What’s ON: Family Day Events in the GTA

What’s ON: Family Day Events in the GTA

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The BIG Family Day Weekend Event Guide

It’s non-stop fun all weekend with great events for kids and family from February 17-20, 2023! Find festivals, special exhibits, fun activities and more! Visit our event guides to find more kids events in and around the Toronto area, including York Region, Durham, Peel, Halton and Simcoe County.

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Sonshine & Broccoli

Spend Family day with Performing Arts Brampton with a fun-filled musical afternoon with Sonshine & Broccoli, pre-show activities, creative workshops meet and greets and more! For 16 years, best friends, Juno Award nominees and Canada’s Premier children’s entertainers, Sonshine and Broccoli have been engaging children and parents alike with their infectious enthusiasm and energetic pop-rock songs.

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Tell a Family Tale, Sing a Family Tune

Performances. Storytelling Circles. Art & Music Workshops. In cultures around the world, stories are handed down across generations, a theme explored by artist Meryl McMaster whose photographs use storytelling and costumes to tell family histories. Join us for a day of activities that will invite visitors of all ages to explore their own stories through music, art and theatre. Free with admission.

More Family Day Events

Discovering Owls
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Mountsberg Conservation Area
Discover the world of owls with Raptor Centre staff. Meet live owls, explore bio artifacts, dissect owl pellets, and learn how...
Ajax Winterfest
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Audley Recreation Center
Enjoy a variety of diverse winter-themed fun on February 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Audley Recreation Centre!...
Family Day at Ripley's Aquarium of Canada
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
Families can enjoy extended hours at Ripley’s Aquarium this weekend. From February 17-20 the aquarium will be open from 9:00 am...
Maple Fest Family Day Weekend
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Brooks Farms
Brooks Farms opens their annual Maple Fest early this year, just in time for Family Day Weekend! Book an early bird...
Blumination Light Trail
Jan 9, 2023 
to Feb 28, 2023
Blue Mountain Village
The Blumination Light Trail is a one-kilometer, illuminated winter stroll through the Village, around the Mill Pond and straight through your...
Snowman Mania
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Wasaga Beach
If you think Wasaga Beach is just a summer place, think again! Join us on Family Day Weekend for Snowman Mania;...
Best Buy Retro Skate Party
Feb 19, 2023 
to Feb 19, 2023
The Bentway Skate Trail
Remember boom boxes, Gameboys and Tube TVs? Whether these were your jam or you’re more into today’s tech, the Best Buy...
Family Day Weekend at the TRM
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Toronto Railway Museum
The museum space in Stall 17 is open to visitors this Family Day weekend (including Monday!) and closed from February 21...
Model Railroad Club of Toronto 85th Anniversary Shows
Feb 19, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Model Railroad Club of Toronto
Model Railroad Club of Toronto celebrates its 85th Anniversary this year! Since 1938 the Club has welcomed thousands of visitors to...
Pickering Family Day Fun
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation complex
Free activities at the Rec for Family Day! Families can enjoy Family Skate & Swim, plus Preschool programs, children’s programs and...
The Giant Maze Milton
Feb 11, 2023 
to Mar 19, 2023
Country Heritage Park
Canada’s largest winter maze pop-up experience is coming to Milton at Country Heritage Park! Ready to get lost in a massive...
Bentway Family Day Skate Party
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Bentway Skate Trail
Celebrate the last day of The Bentway’s winter season on Family Day with a free, all-ages, DJ Skate Party! Featuring local...
Family Day Weekend at the Joseph Brant Museum
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 18, 2023
Joseph Brant Museum
Join us at Joseph Brant Museum this Family Day weekend to tour the Museum, and explore our new special exhibition, “Trailblazing:...
Family Day at The Ireland House Museum
Feb 19, 2023 
to Feb 19, 2023
Ireland House Museum
Visit Ireland House Museum on Feb. 19 and learn about the role of all family members in the Victorian era on...
Mid-Winter Social: Experience Winter
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Discovery Harbour
Discovery Harbour kicks off their 50th anniversary celebrations by welcoming visitors to the historic site in tandem with the Town of...
Family Day: Tell a Family Tale, Sing a Family Tune​
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
Performances. Storytelling Circles. Art & Music Workshops. In cultures around the world, stories are handed down across generations, a theme explored...
Family Day at Markham Museum
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Markham Museum
There’s lots to do together on Family Day at Markham Museum! We’ll be offering a range of special activities for no...
Family Day Winter Adventure
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Barrie Community Sports Complex
Choose your adventure! Family Day is the perfect opportunity for families to be active together in the great outdoors at our...
Brampton Family Day
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Multiple Locations in Brampton
Celebrate Family Day with us on February 20 by joining us for a variety of free and paid family-friendly activities, city-wide!​...
Winter Magic in Mississauga
Feb 17, 2023 
to Mar 20, 2023

