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February is lighting up Toronto. From free festivals and glowing art installations to pop-ups, skating parties, and cultural must-sees, these are the best free things happening in the city this month.
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Best Things To Do in Toronto This February
1. Breitling x NFL Limited Edition Watch Collection
An exclusive showcase of the inaugural Breitling x NFL Limited Edition Watch Collection, featuring ultra-rare timepieces. The event offers collectors and enthusiasts a chance to explore the craftsmanship and design behind this highly sought-after collaboration.
Where: King & Bay Bespoke Solutions (161 Bay St)
When: February 3rd, 2026 (11:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Date-friends
2. Team Canada FanFest
A series of free, family-friendly events celebrating the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, where fans can watch competitions, meet athletes, try winter sports, and enjoy interactive activities.
Where: Nathan Phillips Square (100 Queen St W)
When: February 7th - 8th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
3. Illuminite
Explore five interactive light installations across the city, featuring playful, immersive art that sparks joy, creativity, and connection during this winter celebration.
Where: Multiple Locations
When: February 13th to March 8th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
4. Skates & Sounds
Skates & Sounds is a free winter series that transforms the outdoor rink into an open-air dancefloor, pairing skating with live DJ sets, themed nights, and high-energy vibes.
Where: Downtown Yonge (420 Yonge St.)
When: Every Friday (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
5. CELESTIA by Kleis
Celestia transforms Sankofa Square into an immersive light and sound installation inspired by the myth of the Pleiades. Glowing structures, music, and storytelling come together to create a free, otherworldly public art experience..
Where: Sankofa Square (1 Dundas St E)
When: February 14th - March 16th, 2026 (12:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
6. Winter Stations
Winter Stations is an international design competition that turns Toronto’s lakeshore into a temporary outdoor exhibition of creative public art installations built around lifeguard stands each winter.
Where: Woodbine Beach (1675 Lake Shore Blvd E)
When: February 16th - March 30th, 2026
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
7. Third Tuesday Nights Free at ROM
The ROM invites visitors to experience the museum after hours on the third Tuesday evening of each month, with free access to most galleries.
Where: Royal Ontario Museum (100 Queen’s Park)
When: Monthly (4:00 PM - 8:30 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
8. Lumière: The Art of Light
Experience the free outdoor exhibition showcasing bold, imaginative works by Ontario-based artists. Inspired by the theme Rhythms of Light: Motion, Sound, and Time, the installation invites visitors to explore the magic where light, art, and movement converge.
Where: Trillium Park (955 Lake Shore Blvd W)
When: February 16th - March 27th, 2026 (6:00 PM - 11:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
9. Get the Jump on Spring 2026
A community marketplace hosted by Toronto Botanical Garden that brings together plant lovers, makers, and horticultural groups. Vendors can showcase garden-related products, connect with new audiences, and share knowledge in a nature-focused setting.
Where: Toronto Botanical Garden (777 Lawrence Ave E.)
When: February 21st, 2026 (10:00 AM - 4:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Date-Friends
10. Museum of Contemporary Art
On the Friday of each month’s first full weekend, enjoy Free Friday Nights from 5–9 pm with access to exhibitions, the historic building, and live performances.
Where: MOCA (158 Sterling Rd)
When: Monthly (5:00 PM - 9:00 PM)
Price: Free
Category: Family-friendly
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