A list of free fun events in Toronto and GTA during February including fun family activities, festivals, live music, adult events and more!
Must-Do free events include Black History Month events, Free Fishing weekend, Family Day Weekend Events, and more!
For free admissions to Toronto attractions and cheaper ways to visit attractions, see Free Things to Do & Cheap Ways to Explore Toronto.
For more free activities and other events taking place this weekend, see Things to Do Weekend in Toronto.
For all free events during Family Day Weekend, see Family Day Weekend in GTA.
Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
February 26, 2026 To April 11, 2026
416.504.3699
Free
Divided into three seemingly disparate but thematically related vignettes, the works in this exhibition veer through these three research paths of interest: an aphorism by Franz Kafka, ... »
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University of Toronto Art Centre, 15 King’s College Circle, Toronto
February 25, 2026 To August 1, 2026
Free
Land. Sea. Sugar. Salt: Terrestrial and Aquatic Contemplations of the Caribbean offers a space of reflection about the Caribbean through the work of eleven artists, who continue ... »
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Justina M. Barnicke Gallery, 7 Hart House Circle, Toronto
February 25, 2026 To April 11, 2026
Free
This exhibition brings together recent works and related sketches by Hangama Amiri in her first major solo exhibition in Toronto. Amiri creates intricately layered textile compositions that ... »
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Toronto Botanical Garden, 777 Lawrence Ave E, Toronto
February 21, 2026
Free
Toronto Botanical Garden’s annual Horticultural Open House with OVER 30 plant and garden-related vendors and exhibitors including local horticultural societies, garden clubs, and environmental organizations. What to ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
February 19, 2026
416 338 7255
Free
A collaborative exhibition by three artists focused on exploring art from a materials-first perspective. Materials speak shaping a dialogue that extends beyond the artists where paint, surface ... »
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Trillium Park, 955 Lake Shore Blvd W, Toronto
February 16, 2026 To March 27, 2026
Free
This free light exhibition allows visitors to explore the park and experience art developed by Ontario artists. Explore unique installations, from vibrant neon colours to interactive light ... »
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Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lake Shore Blvd E, Toronto
February 16, 2026 To March 30, 2026
Free
Launched by RAW Design, Ferris + Associates and Curio in 2015, the competition captures the imagination of local and international designers, inviting them to transform the lifeguard stations along ... »
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Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Stouffville
February 14, 2026
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Free
Visit the Museum for Family Day fun! Explore historic buildings and exhibits, create fun crafts, try snowshoeing, enjoy FREE hot chocolate and horse-drawn wagon rides. Who is ... »
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Ontario's Legislative Building, 111 Wellesley St. W, Toronto
February 14, 2026 To February 16, 2026
Free
Looking for something fun and free to do this Family Day weekend? Come to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for hands-on activities, indoor and outdoor experiences, and ... »
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CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre, 250 Front Street West, Toronto
February 14, 2026 To February 16, 2026
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Free
CBC is opening its doors for the ultimate Family Day weekend celebration. From February 14th to 16th, the CBC Toronto Broadcast Centre will be transformed into the ... »
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
February 14, 2026 To February 16, 2026
Free
Enjoy a full lineup of exciting activities for all ages, including skating, storytelling and crafts, science experiments and film screenings. Family performances celebrating heritage and courage through ... »
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Nathan Phillips Square, 100 Queen St W, Toronto
February 7, 2026 To February 8, 2026
Free
Team Canada FanFest will offer fans the opportunity to share unforgettable Olympic moments, cheer on Team Canada athletes through live broadcasts of the Milano Cortina 2026 competitions, try ... »
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The Office, 347 Jane Street, Toronto
February 5, 2026 To February 26, 2026
6475036642
Free
Description: Give your child a head start on the skills that school often overlooks. This exclusive 4-week series transforms Thursday afternoons into a dynamic laboratory for leadership ... »
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
February 5, 2026 To February 22, 2026
6472833057
