Things to do this weekend in Brampton: Feb. 14 to Feb. 17
Published February 14, 2025 at 7:58 am
It looks like Valentine’s Day and Family Day are bringing a long weekend of fun to Brampton. Enjoy a cozy horse-drawn carriage ride through downtown, share laughs at a comedy show, glam up with your besties at a Galentine’s makeup workshop or challenge the family to glow-in-the-dark mini golf and laser tag.
Here’s what’s happening from Feb. 14 to 17:
February 14
Carriage Rides in Downtown Brampton
Enjoy a charming 8-10 minute horse-drawn carriage ride through Downtown Brampton, perfect for a festive evening with family or friends.
Where: Main St. S. (in front of Brampton City Hall)
When: 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. (time slots vary)
Cost: $50 per ride (fits 4-5 people)
The Canadian Multicultural Inventors Museum: Popup Exhibit – International African Inventors
Explore stories of Black innovation at this mobile exhibit featuring African inventions like the window cleaner, eggbeater and space shuttle retrieval. Create your own mini space car in the studio space.
Where: 9 Wellington St. E. (Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives – PAMA)
When: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
Jully Black
Prepare to be captivated by the incomparable Jully Black, hailed as a visionary and Canadian icon. With multiple Juno awards and platinum records, she is celebrated as one of ‘The 25 Greatest Canadian Singers Ever.’
Where: 1 Theatre Ln. (The Rose Brampton)
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $20 to $34
Valentine’s Day – Grooves and Games
Designed for neurodiverse youth and young adults, enjoy a night of dancing, board games and video games. The event features a DJ, a variety of board games, a video game station, complimentary snacks and a Chill Zone for relaxation.
Where: 60 Queen St. E., Unit 106
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $8.79
Valentine’s Day Dinner and Murder Mystery Show
Sheridan Student Union invites you for an evening of mystery and dining. Enjoy a thrilling murder mystery show with a dinner and prizes await those who solve the case. Open to Sheridan students and their guests (one guest per student, with tickets required for both).
Where: Sheridan College – Davis Campus – The Den
When: 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $6.66 per ticket
February 15
Hot! Hot! Hot! – Toronto Symphony Orchestra
Join Captain Daniel Bartholmew-Poyser and special guests for a Caribbean adventure of calypso rhythms and orchestra magic. Enjoy performances by vocalists Kimya Hypolite, King Cosmos, Macomere Fifi, and the steel band group Pan Fantasy.
Where: 1 Theatre Ln. (The Rose Brampton)
When: 2 p.m.
Cost: Unspecified
February 16
Qawwali Night: A Valentine’s Celebration of Love
Experience a soulful evening of Sufi music with Toronto’s own Muneeba Sheikh. Enjoy a night of enchanting vocals, dinner and complimentary henna for girls.
Where: 90 Biscayne Crescent (Courtyard by Marriott)
When: 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Cost: $59.95 per person (Children under 10: Free) – Includes dinner and henna
Stand-up Comedy Show: Harmeet Singh Kohli
Enjoy an evening of laughter with Harmeet Singh Kohli and two other comedians, blending Punjabi, Hindi and English comedy in a unique multicultural performance.
Where: 30 Rambler Dr. (Barzilla Lounge)
When: 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $22.63 (General Admission), $70.56 (Family Table)
Black History – Celebrating Hon. Jean Augustine
An evening of music and tribute to Hon. Jean Augustine, celebrating Black History Month.
Where: 85 Sandalwood Pkwy E. (Hope Restored Brampton Ministries)
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: Free
Glam & Sip Galentines Event
Celebrate Galentine’s Day with a glam-filled makeup class designed for you and your besties. Enjoy drinks, appetizers and a pink-themed atmosphere while learning a natural glam makeup look. Mini gift bags included.
Where: 21 Kenview Blvd, Unit 14, Brampton
When: 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Cost: $86.53
Hai Veh Valentine’s Day
Swap chocolates for chuckles at this Valentine’s Day Comedy Open Mic Night hosted by Navv.
Where: 485 Main St. N., Brampton (Heritage India Restaurant)
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $10 (Single), $15 (Duo of Giggles)
February 17
Family Day at PAMA 2025
Join PAMA for a day of wonder and whimsy this Family Day! Create art inspired by fluffy clouds, enjoy interactive storytelling with award-winning children’s author Yolanda T. Marshall, and laugh with Pastel’s Imaginarium, featuring mime, dance and puppetry performances.
Where: 9 Wellington St. E. (Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives)
When: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Family Day at GlowZone 360
Enjoy an exciting evening of glow-in-the-dark mini golf, laser tag, pizza and unlimited drinks for the whole family. This event is not suitable for children under 7 and is not a low-sensory environment due to flashing lights, loud noises and dark spaces with neon tubing.
Where: 9446 McLaughlin Rd N #7, Brampton (GlowZone 360)
When: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $5 (non-refundable)
—Cover photo via glowzone360.com