New month, fresh plans. February brings floral fantasy, family-day fun, and plenty of reasons to book dinner out.
January 26- Feb 8 — Taste of Burlington (city-wide)
Prix-fixe menus across dozens of local restaurants; mid-winter is suddenly delicious.
Feb 1–16 — Hamilton Winterfest (city-wide)
A two-week celebration of arts, culture, and community with outdoor installations, pop-ups, workshops, and live performances across the city.
Feb 6 — Sam Roberts Band (Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts)
Canadian rock favourites bring a high-energy set to the OCPA main stage.
Feb 16 — Winterfest Family Day Extravaganza (Art Gallery of Hamilton)
Drop-in family art activities, live music, movement workshops, and social fun, perfect for a creative Family Day.
Feb 1–16 — RBG Floral Showcase: Bloomland in Oz (RBG Centre, Burlington/Aldershot)
Step indoors to a whimsical, time-ticketed floral experience, bright colour, botanical craft, and excellent photo ops.
Feb 16 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.) — Bronte Creek Provincial Park: Family Day Activities (Burlington/Oakville)
Trails, barns, the Playbarn, a toboggan hill—bundle up and make a day of it.
Feb 19–Mar 15 — Taste of Oakville (town-wide)
Prix-fixe dining across Downtown, Kerr Village, and Bronte. Keep in mind weekend slots go fast.
Make the Most of February: Local Pairings
Taste of Burlington + Lakeside Nightcap
Try prix-fixe at The Martini House, Rayhoon, or Isabelle (Pearle Hotel, lake views). If you’re near the waterfront, add a quick stroll through Spencer Smith Park. For a full list of restaurants involved visit : https://tasteofburlington.ca/restaurants/
AGH Family Day + Tacos & Coffee (Hamilton)
Make a creative morning at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, then stroll a few minutes for celebratory tacos at The Mule (fast, family-friendly, great for post-art appetites). Prefer a caffeine boost? Start or finish with an espresso and brunch bite at Saint James Espresso Bar & Eatery on James North. *Check in for restaurant holiday hours.
Taste of Oakville + Downtown Delights (Oakville)
Book your prix-fixe at Piano Piano (handmade pastas, wood-fired pies), Ce Soir (modern French—oysters, steak frites, playful desserts), or Café de Madrid (Spanish tapas, paella, sherry-friendly sips). Make it a linger-longer night with a lakeside stroll along Lakeshore afterward./ For a full list of restaurants involved visit: https://tasteofoakville.ca/