Family Day

18-20 February

Family Day: The Science of Flight
Ontario Science Centre
770 Don Mills Rd
416-696-1000
www.ontariosciencecentre.ca
Free w/admission, $20/adult, $13/child
Learn about flight at the Ontario Science Centre on family day weekend. Activities include hands-on workshops to create working parachutes, kites and paper airplanes which will be tested in simulated situations. In addition, The Canadian Raptor Conservancy will present live flight demos with a variety of bird species.

Toronto’s Kidsfest:
Family Day Weekend
International Centre-Hall 3
6900 Airport Rd
905-779-0422
www.Kids-Fest.ca
10am-5pm; Free admission, $15-$25/all day ride bands, pony rides extra
Kidsfest, Canada’s Largest Indoor Inflatable Show, has it all under one roof- stage shows, face painting, pony rides, a marketplace and more.

Family Day Staycation
National Film Board Mediatheque
150 John St
416-973-3012
www.nfb.ca/mediatheque
10am-4pm, Workshops: 10am, 12:30pm, 3pm; Free, registration required for workshops
Screenings and pixilation activity all day as well as hands-on 3D-animation workshops which run three times a day. Create a one-minute vignette to explain scientific phenomena in Saturday’s workshop, on Sunday create a zoo beast and on Monday, animate a walk on the edge of the CN Tower.

Ontario Family Fishing Winter Weekend
www.familyfishingweekend.com
9am-5pm;
Venture into the great hinterland this family day weekend for an Ice Fishing Experience you’re sure to remember. For this weekend only, Canadian residents can enjoy the fun of fishing in Ontario without a license. Festivities are happening in: Bancroft, Barrie, Bracebridge, Ottawa/Mason-Anger, Trout Creek and Wendover

Family Day Weekend
Toronto Zoo
Hwy 401 & Meadowvale Rd, Scarborough
416-392-5900
www.torontozoo.com
9:30am-4:30pm;
Celebrate family day weekend by visiting the Zoo’s featured families such as the Western lowland gorillas, orangutans, Komodo dragons and green tree pythons.

Family Day Fest
Downsview Park
40 Carl Hall Road
1-800-567-3889
www.familydayfest.ca
10am-6pm; $25-$40/children (incl unlimited rides), $8/adult (admission only)
An extremely large indoor amusement park filled with rides, attractions and interactive entertainment.                                          

19, 20 February

Family Day Festival
McMichael Canadian Art Collection
10365 Islington Ave
888-213-1121
www.mcmichael.com
11am-4pm; Free w/admission, $15/adult, $30/family (2 adults & up to 3 children 18yrs-), Free/5yrs-
Enjoy special programing, such as a hands-on Folk Art family workshop, a Sunday Concert with Beatriz Boizan, and on Monday, Jim Dalling’s theatrical performance, Loki’s Big Dream-a magical tale inspired by a young boy’s relationship with his beloved grandpa.

Tales by a Winter Fire
Mountsberg Conservation Area
905-854-2276
www.conservationhalton.on.ca
10am-3pm;
Create some family memories in the country, hear the snow crunching under the runners of a horse-drawn sleigh, share stories around the warmth and crackle of an outdoor bonfire, hike along wintry trails and whoosh down a toboggan run.

20 February

Family Day at Montgomery’s Inn
Montgomery’s Inn
4709 Dundas St W, 416-394-8113
www.toronto.ca
PWYC
Bring the family to Montgomery’s Inn, join the cooks in the historic kitchen and prepare tasty treats over the fire. Resident story-teller Nan Brien will be on hand to share delightful tales featuring puppetry at 1:30 and 3pm.

Casa Loma: Family Archery (9yrs+)
Casa Loma
1 Austin Terrace
647-725-1822
www.casaloma.org
9:30-11:30am, 12-2pm,; $34, registration required
Join certified archery coach Shawn Adams, for an opportunity to learn the history and techniques involved in the ancient sport of archery. This hands-on workshop is geared to families and will allow all participants to develop and hone their archery skills.

Family Day on Toronto’s Waterfront
Harbourfront Centre
235 Queens Quay W
416-973-4000
www.harbourfrontcentre.com
11am-5pm; Free
Harbourfront sets the stage for a celebration of skating and the culture that goes with it. Fun indoor and outdoor activities for parents and children. Festival highlights include: arts for children and youth, RBC play hockey activities  and dog sports at Pawsway.

Family Day: Imaginary Get Away
Art Works Art School
238 Jane St
416-766-0662
www.artworksartschool.com
2-4pm; $5, $20/family
Let your imagination fly as it takes you to your favourite family destination that you will create three-dimensionally. Master Artist: Draw colourful Fauvist family portraits like Henri Matisse.

Family Day at Gibson House
Gibson House
5172 Yonge St
416-392-7432
12-4:30pm; PWYC
Visiting was a winter activity for early settlers and the Gibsons have prepared the house for you. The fire will be crackling and there are treats and warm cider in the kitchen. Children can get a taste of 18th century life by rolling dough and preparing goodies for the hearth.

Markham Museum Winterfest
Markham Museum
905-294-4576
www.markham.ca
10am-4pm; Free w/admission
Head to Markham for some wintry fun. Skate, snowshoe, build ice blocks and test your snowball aim against  targets. There will be lots of activities, crafts and great food.

