February 2010 Events in Toronto

Posted on January 27, 2010

Have a taste of Valentine’s Day in the city of Toronto.  February 2010 will see a city-wide celebration of reading, Black History Month a comic convention and a car show.

Valentine’s Day Events

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9:30am to 3:30pm
Toronto Zoo LOVES families, so we are inviting you to come out and spend your Family Day and Valentine’s Day weekend with us! Children 12 and under, who bring a valentine for their favourite creepy crawly get in FREE (maximum of two children per adult). LOVE BUGS have taken over our Education Auditorium, so stop by to check out interactive bug exhibits, get up close and personal with some really cool bugs, create some bug-tastic crafts or get your photo taken at the Shutter-Bug station!

Family Days at Colborne Lodge
Saturday, February 13 and Sunday, February 14, 12 to 4 p.m. (Closed Monday)
Kick off the Family Day long weekend with a visit to historic Colborne Lodge in High Park. Pretend to be a member of the Howards’ 1870s household while taking your tour through the house. Children prepare their own cookie and play with 19th-century toys.
Regular admission applies.

The Little Sweetheart Ball

On February 8th, Rethink Breast Cancer hosted the 3rd Annual Little Sweetheart Ball. Inspired by the baby boom in Hollywood and with Rethink Breast Cancer’s own staff and supporters, The Little Sweetheart Ball is a “babylicious” benefit for breast cancer where alpha toddlers can see and be seen. This Valentine’s party is for hot mamas, hip daddies and tiny tots to come out and support Rethink Breast Cancer’s Support Saturdays program.

Salsa, Tango, Waltz, Swing… Find your love on the dance floor! Specializing in Latin and Ballroom dance lessons, we’ve got the right dance instructor for your next class. You won’t learn as much dancing anywhere else so join Dance District Social Dance Studio in dancing at the heart of the happening Distillery District.

You can contact Dance District in one of three ways:

E-mail at info@dancedistrict.ca

Phone at 416.603.4004

Fax at 416.603.6679

Celebrate Valentine’s Day at Casa Loma
Sunday, February 14, 2010

Let Cupid take aim at your heart! Bring your Valentine to Casa Loma for an intimate afternoon learning the noble art of archery. Certified archery coach Shawn Adams will make this a fun Valentine’s Day that you both won’t soon forget.
Time:
9:00AM-12:00PM Sold Out
1:00PM-4:00PM Sold Out
Just Added
Saturday, February 13, 2010
9:00AM-12:00PM
Age: 14+
Price: $31.00 + GST/person
The above cost includes admission to Casa Loma.
Registration for this program is necessary. To register, please phone
416-923-1171 ext 205 or ext 215
All sales are final.

Toronto’s 43rd annual Cavalcade of Lights

Posted on November 28, 2009

Toronto’s 43rd annual Cavalcade of Lights presented by Scotiabank returns to Nathan Phillips Square from November 28 – December 31, 2009. The festivities kick-off on Saturday, November 28 at 7:00pm with the lighting of Toronto’s official Christmas tree, fireworks and live musical performances by Steven Page, Matt Dusk, Keshia Chante, and Fritz Helder & the Phantoms, under the music direction of Adrian Eccleston. The concert culminates in a spectacular fireworks display at 8:00 p.m., followed by a skating party on the iconic rink with tunes provided by DJ Tony Sutherland. A Fair Trade Market featuring crafts, clothing, accessories and Christmas decorations from around the world will also be open on November 28 from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.