FREE Family Fun at The Silver Skate Festival at Hawrelak Park in Edmonton, February 11-21, 2022

The Silver Skate festival is back for over a week of free outdoor family activities, and the forecast couldn’t be more cooperative! Head down to Hawrelak Park with the kids for a day of fun.

When: February 11-21, 2022

Where: William Hawrelak Park – 9330 Groat Road NW, Edmonton

Things to do:

  • Free family skating! *bring your own skates & helmets or rent skates for $10/pair
  • Snow build zone – snow blocks provided
  • Figure skating demonstrations
  • Street performers
  • Story stations
  • Ball hockey
  • Curling
  • Frisbee golf
  • Sign up for triathlon/race activities
  • Cross country ski (registration required)
  • Snowshoeing, shelter building and warming fires
  • 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 for $10/pair for an hour
  • 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)

Site map:

See more info on the Festival here on their website.

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