Family Day Event Guide Sponsored by Brimacombe
Spend some quality time with your loved ones on our newest statutory holiday, Family Day! As the name suggests, there are kid-friendly happenings going on outdoors and indoors, all through the long weekend (even starting on Friday, which is a PA Day for many area schools). In addition, don’t miss your chance to get outside and enjoying everything the winter season has to offer with your family… in particular, skiing and snowboarding at Brimacombe! Slide into our DRAFT Guide to Family Day Weekend Events and Activities in Toronto and the GTA for all the details.
Brimacombe
What better way to spend time together with your crew on Family Day Weekend than to hang out on the slopes of Brimacombe! Wintertime is the perfect time to be active in the crisp fresh air, spending time with family, having fun and getting some exercise too. Even better, Brimacombe is just 45 minutes east of Toronto!
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Aga Khan Museum
Looking for some activities this Family Day Weekend that are educational, fun and FREE? Gather your whole family to celebrate both the long weekend and the Lunar New Year at the Aga Khan Museum! Presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto (CCC), families can participate in vibrant activities and enjoy exciting demonstrations.
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Evergreen Brick Works
Head down into the Don Valley to spend a cozy Family Day long weekend at Evergreen Brick Works, featuring numerous family-friendly events and activities. Visit Toronto’s largest indoor farmers market, watch a free indoor movie, skate on a beautiful outdoor ice rink, and much more!
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Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre: “The Jungle Book”
Roar into Family Day Weekend when Mississauga at the Living Arts Centre presents “The Jungle Book” This dazzling production reimagines Rudyard Kipling’s classic stories through a modern lens with a story that is familiar yet timeless. It’s sure to delight both kids and adults alike!
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Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO): “The Princess Bride in Concert”
Are you searching the high seas for a special outing for your family for Valentine’s Day weekend? As you wish! Spend the most romantic weekend of the year with your true loves to see the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (TSO) performing “The Princess Bride in Concert” at Roy Thomson Hall.
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Family Day Events — Major Attractions & Museums
Bata Shoe Museum: Family Day at the BSM | February 16
Stomp over to the Bata Shoe Museum and spend Family Day at the BSM by taking a self-guided tour, playing games and making crafts.
Casa Loma: High Tea at the Castle | February 14-16
Casa Loma is offering a traditional High Tea experience, just in time for Family Day Weekend. In addition, guests have the opportunity to tour the castle afterwards.
Hockey Hall of Fame: Family Day | February 16
Score some fun at Hockey Hall of Fame on Family Day! Kids can play interactive games, discover Canada’s national pastime, and marvel at the coveted Stanley Cup for FREE!
STACKT market: Sweet City Fest | February 13-16
STACKT market returns with the Sweet City Fest, perfect for Valentine’s Day and Family Day! The festival is free to enter and includes community events, live music and performances, experiences and workshops, vendor markets, and food and drink specials.
Young People’s Theatre (YPT): “Tree” | February 14-22
Young People’s Theatre (YPT) presents “Tree”, an interactive multi-sensory production where little theatregoers can settle into Mama Bird’s cozy nest in a luminous universe, filled with enchanting puppets, soft lights, and gentle melodies.
Toronto History Museums: Family Day Weekend Events | February 13-16
Learn more about our city for free over Family Day Weekend at Toronto History Museums, with guided tours and artistic activities.
Toronto Zoo Family Day Activities | February 14-16
Have a wild Family Day long weekend at the Toronto Zoo with Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse, plus a daily tiger-themed Guardians of Wild talk and giveaways.
More Family Day Events in Toronto
The Bentway: Skate Trail Last Day on Family Day | Ending February 16
Finish off the skating season at The Bentway with a Family Day skate party on Monday afternoon, with extended hours from 12:00 PM until 9:00 PM.
Canadian International AutoShow | February 13-22
The Auto Show returns to the Metro Toronto Convention Centre returns with new innovations and experiences for car lovers. Plus, there’s also family-friendly activities, from LEGO and Hot Wheels.
Model Railroad Club of Toronto | February 15-16
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto celebrates Family Day, welcoming the public to view Canada’s premier O scale model railroad, inspired by the Central Ontario Railway.
Toronto Comic Book Show | February 15
TCBS is Canada’s largest comic show, where you can buy, sell and trade comics from 100+ vendor tables, plus there’s free raffle tickets and free entry for kids under 12.
Family Day Events — Holiday Weekend in the GTA
Friday Harbour Resort: Family Day Activities | February 13-16
Embrace the best of the winter season at Friday Harbour, offering numerous family-friendly activities throughout the Family Day long weekend, including ongoing events in their Skate Escape program.
Hamilton Winterfest | Ending February 16
Hamilton Winterfest 2024 includes 70+ events all across the city! Events include a pop culture exhibition, concerts, crafts, dance, theatre, fashion, art installations, a Family Day festival and more.
Elliott Tree Farm: Maple Syrup Experience | Starting February 14
Sweeten your Family Day Weekend with a trip to Elliott Tree Farm for their Maple Syrup Experience! Enjoy a pancake breakfast as well as a sugarbush tour.
Kids Fest TO | February 14-16
Kids Fest TO arrives just in time for the Family Day long weekend, taking place indoors at the International Centre in Mississauga. Enjoy the numerous inflatable rides, carnival games and attractions.
Ontario Free Fishing Weekend | February 14–16
Try out ice fishing for free across the province with this government-sponsored program. If you don’t know how to fish just yet, then check out the free online Learn to Fish program!
Winterlit | Ending February 16
Bask in the natural beauty of Mountsberg Conservation Area by taking an illuminated walk in the woods at Winterlit. As a special treat for families, kids 14 and under can enjoy the wonders of Winterlit for FREE and get a complimentary hot chocolate on the Family Day long weekend!
Family Day Events — Holiday Monday in the GTA
Ajax Winterfest |February 16
The annual Ajax Winterfest is back for free frosty fun on Family Day! The event includes inflatables, snow painting, face painting, crafts, entertainment, free hot chocolate and s’mores, ball hockey, and more.
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives: Family Day at PAMA |February 16
Spend Family Day in Brampton at Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives with interactive art activities, storytelling sessions, film screenings, and live performances.
Family Day Weekend is the perfect time to spend quality time with your family, and it also happens to be the pinnacle of ski/snowboard season, so be sure to have fun and get some exercise on the slopes of Brimacombe! Even better, there’s no need to travel far to reach one of Southern Ontario’s best and largest ski hills. That’s because Brimacombe is just a 45-minute drive east of Toronto!
Wintertime is all about feeling the crisp, fresh air and spending an action-packed day with your whole crew. So, head to “The Brim” where there are so many special ways for families to embrace the *coolest* season! Get the most out of your family time because Brimacombe is open late every night during Family Day Weekend. Take advantage of extended hours from 9:00 AM to 9:30 PM, on Friday to Sunday, and even on Holiday Monday.
Along with promotions, specials, lessons and more, families can ski and snowboard under the twinkling lights for Brimacombe’s special Family Nights. With this amazing deal, lift tickets for you and your family are only $169 +HST per night! (*Family consists of a maximum of 5 persons, including at least one Adult/Senior and one person aged 13 & under or a student. Additional lift tickets are available to purchase at the on-site advertised walk-up rates. Family Nights start at 4:00pm, with lift tickets available to use for up to 4 hours. Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or coupon.)
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