Nothing in the world could make human life happier than to greatly increase the number of strong families.
~ David R. Mace
~ David R. Mace
Family Day celebrates the importance of families. Why not make this Family Day count? Here are a few activities, intended to strengthen the family bond, in the Guelph Area.
Lana Kelly, Editor momstown Guelph
An overall healthy person within a healthy family is what determines a healthy society.
Do you get my point? The family unit is what determines the morals of our future generation.
Family is so important. The family is where you began building you – as an individual. It is the foundation of your values and beliefs. All of the things that encompass you, started in your ancestral roots!
After all, most people would say that their family is what made them who they are today. It is what motivates them in life each and every day. A healthy family provides for our needs (emotionally and physically), educates us, instills values in us, and gives us a sense of belonging and self-identity.
Family Day exists as a way of celebrating the importance of families.
So, let's keep our families strong! Make this Family Day memorable by gathering your next-of-kin together for some good, wholesome, family fun!
FAMILY DAY EVENTS IN THE GUELPH REGION:
HUG-A-BUG ON FAMILY DAY Weekend
Friday February 13 to Monday February 16
Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory
2500 Kossuth Road,
Cambridge ON N3H 4R7
+1 519 653-1234
info@cambridgebutterfly.com
http://www.cambridgebutterfly.com
10am to 5pm (normal business hours)
Friday February 13 to Monday February 16
Regular Admission applies.
Join us during this statutory Family Holiday weekend!
Plus – take part in the Hug-a-Bug INSECT PETTING ZOO! You'll discover cool critters such as:
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Giant Millipedes
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Malaysian Jungle Nymphs
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Atlas Beetles
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Madagascar Hissing Cockroaches
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Walking Sticks
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Giant African Landsnails
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…and more!
Regular Admission applies.
Family Day at Guelph Civic Museum
Monday February 16
Guelph Civic Museum
52 Norfolk St.
Guelph ON N1H 4H8
+1 519 836-1221
Monday February 16
We’re open for lots of family fun all day long.
Wellington County Museum & Archives FAMILY DAY EVENT
0536 Wellington Road 18
R.R.#1
Fergus ON N1M 2W3
+1 519 846-0916
karen@wcm.on.ca
February 16 – 1:00 to 5:00 pm
Admission $5.00/person, $12.50/family
Monday February 16
Join us for an afternoon of special guests and entertainment as we celebrate and feature the contributions of Wellington County Military Families. Weather permitting, we encourage visitors to bring their skates, sleds and snowshoes (or try our snowshoes!) and enjoy our great winter outdoor site.
Refreshments will also be available.
THE BIG CHILL OUTDOOR FUN DAY
Monday February 16 at 11:00 AM
At Guelph Lake Nature Centre
7677 Conservation Rd.
Guelph ON N1H 8P5
+1 519 621-2763;2251
11am – 2pm
Monday February 16 at 11:00 AM
FREE ADMISSION — VOLUNTARY DONATIONS FOR THE NEW CENTRE WELCOME
SKATING • HORSE-DRAWN SLEIGH RIDES
CAMPFIRE • DOG SLEDDING • CROSS COUNTRY SKIING
FOOD TRUCKS • SNOWSHOEING • FEED THE CHICKADEES
ICE FISHING • MUCH, MUCH MORE!
TRY SOMETHING NEW IN NATURE AND LEARN MORE ABOUT PLANS FOR OUR NEW NATURE CENTRE COMPLEX, TO OPEN IN 2017
GUELPH STORM VS. WINDSOR
Monday February 16 at 2:00 PM
Experience the action of the Guelph Storm
50 Woolwich Street
Guelph ON N1H 3V1
+1 519 837-9690
info@guelphstorm.com
Monday February 16 at 2:00 PM
Come cheer on your 2014 OHL Champions at the Sleeman Centre this hockey season.
NOTE: Immediately following this Hockey Game, RBC hosts free family skate from 4:30-5:50!!!
