What’s open and closed in Oakville on Family Day

This Monday (Feb. 21) families across Oakville and Ontario will be enjoying the Family Day holiday.

A day for families, in the midst of freezing temperatures, to take a break and relax or head out and take part in a fun activity.

Here’s a list of what’s open and closed on Family Day in Oakville:

What’s Open:

Shoppers Drug Marts

Canada Post

Federal Government Offices (Passport)

Movie theatres

Oakville Museum

Enjoy a family tour or craft at the Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate. The museum’s Freedom, Opportunity and Family: Oakville’s Black History Exhibit and “The Underground Railroad: Next stop Freedom!” multi-media presentation highlight the experiences and contributions of many who chose to call Oakville home. Oakville’s Black History exhibits are also installed at Trafalgar Park and Glen Abbey community centres.

Some restrictions apply. All in-person activities are free and require pre-registration, unless otherwise stated. Registration will open on Friday (Feb. 18).

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts will host a live performance by Splash ‘N’ Boots at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Get your tickets online through the Box Office for just $10 each to attend the show in-person or sing along at home for free online. Get your complimentary livestream tickets through the OCPA website.

Glen Abbey Community Centre and Library

River Oaks Community Centre and Fitness Centre

Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, Youth Centre and Older Adults Centre

Iroquois Ridge Community Centre, Library and Older Adults Centre

Sixteen Mile Sports Complex

Joshua’s Creek Arenas

Maple Grove Arena

What’s Closed:

Oakville Place

LCBO

Beer Store

Most major grocery stores

Banks

Oakville Public Library Branches

Garbage and recycling will be collected one day later

Town Hall and all service counters

Select community centres, including pools, fitness centres and arenas

Senior centres

Youth centres

Municipal Greenhouse

To report urgent problems related to roads, traffic lights and signs, parks and trees or storms call 905-845-6601 to be connected with our after-hours service.

Transit Service

Oakville Transit normally offers its holiday service schedule from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., but local residents should note that Transit employees are set to strike beginning Thursday (Feb. 17).

Visit the Oakville Transit website for up to date details.