Church of St. Mary Magdalene

Winter in Mississauga is extra magical this year! With spectacular art installations, outdoor events and incredible live shows, there is much...
Toronto Wildlife Centre PA Day Drop-In!
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 17, 2023
Toronto Wildlife Centre
Hey Kids! Have you ever wondered why oil affects water birds and how TWC helps? Or why birds fly into windows...
Family Day at the Zoo
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Toronto Zoo
Bring the family and join us at the Toronto Zoo this Family Day Long Weekend! With many activities planned all across...
Legislative Building Family Fun Program
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 18, 2023
The Legislative Assembly of Ontario
This two hour interactive, fun program is designed for families with kids ages 6 to 12, to experience and learn about...
Family Nature Experiences: Winter Nature Hikes
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 18, 2023
High Park Nature Centre
Snowy Squirrels and Cheerful Chickadees We invite you to build your friendship with nature by exploring the many gifts and riches...
Old Town - Outdoor Escape Game in Toronto
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 18, 2023
St. Lawrence Market
Join a group of up to 6 on an urban adventure through Toronto. An intriguing trail in and around Toronto’s historic...
DUKE on Ice Family Winterfest
Feb 19, 2023 
to Feb 19, 2023
Toronto Azzurri Soccer Club
DUKE on Ice is a one-of-a-kind family fun event in North York with free ice skating, food, music, raffle prizes, and...
Family Day at Hockey Hall of Fame
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Hockey Hall of Fame
Kids get in FREE this Family Day! Get ready to discover, marvel, play and more! Try your hand at goaltending, shooting,...
Family Day at the Gibson House
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Gibson House
Guests are invited to unwind and spend family friendly time while participating in a variety of board games.
Family Day at Fort York National Historic Site
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Fort York
Delve into cultural traditions from around the world with hands-on food, music, and archaeology activities. Baking by the Fire 11:30 am...
Family Day Fun Quilt Making
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Spadina Museum
Visitors can drop-in and contribute to an identity quilt where they can create a fabric square expressing their identity, inspired by...
Family Day Drop: The Burn
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Montgomery’s Inn
Looking for intergenerational fun and learning this Family Day? Montgomery’s Inn offers playful guided tours. Self-guided tours are available at any...
Family Day Drop-In at Todmorden Mills
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Todmorden Mills
Join us at Todmorden Mills this Family Day for free drop-in crafts and games in the Papermill Gallery.
Family Day Weekend at the Ontario Science Center
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Ontario Science Center
Do you know how to play the Creator’s Game? Visit us on Family Day Weekend to work on your skills and...
Family Day Weekend at the ROM
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Royal Ontario Museum
Family Day Weekend arrives at ROM with a warm welcome for visitors of all ages. Inspired by our current exhibition, Canadian...
Frogs at the RBG
Jan 20, 2023 
to Apr 16, 2023
Royal Botanical Gardens
They’re Back! Make some new amphibi-friends with daily animal encounters, special school and youth programs, After Dark 19+ events and more!...
Sonshine & Broccoli
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Rose Theatre Brampton
Spend Family day with Performing Arts Brampton with a fun-filled musical afternoon with Sonshine & Broccoli, pre-show activities, creative workshops meet...
The Skate Escape at Friday Harbour
Jan 13, 2023 
to Mar 1, 2023
Friday Harbour Resort
Embrace the best of the winter season at Friday Harbour with ice skating, live entertainment, and more! • Ice skating with...
The Darkest Dark at Young People's Theatre
Feb 20, 2023 
to Apr 2, 2023
Young People’s Theatre
It’s 1969 and Apollo 11 is about to land on the moon. Nine-year-old space-loving Chris spends his days dreaming of becoming...
Family Day Weekend at the Museum
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 18, 2023
Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
Enjoy family fun at the Museum this Family Day weekend! Take a tour, try snowshoeing (weather permitting), make crafts, and more!...
Clog Painting
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 17, 2023
Bata Shoe Museum
Come paint a clog in our Arts and Crafts Zone (for PA Day from 1pm to 3pm. Learn about the history...
