Family Day Kids Events Guide

Special 2012 event guide for kids and families on Family Day and Family Day weekend! Find Family Fun in York Region, Durham and Toronto!

Free Family Day SkatePlease join MP Paul Calandra and MPP Dr. Helena Jaczek as they Host a Family Day Skate!

• February 20th (Family Day)
• 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
• Stouffville Arena, Ice Pad A, 12483 Ninth Line, Stouffville
• Free!
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Family Day Photofun at the Varley Art GalleryThis year, families are invited to create their own unique family portrait snapshots! Child taking photograph Create props, enhance backdrops, have a cup of cocoa and capture it on film for posterity! Recreate your family's favourite or most meaningful moment this year in a fun and creative way. Each family will receive a copy of their strip and images will be available online on the Varley’s Facebook page to keep and share. The program also includes an Art Hunt and visit into the gallery to view our works in our permanent collection with our knowledgeable guides. Families can also make their own buttons as a souvenir of the experience! (50 cents per button). The booth and studio will be open 12pm-4pm but note that space is limited.

• February 18th, 19th and 20th (Family Day)
• 12pm to 4pm
• Varley Gallery, 216 Main St, Unionville
• $2 per family
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Family Day Fun in Port Perry Games, face painting, crafts, cookie decorating and an opportunity to take part in RollPlay fitness programs for kids! The activities through out the day are free, and afterwards there will be public skating for $3.25 a person.

• February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
• Scugog Arena, Port Perry
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Willowgrove Free Family DayA day of free fun on the farm! Lots to do - crazy carpets, skating, campfire, crafts, hayloft, climbing wall. snowshoeing, games room, barn animals, wagoin rides, pancakes and syrup, BBQ by the Rolling Stoves and a new homemade Mennonite pie sale.

• February 20th, 2012
• 10am to 3pm
• 11737 McCowan Road, Stouffville
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Family Day Pond Hockey Tournament An outdoor hockey tournament fun for all ages in and around Stouffville. For more information and to sign up, please visit www.dlcwatermark.com

• February 20th, 2012
• 10am-4pm
• Outdoor rinks around Stouffville – Memorial Park, Rupert Park, Ballantrae Park, Byers Pond and Vandorf Park
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Fresh from the Field In Partnership with FARMERS FEED CITIES. Let us learn about our local farmers, where our food comes from and what our great province of Ontario offers us in way of “field to fork”. Parents and children alike will go away with some great learning and their tummies full with samplings of our nutritious delicious meals prepared by Petits Chefs Academy via Farmers Feed Cities through the abundant supply of fresh fruits, vegetables, protein and dairy we’re so fortunate to have. Must book in advance.

• February 20th, 2012
• 10 am - 12 pm and 12:30 pm- 2:30 pm
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Ski Brimacombe on Family Day! Join us at Brimacombe for Family Day! Receive a FREE BOGO lift ticket coupon, for a return visit, with the purchase of two full-day lift tickets on Family Day! Buy any combination of two Full Day Pee Wee, Student, Adult and/or Senior Brimacombe lift tickets at regular price on February 20 and receive one Buy One, Get One Free lift ticket coupon, valid Tuesday to Friday from February 21 to March 9, 2012. While supplies last. Both lift tickets must be purchased in the same transaction.

• February 20th (Family Day), 2012
• 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
• Brimacombe, 4098 Regional Road 9 Orono, ON
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Markham Museum WinterfestCelebrate winter on Family Day at Markham Museum. Enjoy skating, snowshoeing, ice block building and testing your snowball aim against our targets! There will be lots of activities, crafts for the kids, music and great food as well.

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 10am - 4pm
• Markham Museum, 9350 Highway 48, Markham (north of 16th Ave)
• Children ) $4 (under 2 are free); Students & Seniors: $5; Adults $6; Family of Four $15.50
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Toronto Kids-FestCanada's largest indoor inflatable Festival – is doubling its size for 2012 to offer more than 100,000 square feet of fun over Family Day weekend! Blown up and ready for play will be 38 of some of North America's largest indoor inflatable rides – double the number from last year. Kids will jump, bounce, slide, crawl and laugh their way through the day. All this, in addition to shows, interactive activities, games, crafts, character meet-and-greets, face painting, pony rides and more! Geared toward children 12 and under, this weekend will be chalked full of entertainment! Admission to Kids-Fest is FREE, although wristbands must be purchased to enjoy the inflatables. Included with the FREE admission will be a number of activities and stage shows: • Meet The LORAX, title character of Universal Studios’ new Dr. Seuss movie! • Meet Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato from the popular Veggie Tales! • Birds of Prey shows • Magic and juggling shows • Kids entertainers • An expanded Children’s Market Place, and more! • And for a little extra fee, kids can enjoy pony rides, carnival games and rock exploring/sluice mining.

