Even if you’re not a hopeless romantic, Valentine’s Day is an opportunity to show the people in your life that you appreciate them. It doesn’t have to cost a lot money either — it really is the thought that counts! There are plenty of different ways to spend the day with your favourite people, including special events, making crafts and having delicious meals and/or treats together. So, snuggle up with your loved ones and fall in love with our Guide to Valentine’s Day Events for Toronto and the GTA!
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Valentine’s Day Events —Special Events
Beaches Sandbox: Caregiver & Tot Valentine’s Day Party (Friday, February 14)
Beaches Sandbox hosts a PWYC Caregiver & Tot Valentine’s Day Party where adults and their little ones can spend a morning filled with love, laughter, and fun in celebration of Valentine’s Day!
High Park Nature Centre: Love (Seed) Bombing (Saturday, February 8)
High Park Nature Centre hosts the PWYC Love (Seed) Bombing activity as a family event for Valentine’s Day, making seed bombs from native plants local to the park and distributing them on a walk in the forest.
Hotel X Toronto: The Retro Arcade
If your Valentine’s favourite activity is gaming, check out this pop-up event where you can revisit the iconic games from the 1980s and 1990s.
Friday Harbour: The Skate Escape
Love is in the air and the wonderful occasion of Valentine’s Day brings even more magic to Friday Harbour, including ice skating on a picturesque outdoor rink, entertainment, chalet cabins and warming lounges, and beautiful wintery lighting and décor.
STACKT market: Sweet City Fest
STACKT market returns with the Sweet City Fest, perfect for Valentine’s Day! This festival is free to enter and includes community events, live music and performances, experiences and workshops, vendor markets, and food and drink specials.
Winterlit Illuminated Walk in the Woods
Bask in the natural beauty of Mountsberg Conservation Area by taking an illuminated walk in the woods at Winterlit. Along the way, enjoy art installations, musical performances and fires for warming up.
Valentine’s Day Events — Concerts
Casa Loma: Twilight Symphony at the Castle (Friday-Sunday)
Experience a mesmerizing musical performance bathed in candlelight at Toronto’s iconic Casa Loma with Twilight Symphony at the Castle, including a live concert in the intimately-sized Carriage Room and a pre-show dining option, plus special Valentine’s Day performance.
Valentine’s Day Events — Crafts
Valentine’s Market at the Good Vibes Collective (January 31 – February 9)
Over two weekends (January 31–February 2 & February 7–9), snag some groovy gifts for your Valentine, your kids, or even yourself!
Staples Canada: Hedgehog Valentines Card (Wednesday, February 5)
Make a cute card at Staples stores across the province that poses the question: “Quill you be mine?”
Home Depot Kids Workshop: Valentine’s Basket (Saturday, February 8)
Home Depot Free Kids Workshops are a fun way for kids aged 4-12 years to spend a Saturday morning, making a new woodworking craft each month.
Toronto Botanical Garden: Valentine’s Day Succulent Workshop (Thursday, February 13)
Create a one-of-a-kind craft at the Toronto Botanical Garden’s Valentine’s Day workshop to create a pot for succulent plants, a blooming gift for your special someone.
Valentine’s Day Events — Food & Sweet Treats
Where to Buy Sweet Treats for Valentine’s Day in Toronto
Valentine’s Day is the one of the best days of the year for a sweet tooth, so treat your sweeties to some artisanal chocolates and baked goods from these local haunts around town.
Eataly: Valentine’s Day Taste Around (Friday, February 7)
Fall in love with Italian food at the Eataly Valentine’s Day Taste Around, nibbling on delectable foods with a tasting tour of ten chef-curated creations, including Limoncello Shrimps, Amaro Glazed Pork Loin, and Fondue.
Toronto Zoo: “Love at the Zoo” Valentine’s Day Events (February 14-15)
Spend Valentine’s Day at the Toronto Zoo for food and fun with the “Love at the Zoo” Valentine’s Day events, either at a 19+ dinner or a family-friendly pancake breakfast, where you can meet zoo animal ambassadors to learn why we love all animals… even if they are creepy or smelly!
Friday Harbour: Valentine’s Dinner at the Lake Club (Friday, February 14)
Along the shores of Lake Simcoe, dine at Friday Harbour’s Lake Club for a memorable Valentine’s Day meal, featuring a specially-curated Valentine’s Dinner Menu including delectable dishes and themed cocktails.
Old Mill Toronto: Valentine’s Day Tea, Valentine’s Day Dance and Romantic Valentine’s Day Soirée (Various dates)
Celebrate with loved ones both day and night at this historical inn along the Humber River, with their classic high tea with house-made scones, tea sandwiches, and French pastries. Then, in the evening, you can dance to a live party band or have a romantic prix fixe dinner.
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