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ChillFest is an annual community-wide celebration of winter, a variety of free activities for all ages and abilities.
Join us! February 11 to 14, 2023.
The City of St. John’s strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.
Scavenger Hunt
Come out to Bowring, Bannerman or Victoria Park for a winter scavenger hunt. Find 5 words hidden throughout the parks to reveal the mystery phrase. Each park has a different set of words to make a different phrase. Email your answers to specialevents@stjohns.ca (subject line "Scavenger Hunt") to be entered for a prize pack. Contest closes February 14 at midnight.
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Saturday, Feb. 11 10 a.m. - 11 a.m. |
Snow-Ga | Bowring Park (meet at the Splashpad) | Join us for Snow-Ga, the practice of combining yoga poses and breathing techniques in an outdoor winter setting. Bring your winter gear and come enjoy an all-levels, all-ages outdoor yoga class. Most poses will be done standing, for those requiring accessible poses, please bring a folding chair and a blanket. Register through Eventbrite. | Free! Registration is required |
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Saturday, Feb. 11 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. |
MegaPlay | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre | Come on out for some mega fun at our indoor, mega play day. We'll have bouncers, Nerf, balloon twisting, reptiles, coloring in the quiet chillzone and more. A limited number of noise-reducing headphones will be available. | Free |
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Saturday, Feb. 11 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. |
Sweetheart Skate | The Loop, Bannerman Park | Treat your sweetheart, your special someone or your "palentine" to a lovely evening under the lights with Valentine's decorations, free hot chocolate and your favorite sappy love songs. This event is weather and ice dependent. Please call the Loop Line 733-5667 to see if The Loop is open. | Free |
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Sunday, Feb. 12 9 a.m. |
Freez'n Fun Run (Stroll or Walk) | Bowring Park West Gate and paved loop |
Outdoor fun for the entire family. Not ready for longer distances or just want to measure your current speed and fitness level? Bundle up and join us for the Freez’n Fun Run on the paved roads in beautiful Bowring Park. All runners will receive a medal and an official time. Start and Finish located at the West Gate. Bib pick-up onsite 15 minutes prior to race time. Strollers and all terrain wheelchairs are welcome.
Registration is free but must be completed in advance through Eventbrite. |
Free. Registration is required. |
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Sunday, Feb. 12 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
Kitchen Party | Lecture Hall, Gower Street United Church, 99 Queen's Rd. | Tap 'yer toes, sing along, get up and dance, play an instrument or be entertained at a good ol’ fashioned Kitchen Party. Hosted by Fergus O'Byrne and Fergus Brown-O'Byrne. This father and son pair are acclaimed for their musical legacy, proudly celebrating Newfoundland's traditional musical heritage. Participation is encouraged but not required, please feel free to bring your instruments. Traditional Newfoundland treats will be provided free of charge. | Free |
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Sunday, Feb. 12 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. |
Heroes Skate | The Loop, Bannerman Park | Join us at The Loop for an afternoon of family fun. Hero costumes are encouraged! Throughout the afternoon we will be playing hero-themed music and we'll have pop up appearances from popular characters and heroes. This event is weather and ice dependent. Please call the Loop Line 733-5667 to see if The Loop is open. | Free |
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Monday, Feb. 13 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. |
Playgroup | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre | Playgroup is for children who are ages 5 or younger, and their guardian(s). Playgroup provides an opportunity for your young children to be active and socialize, in a safe and welcoming environment. | Free |
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Monday, Feb. 13 12:30 - 1:50 p.m. |
Adult Skate | Mary Brown's Centre | Enjoy a free skate on the large ice surface at the Mary Brown's Centre. | Free |
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Monday, Feb. 13 2 p.m. - 2:50 p.m. |
Adult Skate | Mary Brown's Centre | Enjoy a free skate on the large ice surface at the Mary Brown's Centre. | Free |
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CANCELLED Monday, Feb. 13 |
Everyone Welcome Swim |
H.G.R. Mews Community Centre |
CANCELLED DUE TO POOL CLOSURE |
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Monday, Feb. 13 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. |
Youth Drop-in | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre |
Youth Drop-in is a free program for youth to have fun, practice new skills, enjoy physical activity and spend time with friends.
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Free |
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Monday, Feb. 13 9 p.m. - 10 p.m. |
Adult Drop-in | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre | Open gym for adults ages 19+ to have fun, practice new skills, enjoy physical activity and spend time with friends. | Free |
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CANCELLED Tuesday, Feb. 14 |
Ski and Snowshoe | North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park | Get your friends and family together and head outside for an afternoon in beautiful Pippy Park. Snowshoes and classic cross-country skis are available at the Winter Activity Centre. Identification is required to rent skis and snowshoes. This event is weather and snow dependent. | Free |
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CANCELLED Tuesday, Feb. 14 |
Walk and Wheel | Kenmount Terrace Community Centre | Walk and Wheel is a free drop-in walking program. If you are finding it difficult to walk outdoors, or prefer to walk indoors, join us at Kenmount Terrace Community Centre to walk or wheel in the gymnasium. Please bring indoor footwear. | Free |
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CANCELLED Tuesday, Feb. 14 |
Adult Skate | Mary Brown's Centre | Enjoy a free skate on the large ice surface at the Mary Brown's Centre. | Free |
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CANCELLED Tuesday, Feb. 14 |
Parent and Tot Skate | Mary Brown's Centre | Enjoy a free skate on the large ice surface at the Mary Brown's Centre. | Free |
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CANCELLED Tuesday, Feb. 14 |
Everyone Welcome Swim | Paul Reynold's Community Centre | Children 12 and under must always be accompanied in the water by a 19+ year-old who must remain in the water at arms-length. Maximum three children to one supervisor. Accessible change rooms and accessible pool entry is available. Please advise if accommodations are required at the time of check in or call ahead. | Free |
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CANCELLED Tuesday, Feb. 14 |
Sweetheart Skate Night | The Loop, Bannerman Park | Romance is in the air at the Bannerman Park Loop. We have your Valentine’s date night covered. Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening under the lights with candles, decorations, free hot chocolate and your favorite sappy love songs. This event is weather and ice dependent. Please call the Loop Line 733-5667 to see if The Loop is open. | Free |
The City of St. John’s strives to create accessible and inclusive programs and services where possible. To request accommodations, learn more or provide feedback or suggestions, please call 576-4450 or email inclusion@stjohns.ca.
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