Family Day weekend events in Toronto

Family Day weekend events in Toronto include an impressive number of music festivals, pop-ups, and parties. From a free outdoor art show along the Eastern Beaches to a peek at the future of filmmaking via TIFF's Next Wave fest, there's a ton to do. 

Events you might want to check out:

Friday Night Live (February 16 - March 23 @ Royal Ontario Museum)
The February edition of the Royal Ontario Museum's monthly party series is lunar themed, and features top DJs and live artists, in addition to the option to explore the venue's stunning galleries.
DJ Skate Nights Finale (February 17 @ Harbourfront Centre)
The final free DJ skate party of the season goes down on February 17th, with the theme being African-Caribbean R&B. If you miss this one, you'll have to wait until next winter to skate and dance!
TIFF Next Wave (February 17-19 @ TIFF Bell Lightbox)
TIFF's youth and future filmmaker series focuses on the creators of tomorrow, including a young filmmaker's competition and 12 free screenings of 12 films from around the world.
WinterStations (February 18 - April 1 @ The Beaches)
WinterStations brings the world's finest in design, architecture, and contemporary art to the Beaches, with giant sculptures that can survive the harshness of Canadian winter lining the waterfront.
Toronto Black Film Festival (February 14-19 @ Multiple Venues)
Back for a sixth year, the sister festival to the original Montreal show brings films representing storylines about Black people and the work of Black filmmakers to big screens in Toronto.
Rhubarb Festival (February 14-25 @ Buddies in Bad Times Theatre)
Canada's longest running new works festival turns Toronto into a hotbed of experimentation, creating a space for the most adventurous ideas in theatre, dance, and performance art.
Canadian International Autoshow (February 16-25 @ Metro Toronto Convention Centre)
The biggest car show of the year returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Check out the latest models and what's in store for the future.
Ice Ice Baby (February 16 @ The Bentway)
Shimmering sets of house, disco, and French dance beats courtesy of DJ Philippe and Sammy Rawal come to the Bentway for a free Beats and Bents skate party Friday night.
D-Beat Forever Fest (February 17 @ D-Beatstro)
The beloved vegan cafe, live music venue and DIY event space announced earlier this year that they're shutting down in February, but not before a three day music fest in honour of its tight-knit community.
Riverdale Winter Formal (February 16 @ Smiling Buddha)
Members of local pop rockers Pony, Bueller, and Specifics unite to form a Josie and the Pussycats cover band, playing all your favourite jams from the 2001 movie.
Wavelength Winter Festival (February 16-18 @ The Garrison)
This is one of the hottest spotlights of indie music all season, with local rising talents like Bossie and Plazas playing the same stage as names like Broken Social Scene's Brendan Canning.
Winterfolk (February 16-18 @ Multiple Venues)
Toronto's annual blues and roots music festival returns to the Danforth this month for an all ages tour of five iconic venues over three days, with more than 150 artists performing.
Lido Pimienta (February 17 @ The Drake Hotel)
Polaris Prize winning musician and Toronto local Lido Pimienta brings music from La Papessa to the Drake Hotel.
Game.Set.Trap. (February 17 @ Gladstone Hotel)
Instrumental jazz arrangements of trap hits and hip-hop classics hit the Gladstone this weekend. Expect drums, upright bass, and even tap dancers transforming modern music.
Tyler The Creator & Vince Staples (February 17 @ Ricoh Coliseum)
Two rap powerhouses hit the stage for one night in Toronto during their joint North American tour.
90s Video Dance Party (February 16 @ Gladstone Ballroom)
What better way to embrace your nostalgia than with one of the biggest 90s party the city's seen? There'll be a photobooth, free glowsticks all night, and specialty drink deals.
AfrobeatsTO (February 16 @ 366 Queen Street E)
African music, arts, and dance culture are the focus of this party at Kiza by Queen and Parliament. Arrive early to claim some of the limited booth space.
Reggae vs Soca (February 16 @ 24K Nightclub)
It's the prelude to the Trinidad Carnival hosted at one of Toronto's hottest new venues. Reggae and Soca square off head to head at this all-out dance party.
It's Not Family Day (February 18 @ Uniun Nightclub)
DJ Scotty Scratch and Drew James spin jams to get you and anyone else who doesn't celebrate Family Day through Family Day. Ladies are free until midnight.
Taylor Swift Dance Party (February 18 @ Sneaky Dee's)
Sneaky Dee's is playing songs from the new album and Taylor's biggest hits all night, putting their Reputation on the line by hosting this T-Swift tribute party.
Frank And Oak Warehouse Sale (February 16-25 @ 950 Dupont St)
Frank And Oak's first warehouse sale of 2018 brings deals of up to 80% off stylish footwear, outerwear, apparel, and more. It runs for ten days, so there's no excuse to miss this one.
Bellwoods Winter Market (February 18 @ The Trinity Bellwoods Flea)
We're in the thick of the winter blues, but that's not stopping the Trinity Bellwoods flea from presenting you with new local vendors, artisans, samples, and snack foods.
Toronto Comic Book Show (February 18 @ Toronto Plaza Hotel)
75 vendor tables worth of comics, valuables, and other pop culture goodies await at this one day Family Day edition of the Toronto Comic Book Show taking place on Sunday.
The Leslieville Flea (February 18 - April 15 @ The Distillery District)
The Leslieville Flea returns to the historic Fermenting Cellar in the Distillery District, presenting visitors a curated market selling vintage, salvaged and other cool finds.

by Corey Van Den Hoogenband via blogTO