Create Family Day memories at Brantford's Winter Fun Fest

Join us for family-friendly activities during the Family Day long weekend as part of Brantford’s Winter Fun Fest! Enjoy ice-skating and swimming at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre, pre-book a tour of the Bell Homestead National Historic Site for a special rate, or join the excitement downtown at Harmony Square and One Market. Visit Brantford.ca/WinterFunFest for a full schedule of events. 

Sunday, February 15, 2026

Join us in the heart of downtown Brantford on Sunday, February 15, 2026, for whimsical rides, delicious treats and family fun activities at Harmony Square and One Market.

Harmony Square

On Sunday, February 15, join us in Harmony Square for classic s’mores by a campfire or take a Horse Drawn Trolley ride through downtown Brantford from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., for $2 per person. Another featured attraction is the Hungry Human Hippos, a high-energy, life-sized version of the classic game that will be hosted by Jam Sport on Harmony Square’s outdoor ice rink (weather permitting). Registration is required in advance and now available at www.JamSports.com/Tournaments. The outdoor ice rink at Harmony Square will also be open, for everyone to enjoy on Saturday, February 14, and Monday, February 16 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sunday, February 15, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., 2026, weather permitting. The outdoor ice rink will be closed during the Hungry Hippos game on Sunday, February 15. Follow Harmony Square’s Facebook page for updates on Hungry Hippos or skating.

One Market

The fun continues on Sunday, February 15 in the lower level of One Market, where Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus will offer a variety of free and fun activities, including Doug “The Great” Hunt, Guinness Book World Record Stilt Walker in Brantford in 2001 and 2023, Marco the Clown creating fun balloon animals, Character Meet and Greets, face painting and a Crock A Doodle hands-on activity for children. The first 100 children will receive a free 4-inch tile to paint and take home. Additional tiles will be available for purchase for $12 for a 6-inch tile, or $25 for a party animal tile.      

Additional Family Day long weekend activities

Toonie Tours at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site

Pre-book a guided tour of Alexander Graham Bell’s home at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site (94 Tutela Heights Road) for the special admission price of only $2 per person on Monday, February 16, 2026. Children four and under are free. Tours can be booked between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding the lunch hour from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a spot, please call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca. Free onsite parking will be available.

Swim and Skate at Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre

The fun continues at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre with public swims offered from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. over the Family Day long weekend on Saturday, February 14, Sunday, February 15 and Monday, February 16, 2026. Regular swim rates and swim admission requirements will apply. Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre facility and pool membership holders can swim for free. Families can also drop-in and enjoy public skating on Sunday, February 15 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Admission is $4.50 per person, or free for children aged 4 and under. Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre facility members can skate for free.