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There are a variety of events and activities happening throughout Central Alberta in celebration of Family Day (Feb. 17).
Family Day events include:
(Due to cold weather, check with local organizers to make certain these events are still happening)
Feb. 14 - Feb. 15
City of Red Deer
Polar Glow
Time: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Location: Ross Street Patio and Veterans Park
Ice sculpting, glowing art installations, hot chocolate and marshmallow roast, crafts, and entertainment.
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Feb. 15
Crimson Lake
Winterfest
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Pioneer Ranch (403048 Buster Creek Road)
Freezin’ for a Reason Charity Polar Bear Dip, carnival games, sleigh rides, ice fishing, skating, and cross-country skiing.
Red Deer County
Family Day Event
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Springbrook Community Rink
Chili cook off, wagon rides, s'mores at the fire pits, and family photo opportunities.
Feb. 15 - 16
Town of Sylvan Lake
Ice Dragon Boat Festival
Location: Lakeshore Drive
Ice Dragon Boat Races, entertainment, poutine contest, lake skating, fire dancer performances, face painting, fireworks and more.
Feb. 17
Town of Blackfalds
Winterfest
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Eagle Builders Centre
Free family skating, Blackfalds Fire Department BBQ, and family bingo.
Blackfalds Bulldogs vs. Brooks Bandits, 4 p.m., Skate with the Bulldogs.
Town of Ponoka
Skijoring event
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Calnash Ag Event Centre
A unique winter sport where skiers are pulled by horses, spectators can participate by bringing their downhill skis or snowboards.
Enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides, a bouncy castle, bonfire, and demonstrations by the Ponoka 4-H equine group.
Free Public Swim
Time: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Ponoka Aquaplex (5315 46 Avenue)
Enjoy a free public swim. Voluntary donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Ponoka Food Bank.
Free Public Skating
Time: 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Location: Ponoka Arena Complex (4410 54 Street)
Free public skating on the large ice surface. Donations of non-perishable food items will be accepted for the Ponoka Food Bank.
Outdoor Skating
Enjoy outdoor skating anytime.
Indoor change rooms can be accessed at the north end of the Ponoka Arena Complex from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Light display and skating trail
Location: Lions Centennial Park (at Highway 2A and 54 Street)
Experience a colourful light display and skate on the ice trail through the park.
Cross-country ski trails
Location: Ponoka Golf Club
The starting and finishing point is below the main parking lot near the member cart shed.
Tobogganing
Tobogganing at the Tom Hamilton Memorial Hill: Located in the southwest corner of Froman Industrial Park, behind the former Siding 14 Brewery building on 36 Avenue.
Walking trails
Explore the walking trails in Ponoka’s Battle River Valley.
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Town of Bentley
Family Day Open House
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Bentley Museum
Chili, dessert, refreshments, and family crafts.
Family & Public Skating
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Bentley Arena
Free family and public skating.
City of Red Deer
Family Day Snow Fest
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Kerry Wood Nature Centre
Indoor and outdoor activities for all ages.
Red Deer Rebels vs. Edmonton Oil Kings, Sockey Day in Red Deer, Paint the Ice postgame party.
Town of Innisfail
Family Curling
Time: 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Location: Innisfail Curling Club
Learn to curl at the Innisfail Curling Club. All equipment will be provided.
Helping Hand Fund 3-on-3 Family Day Tournament
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Innisfail Twin Arena
Funds raised will support the Dean Turnquist Helping Hand Fund.
Family Day at the Innisfail Arena
Time: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Innisfail Arena
The Innisfail Kinsmen will provide a BBQ at the Innisfail Twin Arena.
Enjoy a warmup station, wagon rides, and an all-ages free skate.
Family day Swim
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m., and 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Innisfail Aquatic Centre
Enjoy a free swim. Food and monetary donations will be accepted for the Innisfail Food Bank.
Outdoor Skating
Time: All day
Location: Northwest side of the Innisfail Twin Arena
Experience outdoor skating at the boarded rink and skating loop.
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Town of Stettler
Family Fun Day
Location: Stettler Recreation Centre
Pancake Breakfast
Time: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Family Swim
Time: 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Music by Rhubarb Cabaret
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Face Painting
Time: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Family Swim
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Photo Booth
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Shinny
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Public Skate with Klay the DJ
Time: 1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Mini's Rave
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Rocky Mountain House
Family Day at the Skating Oval
Time: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Curtis Field (5332 50 Street)
Enjoy hot chocolate with marshmallows, treats, skating disco, winter-themed activities, snow panting, family games, and chili cookoff.
Free Family Swim
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Credit Union Co-op Aquatics Centre
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