Celebrate Family Day in Oakville on February 16

Get ready for a day of family-friendly fun! The Town of Oakville’s Family Day event returns on Monday, February 16, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at facilities across Town. The annual celebration invites the community to enjoy free recreation and culture activities for all ages and abilities.

The Town has partnered with the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate, the Oakville Public Library, the Oakville Fire Department and community organizations including the Oakville Soccer Club, Oakville Galleries, Oakville Gymnastics Club, and the YMCA of Oakville 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:

• Music Explorers at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre
• Robothink at River Oaks Community Centre
• K-pop activities at Trafalgar Park Community Centre
• Guided tours, exhibits, scavenger hunt, games, crafts and more at the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate and Oakville Historical Society
• A family dance party, a magic show, a comic juggling show, arts and crafts and more, at Glen Abbey and Iroquois Ridge Public Libraries 
• And more to be announced soon! 

Foolish Tales for Foolish Times at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Join Puppetmongers Theatre to see four classic tales of misadventure, combined in Foolish Tales for Foolish Times and embark on a journey of folk wisdom in a celebration of our shared humanity! Each story is playfully told with Puppetmongers’ trademark witty fashion using different styles of puppetry from human-sized to hand puppet. 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, creative sessions, and dance workshops at Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre. Enjoy offerings from community partners like the Canadian Caribbean Association of Halton, High Rendition Jazz, the Oakville Quilters Guild, the Oakville Association of Knitters and Crocheters, and more! 

While most programs are offered as drop-ins, online registration for select programs opens on Friday, February 13 at 9 a.m. for Oakville residents, and Saturday, February 14 at 9 a.m. for non-residents. Please only register for the programs you know you will attend to give everyone the chance to participate. 

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

Quotes

“The Town is offering free, family-friendly activities this Family Day, creating opportunities for residents of all ages to come together and celebrate. It’s a great way for families to enjoy Family Day together right here in Oakville.”
– Mayor Rob Burton