Things to do in Kingston: Family Day weekend 2025

By Emily Carlson

Enjoy a variety of Family Day weekend activities in Kingston, from enjoying s’mores by the fire to making art with the kids.

Spirit of Winter art installation in Springer Market Square.
Photography credit: Garrett Elliott

Spirit of Winter – Immersive Light & Sound Experience

Springer Market Square

All weekend long, through Feb. 17

February 17 is the last day to enjoy Spirit of Winter, the immersive Indigenous art installation on Market Street and Springer Market Square. When planning your visit, bring your skates and take a spin around the public ice rink. You can enjoy even more activities on February 17, including roasting marshmallows and making s’mores at the fire pits, plus enjoy hot chocolate and spiced hot cider courtesy of Kingston Coffee House. Learn more online.

February prix fixe menu items at Burger 347

Dine on us!

Various locations

Continues throughout February

Dine on us with a $100 Visa gift card when you book your Kingston stay through select packages. Use your gift card for a meal out with your family at this month’s Kingstonlicious locations. Enjoy Kingstonlicious specials at local restaurants, cafés, market, and breweries.

Book a $100 Visa package

See all Kingstonlicious menus and participating Kingstonlicious locations

Family Day at the Tett Centre

Family Day at the Tett

Tett Centre (370 King St. W.)

Feb. 17, 10 am–1 pm

Head to the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning for a day filled with fun. Activities include face painting, dance performances, and hands-on activities with Kingston Handloom Weavers & Spinners, Kingston Potters’ Guild, Kingston Lapidary & Mineral Club (KLMC), Tett creativity studio artists, and Tett artists-in-residence.

Kingston Frontenacs game

Kingston Frontenacs vs. Barrie Colts Family Day game

Slush Puppie Place (1 The Tragically Hip Way)

Feb. 17, 2 pm

Bring the family and cheer on the Kingston Fronts as they go up against the Barrie Colts. Grab some popcorn and your drink of choice and enjoy the game.

Teddy Bear Hospital poster

Teddy Bear Hospital

Museum of Health Care (32 George St.)

Feb. 17, 9 am–4 pm

Bring your kids and their favourite stuffie for a hands-on experience with crafts and activities. Trained “teddy doctors and nurses” will examine your toys’ bumps and bruises and make them feel better. This is a great activity for kids up to age 10. Time slot registration is required. Book your timeslot online.

Putting on skates

Family Day activities – City Of Kingston programming

Various city recreation facilities

Feb. 17

Get active this Family Day weekend with recreational activities available across Kingston. Register for gym time, family badminton, spin class, swimming, or family aqua fit at Artillery Park Aquatic Centre (382 Bagot St.). Drop in for skating or family Zumba at the INVISTA Centre (1350 Gardiners Rd.). Enjoy family badminton, basketball, and open gym time at Rideau Heights Community Centre (McCauley St.) or the Kingston East Community Centre (779 Highway 15.). View registration details and times online.

Wonderland board room games

Find a new family game or puzzle

Various locations

You’ll find unique options in Kingston to pick up a new game for the family.

The Rocking Horse (193 Princess St.)

Open: Mon.–Sat., 10 am–5 pm

Minotaur Games and Gifts (78 Princess St.)

Open: Mon.–Sat., 10 am–6 pm; Sun. noon–7 pm

Kingston Nexus (270 Bagot St.)

Open: Mon., 10 am–6pm; Tues.–Fri., 10 am–9 pm; Sat., 10 am–5 pm; Sun., 11 am–5 pm

Wonderland & Board Game Cafe (500 Gardiners Rd.)

Open: Mon.–Fri., 2–9 pm; Sat.,10:30 am–9 pm; Sun., 11:30 am–6 pm