Recreation and Culture Events

Family Day Weekend

Join us for a full weekend of family fun all across the City

MacBain Community Centre

February 14

Valentine's Day Crafts: Get crafty with us as we make some fun Valentine's Day themed crafts! We've got all the supplies so you just need your imagination!

February 17

Tropical Crafts: Feeling the winter blues? We've got some tropical themed crafts to help imagine warmer weather! We've got all the supplies so you just need your imagination!

Bubbleology Shows with Miss T the Bubble Queen: This interactive show leaves audiences engaged and amazed with the science & art of the beautiful bubble, a perfect mix of entertainment and education.

Drop In Program Schedule

  • Prices
    • Badminton, Basketball, Pickleball, & Table Tennis - $5 per person / $10 per family
    • Indoor Play Structure - $7 per child / $15 per family
    • Open Swim - Under 4 are free, $4 for youth (ages 4-17), $4.50 for seniors, $5 for adults, $10 per family
  • Day Passes available: Get access to all the great drop-in programs, including the pool and indoor play structure, for only $10 per child / $15 per adult / $25 per family.
  • Supervision Requirements: For Drop-in Programs, children 12 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who is a minimum 16 years of age.

Friday, February 14

  • Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
  • Pickleball – 11:30am-1:30pm
  • Table Tennis - 12:00pm-8:45pm
  • Badminton - 1:45pm-4:00pm
  • Basketball – 4:15pm-8:45pm
  • Open Swim
    • Leisure Pool – 8:00am-3:45pm & 6:00pm-8:30pm
    • Lane Pool (with slide) – 6:00pm-8:30pm

Saturday, February 15

  • Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-8:30pm
  • Badminton - 7:15am-10:45am
  • Basketball – 12:45pm-4:45pm
  • Open Swim
    • Leisure Pool – 7:30am-8:45am & 1:00pm-4:30pm
    • Lane Pool (with slide) – 2:00pm-4:30pm

Sunday, February 16

  • Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-10:30am & 3:00pm-4:45pm
  • Pickleball - 7:15am-11:00am
  • Basketball – 11:15am-12:45pm
  • Badminton - 1:00pm-4:45pm
  • Open Swim
    • Leisure Pool – 7:30am-8:45am & 1:00pm-4:30pm
    • Lane Pool (with slide) – 2:00pm-4:30pm

Monday, February 17

  • Indoor Play Structure – Ages 4-12 - 8:30am-4:45pm
  • Pickleball - 7:15am-11:00am
  • Table Tennis - 8:00am-4:45pm
  • Volleyball - 11:30am-2:00pm
  • Basketball – 2:15pm-4:45pm
  • Open Swim
    • Leisure Pool – 7:30am-4:30pm
    • Lane Pool (with slide) – 10:00am-11:45am & 2:00pm-4:30pm

Niagara Falls History Museum & The Exchange 

  • Knight at the Museum: Attention lords and ladies! Join the Knights of Blackthorn Productions for an exploration of the Middle Ages! Touch and try on medieval armour, check out the weapons of the time and learn how they would be used. Ask your questions of these costumed characters and feel like you have been transported back in time.
    • The presentation will be hosted in The Exchange, located directly behind the Museum. After the show, explore the Museum galleries and complete a scavenger hunt.
    • Pre-Registration Required. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. All attendees must have a ticket. Tickets are non-refundable.
    • Cost: $5 or FREE for members
    • Register for the 11am Show
    • Register for the 1pm Show

Gale Centre Arena

  • Public Skating 
    • Friday February 14 - 1:00-3:00pm
    • Monday February 17 - 11:30am-2:00pm (FREE ADMISSION)
  • MYAC Teen Skate Night: Join us at Rink 2 at the Gale Centre for a fun teen skate night!
    • February 15, 2025
    • Ages 12-18
    • Cost: $2 per participant
    • Time: 7:30-10:00pm
    • Registration not required
    • Limited skate rentals available for $6, first come first serve.

Niagara Falls Public Library