- Last updated: January 28, 2026
The BIG Family Day Weekend Event Guide
Family Day weekend is the perfect excuse to get out and enjoy some winter fun with the kids! From February 14–16, families across the GTA and Southern Ontario can enjoy festivals, special exhibits, outdoor adventures, hands-on activities, and more. Browse our guide to find events near you, including Toronto, York Region, Durham, Peel, Halton, and Simcoe County — and make the most of the long weekend together.
FEATURED
Family Day Weekend at the AGO
- February 14 -16, 2026
- Art Gallery Of Ontario, 317 Dundas St W, Toronto
Snow or shine, your Family Day weekend plans are sorted! Head to the AGO and step into a world of art, fun and hands-on activities perfect for all ages. Explore interactive spaces, enjoy special programming designed for families, and make memories together throughout the gallery. Plus, kids always visit for free.
FEATURED
Family Day Artventure at the McMichael
- February 16, 2026 – 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
- McMichael Canadian Art Collection, 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
This Family Day, the McMichael invites you on an Artventure! Join us for hands-on artmaking with artist Sandra Tarantino, storytelling in the galleries and a not-to-be-missed performance by Brendan McLeod of Holy Guacamole, it’s a Poetry Show. Enjoy a full day of creativity, curiosity and fun for the whole family at the McMichael.
Family Day Events & Activities
Visit Little Canada
Jan 1
to Apr 1, 2026
Little Canada
Embark on a thrilling journey through a spectacular miniature world showcasing famous Canadian sights like the CN Tower and Niagara Falls. Be amazed by the intricate details and moving vehicles that bring this attraction to life in downtown Toronto. Plan your visit Monday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – ...
Winterlude - Ottawa
Jan 30
to Feb 16, 2026
Various locations, Ottawa, Ontario
From January 30 to February 16, 2026, enjoy Canada’s Capital Region’s winter festival! let Winterlude inspire, entertain and warm you up across Ottawa and Gatineau! A highlight of the winter season, THIS is Winterlude! With its ice sculptures, snow slides, Ferris wheel, live music and many free outdoor ...
Hamilton WinterFest
Jan 31
to Feb 16, 2026
Multiple Venues in Hamilton, Ontario
From January 31 to February 16, 2026, the City of Hamilton comes alive with a dynamic celebration of our vibrant community. Join us as we showcase a variety of Signature and Community Events designed to engage, entertain, and inspire residents and visitors alike. Stay tuned for upcoming details ...
Bloomland in Oz
Jan 31
to Apr 6, 2026
RBG Centre
Follow the road that leads to Royal Botanical Gardens’ 2026 floral showcase, “Bloomland in Oz,” where imagination blossoms into a spectacular adventure inspired by the pages of the original novel, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. The land of Oz awaits, featuring captivating botanical displays, delightful artistic creations, and ...
Kuumba
Feb 1
to Feb 28, 2026
Harbourfront Centre
KUUMBA is Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival. Presented by TD Bank Group through the Bank’s Corporate Citizenship platform, the TD Ready Commitment, this year’s edition celebrates the rich histories, achievements and creative brilliance of Black communities across North America, framed within a dynamic global perspective. ...
Forest of Light
Feb 2
to Mar 21, 2026
Sandhill Nursery
Something new has awakened at Sandhill Nursery. The Forest of Light has opened its gates, and the response has been incredible. Night after night, the trails come alive with colour, shadow, and a quiet kind of magic that’s already capturing hearts. Follow the path as it winds through ...
Cinderella
Feb 5
to Feb 15, 2026
Georgian Theatre
This contemporary take on the classic tale features Rodgers & Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” alongside an up-to-date, hilarious and romantic libretto by Tony Award nominee Douglas Carter Beane. Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella runs February 5-15, 2026. ...
