PETROLIA FAMILY FUN DAYS BRING FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Petrolia – February in Petrolia means two things: family and fun! Events are planned throughout Petrolia February 17 – 20, 2023.
The weekend starts on Friday, February 17 with a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of TOP GUN: MAVERICK (PG-13) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by D2 Entertainment. 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 18, with FREE Family Sports and FUN from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 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!
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 18 keeps the fun going with a FREE 2:00 p.m. screening of PAWS OF FURY: THE LEGEND OF HANK (G) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by The Kiwanis Club of Petrolia and Area. 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 1:30 p.m.
Later that Saturday, join us for a FREE 7:00 p.m. screening of THE LOST CITY (PG-13) at Victoria Hall, 411 Greenfield Street. This screening is proudly sponsored by Petrolia 150 Committee. 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 19, the Petrolia YMCA is back with FREE Family Sports and FUN from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 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. – 1:00 p.m. the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 216, Petrolia will host their monthly family fundraising breakfast. 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 Petrolia Fire Association 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 Doug and Judy Krall & Family.
Rest up for a fun-filled Family Day!
Monday, February 20, 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!
The Petrolia YMCA welcomes families for two FREE swims on Monday, February 15, 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 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Mayor R. Brad and wife Wendy Loosley are pleased to sponsor a FREE Family Public Skate on Monday from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at Greenwood Recreation Centre, Petrolia.
Greenwood Recreation Centre is open again from 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. on Monday for a FREE Family Public Skate sponsored by The Lions Club of Petrolia.
When your family is finished skating, walk across the parking lot to the Petrolia Lions Hall for a FREE Family Fun BINGO from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
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 20 at 4:00 p.m. The theme is “Sports Team Logos” 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 20. In the event there is no snow for this contest, there will be no prizes awarded.
“Family Fun Days in Petrolia are back, in person, and are going to be so much fun! We could not present these opportunities for residents without the support of so many different groups and individuals in Petrolia. We thank our sponsors and donors for their generosity.” Said Dave Menzies, Director of Parks, Recreation, and Facilities.
Residents are asked to take photos of their family having fun together on Family Day weekend and send them to twagner@petrolia.ca for inclusion in the online Family Day Fun Album.