Free
Cadillac Fairview is proud to announce the launch of CF Play Makers, an immersive, winter play experience coming to select CF shopping centres nationwide, with a flagship ... »
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
February 1, 2026 To February 28, 2026
Free & Ticketed Events
Harbourfront Centre’s KUUMBA Festival, presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, is Toronto’s largest and longest-running ... »
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
February 1, 2026 To August 31, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
The latest series from Ghanaian-Canadian multidisciplinary artist and LEGO® sculptor, Ekow Nimako. The 16 new artworks in this series thread together elements of West African mask-making traditions, science ... »
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STACKT market, 28 Bathurst St. Toronto
January 23, 2026 To February 1, 2026
FREE
The design collection @ STACKT will host 10 days of designer residencies, creative showcases and entertainment. Featured artists include: Amrit Phull & Lori Harrison Krutika Galgalikar Cammie Mulligan |Justin ... »
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Motorista Studio, 45 Commercial Rd #25, East York
January 23, 2026 To February 14, 2026
Free
Winterista turns Motorista Studio into a shimmering winter world — featuring massive ice sculptures, live carving, a giant ice slide, a radiant ice throne, a fully immersive projection-mapping ... »
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Susan Hobbs Gallery, 137 Tecumseth Street, Toronto
January 15, 2026 To February 21, 2026
416.504.3699
Free
Expanding on the notion of a ‘personal atmosphere’, Howlett’s new exhibition undertakes a melancholic mapping of surface and structure. Layered and compartmentalized, the works give shape ... »
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Assembly Hall, 1 Colonel Samuel Smith Park Dr, Etobicoke
January 8, 2026 To February 13, 2026
416 338 7255
Free
Grounded in observation, uncover paintings by Jeffrey Malcolm celebrating the Canadian landscape through a contemporary lens. Each work creates new light, distance, and tone reimagining present-day approaches ... »
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Haliburton Sculpture Forest, 297 College Drive, Haliburton
December 30, 2025 To March 31, 2026
Free or by donation
This winter discover the magic of Haliburton Sculpture Forest – a unique outdoor collection of sculptures by Canadian and international artists located in the Haliburton Highlands, only 2.5hrs ... »
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The Bentway, 250 Fort York Blvd, Toronto
December 20, 2025 To February 16, 2026
(416) 304-0222
Free
This winter, experience a one-of-a-kind skate at The Bentway’s 220-metre figure-eight trail, nestled under the Gardiner Expressway. The free ice skating rink opens its doors to ... »
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The Junction, Toronto
November 28, 2025 To February 1, 2026
Free
Window Wonderland is a one-of-a-kind public art exhibition that transforms the Junction into an immersive, open-air gallery featuring animated storefront windows and augmented reality (AR) murals. Created ... »
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Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
November 28, 2025 To March 1, 2026
(416) 973-4000
Free
Is there anything more magical than gliding across the ice under the open winter sky by the waterfront? Our beloved community skating rink returns, bigger, brighter, and ... »
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Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
November 22, 2025 To March 15, 2026
Free
There’s magic in the air at Celebration Square! With spectacular art installations, twinkling lights, and skating on the City’s largest outdoor ice rink, there are ... »
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CF Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge St, Toronto
March 14, 2026 To March 15, 2026
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Free
Step backstage and go from everyday to red-carpet ready with the A-LIST Collection by TRESemmé. Indulge in luxurious hair with six prestige-inspired styling products delivering signature fragrance ... »
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MORE FREE THINGS TO DO THIS FEBRUARY:
Black History Month Events at Toronto Public Library
As part of Black History month, Toronto Public Library is hosting many events from free concerts to workshops to talks and discussions. Plus, there will be puppet shows, stories and films for the whole family.
Various Dates in February @ Online
Digital Innovation Hubs
Register for free classes run by Toronto Public Library. You and your child can learn 3D Design, Photoshop, and Web Design, Learn how to design and print a 3D object starting from an existing design, or create your own. Programs also include classes for kids under 10 and teens that build technology skills and creativity – including Maker Clubs, Lego Challenges, Maker Drop Ins and K’Nex Club.