Island Lake Annual Ice Fishing Derby
Feb 7
to Feb 16, 2026
Island Lake Conservation Area
Reel in a Big Catch at the Annual Derby Join us for our annual Ice Fishing Derby at Island Lake Conservation Area. Cash prizes for northern pike, black crappie, and yellow perch in the adult category. Prizes in the youth category. Registration Fees Adults (13+) $35, plus HST. ...
You're a Good Man Charlie Brown
Feb 7
to Mar 22, 2026
Wychwood Theatre
LIVE! at the Wychwood Theatre: You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown 76 Wychwood Ave. Studio 176 Toronto, ON. M6G 4C7 Based on the beloved comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this musical comedy chronicles the adventures of Charlie Brown and the entire Peanuts gang. Through hilarious scenes and ...
Canadian International Auto Show
Feb 13
to Feb 22, 2026
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
The Canadian International AutoShow features more than 650,000 square feet of exhibits, displays and attractions spanning the North and South Buildings of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. With an annual attendance in excess of 330,000, the Canadian International AutoShow is not only the largest automotive expo in Canada, ...
Family Day Weekend at the TRM
Feb 13
to Feb 16, 2026
Toronto Railway Museum
Join us on Family Day weekend for crafts and tours. This year CP Cape Race will be open to visitors inside Stall 17 with a DIY train crest activity. The Toronto Railway Museum will be open extended hours on Monday, February 16 from 12pm to 5pm. All activities ...
Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival
Feb 13
to Feb 14, 2026
Dorset Recreation Centre
The 2026 Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival takes place Friday, Feb. 13 and Saturday, Feb. 14! The Dorset Snowball Winter Carnival, known to most simply as Snowball, was created by the volunteer committee for the Dorset Recreation Centre in 1991 as a community event and fundraiser for the Centre. ...
The Princess Bride in Concert
Feb 13
to Feb 14, 2026
Roy Thomson Hall
The beloved classic The Princess Bride—a timeless story of love, adventure, and humour—unfolds on the big screen while Mark Knopfler’s whimsical score is performed live. Bring your special someone(s) for Valentine’s weekend! FILM WITH LIVE ORCHESTRA Fri, Feb 13–Sat, Feb 14, 2026 Roy Thomson Hall Performance Schedule: Fri, ...
Family Day Weekend Escape Rooms at Looking Glass Adventures
Feb 13
to Feb 16, 2026
Looking Glass Adventures
Looking for something fun to do this Family Day Weekend? 🎉 Looking Glass Adventures is open all weekend with immersive, family-friendly escape rooms perfect for kids, teens, and adults alike. Make it a shared adventure and save $15 off your escape room booking with code FAMILY2026. Book now ...
2026 ILLUMINITE
Feb 13
to Mar 8, 2026
Downtown Yonge
Get ready to rediscover wonder, joy, and imagination with the return of ILLUMINITE: Downtown Yonge’s annual winter celebration of light, art, and public space. Now in its third year, ILLUMINITE 2026 invites visitors to explore the theme of “PLAY” through immersive light-based installations spread across five unique locations ...
A Royal Valentine’s Celebration
Feb 13
to Feb 13, 2026
Momenti Belli Studios
Join Ever A Surprise Productions and Momenti Belli Studios for a fun-filled fairytale celebration just in time for Valentine’s Day and the Family Day long weekend! CHARACTERS IN ATTENDANCE 🌸 Rapunzel 🍳 Flynn Rider 🐠 Ariel 🔱 Prince Eric WHAT’S INCLUDED ✨ Create a Valentine’s craft with Rapunzel ...
Inclusive Valentine's Day Dinner and Dance (14+ Years)
Feb 13
to Feb 13, 2026
Paul palleschi Recreation Centre
Brampton Recreation’s Inclusive Valentine’s Day Dinner & Dance is on Friday, February 13, at Paul Palleschi Recreation Centre. Teens and adults aged 14 and older who are living with a disability are invited to attend. Support workers are welcome, and participants may attend dinner and dancing or dancing ...
