Feb 12-18 (Peel)

Good morning, Peel Parents. How brilliant is Family Day? It was created to fill that brutal long stretch between New Year's and Easter when winter feels endless. This week brings Olympic watch parties at libraries, Valentine's markets at Square One, and the main event—Family Day Monday absolutely packed with skating, swimming, badminton, curling, museum fun, and community celebrations. Plus, catch Winter Olympics screenings daily at Celebration Square all week. Stay cozy!

What Peel is Talking About

Winter Games 2026 Screenings at Celebration Square
Catch the Winter Olympics on the big screen daily at Celebration Square in Mississauga.

Toronto Premium Outlets Planning Major Expansion
Toronto Premium Outlets in Halton Hills, just a short drive from Peel, is planning a major expansion.

Brampton's Winter in the City Map
The City of Brampton has put together a "Winter in the City" map highlighting all of Brampton's outdoor winter amenities.

What to Do

Thursday, Feb. 12

• 🏒 Winter Olympics Watch Party: Men's Hockey | Caledon Library - Albion Bolton Branch

Friday, Feb. 13

• ⛸️ Downtown Brampton DJ Skate Night | Gage Park ice rink, Brampton

• 🏒 Winter Olympics Watch Party: Men's Hockey | Caledon Library - Albion Bolton Branch

• 🏒 Olympic Watch Party: Men's Hockey | Mississauga Library - Clarkson Branch

• 🎨 PA Day Drop In | Ages 6-12 | Mississauga Library - All branches

• 💝 Valentine's Day Market | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Saturday, Feb. 14

• 🎉 Sandalwood Park Outdoor NHL-Sized Ice Rinks Grand Opening | Sandalwood Park, Brampton

• ❄️ Family Day Weekend at Osprey Valley | TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Caledon

• 🎪 Kids Fest TO: Family Day Weekend | International Centre, Mississauga

• 💝 Michaels Kids Club: Valentine's Keychain and Mardi Gras Mask | Michaels, Mississauga

• ❄️ Snow Day at Bradley Museum | Bradley Museum, Mississauga

• 💝 Valentine's Day Market | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Sunday, Feb. 15

• 🎨 Michaels Sunday Makebreak: Spring Charm Bracelet | Ages 13+ | Michaels, Brampton

• 🧱 IndigoKids Lego Make & Take | Ages 6+ | Indigo, Brampton

• 🎵 Family Sing-Along with Spencer | Ages 5+ | Bovaird House, Brampton

• ❄️ Family Day Weekend at Osprey Valley | TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Caledon

• 🎪 Kids Fest TO: Family Day Weekend | International Centre, Mississauga

• 💝 Valentine's Day Market | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Monday, Feb. 16 (Family Day)

• 🎉 Chinguacousy Park Family Day Event | Chinguacousy Park, Brampton

• ⛸️ Family Day Public Skate | Earnscliffe Recreation Centre, Brampton

• 🏸 Family Day Badminton Drop In | Ages 4+ | Cassie Campbell Community Centre, Brampton

• 🏊 Family Day Public Swim Drop-In | Chinguacousy Wellness Centre, Brampton

• 🏊 Family Day Public Swim Parent and Child Drop-In | Ages 10 and under | Susan Fennell Sportsplex, Brampton

• ⛸️ Family Day Public Skate Drop-In | Century Gardens Recreation Centre, Brampton

• 🥌 Family Day Curling Try-It | Ages 8+ | Chinguacousy Park Sandra Hames Centre, Brampton

• 🎨 Family Day at PAMA: The Magic of Make Believe | Peel Art Gallery Museum + Archives, Brampton

• 🎉 Family Day in Caledon | Various recreation venues, Caledon

• 📚 Family Day at Caledon Public Library | Caledon Library - Caledon East and Southfields Village branches

• ❄️ Snow Day at Trinity's Well | Trinity's Well, Caledon

• ❄️ Family Day Weekend at Osprey Valley | TPC Toronto at Osprey Valley, Caledon

• 🎪 Kids Fest TO: Family Day Weekend | International Centre, Mississauga

• 🎉 Family Day in Downtown Mississauga | Downtown Mississauga

• 🎉 Celebrate Family Day #INThePort! | Port Credit Memorial Park, Mississauga

• 💝 Valentine's Day Market | Square One Shopping Centre, Mississauga

Traveling with Car Seats: Tips from the Hive

I know a lot of you are escaping this winter for warmer climates, and I've heard tons of questions about traveling with car seats. Here's what fellow parents have shared with me:

Two Ways to Check: You can check your car seat at the ticket counter with your luggage when you first arrive at the airport, or gate check it right before boarding (the popular option since it means less handling and stays with you longer).

Free Protection: Airlines usually provide plastic bags at check-in to protect your car seat during handling.

Where to Pick Up: If you checked at the ticket counter, pick it up at the oversized luggage area at your destination. If you gate checked, you'll pick it up right at the gate or jet bridge when you land.

The Good News: Most airlines include one free checked car seat per child—it doesn't count toward your baggage allowance. This typically applies for kids under 2 or young children using car seats.

The Fine Print: Policies vary by airline. Check with your carrier before you fly—some have age restrictions or specific packaging requirements.

Thanks for reading! See you back here, next Wednesday!

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