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Something for everyone, including parents, on Family Day
January 27, 2026
The Independent
From kids with boundless energy to weary parents looking for a night out on Valentine’s Day, there is something for everyone during Petrolia’s Family Day.
The Town of Petrolia has organized events from Feb. 13 to 16.
Friday starts with the move Wicked: For Good at 7 pm at the VPP.
Saturday families can take in The Tigger Movie at 1 pm.
There will be free popcorn available in the lobby.
At 7:30 pm, parents can enjoy a night out at a Yuk-Yuks performance at VPP. It’s a ticketed event for $20.
If it’s breakfast you crave, there are two opportunities, Saturday at the Petrolia Legion and New Life Church Monday.
And for the more active types, there is free swimming and skating throughout the weekend and the Lambton Central Petrolia Optimist Club is hosting bouncy castles and games at the Petrolia Y.
All the activities can be found below.
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