Maple Syrup Experience at Elliott Tree Farm
Feb 14
to Apr 5, 2026
Elliott Tree Farm
The Elliott Tree Farm 2026 Maple Syrup Experience kicks off on Saturday February 14 for Family Day Weekend! Join us within an hour of the GTA for our annual Canadian tradition with our famous pancake breakfast at the Horse Barn Canteen, followed by a 10 – 15-minute sugarbush ...
Family Day Critter Corner at Cambridge Butterfly Academy
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Join us during Family Day weekend to discover cool critters such as: Giant Millipedes Malaysian Jungle Nymphs Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Thorny Devil stick bugs Tailed Whip Scorpions Spiny Stick Bugs Hornworm caterpillars …and more! We’ll have fun, self-guided programming for you to access both on-site and virtually. Purchase ...
Family Day Treewalk Adventure
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Bruce’s Mill
Join us for a Family Day outdoor adventure! Kids and families can let their imaginations lead the way while they explore our tree-house villages during this 2-hour experience. Travel from tree-house to tree-house along wood bridges and net-walkways, then descend to the ground on slides and ramps! Enjoy ...
Ontario Free Family Day Fishing
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Multiple Locations
Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. New this year, the Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free: Family Fishing Weekend (February 14 – 16, 2026) Mother’s Day ...
Family Day Weekend At Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s…THINGS with WINGS! Come discover a whole new world of flight at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this Family Day weekend! The Canadian Raptor Conservancy will be demonstrating their live free-flying birds of prey show. Daily demonstrations at 10 am, 1 pm, ...
Mid-Winter Social: Experience Winter
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Discovery Harbour
Breathe in the crisp Georgian Bay air and step into a winter celebration like no other. The Mid‑Winter Social transforms the historic grounds of Discovery Harbour into a lively mix of glowing firepits, heritage experiences, delicious comfort food, and hands‑on adventures. It’s winter the way it should be ...
Gather for Family Day Weekend at Todmorden Mills
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Todmorden Mills
Experience the magic of winter at Todmorden Mills in the beautiful Don Valley! Snow creations, winter crafts, and warm drinks to warm the heart. Enjoy the chilly weather with ice building fun, outdoor games, and an exploration of the Wildflower Preserve in winter. “Seek and find” animal tracks ...
The Skate Escape
Feb 14
to Feb 15, 2026
Friday Harbour Resort
The Skate Escape invites you to embrace winter on resort, with ice skating, recreation rentals, and special offers at Friday Harbour’s shops and restaurants. While on resort, you can: – Lace up your skates and hit the ice, on our new expanded rink – Enjoy fat bikes, snowshoes, ...
Family Day Weekend at the Aga Khan Museum
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Aga Khan Museum
This Family Day Weekend, celebrate the Lunar New Year at the Aga Khan Museum with exciting activities and performances presented in partnership with the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto. From calligraphy demonstrations in the Atrium and an exhilarating lion dance to captivating live music and creative workshops, ...
Gravenhurst Winter Carnival
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Various Venues, Gravenhurrst
The Gravenhurst Winter Carnival is a cherished annual tradition in the heart of Muskoka, celebrating the magic of winter with fun for all ages. This family-friendly event offers exciting activities like the demo derby, Skokie’s Birthday Party, cardboard box races, and snow sculptures. Guests can enjoy yummy food ...
Family Day Weekend Activities at Scarborough Museum
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Scarborough Museum
This Family Day Weekend, let your creativity shine with fun, engaging activities for all ages and warm, delicious treats. Enjoy the museum’s story corner, featuring books for all ages that celebrate Black lived experiences and stories. Sample a scone fresh from the museum’s kitchen, featuring spreads from local ...
