It's February and there are a lot of exciting events taking place in York Region to help cure your winter blues. 

With Valentine's Day coming up and love in the air, we've put together a list of upcoming bridal events taking place in York Region. We've put together a list over here  - Happy Planning, lovebirds!

Family Day is also coming up soon - take a look below at some of the fun family-focused activities and events taking place in your area.

With so many great things to do and see across our gorgeous Region, we wish you a happy February!

Upcoming Festivals
Aurora Winter Blues Festival - 
February 23 & 24 Aurora Ontario

2018 Aurora Winter Blues Festival

The AWBF is thrilled to present on Friday February 23rd, on the same bill the talented and Award Winning Steve Strongman, Jack De Keyzer and Michael Schatte in our "Journeymen Blues" Showcase Night. 

The AWBF is also proud to present the tribute show "Mad Dogs & Englishmen - The Music of Joe Cocker and Leon Russell" as our feature act on Saturday night. As the opening act, the AWBF is thrilled to bring you Dan McKinnon, one of the brightest up and coming artists on the Canadian Blues scene. Don't miss out on this amazing festival which sells out every year!

 
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Upcoming Events by Municipality
Aurora

Celebrate Family Day at Aurora's Arctic Adventure. Monday February 19 from 10am-4pm at Town Park. There will be live entertainment, battle of the chainsaws, children's inflatables, body zorbs, mini snow tubing, ice fishing outdoor skating (weather permitting). There will also be a free family Zumba class at 11am at the AFLC and a free leisure swim from 11am-2pm at the SARC. A Bhangra Dance demo will be offered at 1pm at the Aurora Cultural Centre. 

East Gwillimbury

Join East Gwillimbury on February 19 for free fun-filled activities for you and your family! Enjoy indoor and outdoor activities and a family skate from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sports Complex
Atlas Lounge
- Spring & summer registration is open! Register in person during Family Fun Day to receive 10% off programs and summer camps!
- Crafts and activities
- Face painting
- Hockey Skills Ages 3 to 5 yrs of age
- Hockey Skills Ages 6 to 10 yrs of age
- Speed skating
- Ringette
- Sledge Hockey
- BBQ ($) Provided by the Holland Landing Lions
- Pick up ball hockey
- Enjoy delicious maple syrup frosted on snow from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.


Georgina

You are invited to Join for some Valentines Fun with music, mingling, munchies and marketplace all while helping Peaceful Hearts Foundation Georgina raise funds at the 2nd Annual Valentines Celebration in Georgina. February 10.

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King

Enjoy your Family Day throughout the Township of King while participating in exciting activities including; the annual Learn to Curl at the Trisan Center in Schomberg, free snowshoe and cross country ski rentals at Cold Creek Conservation Area, and free family skates at the Nobleton and King City arenas!

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Markham

Guided by an art educator, families will team up to experiment with a variety of materials to create their own mixed media canvases. Limited spots available for each time slot. Register using the six-digit barcode at http://econnect.markham.ca. Materials are generously sponsored by Above Ground Art Supplies.

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Newmarket

Have Family Day fun at the Elman W. Campbell Museum. See the model train and Nursery Rhyme and Fairy Tale displays. Bring in a toy animal from home and have fun in our pretend toy animal grooming salon! Have your picture taken at the pioneer board and go on a Museum scavenger hunt! Suitable for ages 4-10. Drop-in 11a.m. to 3p.m. $3.00 per participant with donation of non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry. 

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Richmond Hill

The weekend of February 17th the Richmond Hill Group of Artists will present original artwork from talented members Helen Litras, Jean Roberts and Myrna Titleman. Stop by the gallery to meet the artists.

Vaughan

Love Chocolate? Love beer? Why not love them together?
Join Lake Wilcox Brewing Co. weekends in February for a self-guided beer and chocolate tasting.
Package includes everything you need to savour and learn about the deliciousness of chocolate and beer together.
Whitchurch-Stouffville

Visit the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum to share some quality family time sampling fresh local maple syrup & other treats. Check out the activities in the heritage buildings. Included with general admission.
New this year, in partnership with York Regional Forest, register for 1 of 2 free snowshoe walks at the Hollidge Tract.
Snowshoe Walks: 10:30am or 1:30pm (2 hours). Hollidge Tract: 16389 Hwy. 48. Registration required for snowshoe walks. Recommended for ages 6 and up. Children under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Walks are held snow, rain or shine. 

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