The top outdoor events in Toronto this winter take big risks and will push us to get outside to have fun. Check out two very cool art installation projects down by the waterfront or head to BMO field and watch the Leafs play the Detroit Red Wings at a massive outfoor hockey game.
Here are my picks for the top outdoor events in Toronto this winter.
Events you might want to check out:DJ Skate Nights (December 31 - January 1 @ Harbourfront Centre)
Sharpen your skates and skills as Toronto's number one outdoor winter party returns with another stellar lineup of DJs that will bring the heat to your Saturday nights. There's an NYE skate party on December 31 and a skating event every Saturday this winter.
NYE Nathan Phillips Square (December 31 - January 1 @ Nathan Phillips Square)
This is Toronto's biggest skating and dance party, complete with fireworks and shows. The fun begins around 8 p.m. with DJs, performers, hot chocolate and of course, a countdown to 2017 just before midnight.
2017 Centennial Classic (January 1 @ BMO Field)
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Detroit Red Wings will face off in an outdoor regular-season game at BMO Field in Toronto on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017, in the first-ever NHL Centennial Classic. The event celebrates 100 years of hockey with a concert from Bryan Adams and pre-show tailgate party with The Arkells.
Toronto Polar Bear Dip (January 1 @ Sunnyside Beach)
Join over 500 brave participants on New Year’s Day as they dare to take the plunge into chilly Lake Ontario at the 12th annual Toronto Polar Bear Dip at Sunnyside Beach. Organized by the Toronto Polar Bear Club, this event raises money for Habitat for Humanity Greater Toronto Area. Registration is at 10:30 a.m. and the dip is at noon.
Ice Breakers (January 21 - February 26 @ Various locations along Queens Quay )
Ice Breakers is a month-long public art exhibition that will be showcasing five wintertime art installations at different public locations on Queens Quay. Stretching from Yonge Street to Bathurst, the installations offer an element of interactivity that provoke visitors to ‘break the ice’ with each other. Get it?!
Wild Winter Wonderland (January 21 @ Evergreen Brick Works)
This winter weekend farmer and street food market features chef demos, workshops, special guest chef appearances and lots of open air fun. Learn to make frozen wild blueberry snow ice pops, check out vendors like Chorizo La Abuela, Wafel Bar and Indian Street Food or just walk around in the trails and relax.
MEC Toronto Race One (January 22 @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344)
Starting on the Martin Goodman Trail at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #344, this annual winter run organized by Mountain Equipment Coop is either a 5 or 10 kilometre run depending on how brave you are. The trails are gorgeous and there will be chip-timed results, food and drink provided by local businesses.
Toronto Light Fest (January 27 - March 19 @ Distillery District)
The Toronto Light Festival is a brand new event that will transform the Distillery District into a huge open-air gallery, lighting up the long winter nights with work from Canadian and International light artists.
Roundhouse Winter Craft Beer Fest (February 11 @ Steam Whistle Pilsner)
There will be 40 Ontario craft brewers on site and an assortment of craft cider producers waiting for you to sample their goods in the great outdoors. New this year, they're offering a taste of the west with a showcase of breweries from Alberta Small Brewers Association. This year, they'll also have a simulated curling rink, fire pits, local food trucks, ice carving, and an apres-ski dance party.
Winter Stations (February 20 - March 27 @ The Beach)
Winter Stations is back for its third year and once again, it's inviting Torontonians to get outside to explore the city’s waterfront. This year, the public art exhibition will transform six lifeguard stands at Balmy, Kew and Ashbridges Bay beaches.
Icefest 2017 (February 25 @ Yorkville Village)
Bloor-Yorkville transforms into an outdoor ice sculpture showroom with live ice-carving demonstrations. This year’s theme is Canada’s 150th Anniversary, and there will be a maple taffy station and vendors in the main park area.
Maple Syrup Festival (March 5 - April 3 @ Kortright Centre for Conservation)
Pretend you're in the deep woods of Quebec and head to Toronto's own maple syrup fest in Vaughan. There will be demonstrations, wagon rides, activities and pancakes and real maple syrup.
by Phil Villeneuve via blogTO
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