February 13–15 is Family Day (and Valentine’s Day) weekend, which means there are tons of great things happening all over the GTA. Find something fun near you and make some happy memories with the whole family.
We put together a long list of Family Day activities to keep you busy all weekend, including indoor and outdoor festivals, museums and art galleries, theatre and cinema, charity events, and fun for FREE. There is something for everyone!
SPECIAL EVENTS
The Sears Great Canadian Chill
Participate in the coolest (…coldest) fundraising event in town. Support children and families living with and beyond cancer by jumping into some ice-cold water. Take the polar plunge and then enjoy some great food and fun at the kids’ zone. More>>
Monday
Hug-A-Bug Insect Petting Zoo
The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory is having an unusual petting zoo during Family Day weekend… You can get hands-on with some incredible live exotic bugs, such as giant millipedes, hissing cockroaches, scorpions and beetle grubs. Touch if you dare! More>>
All weekend
Family Day at Purina PawsWay – FREE
Bring your family and your pets to celebrate Family Day at Purina PawsWay. Enjoy face painting, giveaways, and live performances, all for free. More>>
Monday
Connecting With Wildlife Conservation at the Toronto Zoo
Visit the Toronto Zoo all weekend to see that families come is all shapes and sizes. You can connect with wildlife at For the Love of Family interactive stations throughout the zoo while also learning how to save and protect animals worldwide. More>>
All weekend
Share the Love at Casa Loma
You can explore Toronto’s historic castle, enjoy live entertainment, meet and greet mascots, and enjoy all the family-friendly activities at Casa Loma this Sunday and Monday. More>>
Sunday and Monday
KIDS FREE at the Hockey Hall of Fame on Family Day
Kids are free to learn all about hockey this Family Day. Enjoy the exciting hockey experience with artifacts, simulation games, theatres, and larger-than-life statues. And don’t forget the Stanley Cup! More>>
Monday
TIFF Family Day
Come by the annual TIFF Family Day event to watch some great films, including past hits and family classics, and join in for some great free activities. More>>
Monday
Mackenzie House Family Day
Celebrate Black History Month on Family Day by learning about Black Victorian journalists and publishers. Kids can try their hand at illumination and enjoy some cookie and warm cider in the historic kitchen. More>>
Monday
Family Day: Jane Austen and Zombies
Enjoy an entire day of history and zombies at Montgomery’s Inn Family Day event. You will get to participate in crafts, classic dancing, face painting and gory tea and snacks, and can take pictures with the themed set and props. Historic outfits and zombie costumes are encouraged. More>>
Monday
A Family Tale at Timothy Eaton Memorial Church
Join the princess party on Family Day for a live show, face painting, and other royal activities. Kids will get to meet the characters and enjoy some yummy food. More>>
Monday
Family Day at Fort York
Tour Fort York on Family Day to learn about history and enjoy old-fashioned games, activities, and hot chocolate by the fireside. More>>
Monday
Boards and (Lovable) Brats
Spend your afternoon getting competitive at this family-friendly board game event. More>>
Monday
Family Paint Day
Get artsy with the whole family at the Paint Lounge this Family Day. You can learn new techniques, customize colours, and work together on your take home masterpiece. More>>
Monday
Family Day Canvas Challenge
Come by the Varley Art Gallery of Markham to get creative as a family. You will create a mixed-media canvas together, guided by an art educator. More>>
Monday
Family Day Activities at Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre – FREE
There are tons of great family activities planned at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre, including a jungle gym, princess performances, storytelling, exercise classes, a yoga party, volleyball, and a food demo. Everyone is welcome. More>>
Monday
INDOOR FESTIVALS
Family Fun Fest
Have some indoor fun all weekend long at Family Fun Fest, including 30 rides, activities, and attractions. Don’t miss out on the interactive games, carnival food, and live performances. More>>
All weekend
Kidsfest Toronto
With more than thirty-themed inflatables, kids can slide and bounce all weekend long at Kidfest. There are also interactive activities, games, crafts, mini-putt, science experiments, exotic animals, and more! More>>
All weekend
Kidapalooza Family Festival
Enjoy activity stations, play zones, inflatables, live performances, dance parties and tons of food, fun and creativity at Kidapalooza. This indoor family festival has fun planned for the whole weekend. More>>
All weekend
HarbourKIDS Snowglobe Festival – FREE
