Head down to the River Valley in Edmonton this Winter for free scheduled outdoor programming for families every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from January to March, 2022. Activities will include sledding, outdoor fires, orienteering, hot chocolate, snowshoeing, snow forts & more.
Times:
- Fridays – 6 pm to 9 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays – 2 pm to 8 pm
Victoria Park
Location: 12030 River Valley Rd NW – Site 4 behind the Pavilion at the Skate Oval
Days/Times/Activities:
- Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm – Hot chocolate & Warming Fire
- January Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Orienteering
- February Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm- Snow Forts & Snowshoes
- March Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Fire building & Snow Forts
- Every Saturday & Sunday from 6 pm to 8 pm – Warming Fire
Rundle Park
Head down to the River Valley in Edmonton this Winter for free scheduled outdoor programming for families every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from January to March, 2022. Activities will include sledding, outdoor fires, orienteering, hot chocolate, snowshoeing, snow forts & more.
Times:
- Fridays – 6 pm to 9 pm
- Saturdays & Sundays – 2 pm to 8 pm
Victoria Park
Location: 12030 River Valley Rd NW – Site 4 behind the Pavilion at the Skate Oval
Days/Times/Activities:
- Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm – Hot chocolate & Warming Fire
- January Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Orienteering
- February Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm- Snow Forts & Snowshoes
- March Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Fire building & Snow Forts
- Every Saturday & Sunday from 6 pm to 8 pm – Warming Fire
Rundle Park
Location: Rundle Family Centre – 2901-113 Ave NW – Just outside the Family Centre on the North East corner of the building
Days/Times/Activities:
- Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm – Hot chocolate & Warming Fire
- January Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Snow Forts & Snowshoes
- February Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Kick Sledding
- March Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Orienteering
- Every Saturday & Sunday from 6 pm to 8 pm – Warming Fire
Hawrelak Park
Location: 9330 Groat Road NW – Site 5, between the Paddle boat rental Centre and the Mail Pavilion
Days/Times/Activities:
- Fridays from 6 pm to 9 pm – hot chocolate & warming fire
- January Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Kick Sledding
- February Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Orienteering & Snow Shoes
- March Saturdays & Sundays from 2 pm to 6 pm – Snow Forts & Snow Shoes
- Every Saturday & Sunday from 6 pm to 8 pm – Warming Fire
All activities are free! Programs are made for kids aged 6-12 years old, but families and individual participation are welcome.
What to bring:
- Dress for the weather – gloves, toque, winter jacket & ski pants
- Snacks & water bottle
Equipment for activities will be available to those participating in the programs; sharing of equipment may be required.
For more information, visit the Edmonton Rec Centres Facebook page here.
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