PETROLIA FAMILY FUN DAYS PROMISE FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
February in Petrolia means two things: family and fun! Events are planned throughout Petrolia February 16 and 19, 2024.
The weekend starts on Friday, February 16 with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of BACK TO THE FUTURE (PG) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation. Low-cost popcorn will be available, no outside food or drink is requested, and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The fun continues Saturday, February 17, with FREE Family Sports and FUN from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. at the Petrolia YMCA, 360 Tank Street. All kinds of sports and fun will be available for youth and the young at heart – don’t forget some indoor shoes!
The Petrolia Heritage Advisory Committee will host an Open House on Saturday, February 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. at Victoria Hall. This annual open house event has an “All Things Petrolia” theme and will feature displays from local historians, Petrolia churches and schools, and volunteers from the Petrolia Camera Club will be taking photographs of your artifacts, and much more! This event is open to all and is no cost to attend.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. the Petrolia YMCA will host an open gym for those looking for more family fun – maybe challenge some friends to some 3-on-3 basketball!
Saturday, February 17 keeps the fun going with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of LYLE LYLE CROCODILE (PG) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation. Low-cost popcorn will be available, no outside food or drink is requested, and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
The fun doesn’t stop on Sunday, February 18, the Petrolia YMCA is back with FREE Family Sports and FUN from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Petrolia YMCA, 360 Tank Street. All kinds of sports and fun will be available for youth and the young at heart – don’t forget some indoor shoes!
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 216, Petrolia will host their monthly family fundraising breakfast. Adults are $12, 6-10 years old for $6, and children under 6 eat free. Bring your family for breakfast and support our Legion!
The Petrolia and North Enniskillen Fire Department is pleased to host a Family Safety Open House with some awesome demonstrations and public education. This event is always popular, and our Volunteer Fire Department members put on a great show for the kids! The Open House runs from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Don’t leave the Fire Hall without supporting the department by purchasing an item from their fundraising BBQ!
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. the Petrolia YMCA will host an open gym for those looking for more family fun – maybe challenge some friends to a game of dodgeball!
FREE Sunday Public Skating takes place at Greenwood Recreation Centre, at 4065 Dufferin Avenue from 1:50 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. This family fun opportunity is proudly sponsored by Mayor R. Brad and Wendy Loosley. This skating event is also a Petrolia 150 pop-up event with free cupcakes, while supplies last.
The fun keeps going with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of TROLLS BAND TOGETHER (PG) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by the Victoria Playhouse Petrolia Foundation. Low-cost popcorn will be available, no outside food or drink is requested, and those under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Rest up for a fun-filled Family Day!
Monday, February 19, our traditional Family Day fun continues! New Life Assembly Church at
421 Oozloffsky Street will host and sponsor a FREE Family Day Breakfast. All are welcome to come to the New Life Assembly gymnasium between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. to enjoy a FREE hot breakfast!
New for 2024, New Life Assembly will host aFREE 8:30 a.m. screening of THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE (PG) at New Life Assembly, Friendship Hall, 421 Oozloffsky Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by New Life Assembly.
The Petrolia YMCA welcomes families for two FREE swims on Monday, February 19, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and again from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Please note that the pool will close from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club is proud to sponsor the return of the bouncy castles and games to the gymnasium at the Petrolia YMCA from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on Monday also!
Make sure you plan to be at the Petrolia YMCA for lunch on Monday, as the Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club will have a low-cost family BBQ available from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Doug and Judy Krall are pleased to sponsor a FREE Family Public Skate on Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at Greenwood Recreation Centre, Petrolia.
Greenwood Recreation Centre is open again from 1:00 p.m. – 2:50 p.m. on Monday for a FREE Family Public Skate that is also sponsored by Doug and Judy Krall.
When your family is finished skating, walk across the parking lot to the Petrolia Lions Hall for a FREE Family Fun BINGO from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. sponsored by The Lions Club of Petrolia.
Throughout the month of February, the annual Snow Sculpture Contest is part of the fun! This year, the contest starts on February 1, and will run until February 19 at 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Petrolia 150”, and residents are encouraged to be creative using props, paint and more, but are reminded that the main ingredient must be snow. The Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club is sponsoring the prizes for this event. Please e-mail your submissions to twagner@petrolia.ca by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, February 19. In the event there is no snow for this contest, there will be no prizes awarded.
“What a great weekend full of events for the entire family! We would like to thank our sponsors and community partners for their support and look forward to welcoming families to the events and activities.” Said Julie Bullock, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.