Things to Do in Whitby: Family Day Long Weekend (Feb 14–16, 2026) — Quick List

  • Sat, Feb 14: FREE Winter Carnival (Festival Park, Whitby)

    • Outdoor winter-themed family activities

    • Time/details: confirmed date + location in Town posts; final schedule may vary with weather

  • Mon, Feb 16 (Family Day): Town of Whitby “Family Day Fun” — 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

    • Includes: face painting, balloon artist, skating, swimming, and more (per Town post)

  • Mon, Feb 16: Family Day in Brooklin — 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

    • Brooklin Community Centre & Library

    • Address: 8 Vipond Rd, Whitby

    • Family-friendly drop-in activities (crafts/play + kid-friendly gym options noted by the Town)

  • Mon, Feb 16: Family Day STEAM (ticketed)

    • IDEA Lab Kids Whitby (Baldwin St N area)

    • Sessions: 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

    • Tickets listed ~$20/child (per Eventbrite)

  • Any day (flexible outdoor option): Lynde Shores Conservation Area

    • Address: 1285 Victoria St W, Whitby

    • Hours: Daily 7:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.

    • Easy winter trails + birdwatching

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Sources

  1. Town of Whitby – Family Day info

  2. Town of Whitby – Free Family Day Fun (Facebook post)

  3. Town of Whitby – Family Day in Brooklin (Facebook post)

  4. IDEA Lab Kids Whitby – Family Day STEAM (Eventbrite)

  5. CLOCA – Lynde Shores Conservation Area

  6. Town of Whitby – Winter Carnival at Festival Park (Instagram post)