SATURDAY, FEB. 17
Sidney Museum Family Day Long Weekend Activities. Come and join in the LEGO® fun with an exciting lineup of LEGO®-themed activities designed for families and kids of every age. Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Feb. 17-19, opening at 10 a.m. Contact [email protected] or tel. 250-655-6355 for details.
YMCA Inside Playground with Bounce House. Head to the YMCA Westhills to enjoy a free inside playground and bounce house! YMCA Westhills, 1319 Westhills Dr., Langford. Friday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Note: Adults must bring government-issued photo ID and proof of a Langford address. langford.ca/family
Free Swim sponsored by Peninsula Co-op. Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of fun. Pool toys, spray features and the waterslide are available. Children nine and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Visit wspr.ca for more information.
Family Day Fun Walk at Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park. Celebrate Family Day weekend with a CRD Regional Parks naturalist for fun kid-friendly nature activities on a lovely roll or stroll in the park with your family! Bring a snack and water, and wear sturdy footwear. Saturday, Feb. 17, 1:30-3 p.m., meet a the Beaver Lake Picnic Shelter at Filter Beds parking lot. Details at crd.bc.ca/events.
Family Day Celebration at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Families of all ages are invited to discover the exhibition Crossing: Art, History and Personal Journeys; learning about the stories of three local artists and their families who embarked on transformative journeys from Asia to Canada. Create your own collaged landscape or family portrait in graphite, or participate in an art project with one of the exhibiting artists. Saturday, Feb. 17, 2 p.m., at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria, 1040 Moss St. Visit aggv.ca
Museum Tots at the Maritime Museum of B.C. This weekly program introduces children ages 3-5 to the fun world of museum learning. Each week’s program revolves around a new theme, encouraging children to learn through crafts, play, song, and dance. Saturday, Feb. 17, 10:30-11:15 a.m. at the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. No registration required, drop-ins welcome. Please note: Parents are required to stay for the duration of the program. For more information, tel. 250-385-4222 or email [email protected]. mmbc.bc.ca/events
Maritime Museum of B.C. Random Acts of Kindness Day. Head over to the Maritime Museum of B.C. on Saturday, Feb. 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. for a Random Acts of Kindness Day celebration, admission is by donation during opening hours that day. More information at mmbc.bc.ca/events
The Winter Arts Festival 2024 is a celebration of light, art, storytelling, sculptures, projection mapping, augmented reality, and live performances that turns Victoria into an open-air gallery. Free to attend except for 19+ events, everyone is invited downtown to enjoy new works of temporary public art popping up in unexpected places. Daily, all day, Feb. 16-19 at various locations. Go to winterartsfest.com for details.
Cowichan Valley Museum Treasure Hunt. Join us at the museum for this free, family-friendly event. See if you can find the objects pictured in our treasure hunt booklet. Receive a prize for trying to find them! Each child will get a booklet, along with a pencil and clipboard to borrow. Family Day weekend, daily Feb. 16-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., more at cvmuseum.ca.
SUNDAY, FEB. 18
52 Steps Up to Meet Tam Kung. Celebrate Family Day 2024 with the Yen Wo Society featuring guided tours of the Tam Kung Temple with teacher, researcher and family historian Lori Wong. In English and Chinese. Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at 1713 Government St. More at tamkungtemple.ca.
B.C. Aviation Museum Open Cockpit Day. Visitors will be able to sit in the cockpits of some of the most iconic aircraft in Canadian aviation history. This is an amazing opportunity for kids and parents alike to get up as close as you like to the past! Unlimited photo opportunities. Sunday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the B.C. Aviation Museum, 1910 Norseman Rd., North Saanich. By donation. Details and list of planes at bcam.net.
Mister Mojo Family Concert. Enjoy this family concert with fun for ages 2-8. Sunday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. at the Sooke Community Theatre at EMCS, 6218 Sooke Rd., Sooke. Tickets: $5 per child, parents free. Call 250-642-6371 or go to emcsprograms.ca.
Family Day at Nanaimo Art Gallery. Nanaimo Art Gallery will be working in partnership with the Nanaimo African Heritage Society to celebrate February’s Black Heritage Month. Participate in a hands-on, creative activity inspired by the gallery’s annual inquiry: “What stories do we tell?” Sunday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. at the Nanaimo Art Gallery, 150 Commercial St., Nanaimo. Visit nanaimoartgallery.ca.
