February | 2015 | Entertain Kids on a Dime
The wonderful people at the Peachy Buy are giving away four complimentary vouchers to one lucky family to see DISNEY ON ICE in Hamilton.
Here is the information below:
TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DRAW:
1) Join My Facebook Group
(If you are not in my Facebook group, here is the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/entertainkidsonadime/)
2) Add TWO Facebook Friends To My Group
To add a friend to my group, you click on the top right arrow of the group page and click on “Add Member”!
Once you have added your TWO friends into the group, you will write “ADD TWO” into the comment thread of my “Official” Contest post from my group wall.
The post is Pinned to the top of my page (on a mobile phone you must click on “Pinned Post” to view this).
THE PRIZE: The giveaway is for one winner to Disney On Ice: Passport To Adventure at First Ontario Centre in Hamilton, Ontario.
The prize includes four complimentary vouchers to the show.
Contest Details: The contest closes on Thursday, February 26, 2015 at 10pm. The winner will be announced on Friday, February 27, 2015. The prize winner will be contacted through Facebook.
*You must live in the Province of Ontario, Canada to enter.
GOODLUCK!!!
To Purchase Tickets To Disney On Ice Tickets: Passport To Adventure in Hamilton for 35% OFF, visit www.ticketmaster.ca and put in the code: ICEPEACHY and you will receive the deal.
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FAMILY DAY WEEKEND is just a few days away! For those families who will be in town, there are TONS of exciting things to do that are FREE or cheap. Check out the many family events that are happening all over Ontario!
Yogurty’s Thornhill Woods, J Stixx Baby and Entertain Kids On A Dime (myself) are organizing a Family Day Party in honor of Sarah’s Drive For Hope. Sarah Watkin was a brave 7 year old girl who recently lost her battle with Cancer. Sarah was unable to find a donor match, but her amazing parents are working with their charity to help encourage people to give blood and get swabbed. Tickets are $5 per Child and $2.50 per Adult. There will be tons of entertainment, prizes and swag bags. If you can make the event, it will be for a great cause.
**FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 2015**
*Valentine’s Day Craft (Toronto) 1pm-2:30pm Pleasant View Library 575 Van Horne Avenue
Toronto, ON
Come make that special someone a cute and awesome Valentine’s Day Card
Drop In
416-395-5940
*Family Day Weekend (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre 67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Join us all weekend for drop-in family fun as we celebrate Family Day, St. Valentine’s Day and the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag! Explore winter in the Wildflower Preserve on a guided outdoor tour, then warm up indoors with parlour games from generations past. Create your own unique family flag to take home.
Adults: $5.31; Students/Seniors: $3; Children: $2 (plus tax).
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*KidzFREE60 (Toronto) (FREE) 9:30am-11:30am Kidz360 Active Learning Centre 3431 Dundas St. West
Toronto, ON
This time is open to the community for Parents & Kids (under 3.5 Years) to connect, participate in our free play and experience our new, fun programs each week.
http://kidz360.ca/
**SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2015**
*Cineplex Family Favourites (All Over The GTA) 11:00 am
Various Locations
It’s a fun and affordable way to enjoy the weekend with your family!
Admission: $2.99 including tax
The Muppet Movie Directed by: James Frawley Starring: Jim Henson, Frank Oz, Jerry Nelson
Plot: Laugh along with the mostly-true story of how the Muppets got their start. From the very first “plunk!” of Kermit’s banjo playing “The Rainbow Connection” to the hysterical road trip that brings our fearless frog together with Fozzie, Gonzo, Animal, and most importantly of all, Miss Piggy. Join the jam-packed heartwarming hilarity, outrageous antics and big-shot Hollywood cameos.
http://www.cineplex.com/Events/familyfavourites
*Arts And Crafts Drop in (All over Ontario) 10am-11:30am
Various Michaels Locations
Let your kids explore their creativity while you shop! Only $2 per child reserves 30 minutes for your creative kid. Sessions starting every half hour from 10am – 11:30 am. See a store associate to join the fun!
http://canada.michaels.com/Kids-Store-Events/store-events-kids,default,pg.html
*Build a Heart Box (All Over GTA)(FREE) 10am-2pm The Home Depot
Various Locations – See Website
Kids will learn how to build a Heart Box with easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
The workshop is for kids ages 4 – 12 and they must be accompanied by an adult.
http://www.homedepot.ca/workshops
*Build and Grow Clinics (All Over GTA)(FREE) Lowe’s Home Improvement
Mulitple Locations
Conveniently shop while your kids build a fun and educational project! Recommended: For children from grades two to five.
