Four fun and low-cost ways to spend your Family Day in Leeds & Grenville
Are you and your loved ones looking for some fun and engaging ways to make the most out of your day together on Family Day? Whether you’re eager for outdoor adventures, creative crafts, or organized indoor fun, Leeds & Grenville has a lot to offer! As you plan for the week ahead, Brockvilleist has compiled a list of free and/or low cost activities for you to check out on Monday, February 17, 2025. So, bundle up, grab your loved ones, and get ready to make some unforgettable memories with these exciting Family Day activities!
Skating
Lace up the skates and enjoy a free Family Day public skate at the Brockville Memorial Centre at 100 Magedoma Blvd from 2:00 – 4:00pm. You can also enjoy a free outdoor public skate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rotary Park Arena at 148 George Street.
Although the Lou Jeffries Arena will be closed on Monday February 16, 2025, you can still get out and enjoy public skating at the GBM Canada 150 Outdoor Rink in Gananoque on Family Day from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Families in the Kemptville area are invited to attend their annual free game on Family Day at the North Grenville Municipal Centre to watch the ​​Kemptville 73’s JR A Hockey Team take on the Navan Grads. The game will take place at 2:00pm, followed by an open skate with players afterwards.
Photo provided by Town of Gananoque
Family Fun Day at the Brockville YMCA
The Brockville YMCA is welcoming all families to stop by on February 17, 2025 to partake in a wide range of activities for children of all ages including crafts, ping pong, mini basketball, swimming, face painting, and more. The YMCA will be open from 8am-2pm on Family Day with activities starting at 11am. The activities being organized by the YMCA will be free and are open to all. A full list of events can be viewed on Facebook.
Photo of Family at the YMCA via YMCA of Eastern Ontario
Family Day at the Farm
The Happy Little Farmstead at 3418 Goodin Road in Spencerville will be hosting a special Family Day event featuring fun-filled activities for everyone to enjoy like facepainting, crafts and games. From 10am- 3pm, spend your day playing outdoors with hot drinks and s’mores around the fire pit, all while surrounded by adorable farm animals. Tickets are $5.65 per attendee (and free for children 2 and under) and can be purchased at https://www.happylittlefarmstead.ca/family-day?fbclid=IwY2xjawIbGL1leHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHThwVUOIbPA51INYqZc1ICkNXBreC209mUvPagdUru_pdtCjCYOB3WbeTw_aem_kywxRDATc4YyvgwkorAjBA
Photo of Family at the Farm featuring Happy Little Farmstead Facebook
Aquatarium
The Aquatarium (AQ) at Tall Ship’s Landing has long been a fan favourite for young families in the Brockville area and they have some extra special programming in store for family Day. The team at the AQ is inviting families to stop by between 10:00am-4:00pm to get to know their diverse animal family during educational presentations and enrichments. Tickets can be purchased online at ​​https://www.aquatarium.online. Below is a schedule of the Family Day presentations.
Photo of Family Day Schedule at the Aquatarium