Free Family Day recreation activities - February 16, 2026

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Family Day is on Monday February 16, 2026, and the City of London has plenty of fun recreational activities planned for you and your family! We will be offering free recreational swimming, crafts, badminton, family open gym, Zumba and science workshops – just to name a few.

Check out our full list of free program offerings and locations below.  

 February 16, 2026

Carling Heights Optimist Community Centre

Family Pickleball – 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Recreational Swimming – 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Face Painting – 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  

Family Badminton – 1:45 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.

Family Zumba – 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

East Lions Community Centre

Pancake Breakfast – 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Family Open Gym – 9:00 a.m. to 11:15 p.m.

Recreational Swimming – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

Family Yoga – 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Family Crafts with London District Weavers and Spinners – 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Family Zumba – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Magic Show – 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Balloon Twisters – 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Play-Doh Creations – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Family Basketball – 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

North London Optimist Community Centre

Tennis – 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. registER HERE

Roller Skating – 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. RegistER HERE

Family Arts and Crafts – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Family Kickboxing – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Cards – 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. *Registration Required*

Family Yoga – 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Adult Volleyball – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Family Volleyball – 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

 

South London Community Centre 

Family Open Gym – 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Family Arts and Crafts – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Zumba – 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Family Badminton – 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

Science Workshop – 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

 

Canada Games Aquatics Centre 

Recreational Swimming – 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. 

 

South London Community Pool 

Recreational Swimming – 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

Argyle Arena

Public Skating sponsored by Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis – 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. REGISTER HERE

 

Oakridge Arena

Public Skating sponsored by Councilor Steve Lehman – 3:30 p.m. to 4:50 p.m. REGISTER HERE

Last modified:Thursday, February 05, 2026