Things to do in Orillia in February 2019
February is a great time to take your family and friends along as you try some new activities while enjoying the best of winter.
There’s plenty to do in and around Orillia this month! Check out some of these fun winter events and festivals:
Random Fandom Trivia
When: Saturday, February 2nd– 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Where: Orillia Public Library
What Is It: Calling all Orillia Library members! Join us at 201 Grill & Game Bar for our Random Fandom Trivia Night with sign-in starting at 6:00 pm. Gather a team of up to 4 people with a $5 entry per person.
Moonlight Snowshoeing
When: Saturday, February 2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd– 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Where: Horseshoe Valley Resort
What Is It: Perfect for your whole family, enjoy a 2km guided snowshoe through the Copeland Forest lit by moonlight. Conclude the evening fireside with some marshmallows and a cup of hot chocolate, and don’t forget your furry friends! The evening is just $17 per person plus HST and includes your rentals and hot chocolate.
Public Skating
When: Sunday February 3rd– 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Where: Brian Orser Arena
What Is It: Free public skating event for all ages. Check out the link below for additional public skate times.
Diary of Anne Frank
When: February 7th– February 17th– 2:00 pm or 7:30 pm
Where: Orillia Opera House
What Is It: Presented by Mariposa Arts, Diary of Anne Frank is a powerful new adaptation about the lives of eight people hiding from the Nazis in a concealed attic. Tickets are $25 per person and can be purchased online through the Orillia Opera House’s website.
Orillia Opera House – Diary of Anne Frank
Orillia Snow-Ga
When: Sunday, February 10th– 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Where: Stephen Leacock Museum
What Is It: Come join us for a fundraiser hosted by Sunrise Yoga Studio at the Stephen Leacock Museum. Enjoy a 45-minute outdoor yoga session for all levels and ages, with proceeds going to The Sharing Place Foodbank. Please bring a cash donation to the class.
Ukulele Jam
When: Tuesday, February 12th– 5:45 pm – 7:45 pm
Where: Orillia Public Library
What Is It: Bring your ukulele to play with others for fun at the Orillia Public Library. Hosted by the Sunshine Ukulele Network, everyone is welcome to this event and no registration is required.
Family Day Crafternoon
When: Monday, February 18th– 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Where: Orillia Waterfront Centre
What Is It: Come get crafty with us this Family Day at the boater’s lounge. Enjoy an afternoon full of arts, crafts, and free hot chocolate.
Orillia Cardboard Toboggan Race
When: Saturday, February 23rd– 9:00 am-noon
Where: Couchiching Golf Club
What Is It: Bring your whole family for this morning of fun and laughter! Get creative and bring your designed carboard toboggans to Couchiching Golf & Country Club by 9:30 am for registration. Please note, all entries must be registered. For more information including rules and regulations click the link below.
Nerf Battle
When: Saturday, February 23rd– 4:45 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: Orillia Public Library
What Is It: Happening after-hours at the Orillia Public Library, bring your favourite unmodified Nerf guns for a fun game of capture the flag. Entry is just $5 per person, and all entrants must be 18+ with a valid library card.
Coldest Night of the Year
When: Saturday, February 23rd– 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Lion’s Oval Public School
What Is It: Walk 2, 5, or 10 kilometres while raising funds for the Lighthouse Soup Kitchen and Shelter. For registration and information, click the link below.
