NIAGARA FALLS, ON - The City of Niagara Falls is hosting a variety of activities for this year’s Family Day weekend. Gather those nearest and dearest to you for some long weekend fun at the MacBain Community Centre, Gale Centre Arena and the Niagara Falls History Museum.
Our registered programs and drop-in activities on the February 17 PD Day include the following:
Dinosaur Detectives at the Museum
Join Club Rex to unpack all the latest news from the field and explore the newest dinosaurs and discoveries from the last few years. Learn how to identify dinosaur fossils with a fantastic collection of skulls, teeth, claws and more!
- Where: The Niagara Falls History Museum (5810 Ferry Street)
- When: 11:00 am and 1:00 pm
- Who: All ages
- Price: Members: Free / Non-members: $5 per person
- Registration is required
Register for the 1:00 pm
Drop-In Activities at MacBain
Pop by for family-focused drop-in activities at the MacBain Community Centre (7150 Montrose Road):
Drop-In Racquetball Lessons
Racquetball Ontario Representative Todd Bright will coach drop-in lessons. Stay tuned for registered classes coming up in our Spring programs.
- When: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
- All equipment provided
Drop-In Badminton
- When: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Drop-In Basketball
- When: 3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Drop-In Table Tennis
- When: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Indoor Playground
- When: 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm
- Who: Ages 4 - 12
- Price: $7 per person / $15 per family
Children 12 and under must be accompanied by a caregiver who is a minimum of 16 years of age. Day passes are available for drop-in programs & the pool.
Our registered programs and drop-in activities on Family Day, February 20, include the following:
Skating at the Gale CentreGrab your skates and some friends: Gale Centre Arena offers a special Family Day schedule!
- Where: Gale Centre Arena (5152 Thorold Stone Rd)
- When: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
- Who: All ages
- Price: Free
For more information, please call 905-356-7521 ext. 5601.
Family Day Programming and Drop-In Activities at MacBain Community Centre:
Scoop McCoy Kid's and Family Magician
Join us for some Family Day fun and magic! Scoop McCoy performs his funny and zany magic show:
- When: 11:00 am - 11:45 am
- Who: Ages 3 - 12
- Price: $10 per person
Art Workshops with the Niagara Falls Art Gallery
Clay Cartoon Character Creations
- When: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
- Who: Ages 7 - 14
Oil Pastel Cartoon Character Creations
- When: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
- Who: Ages 7 - 14
S'More Fun! Outdoor Fire Pits with S'Mores*!
- When: 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Price: Free while supplies last. Weather permitting.
Drop-In Pickleball
- When: 10:00 am - 11:15 am
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Drop-In Badminton
- When: 11:30 am - 12:45 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Drop-In Basketball
- When: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Drop-In Table Tennis
- When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Price: $5 per person / $10 per family
Indoor Playground
- When: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Who: Ages 4 - 12
- Price: $7 per person / $15 per family
Swimming
Lane Pool
- Open Swim with Slide: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
- Lane Swim: 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Open Swim with Slide: 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Leisure Pool
- Open Swim: 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
- Child / Youth Ages 4 - 17: $4.00
- Adult: $5.00
- Seniors Aged 60+: $4.50
- Family: $10.00
Earth Rangers at the Museum
Sponsored by Ontario Power Generation
Spend Family Day exploring biodiversity and habitat conservation at the Museum!
- Where: Niagara Falls History Museum (5810 Ferry Street)
- When: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, & 3:00 pm
- Who: All ages
- Price: Free
This unique and up-close encounter with their animal ambassadors will leave you educated and inspired to help protect animals in the wild.
Other activities include scavenger hunts, crafts, and three galleries full of artifacts that explore our local history! For information, please contact 905-356-7521 X 5900.
For more information, contact:
Recreation and Culture
City of Niagara Falls
905-356-7521 ext. 3330
[email protected]
