Family Day is on Monday, Feb. 17 in Oshawa, Pickering, Ajax, Whitby, Clarington, and Durham Region. Although it’s not a national holiday, Ontario treats it as one.
There are still lots of activities to enjoy, especially for families.
Events for Family Day include Winterfest in Ajax; Clarington’s Family Day featuring free fun at Courtice Community Complex, Diane Hamre Recreation Centre, and South Courtice Arena with activities like public swimming, outdoor skating, fitness classes, drop-in basketball and racquet sports, youth shinny and ‘sportball’; Family Day at both the Oshawa Museum and the Canadian Automotive Museum in Oshawa; plus a day filled with free activities such as face painting, skating and swimming at Iroquois Park Sports Centre and Brooklin Community Centre from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. during Whitby’s Family Day.
Be sure to check your town’s social media for all the details.
What’s Open:
Most Shoppers Drug Mart locations Most restaurants that usually operate on Mondays will be open but it’s best to call ahead just to confirm. Canada Post (mail pick-up and delivery won’t be affected by the holiday) Federal government offices (most services can be accessed online; offices are available by appointment only) Most recreation centres Some cannabis stores may be open but calling ahead is advisable A few breweries will welcome customers but make sure to check with your favorite first
Closed:
Major malls like Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa Centre will be closed; however, restaurants with outdoor entrances might still operate. Most major grocery stores LCBO Beer Store Banks City Halls and provincial government offices Most libraries
Transit
Durham Region Transit will run on a weekend schedule. GO Transit will follow a Saturday schedule.
Garbage:
No garbage pick-up (all waste collection will occur one day later than usual) Waste depots will close on Monday.
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Major malls like Pickering Town Centre and Oshawa Centre will be closed; however, restaurants with outdoor entrances might still operate. Most major grocery stores LCBO Beer Store Banks City Halls and provincial government offices Most libraries
Transit
Durham Region Transit will run on a weekend schedule. GO Transit will follow a Saturday schedule.
Garbage:
No garbage pick-up (all waste collection will occur one day later than usual) Waste depots will close on Monday.
Face painting in Whitby
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