Winter Fun Fest
The City is pleased to offer a variety of family-friendly activities over the Family Day long weekend at Brantford's Winter Fun Fest filled with options for all ages to enjoy.
Activities downtown Brantford on Sunday, February 14, 2027
Join us in the heart of downtown Brantford on Sunday, February 14, 2027 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Enjoy whimsical rides to delicious treats and family fun activities galore at Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street). All Harmony Square activities are weather permitting. The fun continues at One Market with a variety of free and fun activities. Registration is not required, more details are to come.
Harmony Square Activities 1:00p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
| Time | Activities (weather permitting) |
| 12:00 p.m to 5:00 p.m. | Hungry Human Hippos
A featured attraction is the Hungry Human Hippos, a high-energy, life-sized version of the classic game. Teams of up to six players race, slide, and scoop their way to victory as “hippos” collecting as many balls as possible. Perfect for families, friends, and community groups, this fast-paced activity is suitable for all skill levels and guaranteed to bring big laughs. Hungry Hippos is hosted by Jam Sport and takes place at Harmony Square on the outdoor ice rink, weather permitting. Registration is required in advance. More details regarding registration and pricing will be available in Winter 2027. Check back on this webpage or Harmony Square’s social media for updated regarding registration. NOTE: Family and Adult registration and play times are subject to change based on the total number of registrants. Final arrival and game times will be shared with registrants closer to the event. |
| 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. | S'mores station
Warm up and indulge in the classic campfire treat at our s'mores station, while supplies last. |
| 2:00 p.m. | Opening remarks |
| 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Horse-drawn trolley rides ($2 per person)
Take a charming ride through downtown on this whimsical trolley experience. Purchase tickets at the Harmony Square main office or at One Market (1 Market Street) on the day of the event. |
One Market Activities 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
More details regarding On Market activities and programming will be announced this winter. Check back on this webpage or Harmony Square’s social media for more information.
Free parking is available downtown at the Market Centre Parkade (59 Icomm Dr.) on Saturdays and Sundays. The Brantford Transit main terminal is conveniently located across one block away from Harmony Square. Schedules, routes and rates are available online at Brantford.ca/Transit. For those looking for accessible transportation, Brantford Lift is also available when pre-booking.
Dalhousie St. from Clarence St. to Market St. will be closed on Sunday, February 14, 2027 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Construction is now underway on the Downtown Revitalization Project construction details can be found at www.Brantford.ca/DowntownDetours. Detour routes will be signed to accommodate vehicular traffic.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Interested in having your business or organization highlighted at the event? o become a sponsor and help support this free event for the community fill out the online application link below. If you have any questions, please email us at harmonysquare@brantford.ca or call 519-759-4150 ext. 5074.
Additional Family Day long weekend activities
Public Swims
Splash in for a Public Swim at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street) from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. offered daily over the Family Day long weekend from Saturday, February 13 to Monday, February 15, 2027. Regular swim rates and swim admission requirements will apply. Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Facility and Pool membership holders can swim for free. Free onsite parking will be available.
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 14, 2027 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 15, 2027 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Ice Skating
Join us for a Public Skate on Monday, February 15, 2027 from 11:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre (254 North Park Street). Admission is $4.50 per skater or free for children aged 4 and under. Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre Facility members can skate for free. CSA approved helmets are strongly recommended. For safety reasons, equipment is not permitted on the ice. Free onsite parking will be available. Skate rentals are not available.
Outdoor Ice Skating at Harmony Square
Enjoy ice-skating in Harmony Square (89 Dalhousie Street) on from Saturday, February 13 to Monday, February 15, 2027, weather permitting.
- Saturday, February 13, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Sunday, February 14, 2027 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
- Monday, February 15, 2027 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Skate rentals will not be available. Learn more about our Community Skate Exchange program.
Bell Homestead NHS Museum Tours
Pre-book your family for a guided tour of Alexander Graham Bell’s home at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site (94 Tutela Heights Road) for the special admission price of only $4 per person on Monday, February 15, 2027. Children four and under are free. Tours can be booked between 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To reserve a spot, please call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca. Tours are limited to a maximum of eight people per tour. Free onsite parking will be available.
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