February is the heart of winter in Muskoka, and the region embraces it with everything it has. Carnivals, pond hockey tournaments, live concerts, and waterfront celebrations fill the calendar from one end of the month to the other, with Family Day weekend bringing an especially festive burst of energy to towns across the region. This is the month that shows you just how vibrant and welcoming these communities truly are. If you have been thinking about living in Muskoka, February is the month that will make you fall in love with it.
If you want to explore everything the season has to offer, you can browse the full event listing on the Discover Muskoka Event Calendar.
Here are our top picks for February 2026.
Muskoka Wedding Show at the Discovery Centre
If a Muskoka wedding is on your horizon, this is the event to put on your calendar. The Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Centre hosts its annual wedding show on February 7, bringing together a curated selection of local vendors including florists, photographers, caterers, and planners all under one roof. Set against the stunning backdrop of Gravenhurst’s waterfront, it is a wonderful way to explore what the region has to offer and connect with the people who make Muskoka weddings so special. Whether your plans are well underway or just taking shape, you will leave with plenty of inspiration.
Venue: Muskoka Steamships and Discovery Centre Address: 275 Steamship Bay Road, Gravenhurst Phone: (705) 687-2115 Date: February 7, 2026
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
The Gravenhurst Winter Carnival returns for Family Day weekend, bringing two days of community fun, friendly competition, and winter celebration to the heart of Muskoka. Expect demo derbies, cardboard box races, snow sculptures, food trucks, live entertainment, and Skokie’s Birthday Party for younger visitors. This is a cherished annual tradition that draws families and neighbours together in a way that is hard to find anywhere else. Come for the activities and stay for the atmosphere.
Venue: Downtown Gravenhurst Address: Gravenhurst, Ontario Dates: February 13 – 15, 2026
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
The small community of Dorset punches well above its weight when it comes to winter fun. The annual Snowball Winter Carnival brings the village to life over two days with an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast, the beloved Dorset Snowball Parade, horse-drawn wagon rides, archery, snowshoe races, cardboard toboggan races, a hockey shoot-out, and a family skating party to close things out. It is the kind of event that reminds you why small-town Muskoka is so special.
Venue: Dorset, Ontario Dates: February 13 – 14, 2026
North American Cup Original Pond Hockey Tournament
Hockey was born on ponds just like the ones surrounding Muskoka Wharf in Gravenhurst, and the North American Cup brings it right back to those roots. This three-day, five-division adult round robin tournament celebrates the purest form of the game with teams from across the region taking to the ice for a weekend of competition, camaraderie, and cold-weather memories. Whether you are playing or cheering from the sidelines, the atmosphere on the waterfront is electric. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the tournament, making it an even more special occasion.
Venue: Muskoka Wharf Address: Gravenhurst, Ontario Dates: February 20 – 22, 2026
Port Carling Winterfest
Port Carling celebrates winter with a full weekend of family-friendly activities that showcase the very best of small-town Muskoka. Highlights include skating on the Hanna Park trail, horse carriage rides through the snow, figure skating, a crazy carpet hill, a log sawing contest, and children’s entertainment that keeps the youngest visitors smiling all day long. It is a warm, welcoming event that brings the whole community together over a shared love of the season.
Venue: Port Carling, Ontario Dates: February 20 – 22, 2026
Red Hot Chili Pipers at the Algonquin Theatre
One of the most entertaining live acts to come through Huntsville this winter, the Red Hot Chili Pipers bring a high-energy blend of Scottish bagpipes and rock anthems that absolutely has to be heard to be believed. Presented by the Huntsville Festival of the Arts at the Algonquin Theatre, this evening show is perfect for music lovers who enjoy something a little out of the ordinary. Tickets are available through the Festival of the Arts box office.
Venue: Algonquin Theatre Address: 37 Main Street East, Huntsville Date: February 21, 2026, 7:30 PM Tickets: Non-Member $65, Member $55.25