Interact with a snowglobe installation and make your own snowglobe at this HarbourKIDS celebration. Afterwards, enjoy an outdoor skate at the Natrel Rink. More>>
Monday
Hamilton’s Kids-Fest
At Kids-Fest, children under twelve can participate in a variety of fun and educational activities, including slides, bouncy castles, interactive games, crafts, sing-alongs, animals, magic, science, and live performances. More>>
All weekend
MUSEUMS AND ART
Family Day Weekend at the Ontario Science Centre
Enjoy a weekend of science fun at the Ontario Science Centre. You can join in for special programs, DNA-themed workshops and games, IMAX films, and visit the special exhibition: Mammoths and Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age. More>>
All weekend
Family Day at the Bata Shoe Museum
Stop by the Bata Shoe Museum on Family Day weekend for some arts and crafts, demonstrations, games, a movie, and shoes, shoes, shoes! More>>
All weekend
Family Day at the Museum of Inuit Art
This Family Day, the Museum of Inuit Art extends their tour times so the whole family can join in for crafts and a hands-on session with the educational collection. More>>
Monday
Family Day at Aga Khan Museum
Enjoy the special family day Magical Mystical Creatures activities at the Aga Khan through interactive storytelling, games and crafts. More>>
Monday
AGO: Family Day 2016
The Art Gallery of Ontario is transforming into the KGO: Kids’ Gallery of Ontario for Family Day activities. There will be fun for all ages, including arts and crafts, family yoga, drop-in playtime, and bubble wrap fun. More>>
Monday
Family Day at PAMA: Your Stories Here – FREE
Visit the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives for free on Family Day. Join in for free workshops, view the exhibitions, and participate in the storytelling, music and activities for the whole family. More>>
Monday
Family Day at Spadina Museum
Get hands-on with history through a family-friendly tour and games at the Spadina Museum this Family Day. More>>
Monday
THEATRE AND CINEMA
One Thing Leads to Another at Young People’s Theatre
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Sunday and Monday
Mistatim at Young People’s Theatre
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All Weekend
Three Little Pigs by Cakes and Puppets Theatre
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Saturday
TIFF Next Wave Film Festival
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Saturday and Sunday
Munsch Mash at the Solar Stage
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All weekend
Superdude and Doctor Rude at The Second City
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Saturday and Monday
Family Day Film Screening at Rainbow Cinemas
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Monday
OUTDOOR FUN AND FESTIVALS
Skating at CF Shops at Don Mills – FREE
Grab your skates and head over to Don Mills shopping centre for some outdoor fun with the family. Skates are available to rent on-site. More>>
All weekend
Valens Lake Ice Fishing Derby – Cancelled
Are you a morning person? Beginning at sunrise you can catch some fish and win a prize at this ice-fishing derby in Flamborough. More>>
Saturday Cancelled
Family Day Weekend at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre
Have an outdoor adventure with the whole family, regardless of your skill level. You can go cross-country skiing or enjoy the trails by snowshoe. Don’t miss the family activities, including a scavenger hunt, a play park, and s’mores at the fire pit. More>>
All weekend
Family Snowshoeing in Markham
Head up to Markham Museum on Saturday morning to enjoy snowshoeing, fun activities, and games with your entire family. The snowshoes are provided on-site. Weather permitting. More>>
Saturday
Family Sunday in the Beach – FREE
On Sunday, visit the ninth annual Family Sunday in the Beach for lots of outdoor family fun, including ice sculptures, interactive games, live performances and a vintage trolley ride. More>>
Sunday
Family Day Frosty Fest
Spend the whole day outside at Frosty Fest. There are lots of fun things planned, including ice fishing, skating, wagon rides, a bonfire and free hot chocolate. More>>
Monday
Family Snow Day, Eh!
Support the Canadian Cancer Society’s Snowball Fun for families living with cancer by taking a 5-km snowshoe adventure or participating in some family-friendly activities. More>>
Monday
Winterfest
There are lots of fun activities planned at Markham Museum’s Winterfest, including crafts, music, snowshoeing, and great food. More>>
Monday
Family Day at Willowgrove
Willowgrove has 100 acres of Family Day fun, including wagon rides, animals, snowshoeing, sledding, a scavenger hunt, curling, and food and drinks by the bonfire. More>>
Monday
For weekend events that aren’t Family Day related, and to stay up-to-date on what’s going on in the GTA, visit our Event Listings.
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