By: Mark and Lorraine Prata

Exciting Family Day Events in Durham Region

Looking for fun activities to enjoy with the family this Family Day weekend? Check out these fantastic events happening across Ajax, Pickering, Whitby, Courtice, Oshawa, Bowmanville, Clarington, and Cobourg!


Winterfest in Ajax

πŸ“ Location: McLean Community Centre, 95 Magill Dr, Ajax
πŸ“… Date & Time: Monday, February 17, 2025 | 11 AM - 4 PM
πŸ”— More Info: Click Here

Activities Include:
🎨 Arts and crafts
πŸ“š Ajax Library Makerspace
🎲 Games and activities
🐴 Horse and wagon rides
β˜• FREE hot chocolate & s’mores
🏊 FREE public swims (11 AM - 1 PM & 2 - 4 PM)
πŸ’ƒ Family Zumba® (12:15 PM & 1 PM – indoor shoes required)
πŸ›οΈ Vendor marketplace
🎀 Live performances:

  • Great Canadian Lumberjacks: 11:30 AM, 1 PM, 2:30 PM

  • Hawkeye Birds of Prey: 12 PM, 1:30 PM, 3 PM
    🚍 Free shuttle service available!


Family Day Shoppers Marketplace & Fun Day – Pickering

πŸ“ Location: Chestnut Hill Developments Recreation Complex, Pickering
πŸ“… Date & Time: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 12 PM - 8 PM
πŸ”— More Info & FREE Tickets: Click Here

What’s Happening?
βœ… FREE entry & parking
🎭 Face painting, henna, and arts & crafts
🎁 Hourly giveaways
πŸ“Έ FREE professional family portraits (pre-book required)
🌟 Special guests & live performances
πŸ›οΈ Multicultural shopping marketplace featuring local vendors


Whitby Family Day Fun

πŸ“ Locations: Iroquois Park Sports Centre & Brooklin Community Centre
πŸ“… Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
πŸ”— More Info: Click Here

πŸ“ Iroquois Park Sports Centre (500 Victoria St. W.)
🎨 Face painting, balloon artists & photo ops (10 AM - 4 PM)
πŸŽͺ Stilt walkers, circus skills & magic show (11 AM - 3 PM)
⛸️ Public skating & swimming throughout the day

πŸ“ Brooklin Community Centre (8 Vipond Rd.)
πŸ€ Drop-in sports & games every 30 minutes (10 AM - 1:30 PM)
🎭 Magic show & strolling juggler (11 AM & 12:30 PM)
⛸️ Skating at various locations
🏊 Swimming available at multiple community pools


Puppy Yoga – Courtice

πŸ“ Location: PKS Dance Elite Ltd, 1411 King St. E., Courtice
πŸ“… Date & Time: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 10 AM - 2 PM
πŸ”— More Info & Tickets: Click Here

🐢 Stretch, relax, and cuddle adorable puppies! A portion of each ticket ($5) supports Clarington Animal Shelter.


Map the Museum! Family Day at the Oshawa Museum

πŸ“ Location: Oshawa Museum, 1450 Simcoe St. S, Oshawa
πŸ“… Date & Time: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 12 PM - 4 PM
πŸ”— More Info: Click Here

πŸ—ΊοΈ Explore local history with interactive exhibits and historic maps
πŸ›οΈ Guided tours of Henry House & Robinson House
🎟️ Admission: $5 per person (FREE for Oshawa Historical Society members)


Bowmanville Family Day Movie

πŸ“ Location: Sanctus Church Bowmanville, 116 Church St, Bowmanville
πŸ“… Date & Time: Monday, February 17, 2025 | 9:45 AM - 11:45 AM
πŸ”— More Info: Click Here

🎬 Movie: "Ferdinand" – a heartwarming animated comedy perfect for the whole family!


Clarington’s Family Day Fun

πŸ“ Location: Multiple locations in Clarington
πŸ“… Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
πŸ”— More Info: Click Here

Activities Include:
πŸ€ Open gym, pickleball, badminton & public skating
⛸️ Outdoor skating & Winter WonderLearn festival
🎨 Face painting, crafts & giveaways
πŸ’ͺ Fitness & bootcamp classes
πŸŽ‰ Special 50th anniversary celebration at Darlington Sports Centre
πŸ† Win a Clarington Recreation prize pack by tagging @ClaringtonConnected on Facebook or Instagram!


Cobourg’s Family Day Festival

πŸ“ Location: 469 Elgin St. W., Cobourg
πŸ“… Date: Monday, February 17, 2025
πŸ”— More Info: Click Here

What’s Happening?
πŸ›· Tobogganing with a cop
🐴 Horse-drawn carriage rides
πŸš— RC car races
πŸ”₯ Campfires & s’mores
🎨 Games, face painting, fort building & crafts
πŸ₯ͺ FREE lunch & snacks


No matter where you’re located, there’s an exciting Family Day event nearby for everyone to enjoy! Gather your loved ones and make the most of this special day. Happy Family Day! πŸŽ‰ Make sure to mark your calendars, invite your friends and family, and take advantage of all the free activities, entertainment, and fun experiences available throughout the region. Don’t forget to share your memories on social media and tag your favorite moments! 🎈