Spend Family Day in Oakville on February 17

Get active and creative with more than 100 free activities

Mark your calendar and get ready for some fun! The Town of Oakville’s Family Day event returns on Monday, February 17, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at facilities across town. The annual celebration invites the community to enjoy free, family-friendly recreation and culture activities for all ages and abilities.

The town has partnered with the Oakville Fire Department, Oakville Galleries, Oakville Gymnastics Club, Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, Oakville Public Library, Oakville Soccer Club, the YMCA of Oakville and other community organizations to present a wide range of recreation and culture activities, demonstrations, and exhibitions for the community.

In addition to skating, swimming, sports, fitness, arts, and culture, other exciting activities include:

• Glow-in-the-dark badminton at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
• Speed skating “Try-It” session with the Oakville Speed Skating Club at River Oaks Community Centre
• Swiftie bracelet-making and karaoke at Trafalgar Park Community Centre
• Guided tours, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and more at the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate
• Fire Station 3 tours featuring both vintage and new fire trucks and equipment
• The Oakville Blades vs. Burlington Cougars game at Sixteen Mile Sports Complex
• A family dance party, a scavenger hunt, hands-on discovery with the Exploration Station and STEAM toys, arts and crafts and more at participating Oakville Public Library branches
• And more to be announced soon! 

Fireside Munsch at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Attend one of three performances of Fireside Munsch, an all-ages show by M. John Kennedy featuring four of Robert Munsch’s beloved stories—Mud Puddle, Mortimer, The Paper Bag Princess, and Jonathan Cleaned Up - Then He Heard a Sound. Shows will be at 10:30 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. This is a paid event. Tickets are $5 each and can be purchased online. 

Community performances and demonstrations

Family Day will feature performances, music activities and creative and dance workshops at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. Enjoy offerings from community partners like the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton, Oakville Improv, the Oakville Quilters Guild, the School of Indian Folk Arts and Tradition and more! 

All activities are free and require pre-registration, unless otherwise stated (such as the performance at the OCPA) in the event schedule. The event schedule will be available the week of February 10. Online registration opens on Friday, February 14 at 9 a.m. for Oakville residents and Saturday, February 15 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Please only sign up for programs you know you will attend to give everyone a chance to participate.

Please note that some facility hours vary. Visit the Family Day page for event details, locations and times.

Quotes

“Celebrate Family Day in Oakville with free activities for all ages. From creative crafts to active adventures, town offers plenty of fun for everyone. Join the excitement and make this Family Day unforgettable.”

– Mayor Rob Burton