On Monday, February 17, make new memories with your loved ones with one (or all) of the following activities:

1. Attend Whitby’s Family Day Event

Make memories during the Town’s Family Day event on February 17. Join us from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Iroquois Park Sports Centre and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Brooklin Community Centre and Library for face painting, a balloon artist, stilt walkers, a magician, and more. Don’t forget to share your photos with us on Instagram @explorewhitby and be sure to tag and follow us. Thank you to our lead sponsor Gerdau and supporting sponsors Mattamy Homes and Renewal By Andersen.  

2. Enjoy a Free Skate

Come and enjoy one of the Town's skating rinks this Family Day. Lace up your skates and have fun with your family and friends at Iroquois Park Sports Centre, Luther Vipond Memorial Arena, or McKinney Centre. For more information or to see the full schedule of free skates, visit whitby.ca/FamilyDay.

3. Go For a Free Swim

Take a dip in the pool. The pools at Iroquois Park Sports Centre (Anne Ottenbrite Pool) and the Whitby Civic Recreation Complex are open for swimming. For more information or to see the full schedule of free swims, visit whitby.ca/FamilyDay.

4. Enjoy Dinner as a Family

Can’t decide what to make for dinner this Family Day? Support local by ordering from one of Whitby’s many restaurants. Don't forget to check out the Whitby Food Guide for some delicious options.

5. Read as a Family

Embrace your inner bookworm and spend the day reading as a family. A reminder that all Whitby Public Library locations will be closed Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17. Book returns remain open. Visit whitbylibrary.ca for access to digital content and program information.

Holiday Service Changes

In addition to the hours to accommodate the Town’s free Family Day activities, please be advised of the following:

• Town Hall and Garden Street Branch: phone services will close at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, February 14, and reopen at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 18.
• Whitby Civic Recreation Complex: the Health Club has reduced hours on Monday, February 17 and will be open from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Scheduled fitness classes will run as usual on Saturday, February 15, and Sunday, February 16, but there will be no classes on Monday, February 17.
• Swimming Updates: lessons are cancelled from Saturday, February 15 through Monday, February 17. Drop-in swims are cancelled on Monday, February 17.
• 55+: the Whitby 55+ Recreation Centre will be closed on Sunday, February 16 and Monday, February 17.

Waste Collection

There is no waste collection service on Monday, February 17. Garbage, green bin, and blue box collection will be moved forward one day after your regular pick-up day. To confirm your collection pick-up day, check the waste collection calendar or download the Whitby Waste Buddy app. Residents are reminded to please place waste in a snow-cleared portion of their driveway, not on or behind snowbanks.

Happy Family Day, Whitby!