Memorable Munsch (3-10yrs)
Solar Stage Children’s Theatre
4950 Yonge St, The Madison Centre
416-368-8031
www.solarstage.on.ca
10:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm; $14
A traditional and very popular series of Munsch stories done as one play. Hear a favourite or two including: Put Me in a Book, Alligator Baby, Just One Goal and Andrew’s Loose Tooth.

Brampton’s Winter Festival & Family Day
Chinguacousy Park, 905-458-6555X124
www.brampton.ca
11am-5pm; Some activity fees
Enjoy live entertainment, fire pits and marshmallows in the great outdoors. Snow fun activites include Skiing, Snowboarding and Tubing.

Family Drumming Workshop
Gardiner Museum of Ceramic Art
111 Queen’s Park
416-586-8080
www.gardinermuseum.on.ca
2:30-3:30pm; Free w/admission: $12/adults, Free/12yrs-
From tea cups to flower pots; cardboard boxes to ice cream buckets; tin cans to one-of-a-kind pottery pieces discover how traditional everyday objects can become musical instruments. No musical experience necessary. A fun way to spend Family Day.

Annual Family Day in the Beach
Kew Gardens
416-693-2242
www.beachesbia.com
11am-4pm; Free, some activity fees
No need to leave the Beach this family day with a full slate of child-friendly activities at your fingertips.

Model Railroad Show
171 East Liberty St, Suite B1
416-536-8927
www.modelrailroadclub.com
12-4:30pm; $8/adults, $4/Children
Take a peek into another world and enjoy the fun of model railroading as the Club opens its’ doors for their annual show. Take a trip back in time to the late 1950’s where steam is still king. Visit the “Central Ontario Railway” a world in miniature, a model railroad where trains travel over 5,000 ft of track, passing by hills, small towns, forests and lakes connecting two major cities.

Family Day at Fort York
Historic Fort York
100 Garrison Rd
416-392-6907
www.toronto.ca/museum-events
11am-4:30pm; PWYC
Explore the history of Toronto and Fort York. Visit the Fort’s historic kitchen and sample some baking from the hearth. Hot chocolate and a roaring fire will make this a heartwarming and memorable visit. Kids can try an 1812 drill class, Officers’ Sword Drill and some old-fashioned games.

Family Day at Seasons
Seasons Family Centre
416-488-6550
www.seasonsfamilycentre.com
1-3pm; $20, adult accompaniment required for 12yrs-
Seasons Family Centre has a fun afternoon of games and toys out for the little ones and crafts and cookie decorating for older children. Fun for the whole family.

Family Day is for the Birds
High Park Nature Centre
440 Parkside Dr
416-392-1748x2
www.highparknaturecentre.com
10am-12pm; $2/recommended donation
At High Park Nature Centre, Family Day is for the Birds. Make a bird feeder, learn about winter bird adaptations, borrow some binoculars, find out the best place to hand-feed birds, go on a self-guided hike, and contribute to the Great Backyard Bird Count.

Family Clay Day (4yrs+)
LucSculpture
663 Greenwood Ave
416-461-7936
info@lucsculpture.com
www.lucsculpture.com
10am-4pm; $15/child, $20/adults for 1.5hr session
Celebrate families while enjoying a creative moment modeling clay.

Family Day at Colborne Lodge
Colborne Lodge
South end of High Park
416-392-6916
www.toronto.ca/museum-events
12-4pm, tours at 12:30pm, 1:30pm,, 2:30pm, 3:15pm; PWYC
Kids will fish for the truth (or legend) about 1813 and High Park when you bring them to Colborne Lodge. Grenadier’s shako (hat) available for $2.25  for kids.

Family Day at Scarborough Museum
Scarborough Historical Museum
1007 Brimley Road, N of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807
www.toronto.ca/museum-events
10am-4pm; PWYC
Join the museum for lots of fun activities for the whole family. Pioneer crafts, snow painting, scavenger hunts, wood stove baking, and hot chocolate for all.

Family Day at Spadina Museum
Spadina Museum
285 Spadina Rd
416-392-6910
12-5pm, tours every 45min, beginning at 12:15pm; PWYC
Bring your family for a tour which includes a scavenger hunt and a chance to decorate your own cupcake in the historic 1930s kitchen.

Family Day at Todmorden Mills
Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre
67 Pottery Rd
416-396-2819
12-4pm; PWYC
Spend Family Day at Todmorden Mills and enjoy site tours, take home crafts for children and tasty treats prepared on the 19th century open hearth.

Family Fun Day
The Kortright Centre
9550 Pine Valley Dr
905-832-2289
www.kortright.org
10am-4pm; $6.50/adults, $4/children
The Kortright Centre is running special programming on Family Day including snowshoeing, a bonfire with hot chocolate, an animal show and an all day breakfast.

20, 21 February

Family Day at Tiff Bell Lightbox
350 King Street W
416-968-3456
www.tiff.net
10am-6pm; Free
TIFF Bell Lightbox is set for two full days of spectacular family programming, including screenings, activities, exhibitions, concerts and events.

Family Days at Scarborough Museum Scarborough Historical Museum
1007 Brimley Road, N of Lawrence in Thomson Memorial Park
416-338-8807
12-4pm; PWYC
Join the museum for lots of fun family activities. Kids can help with the baking, make a pioneer craft and go on a scavenger hunt while parents sip hot mulled cider as they step back in time.