Family Day 2027 in York Region
Family Day: Monday, February 15, 2027
Free skates, winter festivals and museum programs in Aurora, Markham, Vaughan, Newmarket and across York Region on the long weekend.
Last reviewed October 26, 2026 by the York Happening editorial team.
Family Day is Monday, February 15, 2027, and with Valentine's Day on the Sunday, York Region families get a full three-day weekend. Last year's long weekend in Aurora brought Arctic Adventure, a free two-day festival, on February 15 and 17, 2025, with ice carving, wildlife shows and outdoor skating at Town Park. We list each 2027 town festival and skate here once its organizer confirms it, and long-weekend events from our York calendar follow.
Browse events by city: Aurora, East Gwillimbury, Georgina, King Township, Markham, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Vaughan.
Family Day Events Confirmed in York Region
York Region towns, museums and conservation areas post their 2027 Family Day plans from January. We add each event here once the organizer confirms it.
Family Day Weekend Events in Our York Calendar
Our York calendar has no Family Day events yet. New events from local organizers arrive every day. Browse everything on this weekend.
Family Day in York Region: Questions and Answers
When is Family Day in 2027?
Family Day is Monday, February 15, 2027. Ontario holds it on the third Monday in February, and it was first observed in 2008.
Is Family Day a public holiday in Ontario?
Yes. It is one of Ontario's nine public holidays under the Employment Standards Act. Most employees who qualify are entitled to take the day off and be paid public holiday pay.
What if I have to work on Family Day?
If you agree in writing to work, your employer can pay your regular wage and give you a substitute day off with public holiday pay. The other option is public holiday pay plus premium pay for each hour you work, with no substitute day.
What did Aurora's Arctic Adventure include last time?
In 2025 the free festival ran for two days: Saturday, February 15 at Aurora Town Square, and Family Day, Monday, February 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Town Park. It had ice carving, lumberjack and fire-juggling shows, wildlife shows, crafts and outdoor skating. The Town asked visitors to bring skates and helmets and to carpool, as parking is limited.
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