Let us help you recharge, reconnect and unplug by spending quality time with your loved ones. We’ve compiled a list of family fun ideas!
Get outside!
Embrace the winter season this weekend by venturing out on one of the many gorgeous trails that surrounds us. Or consider grabbing the toboggan and hitting the hills for the ultimate family day fun!
Avon Trail
TJ Dolan Trail
Avon River Loop
Stratford Public Art Walk
Wildwood Conservation Area
G2G Trail
Looking to kick your outdoor adventure up a notch? Winter Fun at River Valley! Snow tubing on 800 ft. long slides, and snowshoe rentals to escape into 4km of picturesque rolling hills.
It’s time to get creative and PLAY!
Consider ordering a new board game or puzzle from Fundamentals Books and Toys or Blowes Stationery. We can’t think of anything better than gathering around a table and playing as a family.
Bring the library to your living room
Take out that Stratford Public Library card and choose from a wide selection of great books to dive into this long weekend. Or discover the Creative Bug through the Stratford Public Library website! Unlimited access to over 1000 online art and craft classes. Includes Knitting, Crochet, Art & Design, Paper, Sewing, Quilting, Jewelry, Kids, Food + Home, Holiday + Party and more!
Snuggle up and watch some great streaming services
- Stratford Perth Museum offers exciting content featuring local history on their own YouTube channel called Museum Television.
- Stratfest@Home
- The Stratford Public Library has live streaming services that are available with your library card. Libby Streaming Service, Kanopy Streaming Service, Kanopy Kids Streaming Service
Cook together
Nothing brings people together more than cooking in the kitchen. Plan ahead and pick up fresh, local ingredients from your favourite grocers.
- The Butcher The Baker, Downie Street Bakehouse, The Flour Mill (St. Marys), The Gentle Rain Health Food Store, The Little Green Grocery, The Milky Whey Cheese Shop, Olive Your Favourites, Stonetown Artisan Cheese (St. Marys), Towne and Country Cheese Shoppe (St. Marys), Troyer’s Spices (St. Marys), Vann’s Fine Bakery, The Wild Hog Country Market (Little Lakes)
Order in!
If you’re too busy playing games and hitting the trails to cook up a homemade meal, no problem! Check out our list of delivery and take-out options.
We’d love to hear about your family adventures. Be sure to tag us on social! #LOVESTRATFORD
