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Winter Whimsy in Toronto: Lunar New Year, Ice Festivals, and Olympic Cheers at 0 Degrees

Winter Whimsy in Toronto: Lunar New Year, Ice Festivals, and Olympic Cheers at 0 Degrees

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 Welcome to Things to Do in Toronto, listeners! I'm Ollie Bennet, your globe-trotting sports nut turned city explorer, and today, Sunday, February 22, 2026, Toronto's vibe is pure winter whimsy—light snow flurries dancing around a crisp high of 0°C, with wind chill making it feel like a brisk -5°C adventure, according to Environment Canada's forecast. Bundle up; it's got that magical, snowy playground energy!

Kick off your day with these hot picks: Head to Chinatown for Lunar New Year Celebrations at Chinatown Centre and Dragon City Mall, where lion dances, drumming, and festive street vibes roar till late—family-friendly cultural fireworks, reports View the VIBE. Families, don't miss Get the Jump on Spring at Toronto Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with free plant crafts, marshmallow roasts over firepits, and clay art using real leaves—perfect for shaking off winter blues. Sports fans, catch the Gold Medal Watch Party at Dublin Calling on Adelaide Street West starting at 8 a.m. for $10 tickets, cheering Olympic glory with pints and cheers via AdmitONE. Glide into free public skating at Evergreen Brick Works from 1 to 5 p.m., or hit the GreekTown Fire & Ice Festival on Danforth from noon to 8 p.m., featuring live ice carving battles, hoop performances, and a fiery finale—epic winter sports weirdness! For nightlife, crank up to Albania DJ Night at Luna Lounge in Richmond Hill at 9 p.m., where DJ Kourosh spins Balkan beats and club bangers for $20—pure party escalation.

Local buzz: TTC reports minor delays on Line 1 due to snow, so check apps; no big restaurant openings today, but Chinatown's got fresh Lunar treats popping. Must-dos? Storm the Harbourfront Centre for Skate by the Lake if snow holds, then hidden gem: ROM's Sharks exhibit wrapping today—prehistoric thrills indoors. Toronto tip: Locals dodge crowds by hitting Danforth early for souvlaki; fun fact, the CN Tower's survived more snowstorms than gold medals—talk about resilient!

Tomorrow? Windy flurries and chance of Outdoor Adventure Show previews—tune in for more epic Toronto quests!

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