day Fire Skills Workshop
High Park Nature Centre teaches park patrons to learn to light the fire of love at their workshop “Warm Your Hearts — A Valentine’s Day Fire Skills Workshop”, including snowshoeing by moonlight through the forest, fire-building and enjoying some roasted treats and warm drinks! (Note: Snowshoeing is weather-dependent.) High Park
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Toys R Us: Valentine’s Day Craft Events
Toys R Us is celebrating both Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day where participants can make and take home a free one-of-a-kind gift for parents and friends: a Make It Real! custom friendship bracelet. Toys R Us: Valentine’s Day Craft Events When: February 10-11, 2024 Time: Saturday-Sunday 11:00pm & 2:00pm Where:
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Lunar Lights Festival
Lunar Lights Festival honours Lunar New Year and celebrates the Year of the Dragon with a lantern trail at the Markham Museum featuring 20 mesmerizing outdoor scenes and 250+ colourful lanterns, as well as an outdoor ice skating rink (BYO skates) and invigorating snowshoeing adventure (weather permitting). Inside, the museum
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La Poutine Week
Mmmmm, poutine (*drool noise*)… This Canadian comfort food favourite is no longer just a guilty pleasure for tourists visiting Québec. Now with La Poutine Week, restaurants across the country are getting creative for throngs of poutine fanatics, so check out these spots in Toronto and the GTA. 3 Brasseurs —
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Toronto Black Film Festival: TBFF Kids Film Festival
The Toronto Black Film Festival (TBFF) has become Canada’s largest celebration of Black History Month, attracting festival-goers of all ages and ethnic backgrounds. The 7th edition of the TBFF Kids Film Festival arrives just in time for Family Day, with film screenings, book readings and storytelling events, and free creative
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Bata Shoe Museum: Family Day Clog Painting
Stomp over to the Bata Shoe Museum and spend Family Day enjoying some wood clog painting, with included materials and guided instruction. Take a self-guided tour of the current exhibitions, play iSpy, find your next favourite footwear look in the Try-On Shoes area and learn about the history of clogs.
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO): Year of the Dragon — A Lunar New Year Celebration
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon and Lunar New Year with your Toronto Symphony Orchestra, hosted by comedian Dashan. This entertaining evening includes beloved classics and festive favourites, such as the “Butterfly Lovers Concerto” and “Song of the Pipa”, all performed by TSO along with special guests. Toronto Symphony Orchestra:
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