The Silver Skate festival is back for over a week of free outdoor family activities. Head down to Hawrelak Park with the kids for a day of fun. Be sure to check out the Family Fun Zone!
When: February 10-20, 2023
Where: William Hawrelak Park – 9330 Groat Road NW, Edmonton
Things to do:
- Free family skating! *bring your own skates & helmets or rent skates on site
- Snow building zone (snow blocks provided)
- Winter slide
- Ball hockey
- Broom ball
- Jam Can Curling
- Fire sculpture burns on Saturday & Sunday at 7:45 pm
- Fire sculptures
- Check out the hand built snow sculptures
- Story telling
- Winter cinema on a giant snow screen
- Food
- Live music
- & more
Tips:
- Plan your trip before you go – Certain events run at specific times – see the full schedule here.
- Dress the kids in snow pants and other winter gear for maximum outdoor fun!
- If you are planning to skate, bring your own if you have them at home. Skate rentals are available on a first come, first serve basis
- Bring a sled – it’s great for hauling items and younger kids through the snow paths
- Come early, or consider public transit; as parking fills up fast (there is a FREE Park n’ Ride service on weekends)