Weekend Guide sponsored by Brimacombe
February comes to a close this weekend, and it feels like we’ve finally settled into the season. It’s certainly been a wild winter so far! All that extra snow makes it the ideal time to do some outdoorsy wintery activities, such as tobogganing, skating and cross-country skiing. For skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts, get ready for Brimacombe’s action-packed festival Brimfest, where families can party both on and off the slopes! Get all the gnarly event details in our Guide to the Best Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend, February 27-March 1…
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Family-Friendly Events in Toronto and the GTA This Weekend
🏂 Brimacombe: Brimfest 2026 | February 28 & March 1
Only a 45-minute drive east of Toronto, Brimacombe is the place to be this winter! On February 28 & March 1, they celebrate the height of the ski & snowboard season with a weekend of family fun at Brimfest, including contests, giveaways and parties.
👏 Brampton on Stage: Be Like Blippi Tour | March 1
Explore the world more curiously with the Be Like Blippi Tour, a brand-new interactive adventure presented by Brampton On Stage at The Rose Brampton. Blippi, the beloved children’s entertainer, stars in this colourful and high-energy production that brings his popular YouTube channel to life at The Rose on March 1st for two shows only.
🎨 Monet: The Immersive Experience | Starting February 26
Fever invites art fans to step into the world of the French painter Claude Monet at Monet: The Immersive Experience, a 360º digital art exhibition where you can re-discover the genius of one of the greatest painters in history.
🎭 Hamilton Fringe Festival: Frost Bites | Starting February 27
Part of Hamilton Fringe Festival, Frost Bites features programming by local theatre companies including Theatre Aquarius, Enchantment Theatre, Centre Francophone Hamilton, and Shadowland Theatre, plus free family fun at the Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre.
🏒 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators | February 28
The Leafs are back home for their first home game after the Olympic break with another exciting edition of the Battle of Ontario, against the Ottawa Senators.
🏕️ Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show and Sale | February 26 – March 1
Calling all outdoor enthusiasts: the Toronto Spring Camping & RV Show has the latest RV trends, exciting giveaways, and camping gear.
🍽️ Taste of Georgina | Continuing
Taste of Georgina is back with a prix fixe food event that will awaken your taste buds and make you feel good about doing your part to support local businesses.
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Brimacombe invites families to join them for Brimfest, a fun weekend full of wintery celebrations… both on and off the slopes! Enjoy a weekend of skiing and snowboarding, along with special events, at Durham Region’s largest ski & snowboard area.
All weekend long, families can partake in activities for kids, including crafts and colouring, complimentary face painting, complimentary bonfire and s’mores, free cotton candy, and competitions on the slopes for kids aged 12 and under. The two-day party also features fashion and games, ski/snowboard races, parties, giveaways, and of course, gnarly skiing and snowboarding, too!
Presented by KX96 New Country FM, 94.9 The Rock & CKDO 107.7 Durham’s Classic Hits, you will find food and music, après-ski events, themed activities, prizes and giveaways, and more fun-filled activities for the whole family. So, mark your calendars for Brimfest because you won’t want to miss it!
Brimfest Events include:
- Family Night – From 4:00 PM, a family can get lift tickets (valid up to 4 hours) for only $169+HST* (Family consists of a maximum of 5 persons, including at least one Adult/Senior and one 13 & Under or Student. Additional lift tickets are available to purchase at the on-site advertised walk-up rates. This deal cannot be combined with any other offer.)
- Retro Day & Crazy Costume Day
- Free Activities and Treats
- Bambi Dual Slalom Course & The Rick Cote Bambi Jump
- Après Ski Party
- Retail Demo Day
