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.

FEATURED

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.

FEATURED

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...