Fun Family Day Adventures

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Family Day is a perfectly placed long weekend, right in the middle of winter, when we all need that one extra day to play. We've compiled a list of fun activities and events happening around Grey County to help you make the best of it. Whether you’re looking to spend the day exploring outdoors or a fun day inside learning and discovering new things, there’s a Family Day activity for you.

Blue Mountain Resort

Plan a Getaway to Blue Mountain

There is literally something for the whole family at Blue Mountain. Make sure to plan ahead to make the most of your trip and secure your access to the hills in advance. Here are some tips on how to make this Family Day the best one yet:

  • If you're staying overnight, pick up your rentals the night before ski day
  • Download the Blue Mountain app to book rentals, lift & attraction tickets, and to track each other's location on-hill
  • Arrive early to secure the best parking
  • Reserve a table and plan your apres at off-peak times
  • Enjoy live music, groove dancing, interactive drumming, and more family fun activities in the Village. View the schedule here.
Harrison Park Rink of Good Cheer

Take Your Family Public Skating

Many communities in Grey County have put in the work to build outdoor rinks for skating, hockey, and family fun outdoors. You can find a full list of them here: Outdoor Rink Season in Grey There are also many community arenas that are open for Family Day public skating on February 20th, including:

  • Meaford and St.Vincent Community Centre and Arena from 9:00am - 11:00am
  • Hanover P&H Centre from 11:00am - 11:50am
  • Shallow Lake Arena from 12:00pm - 1:30pm
  • Centre Grey Recreation Complex in Markdale from 12:00pm - 3:00pm
  • Julie McArthur Rec Centre in Owen Sound from 1:00pm - 2:30pm
  • Keady Area from 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Valley Ridge Family Farm

Enjoy a Horse Drawn Sleigh Ride

Located in the Town of the Blue Mountains, Valley Ridge Family Farm is the perfect place to take the family on a horse drawn sleigh ride. There is something magical about the sound of the horses guiding you through a snowy forest. If the weather doesn't cooperate, they will reschedule or refund your experience. You can check out their Facebook page for Family Day weekend availability and more information. 

Grey Roots Museum

Explore and Learn at Grey Roots

Spend your Family Day at Grey Roots! Get hands on with the amazing machines of Machines in Motion - don't miss the robotic knight! Then, do some crafting, strum a few chords and build your own log cabin in the Zooz's Place Children's Gallery. Make sure to catch a cartoon on the big screen in our theatre! Open 10:00am - 5:00pm on Family Day. 

Discover Winter Waterfalls

Discover Winter Waterfalls

If you're up for an adventure, take the family on a hike to discover one of our beautiful wintery waterfalls. A perfect choice is Inglis Falls, just outside of Owen Sound. This would pair nicely with a visit to Grey Roots, which is just around the corner. You can view the falls from the top, along the foot bridge, and add on a short hike through the Grey Sauble Conservation Area.

Scenic Caves Nordic Centre

Go on a Scavenger Hunt

The large wood owl carving is just one of fourteen discoveries to look for and find on the Scavenger Hunt at Scenic Caves. A challenge for all ages to explore some of the key locations, lookouts and features spread throughout the property at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre. The Scavenger Hunt is included with your winter day trail pass. Do you think you can find them all?

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