HOOT -N'- HOWL HIKE AND CAMPFIRE
Sunday February 15
Rockwood Conservation Area
161 Fall Street,
Rockwood ON
6:30 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.
Sunday February 15
Take an evening hike with two of our nature interpreters. You'll be on the prowl listening to the hoots of the owls and the howls of coyotes. At end of the hike, sit around a campfire and roast marshmallows. Meet at the main pavilion at the park. Park admission and event is completely free.
Meet at: Main Pavilion
Price: FREE
20TH ANNUAL WINTERFEST
Monday February 16
City of Guelph
Guelph ON N1G 1T2
info@guelph.ca
Monday February 16
Put on your warmest hats, scarves and gloves, grab your family and friends, and join your neighbours on Monday, February 16 to celebrate Guelph’s 20th annual Winterfest. Activities range from skating to ice sculpting. Admission is free.
Winterfest activities are organized by community and neighbourhood groups and supported by the City of Guelph and Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition.
Winterfest 2015 locations
CITY OF GUELPH
11 a.m.-1 p.m. (indoor family activities)
10 a.m.-10 p.m. (skating)
Market Square, 1 Carden Street, and 10 Carden Street
Skating (Market Square) and indoor family activities (10 Carden Street)
CITY OF GUELPH
1-4 p.m. (family activities)
2-3:30 p.m. (free skate)
West End Community Centre, 21 Imperial Road
Free skating and family activities.
HANLON CREEK NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
3:30-7:30 p.m.
Hanlon Creek Splash Pad Park
Moonlight tobogganing.
KORTRIGHT HILLS NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
1-3 p.m.
Mollison Park, 85 Downey Road (behind Kortright Hills Public School)
Skating, scavenger hunt, snow/ice sculptures, snow man building, snow painting and hot chocolate.
NORTH RIVERSIDE (WAVERLEY) NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
Afternoon (TBA)
Waverley Public School
Outdoor games, winter sports and skating, and warm winter treats.
OUR THREE BRIDGES NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
1-4 p.m.
Royal City Park, 139 Gordon Street
(east of the river)
Broom Ball, ice sculpture, snow painting, music, tug-of-war, bowling, skating, hot chocolate and music.
PARKWOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
2-4 p.m.
Gateway Drive Public School, 33 Gateway Drive
Skating and outdoor games. Indoor games planned for poor weather.
SUNNY ACRES RESIDENTS
1-3 p.m.
Sunny Acres Park, 45 Edinburgh Road North
Barbecue, skating and hot chocolate
TWO RIVERS NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
1-3:30 p.m.
Lyon Park, 299 York Road
Skating, hot chocolate and snow painting.
WEST WILLOW WOOD NEIGHBOURHOOD GROUP
1-4 p.m.
Westwood Public School, 495 Willow Road
Skating, tobogganing, outdoor games, indoor games and entertainment, face painting and hot chocolate..
This entry was posted on February 5, 2015. Ariss and District
LIONS CLUB FAMILY FUN DAY
Location: University of Guelph
Monday, February 16, 2015
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
A PARTY WITH INFLATABLE RIDES!
Welcome to KIDDIES FUN TRAK! We are a
completely portable amusement company offering services in the Kitchener-Waterloo,
Cambridge, Guelph, London and Brantford.
We specialize in the entertainment of children
offering rentals for inflatable and mechanical
rides, interactive games and a wide variety of
snack booths. We are Kitchener-Waterloo’s #1
choice specializing in bouncy castles!
Our rides and games are perfect for almost any
indoor or outdoor events where children are
looking to be entertained this FAMILY DAY 2015!
FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!
Call toll free 1-888-512-3333 FOR MORE INFORMATION
www.kiddiesfuntrak.com
Licensed and Insured
by the Technical
Standard & Safety
Authority
Our TSSA # ADL 1106
Admission
$5.00 p.p. – Family of 5 $20.00
SEE YOU AT THE University of Guelph THIS FAMILY DAY!
