Winter Magic in Mississauga

February 17 to March 20

Mississauga Celebration Square
and Living Arts Centre

Winter in Mississauga is extra magical this year! With spectacular art installations, outdoor events and incredible live shows, there is much to explore at Celebration Square and the Living Arts Centre from now until we say hello to spring.

Ursa Minor by Jen Lewin

Celebration Square

Friday, February 17 to Sunday, March 19

Marvel at the beauty of Ursa Minor, a towering 12-foot-tall infinity mirrored bear by American contemporary artist, Jen Lewin. The sculpture is free-standing and engages onlookers with its colorful flowing, and interactive LED light choreography. Inspired by the dazzling natural phenomena of Polaris (the North Star) and its constellation Ursa Minor, the sculpture’s infinity mirrored body illuminates, conveying emotions of amazement, wonder, and exploration and reminding us to “Look Up.”

Ursa Minor is making its Canadian and International debut at Celebration Square.

A 12-foot sculpture of a bear made of mirrors that’s illuminated with LED lights. Patterns of light surround the sculture in an empty studio pace.

Ursa Minor by artist Jen Lewin, photos by Oriol Tarridas
@jenlewinstudio | www.jenlewinstudio.com

Three cartoon dinosaurs with one skating on an ice rink, another deejaying and the third is eating a taco.

Family Day Weekend

Celebration Square

Friday, February 17 to Monday, February 20

Dinosaurs are taking over the Square this Family Day Weekend with four days of Jurassic fun! Snap a selfie with four life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, stick around for a rawr-some movie on the screens, or put on your dancing skates and hit the ice rink. Looking to satisfy your monster appetite? Browse the food truck and indoor artisan market, in partnership with Food Truck’N Events.

Presented by TD.

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Cirque Kalabante

Living Arts Centre

Thursday, February 23, 7:30 p.m.

The Afrique en Cirque show symbolizes the strength, agility and joy of life found in African youth. A handful of daring acrobats, accompanied by their musicians, perform to the pulsating rhythm of the djembes of Guinea with their authentic and original choreography and acrobatics.

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MSYO: An Afternoon at the Opera

Living Arts Centre

Sunday, March 5, 3 p.m.

Mississauga Symphony Youth Orchestra is an exciting division of Orchestras Mississauga that offers music education and performance opportunities to young classical musicians. Led by Music Director and Conductor Maestro Denis Mastromonaco, the MSYO has quickly established itself as Mississauga’s foremost youth orchestra.

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Blue background with a cluster of brightly coloured icons in the centre. The icons are in the shapes of a candy cane, light bulb, happy face, ice skate and star.

Winter Magic presents: Wildlife Wonders

Celebration Square

Saturday, March 11

In the final event in the Winter Magic series, Wildlife Wonder will make you break the ice and embrace the great outdoors! Get wild with dancing giraffes, a polar bear petting zoo, scavenger hunts, and more fun for the entire family. Check out more than 20 food trucks and artisan vendors that are sure to tame a fierce appetite, presented by Food Truck’N Events.

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Lindsay Ell, accompanied by Owen Riegling

Living Arts Centre

March 16, 2023, 8 p.m.

Catch the talented country artist, Lindsay Ell, for ONE NIGHT only before she heads on her European and Canadian tour supporting Shania Twain this summer!

He’s an old soul with a new guitar, from Nashville to big cities, big stages, and bright lights – Owen Riegling will be opening up the show at Living Arts Centre!

We’re offering an exclusive ticket price for all seats in Hammerson Hall: $20 + fees. Get your tickets quick for the best seats in the house.

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Celtic Roots: A Celebration of Irish & Celtic Music

Living Arts Centre

Friday, March 17, 7:30 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and sing-a-long to classic Irish music including songs by the Dubliners, Celtic Women, the Irish Rovers, the Chieftains and more!

This show brings so much joy and community spirit to the people of Mississauga. The concert will showcase River North along with celebrated artists including fiddler Brigit O’Regan, with Percussionist/Bodhrán Player Jacob McCauley.

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Skating rink and skate rentals

Celebration Square

The Celebration Square ice rink is open until March 19, 2023 (weather permitting).

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Heated patios

Celebration Square

Stay cozy this winter at Celebration Square’s heated lounges, located in the Amphitheatre or next to the skate rental cabin.

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A hotel lobby with leather seating surrounded by potted evergreen plants.

Make it a magical winter weekend or march break getaway in Mississauga!

With so much happening this season and over 60 hotels to choose from, it’s easy to stay a little longer and treat the family to a staycation in Mississauga (on any budget). Check out the list of local hotels to find one nearest you.

Tip: Ask to see if any family or seasonal discounts are available.

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Win this Winter Winfest!

Contest ends March 19, 2023.

Looking to add a little more magic and excitement to your winter plans? Enter online for your chance to win passes for the whole family to enjoy local attractions and events across the city! Twelve weeks of prizes to be won, courtesy of Tourism Mississauga.

Enter to win 1 of 12 weekly family-fun prizes!

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