This week we have Family Day events galore! Lots of events for the whole family in and around Markham and much more! Scroll down to find out What’s On in Markham – Feb 16th – 21st!
Family Day at Markham Museum – Feb 20th – 10am
There’s lots to do together on Family Day at Markham Museum! We’ll be offering a range of special activities for no additional cost to general admission, including:
– Markham Moves Scavenger Hunt
– Guided Tours at 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM
– Family Crest craft
– Print Shop Demonstrations
– Snowshoeing (weather permitting)
And more!
For more details click here. Price: from $4
Family Day Gallery Tours – Varley Art Gallery – 2.30pm & 3pm
Come in to the Varley Art Gallery for free Family Day tours at 2:30 and 3 PM. All are welcome.
Learn more about our current exhibitions Sara Angelucci: Undergrowth, and Fieldnotes.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Family Day Weekend at the Museum – Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum Feb 18th – 12pm
Enjoy family fun at the Museum this Family Day weekend! Take a tour, try snowshoeing (weather permitting), make crafts, and more!
Pre-Registration is required at townofws.ca/active using barcode 26321.
All Ages.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Rouge River Brewery Events – Feb 16th, 17th & 19th
Harry Potter-themed trivia night this Thursday, February 16th from 630-830pm! Buy tickets on our online store to guarantee your spot, or pay at the door.
Kevin Ker playing at the brewery this Friday, February 17th from 7-9pm. No cover, come enjoy some tunes!
Open Jam this Sunday, February 19th from 4-8pm! Hosted by our friends at the School of Rock. Signup early to guarantee your spot.
For more details and to book click here. Price: from FREE – varies depending on event.
Family Day Treewalk Village Adventure – Bruce’s Mill Stouffville – Feb 20th
Join us for a Family Day outdoor adventure! Kids and families can let their imaginations lead the way while they explore our tree-house villages during this 2-hour experience.
Travel from tree-house to tree-house along wood bridges and net walkways, then descend to the ground on slides and ramps! Enjoy other nature activities such as mini-treetop courses, play nets, and forest pathways. Each Treewalk Village is unique and offers a new adventure every time.
This 2-hour activity is open to all ages and is ideal for ages 3 to 8.
For more details click here. Price: from $32 (one child plus one adult)
The Office Trivia Night – Feb 15th – Boston Pizza – Stouffville
It’s THE OFFICE Trivia!
Come to Boston Pizza Stouffville (1060 Hoover Park Dr), bring a smart phone and a smart friend!
Make a reservation through the link below or by calling (905) 640-2869. All hosted by comedian Justin Gayle
This event is powered by Hub of Trivia & Events
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Family Day Free Fishing Events – Feb 18th-20th
Ontario Family Fishing Events is a province-wide opportunity for Canadian residents to fish Ontario waters without the otherwise mandatory fishing version outdoors card. New this year, the Ontario Government has designated four periods throughout the year as license-free:
February 18-20, 2023 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Monday)
May 13 & 14, 2023 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday)
June 17 & 18, 2023 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday)
July 1-9, 2023 (12:01 a.m. Saturday to 11:59 p.m. Sunday).
During all other time periods, Canadian residents between the ages of 18 and 64 years must purchase a valid fishing license to legally fish in Ontario.
There has never been a better time to introduce a friend to fishing!
Participants fishing without a license must fish under the Conservation fishing license limits which are set out in the current Ontario Recreational Fishing Regulations Summary. With the exception of the licensing requirement, Ontario fishing regulations, fees, and limits continue to apply during license-free days. Printed copies of the summary are available at license issuers and Service Ontario Centres.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
All About Birds: Cavity Nesters Webinar – Feb 21st – 6.30pm
Did you know chickadees use tree cavities for nesting? Home is where the hole is! Learn about the interesting world of cavity-nesting birds and what is being done to support these species.
This event is intended for Ages 6+:
- Beginner level information
- Activities and concepts that are friendly for all ages
- The intended audience includes children, youth, and adults
This event is taking place via Zoom. After registration you will be emailed a link to join the webinar.
TRCA is committed to creating an accessible experience for all participants. If you require accessibility accommodation, please email [email protected] at least 7 days prior to the event.
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Maple Fest Family Day Weekend – Brooks Farms – Feb 18th-20th
Brooks Farms opens its annual Maple Fest early this year, just in time for Family Day Weekend! Book an early bird tour and get a first taste of Ontario’s Maple Season!
Enjoy a tour, pancakes in the outdoor pavilion, and train rides!
Tours begin at 10 am and the LAST tour of the day is at 2 pm!
The farm market is open until 5 pm daily.
