Monday, Feb. 19 is Family Day in Ontario. Here's what's open and closed in and around Newmarket this long weekend.
What's open:
Malls and shopping centres. However, some have reduced hours, including Upper Canada Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Vaughan Mills (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Hillcrest Mall (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and Tanger Outlets (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.).
Pharmacies, including Shoppers Drug Mart at Yonge and Savage (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Yonge and Davis (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.), and 404 Town Centre (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.).
Grocery stores, including John's No Frills at Yonge and Davis (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Dickie's No Frills on Leslie (8 a.m. to 6 p.m.), Metro locations at Mulock and at Davis (both from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.). Check hours online or by calling ahead before going shopping.
The Magna Centre at 800 Mulock Dr. is open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. with drop-in programs. The fitness centre there is open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Recreation Youth Centre and Skate Park at 56 Charles St. is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. with drop-in programs. The skating feature at Riverwalk Commons is open from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Movie theatres. Click here for SilverCity Newmarket show times.
GO Transit will be running a Saturday schedule on Monday.
York Region Transit will be running a Sunday schedule.
What’s closed:
All LCBO stores in the area.
All Beer Stores.
All municipal buildings and facilities in Newmarket, except those noted above.
Newmarket Public Library
What's happening:
Newmarket is offering free drop-in programs on Family Day. The activities include swimming, skating and skateboarding. Drop-in sports like badminton, basketball and pickleball will also be on offer. Find out more here.