Sweet Heart Picture Holder
How to Register: In advance in-store either at the Customer Service booth or through a Store Associate. Find your nearest Lowe’s Store.
Please note: You can register the day of the workshop. However, space is limited to 50 children per store. Register in advance to avoid disappointment!
Free apron and project patch at every clinic!
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 1:30pm – 3:30pm JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program. Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
*Valentine’s Day Cupcakes and Cards (Stouffville) 1pm-2:30pm Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre
14732 Woodbine Ave
Kick off your little one’s Valentine’s Day fun at the Museum! Decorate freshly baked Valentine themed cupcakes and craft your own heritage Valentine card! Children $15, Adults $5. Recommended ages: 3 to 10.
Pre-registration required.
905-727-8954
http://www.townofws.ca/museum
*Family Fun Fest (Toronto) 10am-5pm Downsview Park 40 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, ON
Family Fest features the largest indoor amusement park, just for Family Day weekend! Boasting an impressive line-up of Rides, Jumping Castles, Obstacle Courses, Arcade Games, Attractions, Carnival Games and Interactive entertainment!
ENTERTAIN KIDS DEAL:
40% off Adult & Kids Tickets!!!
HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS… * Go To: http://www.familydayfest.com * Go To: Ticket Info * Choose your tickets
* Put in the Code: DIME40
* Purchase your tickets online
PLEASE NOTE: This is only valid for Saturday or Sunday It is only valid on Adult and Kids admission.
Kids 1 and under are free
http://www.familydayfest.com
*MP John Carmichael’s Annual Family Skating Event (Toronto)(Free Admission) 2:30pm-4:30pm Leaside Gardens Arena 1073 Millwood Road
Toronto, ON
This event features free admission for all, free refreshments, and door prizes.
http://www.johncarmichael.ca
*Skate for Camp 2015! (Toronto) (FREE) 2pm-5pm 725 Logan Ave
Toronto, ON
Eastview Community Centre is hosting a free skating afternoon. Toronto City Councillors Paula Fletcher and Mary Fragedakis will be joining in the fun along with an alumni from the Maple Leafs! Come join in the fun – free skating, hot chocolate, tea and coffee for everyone!
http://eastviewcentre.com
*Family Day Weekend (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre 67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Join us all weekend for drop-in family fun as we celebrate Family Day, St. Valentine’s Day and the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag! Explore winter in the Wildflower Preserve on a guided outdoor tour, then warm up indoors with parlour games from generations past. Create your own unique family flag to take home.
Adults: $5.31; Students/Seniors: $3; Children: $2; (plus tax).
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*KidsFest Toronto (Mississauga) 10am-5pm International Centre Hall 6 6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON
Kids Fest T.O. Offers over 30 rides, games and attractions to play along with a variety of other entertainment and attractions. This year we are bringing Canada’s largest inflatable amusement park, Fun Fair Park. A 90 foot trip through and inflatable amusement park. After crawling through the Fun House the will have to dodge the Carousel and then finally slide down the giant Ferris Wheel.
ENTERTAIN KIDS DEAL:
40% off Adult & Kids Tickets!!!
HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS… * Go To: http://www.kidsfestto.com/ticket-info/ * Choose your tickets
* Put in the Code: DIME40
* Purchase your tickets online
PLEASE NOTE: This is only valid for Saturday or Sunday It is only valid on Adult and Kids admission.
Kids 1 and under are free
http://www.kidsfestto.com
*Winter Carnival (Hamilton) 12pm-4pm Dundas Valley Sunrise Winter Carnival Dundas Driving Park
Dundas, ON
Each year the Rotary Club of Dundas Valley Sunrise holds a winter carnival at the Rotary Rink in the Dundas Driving Park on the Family Day weekend. Come listen to music, skate, enjoy a horse drawn wagon ride and hot cider. There is no cost and this includes the use of skates for the afternoon if you have none of your own.
*Kids-Fest (Hamilton) 10am-5pm Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum 9280 Airport Road
Hamilton, ON
This family day weekend, February 14th to 16th, 2015, children bounce, slide, ride, craft, learn and laugh at Hamilton Kids-Fest, sponsored in part by Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo. Kids-Fest is Canada’s llargest inflatable festival, bringing a variety of fun and educational activities for all children twelve and under.
http://kids-fest.ca
*Braden’s Hot Chocolate Festival (Hamilton) 11am-4pm Dundas Valley Conservation Area Rail Trail 650 Governor’s Rd
Dundas, ON, ON
The Hot Chocolate Festival provides families with a fun way to spend time together on Family Day. Combining great treats, live entertainment and outdoor fun, the Hot Chocolate Festival is an event for people of all ages. Proceeds from the Hot Chocolate Festival will support Hamilton Conservation Foundation and Sustainable Hamilton, two not-for-profit organizations dedicated to enhancing environmental sustainability in Hamilton, Ontario.
http://hotchocolatefestival.ca
*Family Day Weekend Event (Burlington) 11am or 2pm Burlington Mall 777 Guelph Line
Burlington, ON
Join us in Centre Court on Saturday February 14th (showtimes 11am and 2pm)and Sunday February 15th (showtime 2pm) for family fun, games and entertainment with Thomas & Friends!
http://burlingtonmall.com
*Family Fun Skate (Ajax) (FREE) 12:30pm-2:30pm Ajax Community Centre 75 Centennial Rd
Ajax, ON
Chris Alexanders Free Family Fun Skate on February 14th from 12:30 to 2:20pm at the Ajax Community Centre
*Children’s Movie Matinee (St. Catherines) 2pm-3:30pm Thorold Public Library 14 Ormond St. N.
Thorold, ON
Enjoy a feature length film at the Library. FREE. Bring your own popcorn and snacks. For more information and/or to register, please visit the Library.
http://www.thoroldpubliclibrary.ca
**SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2015**
*Jungle Gym (Vaughan) 9:15am-10:45am JCC -Schwartz/Reisman Centre 9600 Bathurst Street (Bathurst & Rutherford)
Vaughan, ON
Drop in program. Our gymnasium will be set up as a jungle gym featuring a bouncy castle and a variety of fun and exciting equipment for your children to explore.
Ages 1-5
FREE for Members
Regular Fee: $5
Contact Roanna Tward for more information on programming.
905-303-1821 ex. 3014
http://fitness.srcentre.info/programs/Jungle-Gym-324.asp
*Family Fun Fest (Toronto) 10am-6pm Downsview Park 40 Carl Hall Road
Toronto, ON
Family Fest features the largest indoor amusement park, just for Family Day weekend! Boasting an impressive line-up of Rides, Jumping Castles, Obstacle Courses, Arcade Games, Attractions, Carnival Games and Interactive entertainment!
ENTERTAIN KIDS DEAL:
40% off Adult & Kids Tickets!!!
HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS… * Go To: http://www.familydayfest.com * Go To: Ticket Info * Choose your tickets
* Put in the Code: DIME40
* Purchase your tickets online
PLEASE NOTE: This is only valid for Saturday or Sunday It is only valid on Adult and Kids admission.
Kids 1 and under are free
http://www.familydayfest.com
*Family Day Weekend (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre 67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Join us all weekend for drop-in family fun as we celebrate Family Day, St. Valentine’s Day and the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag! Explore winter in the Wildflower Preserve on a guided outdoor tour, then warm up indoors with parlour games from generations past. Create your own unique family flag to take home.
Adults: $5.31; Students/Seniors: $3; Children: $2; (plus tax).
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*8th Annual Family Sunday in The Beach (Toronto)(FREE) 12pm-4pm Kew Gardensl 2075 Queen St. E.
Toronto, ON
Experience the outdoors with a life-size Snow Globe to capture the perfect winter scene, exciting lumberjack shows, brilliant figure skating performances, live ice carving demonstrations, nature walks in the park, music, contests and more!
Warm up in our Vintage Trolley stopping along Queen St. East or at one of our Muskoka Warming stations so as to not miss all the fun activities.
http://www.thebeachvillage.com
*HarbourKIDS Skating Festival (Toronto) 11am-10pm Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
HarbourKIDS Skating Festival provides excitement for families. For two days enjoy fun-filled activities including on-ice performances, multi-media activities, family skating, creative crafts and more.
