A comic convention, a car show, a city-wide celebration of reading, Black History Month and of course Valentine's Day - that's just a taste of what's happening in Toronto in February 2012.
All of February
Black History Month
Many of Toronto's heritage sites and museums create special programs to celebrate Black History month, as do arts organizations throughout the city.
Continues to Thursday February 9th, 2012
Winterlicious
Enjoy Prix Fixe menus options at over a hundred of Toronto's fine dining restaurants.
Thursday February 2nd, 2012
Groundhog Day
Wary groundhogs across North America will be having a look for their shadow to gauge what kind of weather is on the horizon. Head out to a Groundhog Day festival or celebrate closer to home.
Friday February 3rd - Sunday February 5th, 2012
Kuumba Festival
Harbourfront Centre celebrates Black History Month with an all-ages festival offering workshops, lectures, performances, a market and more.
Saturday February 4th, 2012
Downsview Park's WinterFest
Enjoy a day of free family activities at Downsview Park.
Friday February 10th, 2012
Tokens for Change
During Tokens 4 Change student volunteers will be inside TTC stations, along the underground PATH and at a central rally at Yonge-Dundas Square collecting cash and tokens in support of Etobicoke's Youth Without Shelter.
Friday February 10th - Sunday February 12th, 2012
Canadian Motorsports Expo
At the International Centre in Mississauga.
Sundays February 12th, 19th, 26th and Monday February 20th, 2012
Model Railroad Club of Toronto Shows
See "O" Scale trains travel over 5,000 feet of tracks through a miniature Ontario-inspired landscape.
Tuesday February 14th, 2012
Valentine's Day
Themed events are scheduled both on the day of and the weekend surrounding Valentine's Day. Check out options for families, singles, friends and couples.
Wednesday February 15th, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront - Alan Lightman
Alan Lightman reads from and discusses his novel Mr g.
Thursday February 16th, 2012
Second Harvest - Lunch Money Day
On Lunch Money Day Torontonian's are asked to brown bag it and use the money they otherwise would have spent to buy lunch to make a donation to Second Harvest. Donate online, plan an office event, of just give a donation to one of the volunteers who will be out across the city, including inside TTC stations or at Yonge-Dundas Square.
Friday February 17th - Monday February 20th, 2012
Spring Fishing and Boating Show
Head to the International Centre by Pearson Airport for four days of vendors and seminars for anglers.
Friday February 17th - Sunday February 26th, 2012
The Canadian International Auto Show
From the latest innovations to the greatest classics, the Auto Show has cars from around the world on display for you to ogle and enjoy.
Saturday February 18th - Monday February 20th, 2012
Toronto Kids-Fest
Indoor inflatables, stage shows, face painting and more.
Sunday February 19th - Monday February 20th, 2012
HarbourKIDS: SK8
Two days of free programming aimed at kids 12 and under, centered around Harbourfront Centre's Natrel Rink.
Monday February 20th, 2012
Family Day
Ontario's newest holiday is intended to give families more time together. Accordingly, there will be plenty of family-oriented events planned.
Wednesday February 22nd, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront - Nathan Englander
Nathan Englander reads from his short story collection, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank.
Friday February 24th - Sunday February 26th, 2012
The Outdoor Adventure Show
Info and products for the outdoor enthusiast. Although the venue for this show is technically in Mississauga, the International Centre is accessible by TTC.
Friday February 24th - Sunday February 26th, 2012
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest Festival
Ice sculptures come to the neighbourhood with carving demonstrations, competitions and plenty of photo ops.
Saturday February 25th, 2012
Dog Sled Races at Kortright
This event planned for the Kortright Centre for Conservation in Vaughan has been CANCELLED due to a lack of snow.
Sunday February 26th - Saturday March 3rd, 2012
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week
Join Toronto's literary community in a variety of events, or use the tools on the website to plan and submit your own event.
Sunday February 26th, 2012
Totsapalooza: Mouse-City Calling
Children's authors and indie rockers come together at The Revival for this family affair.
Sunday February 26th, 2012
Bata Shoe Museum - Roaring Twenties Lecture Series: Interpreting the Designer
An illustrated lecture by theatre and film designer Martha Mann Southgate.
Wednesday February 29th, 2012
Authors at Harbourfront - Robert Hough, Kim Thúy
Robert Hough reads from his novel Dr. Brinkley’s Tower; Kim Thúy reads from her novel Ru.
Weekend Event Highlights
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