Celebrating Family Day at the Museum at Campbell River. Explore the Museum at Campbell River and take part in a number of family-friendly, hands-on activities. A highlight of this free family event will be a chance to visit the new temporary exhibit “Keeping the Song Alive.” Sunday, Feb. 18, 1 p.m. at Museum at Campbell River, 470 Island Hwy. Campbell River. crmuseum.ca
YMCA Inside Playground with Bounce House. Head to the YMCA Westhills to enjoy a free inside playground and bounce house! YMCA Westhills, 1319 Westhills Dr., Langford. Friday, Feb. 16, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 18, 10:30 a.m. to noon. Note: Adults must bring government-issued photo ID and proof of a Langford address. langford.ca/family
YMCA Family Swim. Make a splash at YMCA Westhills’ free Kids Splash Swim! The aquatic centre is sure to be a hit with their lazy river, two waterslides, lane pool, and leisure pool with spray features and wave options. YMCA Westhills, 1319 Westhills Dr., Langford. Friday, Feb. 16, 1-4 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 18, noon to 3 p.m. Note: Adults must bring government-issued photo ID and proof of a Langford address. langford.ca/family
The Winter Arts Festival 2024 is a celebration of light, art, storytelling, sculptures, projection mapping, augmented reality, and live performances that turns Victoria into an open-air gallery. Free to attend except for 19+ events, everyone is invited downtown to enjoy new works of temporary public art popping up in unexpected places. Daily, all day, Feb. 16-19 at various locations. Go to winterartsfest.com for details.
Cowichan Valley Museum Treasure Hunt. Join us at the museum for this free, family-friendly event. See if you can find the objects pictured in our treasure hunt booklet. Receive a prize for trying to find them! Each child will get a booklet, along with a pencil and clipboard to borrow. Family Day weekend, daily Feb. 16-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., more at cvmuseum.ca.
Sidney Museum Family Day Long Weekend Activities. Come and join in the LEGO® fun with an exciting lineup of LEGO®-themed activities designed for families and kids of every age. Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Feb. 17-19, opening at 10 a.m. Contact [email protected] or tel. 250-655-6355 for details.
MONDAY, FEB. 19
Family Day at Royal Athletic Park. Victoria’s Recreation Team is excited to host free family activities at Royal Athletic Park, 1014 Caledonia Ave., Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy bouncy castles, face painting, music, food, activities and more. Visit victoria.ca/recreation for details.
Family Day at the Royal B.C. Museum. There’s lots of fun to be had this Family Day including a free Family Day Activity Guide packed with activities and fascinating facts. Helmcken House, Mammal Learning Room, the Tidal Pool and more. FREE entry to documentary films for children, youth, students and seniors. Monday, Feb. 19. Details at royalbcmuseum.bc.ca.
Saanich Family Arts Festival. This fun-filled, free family event is a celebration of imagination, creativity and discovery. Kids of all ages can explore a wide variety of activities, and watch and listen to an array of live cultural performances. Monday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at Cedar Hill Recreation and Arts Centre, 3220 Cedar Hill Rd. Free overflow parking for the event can be found in the gravel lot off of Finlayson, as well as at Doncaster Elementary. There are bike racks at the facility, and the No. 24 bus runs past the centre on Cedar Hill Road. Find more at saanich.ca.
Join the Greater Victoria Police Diversity Advisory Committee for a free, family-friendly event celebrating art, culture, and diversity. Featuring Unity Dancers, Rogers/Glanford Drumming Group, Bollywood Beats Bhangra Dancers and the Veselka Ukrainian Dancers. Monday, Feb. 19, 12:30-2:30 p.m. at Saanich Commonwealth Place, 4636 Elk Lake Dr. In partnership with the Greater Victoria Police. Free tickets through eventbrite.ca.
Family Day at Esquimalt Rec. Join Esquimalt Recreation and the Esquimalt Lions for a fun time featuring hot dogs (by donation), Kindergym, the swimming pool, and a fantastic lineup of free family activities. Monday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. Details at esquimalt.ca/communityevents.
Esquimalt Family Tree. The Esquimalt Family Tree is a collaborative craft that sees families work together to decorate a nine-foot faux birch tree as a representation of our interconnected community. Monday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m. at the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St. Details at ecah.ca.
Play Zone at City Centre Park. Get active with free access to the Play Zone at City Centre Park all day long! Play Zone is an incredible indoor gold-mine themed play structure that is a huge hit with the young ones. Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., City Centre Park, 1089 Langford Pkwy., Langford. langford.ca/family
Pop-up arcade and board game centre. Head to the Langford Legion for a free Pop-up Game Centre with Quazar’s. The Legion will be offering a special Family Day menu with delicious food to keep you fuelled in your gaming adventure. Monday, Feb. 19, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Langford Legion, 761 Station Ave., Langford. Activities are free, food is not. langford.ca/family
NHL Street Hockey Event. Show off your skills with Canada’s favorite pastime! NHL Street is designed to keep kids active, have fun, and make new friends. The celebration will include games, a balloon artist, face painting, and a special appearance by Batman with his Batmobile. Monday, Feb. 19, noon to 3 p.m., at City Centre Park, 1089 Langford Pkwy., Langford. Free. langford.ca/family
Pajama-Rama Family Day Skate. Put on your best housecoat or onesie and come on down for our Pajama-Rama Family Day Skate! This skate is jam-packed with the latest tunes and will even include a game at centre ice. Monday, Feb. 19, 12-1:20 p.m. at Panorama Recreation Arena A, 1885 Forest Park Dr., North Saanich. Regular admission rates apply. Skate rentals and helmets available. Skate shop opens 15 minutes before skating starts.
