15 Things to Do in Toronto This Weekend: February 2026 Edition

Whether you are looking for outdoor adventures, cultural experiences, food events, or live entertainment, Toronto's February weekends are packed with options. Here are 15 things to do in Toronto this weekend.

Outdoor Activities

• Skating at Nathan Phillips Square — Free skating in the heart of downtown with the iconic TORONTO sign as your backdrop.
• ILLUMINITE Light Walk — Explore immersive light installations at five Downtown Yonge locations including Sankofa Square.
• High Park Winter Hike — The park's trails offer beautiful winter scenery and a peaceful escape from the city.

Food and Drink

• Winterlicious — Prix fixe menus at hundreds of Toronto restaurants (runs through Feb 12).
• Sweet City Fest — Free dessert festival at STACKT Market (Feb 13-16).
• Winter Chocolate Show — Artisanal chocolates at the Toronto Reference Library.

Arts and Culture

• Toronto Black Film Festival — Black cinema screenings at Carlton Cinema and Isabel Bader Theatre (Feb 11-16).
• KUUMBA at Harbourfront Centre — Black History Month celebration with music, art, and workshops.
• Some Like It Hot Musical — Award-winning Broadway show debuts in Toronto.

Live Music and Entertainment

• Winterfolk XXIV — 4-day blues and roots festival at the Tranzac Club (Feb 12-15).
• Olympics Watch Party — Cheer on Team Canada at bars and Nathan Phillips Square.
• Lunar New Year Festival — Year of the Horse celebrations at Nathan Phillips Square.

Family-Friendly

• Canadian International Auto Show — Cars, EVs, and Camp Jeep at the Convention Centre (Feb 13-22).
• OCADU Digital Exhibition — Free art on Sankofa Square's digital screens all month.
• Family Day Activities — Special programming at museums, libraries, and community centres (Feb 16).

Discover more weekend events on Toronto Events — updated daily.Sources: BlogTO, TodoCanada, NOW Toronto