Enjoy a variety of Family Day weekend activities in Kingston, from enjoying s’mores by the fire to making art with the kids.
Spirit of Winter – Immersive Light & Sound Experience
Springer Market Square
All weekend long, through Feb. 17
February 17 is the last day to enjoy Spirit of Winter, the immersive Indigenous art installation on Market Street and Springer Market Square. When planning your visit, bring your skates and take a spin around the public ice rink. You can enjoy even more activities on February 17, including roasting marshmallows and making s’mores at the fire pits, plus enjoy hot chocolate and spiced hot cider courtesy of Kingston Coffee House. Learn more online.
Dine on us!
Various locations
Continues throughout February
Dine on us with a $100 Visa gift card when you book your Kingston stay through select packages. Use your gift card for a meal out with your family at this month’s Kingstonlicious locations. Enjoy Kingstonlicious specials at local restaurants, cafés, market, and breweries.
See all Kingstonlicious menus and participating Kingstonlicious locations
Family Day at the Tett
Tett Centre (370 King St. W.)
Feb. 17, 10 am–1 pm
Head to the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning for a day filled with fun. Activities include face painting, dance performances, and hands-on activities with Kingston Handloom Weavers & Spinners, Kingston Potters’ Guild, Kingston Lapidary & Mineral Club (KLMC), Tett creativity studio artists, and Tett artists-in-residence.
Kingston Frontenacs vs. Barrie Colts Family Day game
Slush Puppie Place (1 The Tragically Hip Way)
Feb. 17, 2 pm
Bring the family and cheer on the Kingston Fronts as they go up against the Barrie Colts. Grab some popcorn and your drink of choice and enjoy the game.
Teddy Bear Hospital
Museum of Health Care (32 George St.)
Feb. 17, 9 am–4 pm
Bring your kids and their favourite stuffie for a hands-on experience with crafts and activities. Trained “teddy doctors and nurses” will examine your toys’ bumps and bruises and make them feel better. This is a great activity for kids up to age 10. Time slot registration is required. Book your timeslot online.
Family Day activities – City Of Kingston programming
Various city recreation facilities
Feb. 17
Get active this Family Day weekend with recreational activities available across Kingston. Register for gym time, family badminton, spin class, swimming, or family aqua fit at Artillery Park Aquatic Centre (382 Bagot St.). Drop in for skating or family Zumba at the INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd.). Enjoy family badminton, basketball, and open gym time at Rideau Heights Community Centre (McCauley St.) or the Kingston East Community Centre (779 Highway 15.). View registration details and times online.
Find a new family game or puzzle
Various locations
You’ll find unique options in Kingston to pick up a new game for the family.
The Rocking Horse (193 Princess St.)
Open: Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm
Minotaur Games and Gifts (78 Princess St.)
Open: Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun. noon–7 pm
Kingston Nexus (270 Bagot St.)
Open: Mon., 10 am–6pm; Tues.–Fri., 10 am–9 pm; Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm
Wonderland & Board Game Cafe (500 Gardiners Rd.)
Open: Mon.–Fri., 2–9 pm; Sat.,10:30 am–9 pm; Sun., 11:30 am–6 pm
Family photo scavenger hunt
Visitor Information Centre (209 Ontario Street)
Explore the heart of Kingston while hunting for iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and quirky street art. Grab your camera, follow the clues, and snap creative shots to earn points. From historic sites to tasty treats, every find brings you closer to victory—and prizes! Are you ready to capture the adventure? Stop at the Visitor Information Centre between 1 and 4 pm to participate in the family scavenger hunt.
Family Day Brunch
Academy Food + Drink (285 King Street East)
Join the new restaurant Academy Food + Drink inside Kingston Marriott hotel for a Family Day brunch featuring a four-course shareable menu with a mix of healthy and comforting dishes. Reserve a table between noon and 2:30 pm online.