In partnership with RBC Learn to Play.
*KidsFest Toronto (Mississauga) 10am-6pm International Centre Hall 6 6900 Airport Road
Mississauga, ON
Kids Fest T.O. Offers over 30 rides, games and attractions to play along with a variety of other entertainment and attractions. This year we are bringing Canada’s largest inflatable amusement park, Fun Fair Park. A 90 foot trip through and inflatable amusement park. After crawling through the Fun House the will have to dodge the Carousel and then finally slide down the giant Ferris Wheel.
ENTERTAIN KIDS DEAL:
40% off Adult & Kids Tickets!!!
HOW TO GET YOUR TICKETS… * Go To: http://www.kidsfestto.com/ticket-info/ * Choose your tickets
* Put in the Code: DIME40
* Purchase your tickets online
PLEASE NOTE: This is only valid for Saturday or Sunday It is only valid on Adult and Kids admission.
Kids 1 and under are free
http://www.kidsfestto.com
*Family Day (Oakville)(FREE) 11am-3pm Oakville Museum 8 Navy St.
Oakville, ON
Oakville Museum is free to the public on Family Day!
Tour the museum, make a craft & experience “What About Water”, an exhibit about H2O in Oakville. Explore ancient Oakville fossils, visit the Thomas House for an early settler experience, and discover Oakville’s first post office in lakeside park. Everyone is welcome!
http://www.oakville.ca/musuem
*Canada Flag Day Winter Carnival (Etobicoke) 12pm-5pm Canada Flag Day Winter Carnival 6th Street and Lake Shore Blvd. West, New Toronto
Etobicoke, ON
Canadian Flag Mural Unveiling, live music, karaoke competition, colouring competition, Best Dressed Canadian contest, free cake, hot chocolate, flags, buttons and so much more.
Come out and sign a Historic Canadian Flag Banner that will be presented to Government officials to then be placed in Canada’s Historic Archives.
**MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2015**
*Family Day Fundraiser (Thornhill)
10am-4pm
Yogurtys Autumn Hill
9001 Dufferin Street
$5- for kids
$2.50- for adults
All of the proceeds from the ticket sales will be donated to Leukaemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.
List of Entertainers Jstixx interactive Performance Bounce Entertainment Dance Party Special Dance Party with Elsa Photo and autographs with Elsa Kids Yoga Magician Balloon Artist Facepainters Visit inside the fire truck Arts & Crafts
Raffle Prizes
Information for future One Match Drives will also be available at the event.
SWAG BAGS FOR EACH CHILD
https://eventbrite.ca/event/15505166370/?utm_source=eb_email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=new_event_email&utm_term=eventurl_text
*Councillor Tony Carella Family Day Skate (Woodbridge)(FREE) 2pm-4pm Woodbridge Memorial Arena
5020 Highway 7
Come out to Councillor Tony Carella’s Free Family Day Skate
*Arctic Adventure (Aurora) 10am-4pm Aurora Town Park Mosley and Wells Streets
Vendors will be selling BeaverTails®, hot dogs, hamburgers, hot chocolate and coffee. There will be a special set up of the Aurora Farmer’s Market in the Aurora Armoury.
Choose from a host of family activities, including: Professional Ice Carving Outdoor Winter Games Snow tubing, ice fishing, snow shoeing Live Entertainment Arctic Golf
And much more!
Entertainment Schedule 11 a.m. First Nations Presentation This presentation will educate and entertain you regarding some of the “first” families in Canada 12 p.m. Patty McLaughlin & Friends 2:30 p.m. Battle of the Chainsaws -ice carvers battle it out to see whose carving win’s People’s Choice 3:15 p.m. See a baby fox, winter owl and many other winter animals
Please note: All activities are weather-permitting.
http://www.aurora.ca/Thingstodo/Pages/Special%20Events/Arctic-Adventure.aspx
*Family Day at Hillary House (Aurora) 10am-1pm Hillary House National Historic Site 15372 Yonge Street
Aurora, ON
Family fun at Hillary House, includes storytelling, crafts, and refreshments.
http://aurorahs.com/activities/
*Steel Drums for Family Day (Aurora)(FREE) 1pm-5pm Aurora Cultural Centre
22 Church Street
Join us for our Pan Am / Para Pan American Games IGNITE community celebration. We’re putting the “pan” in Pan American with a celebration of the cultures of the Caribbean. Join us for a steel pan band concert guaranteed to get you up and dancing in the aisles. Enjoy a family-friendly concert presentation -then stay for the workshop afterwards to give it a try. Art activities round out the afternoon.
