Things to do in Midland 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 Midland this month! Check out some of these fun winter events and festivals:
Discovery Harbour Ice Skating Trail
When: Mid-Jan – Mid-March
Where: Discovery Harbour
What Is It: Lace up your skates and hit Penetanguishene’s 2km skate trail at Discovery Harbour. This trail offers a leisurely skate along the shoreline of Georgian Bay and admission is just $8 per person.
Midland Winterfest 2019
When: February 1st & 2nd
Where: Downtown Midland & Little Lake Park
What Is It: Welcoming all ages, Midland’s annual Winterfest is kicking off with their 7thannual road hockey tournament along King Street on Friday, February 1st. Outdoor activities will be held on Saturday, February 2nd at Little Lake Park from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm.
Snowshoe Eco-Tours at Wye Marsh
When: Saturday, February 16th & Sunday, February 17th
Where: The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
What Is It: Experience the winter wonderland at Wye Marsh and discover areas that aren’t otherwise open to the general public. After a short lesson on snowshoeing, you can head out on a 4km walk to see the stunning sights of winter and wildlife, while hand feeding the chickadees. Times verify for both dates, and tickets are available online for $65 per person.
Marsh by Moonlight Snowshoe Series
When: Saturday, February 16th& 23rd
Where: The Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
What Is It: Experience the nighttime magic at Wye Marsh with a walk through the trails lit by moonlight. After learning all about the local nighttime wildlife warm up and relax around the fire while enjoying a roasted snack and a warm drink. Times verify for each date and space is limited to ensure the best wildlife encounter. Tickets are just $55 per person and include your rentals.
Wasaga Beach 14thAnnual Snowman Mania
When: February 15th & 16th
Where: RecPlex Community Centre
What Is It: Running for the 14th year, this annual event in Wasaga Beach is a great family fun weekend with activities including a chilli cook-off, a dance, polar bear plunge, and much more!
Winterama Blast
When: February 15th – 18th
Where: 2 Main Street, Penetanguishene
What Is It: Annually taking place on the Family Day weekend, you will find plenty of things to do at Winterama. This year the weekend will include a kick-off celebration at Discovery Harbour, a demolition derby, parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, a polar plunge, and so much more!
Family Day at Wye Marsh
When: Monday, February 18th – 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
What Is It: Bring your whole family to Wye Marsh to enjoy a fun and educational day while experiencing the best of winter. Offering interactive activities throughout the day, explore the trails by ski or snowshoe while stopping along the way to feed the chickadees, then conclude your day around an open fire.
A Red Carpet Evening
When: Saturday, February 23rd– 5:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Quality Inn and Conference Centre
What Is It: Hosted by Community Living Huronia, enjoy a luxurious red carpet evening at the Quality Inn and Conference Centre in Midland with a performance by Steven Page and live and silent auctions. Tickets are $150 per person and include a champagne reception and a 3-course gourmet dinner.
Karma Yoga
When: Sunday, February 24th– 4:00 pm – 5:15 pm
Where: Wasaga Beach Yoga
What Is It: Relax and recharge with this Restorative Yoga class in support of the Wasaga Beach Food Bank. Registration is offered online and the class is free with a food or cash donation brought to the class.
