Family Day: What’s Open and Closed?

As Family Day approaches, residents and visitors in Toronto can anticipate a range of services and attractions being affected. While many establishments will close their doors in observance of the holiday, several venues remain open to help families make the most of their long weekend.
Family Day: What’s Open and Closed in Toronto
Transit Services
Toronto’s transit system will adapt to the holiday schedule:
- GO Transit will operate on a Saturday schedule.
- TTC services will commence at 6 a.m.
Grocery and Alcohol Stores
On Family Day, many grocery and alcohol retailers will be closed:
- LCBO and The Beer Store locations will not open.
- Wine Rack stores in Toronto will be open.
- Select stores, such as Rabba Fine Foods, may operate; check specific hours with local grocers.
- Some Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall locations will also remain open.
Attractions Open on Family Day
Families looking for entertainment can explore several attractions that remain accessible on Family Day:
- Aga Khan Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Arcadia Earth: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- The Art Gallery of Ontario: 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- CN Tower: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. (last entry at 9 p.m.)
- The Hockey Hall of Fame: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Ripley’s Aquarium: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Royal Ontario Museum: 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Toronto Zoo: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- The Distillery District: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Casa Loma: 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
- Select outdoor skating rinks will be open, including Nathan Phillips Square. Visit toronto.ca/skate for details.
Shopping Malls
Family Day also brings varied hours for shopping malls around the city:
| Shopping Mall | Status |
|---|---|
| Bramalea City Centre | Open: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| CF Fairview Mall | Closed |
| CF Sherway Gardens | Closed |
| CF Shops at Don Mills | Closed |
| CF Toronto Eaton Centre | Open: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| CF Markville | Open: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Dufferin Mall | Closed |
| Pacific Mall | Open: 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. |
| Promenade Mall | Open: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Scarborough Town Centre | Closed |
| Square One | Open: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Toronto Premium Outlets | Open: 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Upper Canada Mall | Open: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Vaughan Mills | Open: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. |
| Yorkdale Shopping Centre | Closed |
With a mix of closures and open venues, families in Toronto can plan their Family Day activities accordingly. Enjoy the holiday while exploring the city’s attractions and amenities!




