Things to do this weekend in Brampton: Feb. 7 to Feb. 9
Published February 7, 2025 at 6:54 am
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Brampton has many events lined up to celebrate the season of love. Whether you’re crafting personalized bracelets, painting heartfelt watercolour cards or dancing the night away at Riddim & Romance with your partner, there’s no shortage of ways to show appreciation for your favourite people.
Here’s what’s happening from Feb. 7 to 9:
February 7
Black History Month Celebration: Honouring Gloria Baylis
Celebrate Black History Month with an inspiring evening dedicated to the legacy of Gloria Baylis, a trailblazer in Canada’s fight against workplace racial discrimination. Experience her story through a moving dramatic play performed by Mayfield Secondary School drama students.
Where: 20 Loafers Lake Ln. (Cyril Clark Lecture Hall)
When: 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Valentine’s Watercolour Card Workshop
Get creative this Valentine’s Day in a beginner-friendly session where you’ll learn watercolour techniques to design and paint handmade cards.
Where: 200 County Ct. Blvd. (Happy Hands Pottery & Art Studio, Brampton)
When: 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Cost: $45 (Materials included)
BAD BROWNS: A Comedic Subversion of Stereotypes
A night of stand-up that flips stereotypes on their head, featuring South Asian comics—plus a few diversity hires—for a hilariously bold set.
Where: 485 Main St. N. (Heritage India Restaurant, Brampton)
When: 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Cost: $20
February 8
Kids Discovery Club
Join a fun-filled STEAM club where kids can explore science, technology, engineering, art and math through hands-on challenges, earning codewords for a chance to win prizes.
Where: 9050 Bramalea Rd. (Chinguacousy – Program Room A)
When: 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Always Anjali book signing
Join actor and children’s author Sheetal Sheth for an in-store storytime and book signing of “Anjali Can!”— the latest in the Always Anjali series.
Where: 52 Quarry Edge Dr. (Indigo, Market Hall)
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: Free
The Rose Orchestra: Too Darn Hot
The Rose Orchestra, joined by guest artist Adi Braun, ignites the stage with the timeless songs of love and passion by musical legend Cole Porter.
Where: 1 Theatre Ln. (The Rose Brampton)
When: 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $15–$39
Stand-Up Stitches
Curated by Keesha Brownie, this comedy showcase features top stand-up comics from Canada and beyond for a night of non-stop laughter.
Where: 1 Theatre Ln. (The Rose Brampton)
When: 8 p.m.
Cost: $25
Spin Into Pottery: One-Day Beginner Workshop
Discover the joy of pottery in this immersive workshop, where beginners will learn the fundamentals of the pottery wheel and create a unique ceramic piece under expert guidance.
Where: 200 County Ct. Blvd. (Happy Hands Pottery & Art Studio)
When: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Cost: $75
Kids Discovery Club
Explore the world of STEAM with hands-on science, technology, engineering, art, and math challenges. Earn codewords each week for a chance to win prizes.
Where: 10150 The Gore Rd. (Gore Meadows – Program Room 3)
When: 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
February 9
Riddim & Romance
Celebrate pre-Valentine’s with a night of groovy Soca, lovers Rock, slow wine Dancehall and R&B—come with your partner or find one on the dance floor.
Where: 263 Queen St. E. (Calypso Hut Brampton)
When: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Cost: 2 tickets for $40
Chinese Paper Cutting Workshop
Join paper-cutting artist Kris Yun Xie for a hands-on workshop celebrating the Lunar New Year. Create a paper-cut design of the 2025 Chinese Zodiac sign—the Snake—while learning about this traditional art form.
Where: 9 Wellington St. E. (Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives – PAMA)
When: 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $15 + HST (General), $12.75 + HST (Members)
Valentine’s Day – Love & Friendship Bracelets
Create personalized love and friendship bracelets using gemstones, charms and colours to celebrate self-love, romance or friendship in this hands-on jewelry-making workshop.
Where: 23 Queen St. E. (Cafe Nitro, Brampton)
When: 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. (Doors open at 2:45 p.m.)
Cost: $60