Looking for fun, family-friendly things to do in Toronto this Family Day long weekend? Toronto’s waterfront is the place to be, offering free skating, DJ skate nights, creative workshops, and live music for all ages.
Whether you’re planning a full weekend outing or a single-day adventure, here’s your guide to what’s happening.
Free Hot Chocolate and Ice Skating at Sherbourne Common
Kick off the long weekend and join us and MP Chi Nguyen for a fun, family-friendly PA day event featuring free skate rentals, helmets, and skating aids for all ages, courtesy of the Waterfront BIA. Warm up afterward with complimentary hot chocolate, it's the perfect way to enjoy the PA day!
Date: Friday, February 13, 2026
Location: Sherbourne Common Ice Rink, 61 Dockside Dr
Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Skate By The Lake
Enjoy open skating along the waterfront with free skate rentals available on Saturday, making it easy for families and first-time skaters to join in. Also, get groovy at the season's final DJ Skate Night, happening Saturday from 8 PM – 10 PM.
Dates: Friday, February 13, 2026 – Monday, February 16, 2026
Location: Harbourfront Centre Skating Rink, 235 Queens Quay W
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Power Kids: Family Day Drop-In
On Family Day, head to The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery for a hands-on weaving workshop using recycled and found fabrics. Kids aged 7–12 can experiment with patterns, textures, and colour in this creative program. No registration required, just drop in and join the fun!
Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
Location: Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery, 231 Queens Quay W
Time: 1 PM - 5 PM
Family Day Programming at Harbourfront Centre
Get creative with hands-on workshops, crafts, science experiments, film screenings, storytelling and much more. Don’t miss the spectacular Ice performance by Storm Productions in collaboration with the Ice Theatre of Toronto. Check out Harbourfront Centre’s website for the full schedule.
Date: Friday, February 13 - Monday, February 16, 2026
Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W
Time: Various Times
Comedy Shows at The Second City
Get ready for a fun-filled outing at The Second City with a 90-minute comedy show featuring hilarious sketches and improv. After the show, enjoy a meal or snack at their onsite restaurant, The Bentwood.
Date: Friday, February 13 - Monday, February 16, 2026
Location: 1 York St.
Times: Various Times
Afro-Franco Music Showcase
Wrap up the day with a live Afro-Franco music showcase featuring global sounds by the Batuki Music Society as part of KUUMBA, Canada’s largest Black Futures Month festival.
Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
Location: Harbourfront Centre, 235 Queens Quay W
Time: 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM