Family Day Weekend is Saturday, February 14, 2026 to Monday, February 16, 2026. Many people look forward to this mid-winter long weekend and make plans to do something special with their families. If you’re looking to find out about Toronto events on Family Day Weekend 2026, continue reading:
High Park
A wonderful free outdoor activity involves a visit to High Park, which offers spacious trails for a Family Day Weekend winter walk and hills for tobogganing at the Howard Park Avenue Hill, assuming there’s snow on the ground. This year, there is a special bird counting hike taking place over Family Day Weekend 2026:
Great Backyard Bird Count in High Park
Looking for Toronto events on Family Day Weekend that are nature-themed? Bring friends and family for one of the Great Backyard Bird Count sessions at High Park on Family Day Weekend – February 13, 14, 15 and 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. On this community science birding event, you’ll walk through High Park identifying, learning about and counting the birds you spot. Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) is a global, four-day community science event held each February where people watch birds and report what they see to help create a real-time snapshot of bird populations around the world. These observations help scientists better understand global bird populations before one of their annual migrations.
The data collected will be submitted to eBird. This is a beginner and family friendly birding event.
Cost: Pay What You Can ($0, $5, $8, $10)
Ages: Family Friendly (8+ years)
Meeting Location: High Park Forest School, 375 Colborne Lodge Drive
High Park is located at 1873 Bloor Street West, Toronto.
Evergreen Brick Works
Free Indoor Winter Movie Nights
Free indoor movies are shown on select Saturday nights in January and February 2026, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Arrive early as there are spots for only 175 visitors. Snacks and drinks can be purchased at the Evergreen Bar.
On Family Day Weekend 2026, the following film will be screened:
Saturday, February 14, 2026, 6:30 p.m. – Little Women
Free Public Skating
Enjoy free public skating at Evergreen Brick Works on Saturdays and Sundays including Family Day Weekend 2026. Public skating is Saturdays from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. In the case of warm or extremely cold weather, check for cancellations on their website. Here are some other free outdoor skating rinks in Toronto.
Evergreen Brick Works is located at 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto.
Sharks at ROM
Immerse yourself in the world of sharks at the Royal Ontario Museum where you’ll learn all about the behaviour, habitat and history of sharks at this family-friendly exhibition. Discover interesting facts about tiger sharks, great white sharks, and the dwarf lanternshark. The exhibit includes interactives and life-sized models, including a life-size head of the huge extinct Megalodon.
Sharks at ROM runs until March 22, 2026 and is located in the Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 1.
The ROM is open during Family Day Weekend on Saturday, February 14, 2026, Sunday, February 15, 2026 and Monday, February 16, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Admission to Sharks at ROM during Family Day Weekend is Adults $35; Senior (65+) $27.75; Student (with valid student ID) $26.50; Youth (15-19); $26.50; and Child (4-14) $20.75.
The Royal Ontario Museum is located at 100 Queen’s Park, Toronto.
Family Day Activities at Art Gallery of Ontario
The Art Gallery of Ontario welcomes families to participate in free drop-in art making, creating David Blackwood-inspired prints and sculptures that will transform Walker Court into a winter wonderland. Events run daily during Family Day Weekend from February 14-16, 2026 between 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. All programs are included in General Admission and admission is always free for Indigenous Peoples, AGO Members, Annual Pass holders and visitors aged 25 and under.
The Art Gallery of Ontario is located at 317 Dundas Street West, Toronto M5T 1G4
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada
If the temperatures are too frigid and an indoor option is preferred, Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is a great choice for Family Day Weekend 2026. Open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, kids will enjoy watching the Dive Show; walking under sharks at the Dangerous Lagoon shark tunnel; touching stingrays at Shoreline Gallery; seeing angelfish, clownfish and other tropic species at Rainbow Reef; and sturgeon, lobsters, giant Pacific octopus at Canadian Waters.
Admission is: Adults $46; Senior (65+) $30; Youth (6-13) $30; Child (3-5) $13.50.
Ripley’s Aquarium of Canada is located at 288 Bremner Blvd., Toronto.
You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown at T.Y.T. Theatre
Take the kids to see T.Y.T. Theatre’s You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown on Family Day Weekend 2026. The musical comedy is running from February 7 to March 22, 2026 at Wychwood Theatre. Based on the comic strip by Charles M. Schulz, this show features Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang in hilarious scenes, interspersed with songs.
Family Day Weekend 2026 performances are at 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 14, 2026 and Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Tickets are Adults $37.49; Child (under 12) $35.49; Front Row Seating $42.49. Purchase tickets online.
Wychwood Theatre is located at 76 Wychwood Avenue, Studio 176, Toronto M6G 4C7
Toronto Zoo
The Toronto Zoo features Family Day 2026 activities including:
Meet Gabby from Gabby’s Dollhouse
Gabby from the TV series Gabby’s Dollhouse, and known for her love of felines, will be stopping in at Toronto Zoo during Family Day Weekend 2026 for a special meet-and-greet.
Families are invited to join Gabby for a fun day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Saturday, February 14 to Monday, February 16, 2026 at the Special Events Centre. This event is geared to kids who love Gabby’s Dollhouse and cats of all kinds, with special giveaways including Valentine’s Day giveaways on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
Visit the Special Events Centre to meet Gabby, learn about different cat species from around the world at Toronto Zoo, and meet some animal guests.
The Special Events Centre is located in the Discovery Zone.
Tickets for the Toronto Zoo are Adult (13-64) $31.35; Senior (65+) $26.51, Child (3-12) $21.66; Child (2 and under) Free. Parking is $20.
Guardians of Wild Talk
A special Guardians of Wild talk will take place on Family Day Weekend 2026. The talk, which happens daily from February 14-16, 2026 at 1 p.m., will feature the Amur Tiger. Guests can learn more about one of the world’s most magnificent big cats and how the Toronto Zoo helps to protect them.
Love at the Zoo! Kids Edition
Celebrate love on Saturday, February 14, 2026 by treating your kids to a pancake breakfast at the Zoo. Meet some animal ambassadors and learn why animals are lovable, even if their appearance is different or unusual.
The breakfast takes place 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and includes pancakes, sausages, eggs, hot chocolate, tea and coffee.
The cost is $28 and does not include Zoo admission – it must be purchased separately. No member discounts. Book online.
The Toronto Zoo is located at 2000 Meadowvale Road, Toronto, ON M1B 5K7
I hope you discovered some fun Toronto events on Family Day Weekend 2026. Enjoy Family Day Weekend! You may be interested in reading, “Valentine’s Day Menus at Toronto Restaurants 2026”
