Things to Do in Hamilton during Family Day Weekend 2020

Family Day Weekend in Hamilton 2020: A go-to list of family activities and events taking place during the family weekend in Hamilton.

For all other events like live music, theatre and nightclubs, and other activities, see This Weekend in Hamilton.

Family Fishing Weekend – No license required. Residents and visitors are invited to give fishing a try on water bodies with open fishing seasons (not in national parks). Keep in mind that fishing regulations still apply. – February 15 – 17, 2020 – Details

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Family Day Weekend in Ontario

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Hamilton Winterfest

Winterfest is a celebration of Hamilton and the beauty of the season. This annual program is celebrating its 40th year with participating partners including neighbourhood associations, galleries, museums, recreation centres, and small businesses. Winter-inspired art, heritage and recreation programming in communities across the city will move Hamilton residents to get out, connect with others and explore for 17 fun-filled days. Details

January 30 – February 17, 2020

Various venues, Hamilton

Hamilton Kids-Fest 2020

Kids Fest is Canada’s largest inflatable festival, bringing a variety of fun and educational activities for all children twelve and under. Details

February 15 – 17, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South, Jerseyville

$8 – $25

Noon Hour Concert

Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra’s principal trombonist, David Pell performs and provides insights into the music and instrument. Details

Friday, February 14, 2020 | 12:45 PM

Hamilton Public Library-Central Branch, 55 York Blvd, Hamilton

Free

Matilda The Musical

Inspired by the twisted genius of Roald Dahl, the Tony Award-winning Roald Dahl’s Matilda The Musical is the captivating masterpiece from the Royal Shakespeare Company that revels in the anarchy of childhood, the power of imagination and the inspiring story of a girl who dreams of a better life. Details

February 14 – March 1, 2020

Hamilton Theatre, 140 MacNab Street North, Hamilton

$12.00 – $27.00

Hot Chocolate in the Park

Warm up with friends and neighbours in Carter Park. We’ll have hot chocolate, coffee, tea, and hot apple cider. There may even be pastries, who knows? If the weather cooperates and the rink is open, bring your skates for a twirl on the ice. Details

Saturday, February 15, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM

Carter Park, 32 Stinson Street, Hamilton ON

Free

Winter Paper Crafts at The Inc.

Hamilton based Educator, Jay Blackwood, will be leading a paper crafts workshop designed for all ages and skill levels. Details

Saturday, February 15, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Hamilton Artists Inc., 155 James St North, Hamilton

Drop in

Inside/ Outside Family Day Festival

Celebrate Family Day 2020 in Dundas with family-friendly outdoor activities like ice skating, skating demonstrations, live music, and horse-drawn carriage rides at Dundas Driving Park. Warm-up indoors at the Dundas Museum and Archives with a 1920s-themed hobby fair, musical performance by Andy Griffiths, and other fun activities. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM

Dundas Driving Park, 71 Cross St, Dundas

Free

Family Day Fun at Joseph Brant Museum

Visit Joseph Brant Museum to celebrate Family Day! We will be highlighting our new exhibition: Giants, Dragons and Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures. Enjoy making a family keepsake craft, and snack on some unicorn popcorn. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Ireland House Museum, 2168 Guelph Line, Burlington

Regular admission

Cabin Fever Sale @Mizener’s Antiques

For the month of Feburary, select vendors will be offering a percentage off their items! Visit us for a fun day of shopping! There is something for everyone! Details

Sunday, February 16, 2020 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Mizener’s Antiques & More Market, 367 Highway 5 West, Dundas

Free

Games Night at the Museum

Bring your family and friends for an entertaining evening of board game playing and snacks. Details

Thursday, February 13, 2020| 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main Street East, Hamilton

Pay what you can

Winterfest Free Skate

Enjoy skating for all ages. Children 6 years and under must be accompanied by a responsible guardian 12 years and older. CSA approved helmets are mandatory for children under 6 years of age. CSA helmets are strongly recommended during Open Skating sessions by all participants. Details

Free

Family Fun Day – Trains, Trains and more Trains

Visit our educational activity stations: build, experiment – make a sun-dial to take home. Gather alongside the model railroad train track where the model steam trains will be running. Suitable for children 5 years and up. Adult supervision is required. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology National Historic Site, 900 Woodward Avenue

This is a free event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum.

Family Day Pancake Breakfast

Join us in celebrating another holiday weekend with a free pancake breakfast. Fun for the whole family! Gluten free options are available as well. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

MacNab Street Presbyterian Church, 116 MacNab St. S., Hamilton

Free

Early Morning Risers: February

Start your Saturday weekend morning with company, coffee and treats and let the kids get to work playing in an interactive and exploratory environment. Details

Saturday, February 15, 2020 | 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Hamilton Children’s Museum, 1072 Main Street East

Free

Family Movies at Winterfest

Sit back and relax with your family as you enjoy new releases and rediscover old favourites. Details

The Sound of Music on Sunday, February 16, 2020 | 2:00 PM
LEGO Movie 2 (2019) G on Monday, February 17, 2020 | 3:00 PM to 4:46 PM

HPL Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton

Free

The Big Brunch

First annual Winterfest Brunch hosted by Chef Shane McCartney of Salt Lick Smokehouse and Bar Sazerac. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Hamilton Waterfront Trust Centre, 57 Discovery Drive, Hamilton

