Free Family Day fun at Queen’s Park Winter Festival

January 29, 2026

a group of children colouring and drawing at a table

Looking for something fun and free to do this Family Day weekend? Come to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario for hands-on activities, indoor and outdoor experiences, and live entertainment during this year’s Winter Festival!

Set in the heart of downtown Toronto at the historic Ontario Legislature, this two-day celebration is designed for families of all ages.  

Indoors, learn about Parliament during a Chamber tour, get creative with crafts and activities, transform into a cool character with face-painting, grab a twisty balloon, and keep entertained with live musical performances, storytelling, and magic shows. Outdoors, take part in a mini hockey arena and curling rink, admire the work of a professional ice carver in action, participate in an inflatable carnival game, and keep an eye out for a roaming Jack Frost who always loves a “warm” hello.  

Need a treat? Snacks and refreshments will be available for purchase at the Quorum Café.

Event dates: Saturday, February 14 and Monday, February 16 

Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (last entry at 3:30 p.m.) 

Location: Ontario's Legislative Building, Queen's Park, Toronto (just north of the TTC Queen's Park subway station). All visitors entering the Legislative Building must go through airport-style security screening. 

Cost: Free admission

See the full schedule of events below.

TimeActivities
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Indoors:

  • crafts and activities
  • guided tours of the Legislative Chamber
  • face painting
  • balloon twisting

Outdoors:

  • curling rink
  • carnival games
  • professional live ice carving demonstration (February 16 only)
  • mini hockey arena
     
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.Author visit: Yolanda T. Marshall 
12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. Author visit: Yolanda T. Marshall 
1 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dan the Music Man 
2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Dan the Music Man 
3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.Captain Corbin Magic Show 

Learn more

Plan your visit to the Legislative Building. 

Read about the Legislative Building

Book a tour at the Legislature. 

 

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