All at no charge – bring the whole family!
http://auroraculturalcentre.ca/events/?eid=805
*Indoor Farmers’ Market (Aurora)(FREE) 10am-4pm Armouries 89 Mosley St.
Aurora, ON
All are welcome to the indoor Aurora Farmers’ Market & Artisan Fair featuring Farmers, Food Vendors and Artisans. Free craft for children and live entertainment too!
*Family Skate Day (Uxbridge)(FREE) 11am-3pm Elgin Pond 180 Main Street South
Uxbridge, ON
The Kinsmen Club of Uxbridge will be putting on a free family skate day at Elgin Pond in Uxbridge. Hamburgers, hotdogs, hot chocolate and coffee will be available for a donation. All proceeds will go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of North Durham.
905-985-3733
*Free Family Day Skate (Uxbridge)(FREE) 12pm-1pm Uxbridge Arena 291 Brock Street W
Uxbridge, ON
Cindy Wood and Williamson Chrysler are giving back to the community and hosting a free Family Day Skate at the Uxbridge Arena. Come out with the whole family!
905-852-3313
http://cindywood.ca
*Family Fun Day (Bradford) 10am-12pm Scanlon Creek Conservation Area 2450 9th Line
Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON
guided nature hikes scavenger hunt • games bonfire • indoor crafts
No pre-registration is required. $10.00 per vehicle or free with annual pass
http://www.lsrca.on.ca/events
*Winterfest (Markham) 10am-4pm Markham Museum
9350 Markham Road
Explore the science of snow, and try snowshoeing and ice block building. There will be lots of activities, crafts for the kids, music, and great food!
COST: $3 per person (kids under two are free)
http://www.markhammuseum.ca
*RBC Family Skate (Markham) 11am-2pm Civic Centre Outdoor Rink at Markham Civic Centre 101 Town Centre Blvd
Markham, ON
Pleasure skaters, hockey players and first-timers alike are invited to bundle up, lace up and come out for a spin on the ice. It’s fun for the whole family.
http://www.rbc.com/familyday
*Family Day Activities (Markham) 10am-5pm Centennial Community Centre 8600 McCowan Rd
Markham, ON
Bring the whole family along to Centennial Community Centre as the Markham Youth Council hosts a number of great activities, including drop-in sports, face painting, games, and more! Proceeds from this event will benefit Markham Stouffville Hospital.
http://www.markhamyouthcouncil.com
*Family Day Fundraiser (North York) 9:30am-1:30pm Active Kids Zone 951 Alness Street
North York, ON
Face painting, bouncy castles, bumper balls, open gym, karaoke, open gym, draws and give aways.
Free admission when you make a donation to Sick Kids Hospital.
https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=814581425275512
*HarbourKIDS Skating Festival (Toronto) 11am-10pm Harbourfront Centre 235 Queens Quay West
Toronto, ON
HarbourKIDS Skating Festival provides excitement for families. For two days enjoy fun-filled activities including on-ice performances, multi-media activities, family skating, creative crafts and more.
In partnership with RBC Learn to play.
*Family Day Weekend (Toronto) 12pm-4pm Todmorden Mills Heritage Museum and Arts Centre 67 Pottery Road
Toronto, ON
Join us all weekend for drop-in family fun as we celebrate Family Day, St. Valentine’s Day and the 50th anniversary of the Canadian flag! Explore winter in the Wildflower Preserve on a guided outdoor tour, then warm up indoors with parlour games from generations past. Create your own unique family flag to take home.
Adults: $5.31; Students/Seniors: $3; Children: $2; (plus tax).
416-396-2819
http://www.toronto.ca/museum-events
*Family Day at PawsWay (Toronto)(FREE) 11am-5pm PawsWay 245 Queen’s Quay W.
Toronto, ON
Celebrate Family Day at Purina PawsWay! Enjoy fun for the whole family including WoofJocks Canine All Star shows (at 12pm, 1:30pm and 3:30pm), Pockets the Clown, face-painting, ice sculptures, giveaways and more courtesy of Purina Dog Chow®!