Family Day at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific. Enjoy a wide range of activities including creative workshops, the Great Backyard Bird Count and more. Monday, Feb. 19, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Get more information at hcp.ca or tel. 250-479-6162
West Shore RCMP and Langford Fire Rescue Open House. Visit with police officers and firefighters, with pictures and games with Safety Bear and Sparky. Monday, Feb. 19, 12-2 p.m. at the West Shore RCMP detachment ,698 Atkins Rd., Langford. Find out more at langford.ca/family.
West Shore Family Fitness and Family Day free golf. Golf: Free golf all day for families (minimum one parent/guardian and one child). Children must be six years or older. Family Fitness: Get your whole family moving and motivated in this fun fitness class. Parent or guardian participation required. Children must be six or older. Monday, Feb. 19, golf 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and family fitness 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at Juan de Fuca Rec Centre, 1767 Island Highway. Visit wspr.ca
Celebrate B.C. Family Day at SEAPARC in Sooke. Enjoy a free Everyone Welcome Skate, Monday, Feb. 19, 1-3 p.m. at SEAPARC Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Rd. Admission includes skate rentals (limited supply available). Visit crd.bc.ca/seaparc.
Cowichan Family Day Celebration. The Cowichan Community Centre is partnering with Cowichan Tribes to host two free skating sessions as well as free crafts and cultural activities for all ages in the Multi-Purpose Hall. We will be providing floor hockey for the family, and Vicky from Sunlit Faces will also be offering face painting. Also enjoy a Family Day Swim at the Cowichan Aquatic Centre, 2653 James St., Duncan. Monday, Feb. 19, go to cvrd.ca or northcowichan.ca/events for details and event times.
Chemainus Family Day Skate. Bring your family and come for a free family day skate at Fuller Lake Arena. Skate rentals are free! Monday, Feb. 19, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 1-3 p.m. at Fuller Lake Arena, 2876 Fuller Lake Rd. Go to northcowichan.ca/events for more information.
Ladysmith Parks, Recreation and Culture will host two free Family Day swims and gym activities at the Frank Jameson Community Centre. Special family-oriented activities and games will be facilitated in the pools and gymnasium, with a focus on family, inclusivity, physical activity and physical literacy. Healthy to-go snacks will be provided at the end of the event. Monday, Feb. 19, 12-1:30 p.m. and 2-3:30 p.m. at Frank Jameson Community Centre, 810 6th Ave. Details at www.ladysmith.ca.
The City of Nanaimo Department of Parks, Recreation and Culture offers free family-friendly events at three recreation facilities. Arts and crafts, bouncy castle, scavenger hunt, storytime, team sports, gym and family yoga, swimming, skating and so much more. Monday, Feb. 19, at Oliver Woods Community Centre, Frank Crane Arena and Nanaimo Aquatic Centre. Find where the activities take place as well as times and registration details for story time and family yoga at nanaimo.ca.
Family Day at the Qualicum Beach Museum. Stop by for an afternoon of fish-related fun and exploration! Featuring the Qualicum Beach Streamkeepers, there will be crafts, scavenger hunts, and prizes. All ages and families welcome. Monday, Feb. 19, 1 p.m. at the Qualicum Beach Museum, 587 Beach Rd., Qualicum Beach. Visit qbmuseum.ca
Comox Family Day Extravaganza. Bounce on the inflatable, enjoy live entertainment, participate in story telling and challenge your family members in the escape room! Complete your activity passport and enter for a chance to win draw prizes. All ages and stages welcome to this free event. Monday, Feb. 19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at Comox Community Centre, 1855 Noel Ave. More at comox.ca
The Winter Arts Festival 2024 is a celebration of light, art, storytelling, sculptures, projection mapping, augmented reality, and live performances that turns Victoria into an open-air gallery. Free to attend except for 19+ events, everyone is invited downtown to enjoy new works of temporary public art popping up in unexpected places. Daily, all day, Feb. 16-19 at various locations. Go to winterartsfest.com for details.
Cowichan Valley Museum Treasure Hunt. Join us at the museum for this free, family-friendly event. See if you can find the objects pictured in our treasure hunt booklet. Receive a prize for trying to find them! Each child will get a booklet, along with a pencil and clipboard to borrow. Family Day weekend, daily Feb. 16-19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., more at cvmuseum.ca.
Sidney Museum Family Day Long Weekend Activities. Come and join in the LEGO® fun with an exciting lineup of LEGO®-themed activities designed for families and kids of every age. Sidney Museum, 2423 Beacon Ave., Sidney. Feb. 17-19, opening at 10 a.m. Contact [email protected] or tel. 250-655-6355 for details.
