If you’re staying in town this Family Day long weekend, get ready for lots of local fun. We’ve put together a list of the special Family Day events that are happening in and around North Toronto, Downtown, GTA West, and GTA East

North Toronto

Family Fun Fest at Downsview Park Boasting an impressive line-up of kiddy rides, jumping castles, inflatable slides, obstacle courses, arcade games, attractions, and carnival games, there is sure to be something for every family to enjoy at Downsview Park’s Family Fun Fest.
Price: Tickets start at $10
Time: February 16th - 18th, 10am - 6pm
Address: Downsview Park, Studio 3, 40 Carl Hall Road, Toronto
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Family Day at Evergreen Brickworks Enjoy the many activities that Evergreen Brickworks has to offer this Family Day weekend. While Mom and Dad sit and sip local beers from Brewer’s Backyard, kids can skate and explore Children’s Garden’s activities for free.
Price: Free admission
Time: February 18th, 10am - 5pm; Skating rink opens at 10am; Brewer’s Backyard and Nature Play begin at 11am
Address: Evergreen Brick Works, 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto
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Jumping Fun at Sky Zone If you’re in Leaside, head to Sky Zone trampoline park for some Family Day fun. They will be open all day, so jump in by reserving your time slot and booking your tickets online.
Price: Tickets starting at $17.99
Time: February 18th, 10am - 10pm
Address: Sky Zone, 45 Esandar Drive, Unit 1A, Toronto
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Family Day Weekend at Ontario Science Centre In the name of science, discover the ancient art of papermaking and uncover the world’s ultimate power at the Ontario Science Centre. Toronto’s interactive science mecca will be open all Family Day weekend — including Monday.
Price: General admission starts at $13 for children, $16 for youth, and $22 for adults.
Time: February 18th, 10am - 4pm
Address: 770 Don Mills Rd, North York
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DUKE on Ice Family Winterfest DUKE Heights BIA is putting on their first Family Fun Day event with food, music, ice-skating, and free giveaways. The event is open to all, so bring your family and friends for an afternoon of treats and fun.
Price: Free admission
Time: February 18th, 1pm - 5pm
Address: Champagne Centre, 2 Champagne Drive, Toronto
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Family Skate Programs around North Toronto This Family Day, the City of Toronto has put together a calendar of Family Skate Program that will be on across various ice rinks around the city. Check out the link below for when rinks are open and what programs are on— whether it’s public skate or a quick game of shinny. If you don’t own skates of your own, a friendly reminder to check whether rentals are available or not.
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Downtown Toronto

Family Day at Ontario Place All Family Day weekend, Ontario Place will be extending their holiday hours so families can visit the West Island, take in the beautiful Winter Light Exhibition, and enjoy activities and attractions along the way – like skating and bonfires.
Price: Admission is free, but rental prices and ticket prices may apply to some activities.
Time: Winter Light Exhibit is open daily from sunset until midnight; skating and bonfire are open from 10am - 4pm on February 18th
Address: 955 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto
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Family Winter Fun Day at Fort York & The Bentway Get your face painted, dress up in period costume, and kick up your heels with some Irish dancing at historic Fort York’s Family Day celebrations. On Monday, February 18th, Fort York is hosting a number of free activities for the whole family to enjoy, but don’t forget to bring your skates as well—The Bentway’s public skating trail will be open too.
Price: Admission is free
Time: On February 18th, Fort York’s Historic Building is open 10am - 5pm and The Bentway is open until 9pm
Address: 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
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Family Day at Harbourfront Centre Head down to the lake for a free skating lesson, rinkside dance breaks, music, and a fireside outdoor lounge at Lakeshore’s Harbourfront Centre. If you don’t have your own skates—not to fear, there will be affordable skate and helmet rentals on site for both kids and adults.
Price: Free admission; Adult skate rentals starting at $13; Kids skate rentals start at $8
Time: February 15th - 18th, 9am - 10pm
Address: 235 Queens Quay West, Toronto
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Collage Art at the AGO The Art Gallery of Ontario is hosting an all-day collage party this Family Day. Create art, make a puzzle, sing in the family karaoke lounge, and learn some new dance moves from the AGO’s house dance crew, FlowHER House Collective.
Price: Tickets are included in General Admission, which are free for children (age 5 & under), $11 for youth (age 6-17), and $19.50 for adults (age 18+). Save $10 off the purchase of a Family Pass by booking in advance.
Time: February 18th, 10:30am - 4pm
Address: 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto
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VIP Kids Day at the Hockey Hall of Fame If your kids are crazy about hockey, then bring them down to the Hockey Hall of Fame this Family Day where they’ll get the VIP treatment. Each child will receive a free gift, get to play all day, and snap a photo with the Stanley Cup and Slapshot—the Hall of Fame’s mascot. After your visit, you can refuel with a free kids meal at The Bottom Line Restaurant, located next to the Hall of Fame’s Spirit of Hockey Store.
Price: Tickets are $14 for children (age 4-13) and $20 for adults (age 14+). Purchase your ticket online and receive 10% off your purchase of $20 or more in the Hockey Hall of Fame’s Spirit of Hockey Store.
Time: February 18th, 10am - 5pm
Address: 30 Yonge Street, Toronto
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Free Community Skate at Mattamy Athletic Centre If you’ve all got your own skates, bring your family and friends for a free skate at the “Cathedral of Hockey.” Formerly Maple Leaf Gardens, the Mattamy Athletic Centre opens up the ice for skaters of all ages. Just keep in mind that skate rentals are not available—so it’s best to come prepared with your own equipment.
Price: Free admission
Time: February 18th, 11am - 1pm
Address: 50 Carlton Street, Toronto
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Greater Toronto: West

