Sudbury has plenty of fun family activities, mixing scenic outdoor exploration with cool indoor adventures. Families can explore the scenic trails at Bell Park, enjoy interactive exhibits at Science North, or spend quality time skating during winter months. Whether it’s learning something new, spending quality time in nature, or family-friendly excitement, Sudbury offers the ideal backdrop for making memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re looking for the perfect Family Day weekend itinerary in Sudbury, continue reading.
Outdoor Activities For Families
Sudbury has an abundance of family friendly parks and trails—here are a few to help get you started. Bell Park is a family favourite, with its extensive walking paths and access to the glimmering Ramsey Lake. Families can get out for a healthy walk, have outdoor meals, or allow children to run around in open fields.
In winter, Sudbury is a paradise of cold-weather playground excitement. No visit from families would be complete without trying out skating on Ramsey Lake’s outdoor rink. For the family thrill seekers, Adanac Ski Hill provides family-friendly downhill skiing and snowboarding.
Nature-loving families will appreciate Science North’s outdoor hiking trails, which link with areas teeming with wildlife. To learn more about winter wildlife in Sudbury, read our blog here.
Indoor Activities For Families
Sudbury is home to many family-focused museums that make them an entertaining and enriching option. Science North’s interactive discovery center is the ideal, hands-on, kid-focused locale where children and adults alike can tinker, touch and explore. Through interactive displays, they can discover the wonders of geology, wildlife, and even outer space.
Indoor play centers, such as Kupp Centre, are great places to let kids run around and release excess energy. These popular facilities usually have indoor climbing walls, big slides, and ninja warrior obstacle courses. Most centers feature toddler-friendly areas, so even the youngest kids can have a safe, fun experience.
Watch family-friendly movies at local theaters, such as SilverCity Sudbury. Or, visit venues like Sudbury Theatre Centre, which has a full season of professional live performances, including wonderful plays and musical productions great for family audiences.
Special Events For Family Day Weekend
Sudbury’s Family Day weekend has many events that are exciting and family friendly, of course. These celebrations usually include things such as live music, craft vendors and food trucks serving up local favourites. For your musical child, Mini Pop Kids are performing on February 15th at Fraser Auditorium.
During Family Day weekend, you can also have fun with DIY crafts, cooking classes, and interactive storytelling! Each year, some facilities provide free or reduced-entry fees, making it even easier for more participants to take part!
Conclusion
Sudbury is full of engaging and enjoyable activities to enjoy with your family. From wooded trails to inviting indoor spaces, there’s never a dull moment! Hike the land, experience creative, hands-on activities, and share space with new friends over a delicious meal. With so many activities, we hope your Family Day weekend goes accordingly!
Enjoy March Break Savings at Quality Inn Sudbury!
From Friday, February 28th, to Sunday, March 16th, save 15% on your overnight hotel stay with proof of purchase from a qualified attraction. This offer aligns with both the Quebec March Break (March 3–7) and Ontario March Break (March 10–14), including the bookend weekends.
Our promotion will be featured on the March Break landing page of Discover Sudbury, with a direct link to our booking engine. Upon check-in, front desk staff will verify proof of purchase for the attraction passes. For more information, call (705) 675-1273.
Eligible attractions include:
Science North
Dynamic Earth
Kivi Park
Adanac Ski Hill
Lively Ski Hill
Note: Quality Inn Sudbury also extends this offer to all attractions listed on the Discover Sudbury website, not just those mentioned above.