• Saturday, February 18, Sunday, February 19 & Monday, February 20 (Family Day), 2012
• 10am - 5pm each day
• International Centre, 6900 Airport Road Mississauga
• FREE Admission; Wristbands: $25/$15
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Family Day Weekend at the ZooThere's no better way to spend quality time with the famiy than a visit to the Zoo! Stop by the Tundra Trek and visit the Zoo's newest family member our adorable polar bear cub. Take advantage of specials in our restaurant and gift shop.

• February 18 through February 20, 2012
• 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
• Toronto Zoo, Meadowvale Rd north of Hwy 401 in Toronto
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Celebrate Family Day on Ice with RBC Play HockeyFigure skaters, hockey players and first time skaters alike are invited to bundle up, lace up and come out for a spin on the ice, enjoy hot chocolate, and other fun surprises. Join us for a free Family Day skate at Milliken Mills Community Centre Arena. Enter to win a Steve Yzerman Autographed Jersey!

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 12 pm - 4 pm
• Milliken Mills Community Centre Arena, 7600 Kennedy Roads
• Free!
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Family Fun Day at the Kortright CentreSpend a fun family Day at Kortright! Enjoy a winter nature hike, build a snowman or just take in the cold crisp air. Also treat the family to a delicious pancake breakfast* *Additional cost for pancake breakfast

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Kortright Centre, 9550 Pine Valley Drive, Woodbridge
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Cedarena Family Day Skate Join us for some old fashioned fun at 'The Rink' on the banks of the Little Rouge River. Weather and ice permitting.

• Cancelled due to weather conditions
• Cedarena, Reesor Road, Markham
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Family Day in Unionville Come and see our guest celebrities on Main Street Unionville. Winnie the Pooh * Frosty the Snowman * Smurf * Buzz Lightyear Kermit the Frog * The Penguin They will be on the street from 1 to 4 pm. Treats for everyone! Extra bonus: Jake's on Main will be featuring 15% off the menu price especially for Family Day!! Don't forget to visit the Varley Art Gallery for their PhotoFun Event.

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• Historic Main Street Unionville
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Family Day Weekend at the Ontario Science Centre Join us for science fun on Family Day Weekend including special programming focusing on the science of flight. Special programs and exhibits include sciecne of flight workshops, rediscovering Da Vinci, elecricity demo, cosmic journeys, eyes on the skies, paper making demo and more. Visit website for more details.

• February 18-20, 2012
• Ontario Science Center, 770 Don Mills Road, Toronto
• Included with admission
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Family Day Open House at Pixiparties Pixiparties, a party and activity center for girls ages 3-12, is holding an open house on Family Day. Come to check us out and enjoy some fun activites, delicious treats and Family Day special promotions.

• Monday February 20th, 2012
• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• 158 Anderson Avenue, Unit #10 Markham
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Family Day at Pickering Recreation Complex

Family friendly activities for the whole family. Purchase your family passport to access activities including art, crafts, skating, swimming, yoga, squash, tennis and family fit games. Available for purchase on January 16th. All activities require adult/child supervision.

• February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Pickering Recreation Complex, 1867 Valley Farm Road, Pickering
• $10.00 for family passport
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Family Day at the MuseumDrop by and create some fun heritage crafts, tour the historical buildings and visit the gift shop. A great experience for the whole family! Admission: $2 per youth.

• February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum, 14732 Woodbine Avenue, Gormley, ON
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Cedarena Family Day Skate Join us for some old fashioned fun at 'The Rink' on the banks of the Little Rouge River. Weather and ice permitting, we will be open for family skating from 1:00-4:00 pm.

• Friday, February 20, 2012
• 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
• Cedarena, Reesor Road, Markham
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Potted Potter: The Unauthorized Harry Experience - A Parody by Dan and JeffAll seven Harry Potter books in seventy minutes! Watch BBC's Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge, with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening fire-breathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience! This brilliant show was first seen in 2006, and is playing an international tour in 2012. A must-see for Potter addicts, and a great introduction to the series for anyone who's ever wondered what all the fuss is about.

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 2:00 pm & 5:00 pm showings
• Tickets: $29.75 to $99.75
• Panasonic Theatre, 651 Yonge Street
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Family Day in NewmarketThe Town of Newmarket presents Family Day 2012 at the Magna Centre. Come and join us for skating, swimming, games and more.

