Family Day weekend is finally here and although it’s February, there are activities of all sorts going on in the Elgin County area. From great food, to live theatre, art, and family fun, there is something for everyone to enjoy! Get out of the house and shake off those winter blues!
2016 World Tubing Championships and Winter Carnival
Feb. 12-13, 2016
Central Elgin
www.theworlds.ca
Watch teams of four compete in timed down hill runs to see who emerges as the World Tubing Champions for 2016! Enjoy fun family activities at a free on-site winter carnival. All proceeds go to the St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital Foundation.
Lion’s Club Valentine’s Fish Fry
Feb. 13, 2016
Dutton-Dunwich Community Centre
519-762-0928
Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Show and Valentine’s Dance
Feb. 13, 2016
Malahide Community Place, Springfield
www.Springfieldbrewers.com
The Pineapple Room Winter Series: Happy Valentine’s
Feb. 13 & 14, 2016
Telegraph House, Port Stanley
www.telegraphhouse.com
Three course fixed-price dinner with wine. Soup or salad, main, and dessert.
Annual Family Day Open House at STEPAC
Feb. 15, 2016
St. Thomas – Elgin Public Art Centre, St. Thomas
www.stepac.ca
Free drop in art activities, games, and more for children in JK to grade 6. Must be accompanied by a parent.
Sparta Family Day Celebration
Feb. 15, 2016
Sparta
www.spartacandles.com
www.spartahouse.com
Come to downtown Sparta for free hot chocolate, draws, and competitions for children.
Dutton Family Fun Day
Feb. 15, 2016
1 Scotland St., Dutton
519-762-2204
Family skate, hot dogs, hot chocolate.
Elgin Theatre Guild Presents... Jake's Women by Neil Simon
Feb. 11 - 21, 2016
Princess Ave Playhouse, St. Thomas
www.elgintheatreguild.ca