As always, pets are welcome throughout Purina PawsWay’s facility.
http://pawsway.ca/
*6th Annual Family Day Skating Party (Toronto) 2pm-4pm Mastercard Centre for Hockey Excellence 400 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, ON
The Kaushansky/Brown Real Estate Team invites you, your family and friends to join us for a fun filled, pizza fueled, 6th Annual open skate on the Toronto Maple Leafs personal practice rink at the MasterCard Centre.
Please RSVP to [email protected] or call 416-259-2444 and let us know how many skaters you’ll be bringing along.
*Family Day Skate in the Square (Oakville) 1pm-3pm RBC-Downtown Oakville
Towne Square, Lakeshore Rd., Oakville, ON
Music, entertainment, treats, skating and fun for the whole family.
http://www.oakvilledowntown.com
*Family Day (Oakville)(FREE) 11am-3pm Oakville Museum
8 Navy Street
Oakville Museum is free to the public on Family Day! Tour the museum, make a craft & experience “What About Water”, an exhibit about H2O in Oakville.
*Family Day Skate (Mississauga)(FREE) Mississauga Celebration Square
300 City Centre Drive
Grab your skates and head to the City’s largest outdoor skating rink. It’s an afternoon full of festivities, with roaming buskers, face painting, crafts, horse and carriage rides and more. Take a break, warm up by the firepits and indulge in some delicious treats from C Café, Beavertails, and Smokes Poutinerie.
This event is proudly presented by RBC. Stop by the RBC booth for a game of ice bowling and snowball toss. Former NHL star Rick Vaive will be at the Square signing autographs from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
http://www.rbc.com/familyskate
*4th Family Day Skate Fundraiser (Mississauga)(FREE) 12pm-4pm Vic Johnston Community Centre 335 Church St.
Streetsville, ON
Free Skating/Magic Show @ 12:30 pm/Crafts/Vendor Tables/Pizza/Food
*Family Day Play Day (Brampton) 10am-4pm Jumping Jacks Indoor Playground, 12 Fisherman Drive Unit #5 (Sandalwood & Hurontario)
Brampton, ON
Price for children 0-3 years old is $5, and kids 4-12 years are $8! Babies under 12 months are free, with a paying sibling.
Two adults per family are free.
Spacious toddler area, with a small ball pit, little ride ons, push toys, climbers, play kitchen, various hand toys, tricycles, balls, basketball nets, and our air hockey is free. Fun play structure which is a pirate ship, featuring 1 tube slide, a straight slide, and two climbers with ropes to climb.
http://www.jumpingjacksindoorplay.com
*Public Skate With MPP Daiene Vernile (Kitchener)(FREE) 1:30pm-3:30pm The Aud, Kiwanis Rink 400 East Ave
Kitchener, ON
1st Annual Free Family Day Public skate hosted by Daiene Vernile, MPP Kitchener Centre Everyone Welcome!
Warm Refreshments
519-579-5460
http://daienevernile.onmpp.ca/Event
*Family Day at Joseph Brant Museum (Burlington) 11am-4pm Joseph Brant Museum 1240 North Shore Blvd E
Burlington, ON
Joseph Brant -Admission is just $10.00 per family.
Families can test their competition skills outside while they play “Snow Spoon” and “Snow Snake”, and get creative in our Snow Art Gallery*. Then warm up and enjoy hot chocolate and movie theatre popcorn by the open fire. (*weather dependent)
Inside the Museum, enjoy movies, fun and games in our “Heaps of Fun” exhibit; explore our “Everything but the Kitchen Sink” exhibit and play our Then & Now game; and have fun in our Discovery Gallery where families can make a special framed keepsake commemorating their Family Day adventures.
http://museumsofburlington.com/joseph-brant/events/84-family-day-february-16-2015
*Family Skate (Pickering)(FREE) 10am-2pm Pickering Recreation Complex 867 Valley Farm Road
Pickering, ON
Pleasure skaters, hockey players, and first-timers alike are invited to bundle up, lace up, and come out for a spin on the Ice from 10:00am to 2:00pm at Pickering Recreation Complex. RBC will also host games and activities for families, along with an autograph signing with former NHL star, Todd Warriner from 1 – 2 pm.
http://www.rbc.com/familyday
*Family Day (Pickering) 10am-4pm Pickering Recreation Complex 1867 Valley Farm Road
Pickering, ON
Family friendly activities for the whole family. Purchase your family passport for only $15, to have access to swimming, crafts, yoga, squash, tennis, games, pottery ($5 extra charge) and more! All activities require adult supervision.
