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Where to go & What to do: Family Day & Winter Events in Almaguin.
Looking for ways to celebrate Family Day and make the most of winter in Almaguin? From pancake breakfasts and pony rides to skating and bonfires, there’s something happening for every age group. Here’s your guide to the season’s family-friendly fun:
Winterfest in Sprucedale
📍 Sprucedale Community Centre: 31 Williams St, Sprucedale
📅 Sunday, February 15 | 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Kick off the long weekend with a full day of winter fun:
Pancake breakfast (9–11 a.m.)
Free public skating
Guided trail tours
Outdoor fire & hotdog roast
Toboggan hill
Sprucedale Seniors Penny Sale
A true small-town winter celebration for the whole family.
Township of Perry Family Day Event
📍 Emsdale Outdoor Rink: 32 Joseph St, Emsdale
📅 Monday, February 16 | 12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Bundle up and head outdoors for:
Bonfire
Hotdogs
Hot chocolate
Music and more
Reminder: Bring a camp chair (no seating provided) and a reusable mug for your hot chocolate.
Family Day at SSJ Arena
📍 Sundridge-Strong-Joly Arena: 14 Albert St N, Sundridge
📅 Sunday, February 15 | 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
An afternoon packed with activities:
Free public skating
Face painting
Horse wagon rides
Dog sled rides
Hot chocolate & snacks
Games hosted by local community groups
A great mix of indoor and outdoor fun.
Free Family Day Skate
📍 Armour, Ryerson & Burk’s Falls Arena: 220 Centre St, Burk's Falls
📅 Monday, February 16 | 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Enjoy a FREE Family Day skate — a simple and classic way to spend time together on the ice.
Family Fun Day at Crooked Creek Ranch
📍 Crooked Creek Ranch: 213 Starratt Rd, Burk's Falls
📅 Monday, February 16 | 11 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Perfect for animal lovers:
Pony trail walks
Pony kissing booth
Hot cocoa
Bonfire
A cozy country-style Family Day experience.
Katrine Winter Karnival
📍 Katrine Community Centre: 6 Brown's Rd, Katrine
📅 February 20–22
A full weekend of winter festivities!
Friday:
Family Bowling at Riverbowl
Family Dance
Saturday:
Pony Pal Corral
Log sawing & nail driving competitions
Toboggan party
Public skating
Spaghetti dinner and more
Sunday:
Pancake breakfast
Silent auction winners announced
Whether you’re skating, sledding, sipping hot chocolate by a bonfire, or enjoying a pancake breakfast, Almaguin is full of ways to celebrate Family Day and embrace winter together.