Family Day Weekend at the AGO
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Art Gallery of Ontario
Get ready for an unforgettable Family Day Weekend at the AGO! February 14–16 Experience three days of joy, imagination, and togetherness! From playful artmaking and guided tours to hands-on creative projects and friendly faces everywhere you turn, this weekend is sure to inspire and entertain the whole family. ...
Penetanguishene Winterama
Feb 14
to Feb 15, 2026
Town of Penetanguishine
Join the Town of Penetanguishene February 14 – 15th for the 78th Annual Winterama! Penetanguishene Winterama, the longest running winter carnival in Ontario. A celebration of Canadian seasonality, Winterama is an opportunity to renew an interest in outdoor activity; enhance community spirit and pride through people, partnership and ...
Toronto Spring Festival Fireworks Celebration
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Nathan Phillips Square
The Toronto Spring Festival is a vibrant celebration of cultural diversity, showcasing traditional customs alongside modern festivities. It aims to foster inclusivity and cultural exchange in the heart of Toronto. Join us for three days of immersive experiences, live performances, and interactive workshops that highlight the beauty of ...
Winter Wagon Rides
Feb 14
to Feb 15, 2026
Mountsberg Conservation Area
Experience the beauty of Mountsberg’s forest with a wagon ride through the woods! Rides are available daily during the holiday season from December 26 to January 4 and then on weekends until February 16. This year the rides will include complimentary hot chocolate and marshmallows to roast over ...
2026 Barrie Allandale Model Train Show
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Bradford Greenhouse & Garden Gallery
All Aboard! The Barrie-Allandale Railway Modellers will be hosting the largest Train Show in Ontario at Bradford Greenhouses – Barrie over the Family Day Weekend. This event will feature both vendors and displays! Saturday February 14th and Sunday February 15th, 2026 10:00am to 4:00pm both days Admission $8 ...
Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse at Your Toronto Zoo
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Toronto Zoo
Get ready for a pawsome Family Day Long Weekend adventure filled with whiskers, wonder, and wild cats! Gabby from the hit series Gabby’s Dollhouse, known for her magical cat ears and love of all things feline, is visiting your Toronto Zoo for a special meet-and-greet. Families are invited ...
Family Day Weekend Activities at Montgomery's Inn
Feb 14
to Feb 16, 2026
Montgomery’s Inn
Visit the Inn, take a tour, make a bookmark, and relax in our book nook. Take home a free book provided by the Children’s Book fund! Play, create, and make new traditions this Family Day at Toronto History Museums! This Family Day weekend, Montgomery’s Inn invites you to ...
Family Day at the Museum
Feb 14
to Feb 14, 2026
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Visit the Museum for Family Day fun! Explore historic buildings and exhibits, create fun crafts, try snowshoeing, enjoy FREE hot chocolate and horse-drawn wagon rides. Please note, select activations may be weather permitting. All Ages
Family Day at The Village: Family Make & Bake Workshop
Feb 14
to Feb 14, 2026
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Bring your family of choice and spend the day together making and baking this Family Day Weekend! Use traditional techniques to create a cookie cutter in a tinsmithing workshop. After, head into the kitchen to create cookies using a 19th century recipe. Measure, mix, and prepare the dough ...
Love at the Zoo Kids Edition
Feb 14
to Feb 14, 2026
Toronto Zoo
Recommended for children aged 4-10, all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Celebrate love by treating the children in your life to a pancake breakfast at the Zoo. Meet some of our animal ambassadors to learn why we love all animals, even if at ...
Love at the Zoo! Kids Edition
Feb 14
to Feb 14, 2026
Toronto Zoo
Recommended for children aged 4-10, all ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Celebrate love by treating the children in your life to a pancake breakfast at the Zoo. Meet some of our animal ambassadors to learn why we love all animals, even if at ...
Family Sunday: Travelling with Art (bilingual)
Feb 15
to Feb 15, 2026
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Bilingual Family Sunday: Travelling with Art Move through time and space with the power of art and imagination. Explore unfamiliar worlds through artworks currently on view, create your own Time Art-Machine to visit places you’ve always dreamed of, and enjoy stories and music inspired by a great medieval ...