For more information, please call 905.683.6582.
*Family Fun Day (Ajax) 11:00am-3:00pm Bolton C. Falby Public School 80 Falby Crt, Ajax
Ajax, ON
Family activities, games, crafts, face painting, balloons, lego table, science guy, gym games.
Cost $1.00 per person. Low cost food items available for lunch and snacks. Enjoy a fun day with family and friends at Bolton C. Falby Public School. This event is sponsored by Crossroads Community Church in Ajax.
*Play all Day Family Day (Oshawa) 1:00pm-3:00pm The Robert McLaughlin Gallery 72 Queen Street
Oshawa, ON
Come and enjoy a fun day off with the family at the RMG! We will convert the gallery spaces into a science lab! These playful science experiments with gravity, colour and more will result in brilliant masterpieces to take home.
Pay by donation ($5 per family suggested)
http://rmg.on.ca
*Family Day Swimming (Whitby)(FREE) 11am-1pm Anne Ottenbrite Pool at Iroquois Park Sports Centre 500 Victoria Street West
Whitby, ON
You’re invited! Join the Town of Whitby this Family Day for a Free Public Swim Sponsored by the Mayor’s Community Development Fund.
http://www.whitby.ca
*Scotiabank Family Day Skating (Whitby)(FREE) 10am-3:45pm Des Newman Arena Complex at Iroquois Park Sports Centre 500 Victoria Street West
Whitby, ON
Enjoy free Family Day Skating presented by Scotiabank! Scotiabank Family Skate 10:00 a.m.-Noon, Scotiabank Parent & Tot Skate Noon-1:30 p.m., Scotiabank Backyard Rink 1:30-3:30 p.m., Scotiabank Family Skate 2:00-3:45 p.m.
Backyard Rink participants must be under 7 years of age and have full hockey equipment.
http://www.whitby.ca
*Family Fun Day @ the Museum (Niagara Falls)(Free Admission) 10am-5pm Niagara Falls History Museum 5810 Ferry Street
Niagara Falls, ON
Spend Family Day exploring biodiversity and habitat conservation @ the Museum! Join Earth Rangers for shows @ 11am, 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. This unique and up-close encounter with their animal ambassadors will leave you educated and inspired to help protect animals in the wild.
Other activities include scavenger hunts, crafts, FREE family portraits and three galleries full of artefacts that explore our local history!
*WINTERFEST (Niagara Falls)(Free Admission) 11am-3pm Heartland Forest Nature Experience 8215 Kalar Road
Niagara Falls, ON
Bring the family for a great day of outdoor fun and exciting exhibits and demonstrations including:Niagara Wilderness Skills, Great Backyard Bird Count, Geocaching,Club Rex, Reptiles. Come meet Cleo the Lynx (Ringtail Ranch and Rescue) and other animal friends. Games, Crafts and Campfire. Bring your appetite and enjoy spider dogs, bannok, Jumbo hot dogs and fries.
Hot Coffee and Hot Chocolate to warm you up. Admission is FREE. Suitable for all ages.
http://www.heartlandforest.org/winterfest-2013/
*Family Day Fun (Alliston) 10am-12pm The Gibson Centre 63 Tupper St. West
Alliston, ON
“Alice Dreams of Wonderland”, a Small Stages production for all ages. Bring the family out to watch the play, make crafts, have lunch (12-1pm, $5 each), and check out the art exhibit. The first program 10:00 -12:00pm and second program 1:00 – 3:00pm
Ages 12 & under $5, Ages 13 & up $7.50.
705-435-2828
http://gibsoncentre.com/events
*Rotary Family Fun Day (Huntsville) 1pm-4pm Cann Lake
Huntsville, ON
Enjoy a Chili cook-off competition with West Side Fish & Chips, Pub on the Docks, Family Place Restaurant & Soul Sista’s. There will be skating, free hot chocolate from Tim Horton’s and Live Music from Tobin Spring!
Bring the whole family and get ready to enjoy a fun day outside.
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