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February in Toronto

Festivals, Trade Shows and Other Special Events

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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 2010.

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.

January 29th - February 11th, 2010
The WinterCity Festival
The WinterCity Festival brings almost two weeks of free entertainment and programming for all ages to the city every year. Don't forget to make your reservations for Winterlicious.

Friday January 29th - Thursday February 11th, 2010
Winterlicious
Enjoy Prix Fixe menus options at over a hundred of Toronto's fine dining restaurants.

Tuesday February 2nd, 2010
Groundhog Day
Will Wiarton Willie see his shadow? Visit the official Wiarton Willie website to learn more about the festivities taking place in Wiarton, Ontario.

Friday February 12th - Sunday February 21st, 2010
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.

Sunday February 14th, 2010
Chinese New Year
It's the year of the Tiger!

Sunday February 14th, 2010
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.

Monday February 15th, 2010
Family Day
Ontario's newest holiday is intended to give families more time together. Accordingly, there will be plenty of family-oriented events planned.

Friday February 19th - Sunday February 28th, 2010
The National Home Show
Get the tools and information you need to improve the look and livability of your home.

Saturday February 21st - Sunday February 27th, 2010
Celebrate Freedom to Read Week
Join Toronto's literary community in a variety of TBA events.

Thursday February 25th, 2010
Second Harvest - Lunch Money Day
On Lunch Money Day Torontonian's are asked to bring a lunch to school or work from home and donate the money they would have otherwise spent to buy lunch to Second Harvest.

Friday February 26th - Sunday February 28th, 2010
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.

2010 dates TBA
Come Up To My Room 2010
In this annual event the rooms on the second floor of the Gladstone Hotel are handed over to the whims of exciting, alternative designers.

2010 dates TBA
Bloor-Yorkville Icefest Festival
Ice sculptures come to the neighbourhood with carving demonstrations, competitions and plenty of photo ops. A mix and mingle fundraiser for the Yonge-Bay-Bloor Business Association kicks off the event.

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