KidsFest at the International Centre There is something for every child under 12 at this massive three-day family fun show. You and your family can enjoy over 30 inflatable attractions (which range from large slides to toddler-appropriate rides), face painting, pony rides, petting zoos, carnival games and much more.
Price: General Admission is $8 for adults, while Children’s admission and unlimited inflatable rides are $25 (Ages 2-12)
Time: February 16th - 18th, 10am - 6pm
Address: International Centre, Hall 6, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga
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Skating at Mississauga’s Celebration Square Hop out of bed and over to Mississauga’s Celebration Square for a pajama skating party this Family Day. Enjoy skating, winter activities, the Royal Ontario Museum’s Travelling Planetarium, and cool crafts.
Price: Free admission; Children skate rentals start at $5; Adult skate rentals start at $10
Time: February 18th; 12pm - 4pm
Address: Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
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Family Day Music Class Family Day is the perfect time to enjoy some music and movement! Fitness By The Lake in Port Credit, Mississauga is putting on a music and movement class for parents and children aged 6 and under this Family Day. They’ll get to practice important skills: balance and coordinate, fine and gross motor skills, language development, vocal expression, musical skills, creativity, and cognitive skills.
Price: $25 per child
Time: February 18th, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Address: Fitness By The Lake, 329 Lakeshore Road East, Mississauga
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Skiing and Snowboarding at Centennial Park Gather the family for some skiing and snowboarding adventures at Centennial Park’s Ski Hill. Weather permitting, the hill is open for both leisure and instructional programs—perfect for those little snow bunnies who are just learning to carve the slopes.
Price: Drop in-rates starting at $12 and an all-day pass starting at $37
Time: February 18th, 7am - 11pm
Address: Centennial Park Ski and Snowboard Centre, 256 Centennial Park Road, Etobicoke
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Greater Toronto: East

The Winter Stations at The Beaches Take in some art gazing by visiting the fifth annual edition of the Winter Stations International Design Competition at Woodbine Beach, which kicks off on Family Day. Six contemporary public art installations have been installed on the beach and celebrate this year’s theme, which is Migration. With a thermos of hot chocolate in one hand and your camera in another, take the family for a leisurely winter stroll down the beach for some quality family and culture time.
Price: Admission is free
Time: Runs from February 18th to April 1st
Address: Woodbine Beach, 1675 Lakeshore Boulevard East
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Family Skate with Local Officials Join The Beaches-East York’s MP, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, at Ted Reeves Community Arena for a free family skate this Family Day. Enjoy skating, popcorn, coffee, and hot chocolate while you twirl around the ice and meet your neighbours. Just be advised that there are no skate rentals at the rink, so you’ll have to bring your own.
Price: Admission is free
Time: February 18th, 1pm - 3pm
Address: Ted Reeves Community Arena, 175 Main Street, Toronto
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Family Day Weekend at the Toronto Zoo Sip on some warm hot cocoa while you meet the Toronto Zoo’s three newest family members: Charlie, the Western Iowland gorilla; Kiran, the greater one-horned rhino; and Penelope, the pygmy hippo! The Toronto Zoo will be open all Family Day weekend, so get ready to explore over 10km of scenic trails while making some new animal friends.
Price: Child general admission (ages 3-12) is $14; Adult general admission (ages 13-64) is $23
Time: February 18th, 9:30am - 4:30pm (last admission is 3:30pm)
Address: 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto
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