Feb 5-11 (Toronto)

Good morning, Toronto. What happens when the Winter Olympics meets Lunar New Year meets Valentine's Day? Pure magic! Team Canada Fan Fest takes over Nathan Phillips Square all weekend, Scarborough Town Centre celebrates with lion dances and cultural festivities, and Valentine's markets pop up citywide. Stay cozy!

Capture Your Family’s Memories

Sponsored Giveaway

Kids grow up in the blink of an eye, but the memories you make together will stay in your hearts forever! This month, we're partnering with Orange Naturals, a Canadian natural health company, for an amazing family giveaway! 

10 lucky families will receive a Time Capsule box that will help your family capture your family's memories, laughs and special moments with your kids. Fill it together, seal it up, and open it years from now to see how much they've grown! 

What's included: Thoughtful prompts for this fun & meaningful family activity, and a bundle of Orange Naturals natural health products to keep your family healthy all year long, including Kids Magnesium Drink Mix, Kids Elderberry + C Liquid, Kids Probiotics Powder, and more. You can be 1 of 10 winners. Valued at $150+.

How to enter: Head to Instagram @mayhemadventures and follow the contest rules. Contest closes February 11, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST. 

What Toronto’s Talking About

The Baby Run TO Meets Weekly at Trinity Bellwoods
An opportunity to get outside, move your body, and meet other mothers who want to get sweaty and rebuild fitness after babies! Check out The Baby Run Instagram for the next event featuring a 20-minute run/walk followed by a short workout. All abilities welcome.

McCain FryDay Fanzone Celebrates Olympic Spirit
Visit the 2 Queen Street West, an immersive Team Canada-themed pop-up where visitors can enjoy complimentary McCain fry dishes inspired by the Games.

Family Adventure: Frost & Flame Festival in Oakville
If you're up for a family adventure, consider hopping on the train to visit the Frost & Flame festival in Downtown Oakville on Sunday, February 15! [Frost & Flame]

What to Do

Friday, Feb. 6

• 🎮 Game Day @ Trinity Square Park | Trinity Square Park, Downtown

• 🎵 Songs With Nash @ Gym & Juice | Babies and caregivers | Gym & Juice, Etobicoke

• 🧧 Scarborough Town Centre Lunar New Year Market | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

• 🏅 Olympics Opening Ceremony Watch Party | Toronto Library - Annette Street Branch, York-Crosstown

Saturday, Feb. 7

• 🍁 Team Canada Fan Fest | Nathan Phillips Square, Downtown

• 🏅 Olympic Bracelets | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - Riverdale Branch, East End

• 💝 Michaels Kids Club: Valentine's Card | Michaels, North York

• 🧧 Bayview Village: Lunar New Year 2026 | Bayview Village, North York

• 🎵 York Region Youth Orchestra Annual Concert | Trinity Presbyterian Church York Mills, North York

• 🧧 Chinese New Year Craft | Ages 6-12 | Toronto Library - Brookbanks Branch, North York

• 💝 Valentine's Day Market at Eglinton Square | Scarborough

• 🛍️ Eglinton Square Little Market Makers | Eglinton Square, Scarborough

• 🧧 Scarborough Town Centre Lunar New Year Market | Scarborough Town Centre

• 🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

• 💝 Be My Valentine! | Ages 4+ | Toronto Library - Maryvale Branch, Scarborough

• 💕 Love Local: Valentine's Market | Dufferin Mall, West End

Sunday, Feb. 8

• 💝 Trinity Bellwoods Littles Sweethearts Valentine's Party | Ages 0-7 | STACKT Market, Downtown

• 🍁 Team Canada Fan Fest | Nathan Phillips Square, Downtown

• 🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Valentine's Mason Jar | Ages 13+ | Michaels, Etobicoke

• 🎴 Greater Toronto Area Card Show | Montecassino Event Centre, North York

• 💝 Valentine's Day Market at Eglinton Square | Eglinton Square, Scarborough

• 🧧 Scarborough Town Centre Lunar New Year Market | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

• 🧧 Lunar New Year Celebration | Scarborough Town Centre, Scarborough

• 💝 Love Local: Valentine's Market | Dufferin Mall, West End

Tuesday, Feb. 10

• 🛍️ The Local Market Winter Edition SickKids | SickKids Toronto, Downtown

• 👶 Mommy Meet Up: Valentine's Day! | Parents with babies 0-12 months | SmartieGym St. Clair, Midtown

• 🚶‍♀️ Mommunity Walk @ Yorkdale Mall | Moms and babies | Yorkdale Shopping Centre, North York

Wednesday, Feb. 11

• 🎨 New Mom Maker Mornings Studio Mooi | Moms (and non-mobile babies) | Studio Mooi, East End

• 💝 Valentine Craft | Ages 4-12 | Toronto Library - Richview Branch, Etobicoke

• 🏃‍♀️ The Baby Run TO | Moms and babies | Trinity Bellwoods Park, West End

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!

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