Family Day 2012
Our newest long weekend in Ontario, taking place in February is called "Family Day". So...naturally, it's time to get out and enjoy all that winter has to offer with your family!! The opportunities and events in Grey County are endless, there is something for everyone!
Tobogganing
Family Day Weekend at Blue Mountain
February 18-20, 2012
Celebrate the annual Family Day at Ontario’s favourite ski Village with FREE activities for 3 days. Free-flying Birds of Prey shows by the Canadian Raptor Conservancy, Columbia Guided Snowshoeing, Horse & Carriage Rides, Face Painting, Fire Dance Show and FIREWORKS!www.villageatblue.com
Family Day at Cobble Beach
February 20, 2012
Come out to Cobble Beach on Monday and enjoy a variety of family activities such as cross country skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, food and MORE!!
www.cobblebeachgolflinks.com
Family Day at Grey Roots Museum & Archives
February 20, 2012
Celebrate Family Day with a salute to Elvis by visiting the Elvis: Grit & Grace exhibit. Throughout the day you can channel your inner rock star with a Rock & Roll themed craft, or complete a scavenger hunt. Do you have a favourite board or card game? Bring it and invite other children to join along in playing it with you (or play one of ours) in the Grey Roots gaming area. Elvis films will also be screened throughout the day in our theatre. Regular admission rates apply.
www.greyroots.com
Family Day in West Grey
February 20, 2012
FREE Roller Skating at the Neustadt Arena sponsored by Lantz Carpentry & Brenda Forester. 2:00pm - 4:00pm. Roller skate rentals available for $1. Rollerblades are allowed.
Ice Skating at the Normanby Arena Complex in Ayton on February 20, 2012 from 2:00pm - 3:30pm. Admission just $1.
www.westgrey.com
Winterama in Hepworth
February 18, 2012
Collect Pledges for youth in Grey Bruce, and participate in fun outdoor sports at the same time. Skating, Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Snowmobiling! Over the years, over $1.5 million has been raised for "For the Kids" 2012 Schedule of Events is TBA. Sponsored by Rotary Clubs of Tara, Shallow Lake, Owen Sound, Port Elgin & Southampton. Sponsored as well by Suntrail, Source for Adventure.
More Family Day Fun ideas:
- Downhill Skiing or snowboarding at Blue Mountain Resort
- Snowshoe to a wintery waterfall
- Cross Country Skiing or Snowshoeing on some of Grey County's Trails
- Go Ice Skating on the outdoor rink & toboganning at Harrison Park
- Take a horse drawn wagon ride or go horse back riding
- Go ice skating indoors at one of our public arenas
Cross Country Skiing