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto February Shows!
Feb 15
to Feb 15, 2026
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
What’s that sound?? It’s the chuff of a mighty steam locomotive as it winds through cities and towns—disappearing into mountain tunnels and thundering across bridges overhead. Discover the artistry behind every detail: from hand-crafted scenery to cutting-edge 3D-printed components. Watch as our steam and diesel trains operate just ...
Jungle Book
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Mississauga Living Arts Centre
The classic Mowgli stories burst to life using spectacular video, shadow-play, and original music. Jungle Book will transport you from Mowgli’s childhood with the wolves, tigers, and elephants of India, to our urban jungle today. The hit show delves into themes of belonging, and our relationship to the ...
Wye Marsh Family Day Weekend
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre
Step out onto the trails, enjoy the beauty of nature, and make new memories together this Family Day! How many eggs does a turtle lay? What do you call a baby mink? Which birds set up nurseries, and which animals are the best dads? Dive into the fascinating ...
Family Day Weekend at the Joseph Brant Museum
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Joseph Brant Museum
Join us on Family Day at Ireland House Museum for a Victorian Board Game Café! Try playing games that the Ireland family would have enjoyed during the Victorian era, like chess, checkers, snakes & ladders, and cribbage. Victorian parlour games will also be available to play throughout the ...
Family Day at the Museum of Dufferin
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Museum of Dufferin
Our annual Family Day event is back! Bring your family and friends for the MoD Mini Olympics! In celebration of the 2026 winter Olympics join us to play fun games, compete, and explore more of Dufferin’s Olympic history. This is a popular event, please book your time slot ...
Whitby Family Day
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Iroquois Park Sports Centre
On the third Monday in February, Ontario celebrates Family Day, a day to spend more time with those you love. Families can get out and get active during the Family Day event on February 16, 2026. Join us for skating, swimming, family friendly activities, and more! Iroquois Park ...
Family Day at Westfield Heritage Village
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Westfield Heritage Village
Step outside this Family Day, Monday, February 16 from 10 AM to 4 PM at Westfield Heritage Village! Take a hike around the historic village and area trails as you warm up with a complimentary hot chocolate. Enjoy a day of outdoor winter activities with your family, including ...
Kids FREE on Family Day at the Hockey Hall of Fame
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Hockey Hall of Fame
Kids rule Family Day at the Hall! On Monday, February 16, bring the kids (13 & under) for FREE ADMISSION*, FREE gifts compliments of HARIBO and Upper Deck, all-day play in our interactive zones and a chance to high-five our mascot, Slapshot. Top it off with an unforgettable ...
Ajax Winterfest
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Audley Recreation Center
It’s fun. It’s free. It’s on Family Day. It’s Winterfest! Celebrate your Family Day with us at Audley Recreation Centre! Families can participate in several winter-themed activities including inflatables, ice/snow painting, face painting, crafts, live entertainment, s’more making, ball hockey and local vendors. Don’t forget to grab a ...
The Model Railroad Club of Toronto February Shows!
Feb 16
to Feb 16, 2026
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
What’s that sound?? It’s the chuff of a mighty steam locomotive as it winds through cities and towns—disappearing into mountain tunnels and thundering across bridges overhead. Discover the artistry behind every detail: from hand-crafted scenery to cutting-edge 3D-printed components. Watch as our steam and diesel trains operate just ...
Lumière: The Art of Light
Feb 16
to Mar 27, 2026
Trillium Park, Ontario Place
Experience the enchantment of Lumière: The Art of Light, a free outdoor light exhibition illuminating Trillium Park at Ontario Place from February 16 to March 27, 2026. Showcasing bold and imaginative works by talented Ontario-based artists across diverse disciplines, Lumière brings this year’s theme — “Rhythms of Light: ...
