WINTERISTA FESTIVAL

Schedule

Fri, 23 Jan, 2026 at 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

25 Commercial Rd | Toronto, ON

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Discover Winterista — Toronto’s newest festival of ice, light & community. Jan 23 – Feb 14 at Motorista Studio.
About this Event

Winterista: Toronto’s Family Winter Festival

Winterista is Toronto’s newest winter destination, transforming Motorista Studio into a magical world of ice, light, and creativity from January 23 to February 14.

By day, families step into a sparkling winter playground filled with interactive ice features, hands-on activities, and cozy spaces to explore together. Kids can enjoy ice science experiments, carving demonstrations, and playful photo moments while parents relax with warm drinks in beautifully designed winter lounges.

As evening arrives, Winterista shifts into a glowing winter escape. Soft lighting, music, and illuminated ice installations create a calm, immersive atmosphere that feels both festive and elegant. It remains family-friendly throughout, with alcohol service available at the Motorista bar after 7 PM for adults.



❄️ Ice Carving Experience (Special ADD-ON)

Looking to elevate your Winterista visit?
The Winterista Ice Carving Experience is a hands-on, guided activity available as a separate add-on with limited capacity.

How it works:

  1. Purchase your Winterista Festival ticket
  2. Reserve your Ice Carving Experience in advance



Every visit includes access to:

• Ice slide
• Winter bouncy castle
• Ice throne photo zone
• Ice carving displays
• Cozy winter lounges
• Music, lights, and immersive installations
• Evening projection mapping and winter atmosphere on regular nights


Key Dates

Grand Opening
January 23 | 12 PM – 12 AM
Daytime winter activities
Evening (7 PM+) projection mapping, performers, and ice fairies

January 24
Open 12 PM – 12 AM
A relaxed evening focused on ice installations, music, and atmosphere

January 25 – Cozy Family Day
Waffles, movies, and warm family-friendly vibes

January 26–30
Closed for reset and installation updates

January 30 – POLAR: APRÈS COUTURE
A ticketed fashion and nightlife experience inside Winterista

January 31 – Cozy Sunday
Open 12 PM – 12 AM

February 1 – February 13
Open daily 12 PM – 12 AM
Weekdays include school field trips plus public access
Weekends feature enhanced programming

February 14 – Fire & Ice Closing Party
A ticketed grand finale celebration

Full calendar available at


Arrival Time Selection

When booking your visit, select the date and time you plan to arrive.
Capacity is limited to approximately 250 guests at a time to maintain a comfortable, immersive experience.

Guests are welcome to book multiple dates if they plan to visit more than once.


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Where is it happening?

25 Commercial Rd, 25 Commercial Road, Toronto, Canada

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