Get ready for an awesome weekend in Toronto! This weekend (Feb 7-8) is packed with Olympic cheer, cultural celebrations, and some cool science for the kids.
See our top picks
Team Canada FanFest Toronto
Nathan Phillips Square
The best free event for showing national spirit this Olympic weekend!
Astronomy In Action Community Tour
Knox Presbyterian Church
An immersive journey through space inside a portable planetarium—perfect for indoor fun!
Richmond Hill Winter Carnival
Mill Pond Park, Richmond Hill
A whole weekend of free, classic winter carnival fun for the little ones.
· February 7
4TEAM CANADA FANFEST TORONTOFREE : Head downtown to cheer on Team Canada as they compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games! There will be live broadcasts and fun fan activities all day long.A rare chance for the whole family to share in the excitement of the Winter Olympics right here in Toronto.
LUNAR NEW YEAR AT STCFREE : Celebrate the Lunar New Year with awesome cultural performances right at the mall! Think dragon dances, lion dances, and martial arts demos—super engaging for all ages.A vibrant cultural experience with live performances that kids rarely get to see up close.
ASTRONOMY IN ACTION COMMUNITY TOUR : Take an awesome trip through space inside North America's largest portable planetarium! It's a super immersive way to learn about stars and planets for your aspiring astronaut.A unique, portable planetarium experience that brings science to a local venue.
VAUGHAN WINTERFESTFREE : This festival runs all weekend, so hit it on Saturday for tons of free entertainment and fun winter activities for the whole family.A major, free, family-focused winter festival happening right on the edge of the city.
· February 8
3TORONTO RAPTORS VS. INDIANA PACERS : Catch the Raptors take on the Pacers this Sunday night! If your older kids are into basketball, this is the perfect high-energy outing for a Sunday.A premier, single-day sporting event that is a huge draw for older children and teens.
JR. DEEP WEEKENDS AT ENGINEERING OUTREACH : This is a session of the engineering outreach program, perfect for kids who love building and learning how things work. Check for specific program themes!A focused educational session that's part of a recurring limited series, making it timely.
RICHMOND HILL WINTER CARNIVALFREE : The second day of this volunteer-run carnival offers a whole weekend of affordable fun. Great for a low-key Sunday activity with free entertainment!It's a fantastic free, community-focused event spanning the entire weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best free family events happening this weekend?
You can catch the Team Canada FanFest at Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday (Feb 7) and Sunday (Feb 8) for free Olympic cheer, and both the Vaughan Winterfest and Richmond Hill Winter Carnival run all weekend with free family activities.
Are there any good indoor activities for Saturday, Feb 7th?
Yes! Head to the Astronomy In Action Community Tour for an immersive trip through space, or check out the Lunar New Year at STC for vibrant cultural performances.
What can we do on Sunday, Feb 8th, that's good for older kids?
The best bet for older kids/teens is the Toronto Raptors vs. Indiana Pacers game. Alternatively, the Jr. DEEP Weekends at Engineering Outreach at UofT offers a focused STEM activity.
