Photo via Hotel X
Welcome to the last full week of February, Toronto! It’s time to fill up our schedules with all the fun things to do in Toronto before the month ends. Thankfully, there’s lots to do in the city and we’ve compiled a list of the best experiences you should check out.
Don’t skip out on these!
Have your resume ready and meet your future employer at the Toronto Career Fair! This is your chance to learn about new carer opportunities and learn from the pros.
When: Feb. 27, 2025
Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre – 255 Front Street West
Cost: Free
Enjoy a night of live music at STACKT Market’s Blue Moon Brewery! The BANGERZ BRASS, will take the stage for a night of high energy and amazing vibes. It’s free to attend so grab your friends and make some plans.
When: Feb. 28, 2025 from 8 p.m., to 11 p.m.
Where: STACKT market
Cost: Free
Celebrating its 30th year, KUUMBA Festival will showcase Black futures through music, theatre, spoken word, screenings and dance, happening all month long.
When: Until Feb. 28, 2025
Where: Multiple venues
“Toronto’s largest shipping container shopping complex is transforming into a comedy club for one night only at this hilarious show featuring Pro headliners & Canada’s best comedians,” shares organizers.
This is one event you don’t want to miss.
When: Feb. 28, 2025 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Where: STACKT market
Cost: $25
ILLUMINITE is a celebration of light, art, and togetherness, brought to life through five illuminated art installations in Toronto.
It will span across the Downtown Yonge area, running daily from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. once open to the public. This is the second year that the Downtown Yonge BIA is putting on the event, with this year’s locations including the 777 Bay Plaza, Sankofa Square, College Park and McGill & Granby Parkette.
When: Until March 2, 2025
Where: Multiple locations in downtown Toronto
Cost: Free
Travel back to a time when video game arcades were a thing and Super Nintendos were the latest in tech. Hotel X has brought back its Retro Arcade with features such as Pinball, Mario Kart, Time Crisis, Street Fighter, Galaga, Dance Dance Revolution, and more. This month-long pop-up returns on Feb. 14, 2025.
On Fridays and Saturdays from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m., there will be a DJ spinning vinyl tracks, perfect for gaming, snacking, and dancing, of course! You can also catch retro movies in the Hotel X Toronto Screening Room starting at 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. It’s free with any Retro Arcade ticket.
When: Until March 16, 2025; Monday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Where: Kandy Gallery at Hotel X Toronto – 111 Princes’ Blvd
Cost: $30.77
Winter Stations brings the international design and art community’s creations to Woodbine Beach as the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east-end beaches change into something beautiful for the winter.
When: Until March 17, 2025
Where: Woodbine Beach
If you can’t hit the slopes anytime soon, this is the next best thing. Eataly on Bloor has a pop-up experience, Alpina, named after “the iconic landscape of the Italian Alps.” This limited-time pop-up will run through March 2025 with stunning decor for photo opportunities and a delicious menu to try.
When: Running until March 2025
Where: Manulife Centre, 55 Bloor St W
Cost: Prices vary
Head to Harriet’s Rooftop for an Apres Ski experience like no other! Dress in your cutest fit and enjoy themed cocktails and eats.
There’s a live DJ spinning the hottest tracks, setting the mood while you enjoy a view of the CN Tower.
When: Wednesday: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Thursday 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Friday 5 p.m., to 2 a.m., Saturday from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., closed Sunday to Tuesday.
Where: 550 Wellington Street, rooftop
Now until March 18th, 2024, The Well welcomes all to enjoy its public skating rink. Grab your skates or borrow a pair from the Skating Hut and hit the ice. Rental rates for adults are $10 and kids sizes (1 to 13) are $5. All of the rental proceeds support the Out of the Cold Program, according to The Well.
When: Monday to Thursday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Friday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday from 11 a.m., to 6 p.m.
Where: The Well – Upper Ground
Cost: Free
Have a great week, Toronto!
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