London

What to do in London on Family Day

There's lots of activities to keep you busy on Family Day.

Tired of laying around the house? Get out and enjoy what London has to offer this Family Day.

Skaters enjoying the rink at Victoria Park in London, Ont., on Dec. 28, 2022.
Skaters enjoying the rink at Victoria Park in London, Ont., on Dec. 28, 2022. (Travis Dolynny/CBC)

It's the middle of winter, it's cold and it's Family Day.

One couldn't blame you for wanting to spend the holiday curled up under a blanket with a good book or a binge-able series on your streaming service. But c'mon, that's what you spent Saturday and Sunday doing. 

CBC London has rounded up some ideas to get you out of the house.

Let us know in the comments what you ended up doing.

Go tobogganing at Doidge Park

Grab your crazy carpet and head over to the popular Old North hill near Cheapside and Wellington streets. Your inner kid will thank you.

Dozens of families were at the popular toboggan hill Friday.
Dozens of families were at the popular toboggan hill at Doidge Park. (Andrew Lupton/ CBC News)

Take advantage of free city-run events

From crafts and face painting to skating and science workshops, the City of London is putting on a variety of family-friendly and free events. Check out the Family Day schedule for activities and locations.

Go to a Knights game

Your favourite OHL team is playing the Flint Firebirds at Canada Life Place at 2 p.m.

Two hockey players battle for the puck.
London Knights' Isaiah George (4) brings the puck up the ice against Saginaw Spirit's Sebastien Gervais (15) during second period Memorial Cup hockey final action in Saginaw, Mich., Sunday, June 2, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Duane Burleson (Duane Burleson/The Canadian Press)

Go to the London RV Show 2025

Dreaming about hitting the road this summer in style? Head down to the Western Fair Agriplex to check out the latest in motorhome design.

Go to the new Children's Museum

The long-anticipated new location is open at 100 Kellogg Lane and is fun for the whole family. Visit the museum's website to plan your visit.

A car, a sigh and colourful open space.
Front of the London Children's Museum, where children and their families can explore interactive exhibits like the Neighbourhood Market, Restaurant, Rescue headquarters and more. (Tiffany Mongu/CBC News)

Skate at Storybook Gardens

Book your spot to enjoy the 250-metre skate trail at the famed children's theme park. Don't have skates? No problem! You can rent them on site.

Tubing at Boler Mountain

Skiing and snowboarding are an obvious choice at London's hill, but why don't you try something different? Thrills can be found in tubing. Book your adventure now.

Warm temperatures are not stopping Boler Mountain from opening up for its ski season.
You can ski, snowboard and tube at Boler Mountain. (Isha Bhargava/CBC)