Things to do

It’s Museum Month! To celebrate, we’re featuring museums in Ontario that embrace transformation, adaptation, and public engagement.

No matter if March is more lion or lamb, there are plenty of exciting arts and culture activities across the province to keep you and your family busy this Spring Break.

This February, honour and recognize the diversity and contributions of Black communities across Ontario with these Black History and Black Futures Month events.

From Indigenous makers and Northern artisans, we’ve scouted the best spots to shop for everyone on your list in the coming weeks.

Multidisciplinary artist Angela Walcott believes it’s important to highlight the power of community when it comes to gardening and food security.

In the mid-twentieth century, Windsor hosted Emancipation Day parades and celebrations that would span several days.

It’s edible! It’s art! Learn about the value, history and fun of food with these events happening next month.

If you're keen on self-sufficiency or ready to get your hands dirty, these pertinent events are sure to reframe what a quality of life can mean in quirky, artful and sustainable ways.

Amanda Lederle, 2022 Ontario Culture Days @ The Library resident, will be teaching readers how to create drawings or ‘stickers’ to represent a day in the life or emotions from an event.

Festivals are making a comeback, and they’re stronger and more colourful than ever!

Festivals and events where you can celebrate, support and experience the vibrant Indigenous arts scene happening in communities across this province. 

Discover a weekend’s worth of activities – and Ontario’s latest art shows – with our ON Culture Guides.

This weekend, take in free and affordable concerts, public art and magical winter experiences that are kid-friendly and ready for a wonderful Family Day.

Valentine’s Day is about affection, togetherness and showing appreciation. These public art pieces around Ontario to get to the heart of the matter.

February is Black Futures Month – a forward-looking take on Black History Month. To celebrate, take in an event in a digital space or across Ontario.

As we jingle our way into the holiday season, there’s much to explore and enjoy with our loved ones. Here are some of our picks in one handy list!

As the seasons change, there’s no better time to reconnect with loved ones. Here’s a list of inspiring and heartwarming festivities for the holiday season! For the creative taking this time to refocus on their craft, we’ve included choice arts programming for your enjoyment as well.

Whether it's food scraps or recycled newspapers and magazines, we encourage you to get hands on and get creative with these at home do-it-yourself activities!

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (also referred to as Orange Shirt Day) provides an opportunity for reflection, education, and to listen to and amplify Indigenous voices and communities. It is a day to engage in commemorative events, to make space for meaningful conversation, and to reflect upon how we may support reconciliation efforts individually, as organizations, and as a sector.h

Can’t wait for the 2021 Ontario Culture Days Festival? Neither can we. Here are sneak peeks of some of the exciting events that have been registered early. Start saving the dates now!

It’s the last lazy weeks of summer, and we’re taking a moment to shout out some incredible Ontario-born or based musicians. The tone, lyrics, and emotions in these songs and albums have made her pandemic a little bit easier. Have fun scrolling through and then put on some jams, take a walk, or dance around in your kitchen—and enjoy!

Galleries are re-opening their doors, performers are back on stage, and audiences are flocking to institutions to experience the magic of the arts in-person. The province is bursting with creativity as we enter Step Three in Ontario’s Reopening Plan. To get the most out of this time, check out these upcoming activities from arts organizations and institutions in the province.

In our last Things to Do, we focused on the reopening of some featured galleries, highlighted live and virtual performances to take in, and provided ways to get creative this summer. With so many exciting arts & culture events popping up across the province, we’re bringing you even more reopening goodness!

With Ontario warming up for a beautiful summer, there’s no better time to celebrate the rich beauty and heritage of the province.

To honour Indigenous History Month, we’d like to highlight the huge depth and breadth of work that has been and continues to be done by our Indigenous colleagues in Ontario.

After staying inside for the winter months, we’re ready to embrace the sunshine. Check out our list of Spring-inspired activities that will keep you feeling creative all season long.

From a tulip festival to art talks, May is full of activities to be enjoyed with the whole family.

Feature Image: Art Gallery of Burlington, 2021

Feature Image: Theatre Direct’s Old Man and the River puppetry show for ages 3+ is being streamed for free all weekend as part of the Bridges Festival.

It’s Black History and Black Futures Month, and we’ve put together this list of events and activities that explore the histories and look towards the futures of Ontario’s Black communities

There are plenty of creative ways to share the love this Valentine’s Day. These artistic activities will help you stay inspired while you celebrate your loved ones!

Keep cozy this winter and start crafting some fun winter scenes! Now is the time to take a break and reacquaint yourself with decorative projects that will keep your home bright and warm throughout the season.

Your backyard is filled to the brim with lore about your community just waiting to be uncovered. We have put together some of the best ways to find winter adventure whether you are at home or venturing out into the snow.

We have put together a few great ways to stay connected with family and friends this season in person or online. From enchanting light shows to cookie making and holiday markets that will help you send a little love from afar, there is something for everyone.

For now we aren’t able to catch a seat at a theatre or watch a show in-person, but that doesn’t mean we need to miss all the fun. With performance venues closed across Ontario, and the season for holiday performances quickly approaching, many organizers have booted up their computers and have taken to the internet to showcase their livestream performances and digital recordings.

Although it's only November we are already looking ahead to the sparkling holiday lights, lovely winter scenes and giving gifts to our loved ones; and nothing says “I love you”  like a handmade gift. We have put together a selection of workshops, tutorials and classes so that you can become a master crafter just in time for the holidays.

This year has offered us more tricks, than treats, but that doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate Halloween in style. We have put together a collection of things to do at home and around your community this spooky season

From virtual performances to educational resources, porch concerts, and drive-ins, there are lots of ways you can catch a VIP performance from your favourite musicians

Celebrate summer by adding a pop of colour to your life...

Finding the best flavours from across the province

From outdoor art tours to online exhibitions, here are the best places for artists to find inspiration from home

The school year may be wrapping up but there are still plenty of things for kids to do at home. Check out our favourites here

Get ready to refresh your feeds. Here are three new, thought-provoking podcasts to enjoy from creators in Ontario

Culture Days celebrations have been extended from September 25th – October 25th, 2020. Learn more about programming changes and resources for organizers

Looking for something to do while you’re stuck inside? A hobby might be just the thing to pass the time

We’ve put together a list of the best podcasts and playlists to enjoy while you’re plugging away at home.

There are plenty of intriguing digital shows and experiences available on Canadian platforms—no credit card required. Here are three you can enjoy right now – all with lots of great Ontario content.