Hello Winter
Feb 1, 2023 
to Feb 28, 2023
Heritage Park and Downtown Barrie
Grab your mittens! Celebrate Barrie’s winter spirit all month long! Participate in all of the outdoor, arts, culture and community events...
Ontario Free Family Day Fishing
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Multiple Locations
Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version...
Family Day Weekend at Celebration Square
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Mississauga Celebration Square
Dinosaurs are taking over the Square this Family Day Weekend with four days of Jurassic fun! Enjoy free dino-themed activities for...
Winter Stations
Feb 20, 2023 
to Apr 3, 2023
Woodbine Beach
Launched in 2014, Winter Stations invites the international design and art community to reimagine the lifeguard stations along Toronto’s east-end beaches...
Family Day Treewalk Adventure
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Bruce’s Mill
Join us for a Family Day outdoor adventure! Kids and families can let their imaginations lead the way while they explore...
Family Days at Cambridge Butterfly Academy
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
Join us during Family Day weekend to discover cool critters such as: Giant Millipedes Malaysian Jungle Nymphs Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches Thorny...
Maple Syrup Experience at Elliott Tree Farm
Feb 20, 2023 
to Apr 9, 2023
Elliott Tree Farm
Elliott Tree Farm is a circa 1890 family Christmas tree & maple syrup farm located north of the scenic village of...
Family Day at Medieval Times
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament
This Family Day weekend Experience the Excitement at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament! Enjoy a two hour show and a four-course...
Lunar Lanterns of Indigenous Lights
Jan 13, 2023 
to Feb 28, 2023
Varley Art Gallery of Markham
Returning to the Varley Art Gallery, the Lunar Lanterns of Indigenous Lights are a way to connect the Indigenous cultures to...
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Jan 1, 2023 
to Jun 4, 2023
Ed Mirvish Theatre
It’s Time to Believe in Magic Harry Potter and the Cursed Child originally cast a spell over the world as an...
Family Day at PAMA
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Peel Art Gallery Museum and Archives
Skate into Family Day with fun for the whole family. Discover an inclusive look at Canada’s most beloved sport, hockey, while...
Magic & Motion - A Family Magic Show and Circus
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 17, 2023
The Zoetic Company Ltd.
Kick off family day weekend with Hamilton’s Best family experience. Magic & Motion is full of high energy magic, dance and...
Love & Peace Lantern Festival
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 19, 2023
Woodside Square Mall
Ancient techniques, Ingenious production “Love and Peace”Lantern Festival is a large-scale international outdoor light show composed of four main thematic elements. Our...
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition
Feb 2, 2023 
to Apr 2, 2023
toronto event centre
Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition showcases the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements while allowing its...
Sweet City Fest
Feb 1, 2023 
to Feb 26, 2023
stackt market
Introducing SWEET CITY FEST. A celebration of all things sweet @ STACKT. Featuring special events + activities all February long. WHAT’S...
Family Day Weekend At Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Feb 18, 2023 
to Feb 18, 2023
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Fun and learning blast off over two space-themed days. There’s something for everyone at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this Family...
Family Day Model Train Show
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology
Join the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers and the Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology for a special display of model trains...
MoD Family Day
Feb 20, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Museum of Dufferin
Bring the whole family and join us at the MoD for kid’s crafts, family-friendly scavenger hunt, snacks, and museum tours!  
Family Day Weekend at the AGO
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Art Gallery of Ontario
Get the whole family out to the AGO for storytelling, artmaking, screenings and fun! Be inspired to create and invent at...
Family Day Workshops at Little Canada
Feb 17, 2023 
to Feb 20, 2023
Little Canada
Join us at Little Canada this Family Day Weekend for workshops that are both hands on and fun! Group and individual...

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