Remember to dress for the weather and that the farm is MUDDY – wear boots you don’t mind gettin’ in the mud!
There is limited space for each tour time slot so make sure you book now!
For more details click here. Price: $12.99 Under 2’s free.
Family Week at the Y! Markham YMCA – Feb 20th
The Y is celebrating GTA families all week long! Bring your family and enjoy a full week of FUN and FREE activities from family fun & games to obstacle courses and rift raft races. To celebrate, the Y is waiving the joining fee from February 18 to 25 – so you can save big (up to $120 savings) and make memories!
There’s a full calendar of fun family activities at all 11 YMCAs across the GTA
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Family Day Weekend at Toronto Zoo – Feb 18th – 20th
Bring the family and join us at the Toronto Zoo this Family Day Long Weekend! With many activities planned all across the Zoo, your visit is sure to be a blast for the whole family!
- Family Day Scavenger Hunt!
Follow the clues list that comes with your Zoo map upon entry to play in the family-focused site-wide Scavenger Hunt! With 6 stops available, learn all about the animal families on site, family dynamics in animal species, and more! Visit any or all of the stops to participate, and submit your ballot at the marked table before exiting the Zoo to be entered into a random draw to win the incredible prizes. - Orchid Oasis
The Zoo’s Horticulture team have hand-picked a variety of orchid species to showcase and celebrate the beautiful annual bloom! Stop by the Greenhouse to take in the beautiful sights, learn about the various orchid species and grab a photo in front of the stunning ‘living wall’ of orchids! - Enriching Our Zoo –
Join our Animal Experts twice daily to learn more about the animals at our Toronto Zoo and the various forms of enrichment used to care for them. These 15-minute demonstrations will show you how our dedicated teams construct enrichment for the animals in our care, as well as explain the conservation science used to ensure animal well-being. Learn about the 5 types of enrichment, the science behind what, where, when, why and how we use enrichment, and even see how the enrichment is created right here at your Toronto Zoo.
For more details click here. Price: from $15.50
Aurora Artic Adventure – Aurora Town Park – Feb 18th – 20th
Have a series of winter-ful days with Aurora’s Arctic Adventure! Take part in different activities all weekend long! Starting on Saturday February 18 in Aurora’s Town Park there will be family campfires, story walks and a Speaking of Wildlife Show. Spend time with your family on Monday, February 20 while taking part in snow tubing, skating, nerf axe throwing and more. Don’t miss the “Snow Wars” games and may the frost be with you.
So many family-friendly activities to enjoy.
Professional Ice Carving
Outdoor Winter Games
Outdoor Skating (helmets strongly recommended)
Mini Snow Tubing
Live Entertainment
Inflatables and Body Zorbs
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Newmarket Winterfest – Ray Twinney Complex – Feb 18th – 11am
Join the Town of Newmarket on Saturday, February 18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Ray Twinney Recreation Complex’s South Parking Lot for fun-filled winter activities, food and performances that the whole family will enjoy!
Activities:
- Ferris Wheel
- Berry-Go-Round
- Snow Valley Tube Slide
- Bullseye Axe Throwing
- Ice Sculpted Selfie Chair
- Dance Party
- Central York Fire Services Fire Truck
- Newmarket Minor Hockey Association game / activity
- Newmarket Car Club games / activities
- Variety of additional outdoor and indoor (Lounge #1) activities / games
- and more!
Entertainment:
- Bernadette Connors live concert performance
- Live DJ
- DooDoo The Clown
- Fire Performer
- Roaming Costume Characters
- Live Ice Sculpting
Food Options:
- The Irv Food Truck ($)
- BeaverTails ($)
- Rotary Club of Newmarket ($)
- Corinthian Masonic Lodge ($)
- White Meadows Farm – Taffy on Snow (while quantities last)
For more details click here. Price: FREE
Family Day on the Farm – Pingles Farm Market – Feb 18th-20th
From being a family-run business to welcoming families from all over the GTA to our events throughout the year, family is at the root of everything we do! This is why we’re so excited to invite you out to the farm this Family Day long weekend to make some new memories & traditions!
This year, we’re offering 3 days packed with family-friendly fun, from live concerts, magic acts, and a party with princesses & pirates! All weekend long, families can also enjoy a craft station, a planting station, board games & cozy campfires! It wouldn’t be an event at Pingle’s Farm without a tasty lineup of treats & eats! Chef Ben and his team have cooked up a special menu full of comforting classics for the whole family, from poutine to home-baked goods!
For more details click here. Price: from $10
That’s the list folks!
I hope this list of What’s On in Markham – Feb 16th – 21st was helpful for you! For more ongoing events see our previous blogs!
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