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Magna Centre, 800 Mulock Dr., Newmarket
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Family Day Fun, Toyland, at the Elman W. Campbell MuseumEnjoy our old-fashioned wooden toys and activities involving our antique toys. See our model train, Nursery Rhyme and Fairy Tale displays. Have fun in our dress up area, discover the toys in our play area, have your picture taken with our pioneer board and go on a Museum scavenger hunt! Suitable for ages 4-10. $2.50 per participant with donation of non-perishable food item for the Newmarket Food Pantry.

• February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Elman W. Campbell Museum, 134 Main St., South, Newmarket
• $2.50 per participant
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Family Day at the Oshawa MuseumJoin the staff at the Oshawa Community Museum this Family Day, for guided tours and Curio, the Museum’s newest, engaging program! Curio will pique the curiosity of every family member through talking and interacting with specially chosen artifacts from our collection. Interpreters will be available to answer any and all questions that these antiquities may raise. Curio is a FREE event in Guy House and will run from 12 to 4 p.m. Guided tours of the Museum will also be held through the afternoon. Tours start in Guy House and run from 12:00 – 3:30p.m.

• February 20, 2012
• Oshawa Community Museum, 1450 Simcoe St South, Oshawa
• $3 adults,$2 seniors/students and $1 children. Family rate $7 (2 adults and up to 3 children)
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Family Day StaycationDrop in any time for screenings and pixilation activity; registration recommended for hands-on workshops running at 10 AM, 12:30 PM and 3PM.

• February 18 through February 20, 2012
• 10 am, 12:30 pm and 3 pm
• NFB Mediatheque, 150 John St. (at Richmond St. W), Toronto
• Free!
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Family Day at the AGOThe Art Gallery of Ontario will celebrate Family Day 2012 by transforming for one special day into the Kids Gallery of Ontario (KGO). On Monday, Feb. 20, the Gallery offers a family-friendly art-making extravaganza featuring the creation of a day-long exhibition by kids entitled Kid Nouveau. To make family visits more affordable on Family day, the AGO will offer a 20% discount on Family Passes, lowering the price to $39. A Family Pass admits two adults and up to five youths (ages 6 to 17). As always, admission for children of age 5 and under is free.

• February 20, 2012
• Art Gallery of Ontario
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Family Day at Fort YorkExplore 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.

• February 20, 2012
• Fort York, 250 Fort York Boulevard, Toronto
• Admission is pay-what-you-can.
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The Second City Goes BOOM! Fun for all ages! The countdown is on! This Family Day Weekend, The Second City is hosting family-friendly celebrations that are out of this world. Fuel your child's imagination with this hilarious hour of non-stop comedy and games that is sure to be a blast! At The Second City, we don't expect boys and girls to remain quiet. Do you know how this story should end? We don't! So go ahead, shout out your idea. Our performers need your help! Who knows, you may even ask you to jump up on stage! Bring the kids, Grandma, Grandpa, your neighbours, and your crazy Uncle Lou. These misadventures are suitable for all ages.

• Saturday February 18, at 12 noon
• Sunday February 19, at 12 noon
• Monday February 20, at 12 noon & 2:00 pm
• The Second City Theatre, 51 Mercer St, Toronto
• Tickets: $14 + tax. Family 4-Packs: $45 + tax.
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Family Day FestA three-day indoor amusement park, just for the Family Day weekend, Feb 18, 19 and 20, 2012. Boasting an impressive line-up of rides, jumping castles, obstacle courses, arcade games, attractions, carnival games and interactive entertainment for the whole family. The selection of rides are targeted for those aged 2-12, with a few family rides for everyone to enjoy.

• February 18-20, 2012
• 10am - 6pm
• Downsview Park
• Children’s day pass $25, adults (admission only) $8, children 1 and under are free.
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Family Day on The KingswayThe Kingsway BIA is hosting it’s first annual Family Day on The Kingsway event! Willingdon Boulevard and Wendover Road at Bloor St. W. will be closed for: Ice Sculpture Competition, Maple Taffy Demonstrations, Carnival Activities, Ice Sculpture Carving Demonstrations, Arts & Crafts, Charity BBQ, See real animal furs, skulls and paw prints from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Food, Family Fun, Music and More!