$12.00 – $18.00

Tales by Moonlight

In African culture, drumming and story-telling are part of the celebration of life; most especially its cycles and seasons. This entertaining program uses the African cultural arts of interactive story-telling, dance and hand drumming to teach and motivate children. Free Djembe instruments provided for use during the program for the first 80 participants. This event is for: families with children aged 4-12. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 1:30 PM to 2:15 PM

HPL Central Library, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton

Free

Let It Snow: Winterfest at AGH

In celebration of Winterfest and Family Day, the Art Gallery of Hamilton welcomes participants of all ages to experience exhibitions, tours, art-making, storytime and a special family-friendly performance. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton

Free admission

Downtown Flair

Join us for an afternoon of drama, treats and a vintage waltz. In the spirit of the popular television series, Downton Abbey, participants will experience portrayals at Whitehern citing some of the ‘juicier’ excerpts from the McQuesten family letters and a brief but fiery old-time sermon in St. Paul’s Chapel. The drama is followed by tea and cake in the church hall and a basic waltz lesson with an opportunity to take some turns on the floor dancing to waltz music from different eras. Details

Sunday, February 16, 2020 | 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM

Whitehern Historic House & Garden, 41 Jackson Street West

$20 per person. Pre-registration is required.

The Gages: An Early Upper Canadian Family

Explore a fascinating piece of Hamilton history at Dundurn National Historic Site on Family Day! Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Battlefield House Museum & Park, 77 King Street West

Adults: $8.50, Seniors/Youth: $7.50, Children: $6, Infants: Free, Family: $25

Family Day Weekend @ Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Fun and learning blast off over three space-themed days. There’s something for everyone at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum this Family Day weekend!! Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, 9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope

Adults: $16, Seniors/Students: $14, Youth (6-12) $11, Free admission for museum members and children 5 & under.

Family Day at Dundurn

Explore a fascinating piece of Hamilton history at Dundurn National Historic Site on Family Day! Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Dundurn National Historic Site, 610 York Boulevard

Adults: $14, Seniors/Youth: $12, Children: $8, Infants: Free, Family: $37

Family Day at Fieldcote: Art Attack

Help us fill our new gallery space with bright, cheerful creations. We supply the canvas and colours so come and be Art-tastic at Fieldcote. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum, 64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster

Adults: $4.50, Seniors/Youth: $4, Children: $3.25, Infants: Free, Family: $13.50

Family Day Comedy Classics

Tour the McQuesten home as it was in 1939 and enjoy an eye-spy game looking for film and cartoon characters. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Whitehern Historic House and Garden, 41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton

Adults: $8.50, Seniors/Youth: $7.50, Children: $6, Infants: Free, Family: $25

Family Day at Bronte Creek

Spend Family Day at Bronte Creek! Visit us at our Nature Centre for live animals, hands-on activities, nature and heritage crafts and more! Other park attractions include Children’s Playbarn, farm animals, toboggan hill and trails! Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Bronte Creek Provincial Park, 1219 Burloak Drive, Oakville, ON

Daily Vehicle Permit $18, Senior Permit (65+) $14.50, Disabled Permit (with proof of Ontario Disability Permit) $9

Valens Lake Ice Fishing Derby

Valens Lake Conservation Area’s annual catch and release ice fishing derby is for anglers of all ages! Prizes will be awarded for adults and children. Species are bluegill, crappie and perch. Details

Saturday, February 15, 2020 | Sunrise to 2:00 PM

Valens Lake Conservation Area, 1691 Regional 97 Rd, Cambridge, ON

A fishing license not required as it takes place on Ontario’s license free fishing weekend! For more information, please call Valens Lake at 905-525-2183 or email valens@conservationhamilton.ca

Chocolate Fun Factory

Join our Family – Day Workshop and get a chance to spend a magical time with your little ones making gourmet chocolates and treats. Suitable for ages 4 – 99. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 11:00 AM , 2:00 PM & 5:00 PM

Chocolate Tales, 430 York Boulevard, Hamilton

$45 – $65

Brantford Frosty Fest

Join for the annual carnival at Harmony Square. Ice Carving, midway, snow taffy, figure skating, inflatables, horse drawn trolley ride, snow slide, fun winter food like funnel cakes, poutine and snow taffy. Details

February 16 – 17, 2020

Harmony Square, 150 Colborne St, Brantford

Free

NHL Alumni Benefit Tour

FirstOntario Centre hosts a memorable afternoon showcasing world class hockey skills, on ice pranks and old fashioned hockey nostalgia. This fun-filled evening provides something for fans of all ages and gives you an exciting opportunity to see a lighter side of these hockey greats. Details

Sunday, February 16, 2020 | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

FirstOntario Centre, 101 York Blvd, Hamilton

From $18.44

2020 Delightfest

A multi disciplinary festival with installations of visual art, poetry, sound and community art along the Pipeline Trail between London Street North and Strathearne Avenue. Details

February 1 – 29, 2020

Various locations, Hamilton

Free

Family Arts Day

Bring the whole family for a day of arts activities from visual arts to music to dance to theatre. Details

Sunday, February 16, 2020 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hamilton Conservatory for the Arts, 126 James Street South

Free, Pre-register to guarantee your spot!

Family Day at BPAC

BPAC has planned a day of activities to enjoy family day. From Mardi gras Photo booth, face painting to a circus performance, crafts and more. Details

Monday, February 17, 2020 | 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Burlington Performing Arts Centre, 1333 Lakeshore Rd., Burlington

$20 – $25