Celebrate Family in Rideau Lakes! Not sure what to do with the fam jam on the Family Day holiday on Monday, Feb. 17? Here is a list of nine events planned around Rideau Lakes. Whether skating, enjoying horse drawn wagon rides, sipping on hot chocolate, pouring maple syrup over some pancakes or slurping spaghetti together, one thing is for sure: it’ll be a good time!
Free skating sponsored by the Township of Rideau Lakes
Lace up and glide into the weekend! The Township of Rideau Lakes has sponsored three free skating opportunities, on Saturday, Feb. 15 at Centre 76 Arena in Athens from 1 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., as well as the WTC Communications Centre Arena in Westport on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. See you there!
Family Day Farmers Breakfast
Get ready to dig in! Join the Portland and Area CEC on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a breakfast at the Portland United Church starting at 8 a.m. until sold out! Picture this: sausage, bacon, toast, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, coffee tea, juice – and Bob’s baked beans. Cost is $10.00 (cash) a plate. Special Draws. All proceeds will go towards the Portland Playground on the Gallagher Property. Sponsored by Len's Cove and Bayveiw Marina.
Free Family Forest School Drop-In
Head up to Foley Mountain Conservation Area on Saturday, Feb. 15 for a free family forest school drop-in program. Be sure to pre-register!
Lombardy Family Fun Day
Saddle up to the annual Lombardy Family Fun Day taking place on Monday, Feb. 17 at the Lombardy Fairgrounds. See you and your family on Monday between 11:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.! Free hotdogs, hot chocolate, cookies, and chocolates from the 4-H club, wagon rides and kids games! A donation would be appreciated to support the food bank.
Photo: Leeds County Draft Horse Club Facebook Page
Fun Day in Delta!
Head over Delta on Monday, Feb. 17 to take in family festivities all day! Join the Delta Recreation Committee at the rink from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., for skating, a bonfire, roasted marshmallows, chuck-a-puck and races. Be sure to check out the hockey game first from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.!
Photo: St Pauls Anglican Community Committee Facebook Page
Family Spaghetti Dinner in Delta
Come hungry! The Delta United Church will be the scene for a family spaghetti dinner on Monday, Feb. 17, hosted by the Delta Community Enhancement Committee in partnership with the Legion Branch 207 Delta. Dine in or take out, this meal will include spaghetti, garlic bread, dessert and a beverage. Kids can even make their own sundaes! Dinner is served from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. and a free will offering will be accepted.
Free Skate in Elgin
Hot Chocolate, Hot Dogs, Nachos, and popcorn. Monday, February 17 from 11 am to 3 pm. Heritage Park at the OUtdoor rink in Elgin. Hosted by the Elgin CEC, this is a free event!
Skate the Lake's Famous Firework Display
At Hanna Park (27 Water St., Portland) Fireworks displayed at dusk (Between 6:30-7:00PM). Bring some hotdogs or marshmallows for the bonfire! Register for the Skate the Lake Challenge and do a few laps on the Oval.
What are you going to do first with your family on the holiday?