• Saturday, February 18, 2012
• 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Willingdon Boulevard and Wendover Road at Bloor St. W., Etobicoke (Outside Royal York Station)
• Free!
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Family Day FREE Admission at the Hockey Hall of Fame!KIDS are FREE* at the Hockey Hall of Fame on Family Day! Head down to the Hockey Hall of Fame this Family Day where a thrilling experience awaits the entire family – games to play, a replica NHL dressing room, larger-than-life statues, theatres and an awesome collection of hockey sticks, pucks and sweaters from around the world including hands-on access to hockey’s Holy Grail, the Stanley Cup! *Up to a maximum of 4 youth (13yrs & under) will be admitted FREE with the purchase of one regular price adult admission. PLUS, each youth will receive a voucher for a FREE Chocolate Chip Muffin courtesy of Marché Restaurant, Brookfield Place.

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Hockey Hall of Fame Brookfield Place, 30 Yonge Street, Toronto
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Family Day Long Weekend at the ROMFamily Day Long Weekend is extra sweet at the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) this year as we invite families to tour Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World and learn about chocolate, the food of the gods. Discover the mysterious ancient Maya culture. Participate in Maya-themed crafts and learn about the Mayas chocolate traditions, while enjoying the ROMs new lower admission prices. Maya: Secrets of their Ancient World brings the ancient Maya culture to life with nearly 250 artifacts including large sculptures, ceramics, masks, and jewellery. Many of these objects have never been publically displayed. Make sure to look for the Maya High Priest, covered in body paint and wearing an ornate headdress. He loves posing for photos! After learning about the Maya culture, the ROM invites you to take part in Maya themed crafts, including archaeological digs and pyramid building. Take part in chocolate and tortilla workshops throughout the afternoon to learn about their fascinating history.

• February 18 - 20, 2012
• 11 am to 4 pm
• Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
• Regular Admission
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Family Day at Fantasy FairFree interactive fun shows for kids during Family Day long weekend! Catch 3 fun shows for kids - The Trevor Show, Scientrific and Funtastic!

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• 1:00 pm to 5:40 pm
• Fantasy Fair, Woodbine Shopping Centre, 500 Rexdale Blvd, Etobicoke
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CN Tower Family Day - Special Admission OfferThe CN Tower offers great entertainment value for kids of all ages with a special admission offer all weekend long - from February 18-20, 2012, save 25% off a CN Tower admission ticket*! Explore Canada’s National Tower: rocket to the top of the world in just 58 seconds aboard the world’s No. 1 elevator ride in glass-fronted elevators with glass floor panels. Enjoy breathtaking views from the Look Out and world famous Glass Floor with its thrilling 1,122ft / 342m view straight down to the ground and Sky Pod the highest of them all; see the The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D and experience the Himalamazon motion theatre ride.

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• CN Tower, 301 Front Street West Toronto
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Weekend Family Fun at the Bata Shoe Museum! Parents, the next time you hear "There’s nothing to do!" bring your children aged 3 to 9 over to the Museum for some family fun! Every Saturday and Sunday there are try on shoes and shoe hunts in the galleries! As well there are different family activities on a three week rotation. Week one is paint a mini-clog, week two is a shoe-themed arts and crafts activity, and week three is a family movie. Check back often to see what's happening on the weekend you're planning to visit!

• February 18th, 19th and 20th (Family Day)
• The Bata Shoe Museum 327 Bloor Street West Toronto
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Family Day at Vaughan MillsVaughan Mills will be open on Monday February 20th from 10am- 7pm for Family Day! For this special Family Oriented Occasion, we have arranged to have Balloon Sculptors on the premises from 2pm- 4pm.

• February 20, 2012
• Vaughan Mills Shopping Centre, 1 Bass Pro Mills Drive, Vaughan
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Family Day at the Toronto Eaton CentreThe Toronto Eaton Centre wishes you and your Family a happy and safe Family day. The Centre is open from 10:00am - 6:00pm

• February 20, 2012
• Toronto Eaton Centre, 220 Yonge Street Toronto
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Uxbridge Family Day Skate & SwimEnjoy a free skate or swim in Uxbridge on Family Day!

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• Uxbridge, Ontario
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Family Day at PawsWay Pet Discovery CentreVisit PawsWay for a fun, furry day of family fun! Sponsored by Dog Chow! Activities include canine sports demos by the Woofjocks, face-painting, balloon artists, prizes and games! FREE

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• Pawsway, 245 Queens Quay West, North Building, Toronto
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5th Annual Family Day Beaches FestivalDrop by Kew Beach for DJ Tunes and petting zoo. Visit the Waverly Baptist Church for family fun including shadow puppet making workshop, mucis by Jack Grunsky, the Tony Molesworth Variety Show and a Hoola Hoop and Juggling Worshop! The Beach Hebrew Institute will be offering free face paining and balloons, plus Super Science is back by popular demand!

• Monday, February 20, 2012
• Various locations, The Beaches, Toronto
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