Each February, the City of Toronto offers a variety of activities that residents of all ages and abilities can enjoy over the Family Day weekend.
Enjoy free swimming and drop-in programs at participating recreation centres. Check each facility’s page for exact program offerings and times for the long weekend or call the centre for additional information.
The following times are for Monday, February 16:
Skate at one of many outdoor artificial ice rinks and trails, open on Family Day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting. Check the schedule and status of the ice rink before visiting.
Nathan Phillips Square is open on Family Day from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Free ice skates and helmet rentals are available from the Skate Lending Library, in partnership with Desjardins Financial Group:
The following times are for Monday, February 16:
Enjoy skiing with views of the city skyline at Earl Bales Ski and Snowboard Centre, open on February 16 from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Be sure to check the hill conditions before heading over.
Trade the downtown buzz for a peaceful winter escape. Toronto Island Park offers a winter wonderland of snowy landscapes and hidden gems to enjoy with the whole family. From disc golf to hiking, Toronto Island Park is your winter escape in the heart of the city.
Grab a disk and try your hand at disc golf. Various courses are free to play during the weekend on a first-come, first-served basis.
Explore winter wonders at a city park or scenic trail, or get cozy at a fire pit. More than 50 washrooms remain available during the winter months from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Find a washroom.
Escape the winter and enjoy the sights and smells at Toronto’s beautiful conservatories, open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
While Allan Gardens is undergoing renovations, washrooms inside the conservatory are closed. Portable washrooms are available outside by the playground.
Riverdale Farm is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free.
High Park Zoo is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. High Park is closed to most vehicle traffic on weekends and holidays. Visitors are encouraged to use transit.
Open daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (last admission 3:30 p.m.)
Have a roaring good time at your Toronto Zoo with wild encounters, horticultural showcases and more.
Celebrate the meaning of family at Toronto History Museums. Grab a warm drink, tour historic homes or participate in a variety of drop-in workshops. Browse the calendar for weekend activities and Monday activities at Toronto History Museums.
Enjoy free exhibitions and activities for the whole family.
Cultural centres are open on Saturday, February 14. Check each centre’s page for opening hours:
Toronto Public Library branches are closed on Monday, February 16, but some offer family reading and music programs on Saturday and Sunday. Find out what’s on the Toronto Public Library over the weekend and check the operating hours at each branch.