Major winter events and activities to check out in Mississauga

For families looking to set out and try something fun and adventurous, Mississauga has you covered with a range of amazing indoor and outdoor entertainment spots.

The city is home to thrilling escape rooms, go-karts, indoor rock climbing, festive outdoor activities perfect for enjoying during the winter, and much more, including some brand new events and facilities that have just opened recently.

These entertainment hotspots are suitable for all ages, so you can bring the whole family out for a good time.

Here are 9 of the best places to go on an adventure in Mississauga:

Indoor adventures:

Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest

Embark on a grand fantasy adventure in real life, based on the massively famous tabletop game of the same name. Located in the GYGO entertainment complex across from Square One, Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest is a one-of-a-kind experience where players take on the role of budding adventurers trying to recover a powerful gem from the clutches of a villainous dragon.

The experience blends theatre, videos, and interactive multimedia stations to bring the adventure to life, and is geared towards gamers of all skill levels, including newbies. This event is only available until mid-March, so be sure to check it out soon!

Hub Climbing

Reach new heights at Hub Climbing, one of the largest and tallest climbing gyms in the GTA with a massive 30,500 sq. ft facility. The centre is home to Adventure HUB, an interactive climbing experience geared towards families with young kids.

The gym boasts a wide selection of thrilling activities and challenges, fun climbing walls, augmented reality games, and a semi-private party room perfect for birthday parties and celebrations.

BRKFREE

BRKFREE is one of Mississauga’s newest entertainment complexes, boasting 35 unique challenge rooms inside the huge 25,000 sq. ft facility. Race against the clock while solving mysteries, cracking codes, and finding hidden clues – perfect for families that love to work together and have fun.

The immersive challenge rooms have a wide range of themes to choose from, such as cliffhanger, submarine and heist. There’s also a restaurant with shareable eats, and for the adults, a licensed “self-pour” tap wall dispensing wine and craft beer.

K1 Speed

Families with a need for speed should be sure to check out popular go-karting spot K1 Speed. The indoor centre features advanced electric go-karts, with 20-horsepower electric adult go-karts that can reach speeds of up to 45 mph and junior karts that can go up to 20 mph.

With thrilling go-kart rides and a snack bar, K1 Speed is a fantastic spot for families who want to race together and enjoy some friendly competition.

Outdoor adventures:

Celebration Square: Light Up the Square

Mississauga’s beloved Celebration Square, located in the downtown core, has been lit up with beautiful coloured lights and a gorgeous Christmas tree.

Hit the city’s largest outdoor ice rink for some fun skating with the family, and enjoy the dazzling marque art installation that will be up for the whole season. The famous moonGARDEN installation, featuring four majestic spheres that host delicate shadow theatres and amazing soundscapes, has been seen by over a million people around the world.

Light Up the Port

The city’s charming waterfront neighbourhood of Port Credit has become even more beautiful with Christmas lights added to the iconic lighthouse, the trees along the main street, and the new 25-foot-tall Christmas tree standing at Port Credit Memorial Park. The park’s also a great spot for ice skating, with its 220-metre skating trail offering a great view of the grandiose new tree.

The festivities continue throughout December with free treats, festive music playing along the main street, photos with Santa, and music from the Victorian Carollers.

Illumi

The biggest light show in the world is back in Mississauga until January 5th! Illumi is known as the world’s largest outdoor light, sound and multimedia show, and its holiday edition is a magical winter dreamscape spanning across 600,000 square feet and features more than 20 million twinkling LED lights.

While taking a stroll through this winter wonderland, look out for the Santa Claus display, a host of other festive characters, and the spectacular 47-metre-tall Tree of Lights, standing at twice the size of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree in New York City.

Square One

Square One isn’t just the biggest shopping centre in Mississauga, it’s also a family-friendly destination with tons of do. After a fun day of shopping at the centre’s vast selection of over 330 stores and services – covering everything from health and beauty to tech and entertainment – take a break and enjoy a meal at one of the mall’s many dining options at The Food District.

Additionally, in honour of Mississauga turning 50 this year, the mall is running a huge shopping spree contest with the Grand Prize of a $2,500 Square One gift card (and secondary prize of $500 Square One gift card). There’s no purchase necessary, simply fill out the online form to enter.

APIK

For the very first time, one-of-a-kind winter sports event APIK is coming to Mississauga’s Celebration Square from February 7 to 9, 2025. Not only is this the first APIK in Mississauga, it’s also the long-standing event’s first time outside of its home in Montreal.

The whole family is invited to check out a spectacular skiing and snowboarding competition featuring over 80 professional athletes from around the world. Spectators will also be able to take part in their own sports competitions, take classes, enjoy live DJ sets, and have fun at the afterparties.

Beyond these activities, there’s a lot more to check out in Mississauga. The city is home to some of the best retail spots, restaurants, events, and beautiful landmarks in the GTA.

With its blend of active, creative, and cultural experiences, Mississauga has something exciting for every member of the family, from kids to seniors and anywhere in between.

For more fun adventure ideas, visit Tourism Mississauga’s website, Facebook and Instagram.