The Cambridge Area celebrates with multiple Family Day activities to participate in, check out some of the fun that we found available in the area.
RIM will be providing complimentary activities
Research In Motion is offering complimentary activities in Waterloo Region during Family Day Holiday on Feb. 20.
The public will be able to take part in no charge swimming and skating at a variety of facilities in Cambridge, Kitchener and Waterloo.
Complimentary Public skating for takes place Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hespeler Arena. At W.G. Johnson Centre, a no charge family swim runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m., followed by lane swimming from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a leisure swim from 1 to 4 p.m.
Family Day activities for all ages
WATERLOO REGION ? There's no shortage of activities to keep the clan busy on Family Day.
A number of area attractions will be offering special family-friendly programming on Monday:
With a nod to its Tom Thomson exhibition, Themuseum in Kitchener is giving young participants the chance to create a fish and test their fishing skills at its indoor "lake" from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Joseph Schneider Haus will offer crafts and the Great Backyard Bird Count from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
At the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, participants can create art, hear a story and participate in a dramatic play between 1 and 4 p.m. The gallery is open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Crafts and cider will be offered at Cambridge's McDougall Cottage from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Woodside National Historic Site will offer activities including skating, snowshoeing, a scavenger hunt and indoor games from 1 to 5 p.m.
The Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory presents a Hug-A-Bug petting zoo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Homer Watson House & Gallery is offering a workshop on drawing and painting winter landscapes from 2 to 4 p.m. Pre-register by calling 519-748-4377.
There's free public skating all day at the Waterloo Public Square, with a free family skate and food fair from 5 to 8 p.m. There's also a special Family Day schedule at the Swimplex inside the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex.
The outdoor ice rink in front of Kitchener City Hall is open all day. The Aud is also offering a free public skate at the Kiwanis Rink from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., followed by a speed skating demonstration until 3:30 p.m.
There's also a Black History Month event at the Forest Hill United Church, featuring African dance and singing groups, drumming, games, artisans, food and clothing. The event at the church on Westmount Road East in Kitchener runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Here's a list of what's open and closed on Family Day:
Grand River Transit runs on a Sunday schedule (not all routes have Sunday service).
Friends and Family Day at the Y
Invite your friends, family and community to try the Y for no charge
Family Day Weekend
February 18-20th
Family Day events
Take part in a variety of activities on Feb. 20
SKATING & MOVIES
Feb. 20 at Cambridge Centre. Enjoy a family day of fun at Cambridge Ice Centre and Galaxy Cinemas. Call 519-621-5004 or visit www.cambridgeicecentre.com.
EXHIBITS
Feb. 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Rd. Kitchener. Free admission. Visit www.waterlooregionmuseum.com.
GAMES AND LUNCH
Feb. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Galt Legion Br. 121, 4 Veterans Way. Everyone welcome.
COLD COMFORT
Surviving the Canadian winter, Feb. 20, from 12:30 to 4 p.m., at Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Rd. Learn how climate has affected work, play and travel. Call 1-800-883-0104 or visit www.westfieldheritage.ca.
FROSTY FEST
Brantford's Winter Carnival Feb. 20 in Brantford's Harmony Square. The event features ice carving, figure skating, horse-drawn trolley rides, free skating, midway rides, snowboarding and a pancake breakfast. Contact Martin Chiarot at martin.chiarot@gmail.com.
FREE PUBLIC SKATING
Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Hespeler Arena. Sponsored by Research In Motion. For more details, email rfreiburger@rim.com.
FREE PUBLIC SWIMMING
Feb. 20 at W.G. Johnson Centre. Family swim, from 10 to 11:30 a.m., lane swimming, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., leisure swim, from 1 to 4 p.m. Sponsored by Research In Motion. Email rfreiburger@rim.com.
FAMILY DAY VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT
Feb. 20 at William G. Davis Public School. All proceeds will go towards the purchase of new volleyball equipment for the school. Hosted by William G. Davis and Cambridge Adult Team Sports. Visit www.cambridgesports.org or phone Jill at 519-222-5206.
PENNY CARNIVAL
Feb. 20 at Chaplin Family YMCA, 250 Hespeler Rd.
Plenty of fun games as well as some regular adult and youth programming. Visit ChaplinFamilyY.ca.
FAMILY FUN
Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at John Dolson Centre, 212 South St. Swimming, bouncy castle, face painting, crafts, cotton candy, popcorn. Call 519-740-4681 ext. 4527 or www.cambridge.ca/events.
? CAMBRIDGE PUBLIC LIBRARIES WILL BE CLOSED ON FEB. 20