Peterborough Snofest - February 16 to 19, 2024
Show us how you celebrate winter!
Welcome to the City of Peterborough's Snofest Activity Guide. Stay busy this Family Day long weekend with fun activities that you can do with your friends and family to get active outside!
The events and activities will run from February 16 to 19, 2024 during the Family Day long weekend.
2024 Snofest Activity Guide
| Snofest Family Swim: Friday, February 16 |
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Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre When: Friday, February 16 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Who: All ages Sign Up: FREE drop-in program; no registration required. First come, first served. Bring your family and friends for a free fun swim! Please remember:
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| Youth Drop-in Sports: Friday, February 16 |
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Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre When: Friday, February 16 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Who: Youth ages 12 to 16 years old Sign Up: FREE drop-in program; no registration required Get active indoors! Try out a selection of indoor sports, such as volleyball, basketball, badminton and more. |
| Snowsuit Story Time: Saturday, February 17 |
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Where: Peterborough Museum & Archives - Heritage Pavilion When: Saturday, February 17 from 2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. for Story Time. Visit the Museum between 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Who: Families with children ages 2 to 4 years Sign Up: FREE drop-in program; no registration required Get out and play in the snow with us! Let's meet outside in the Heritage Pavilion for a snowy Story Time in the Park. Bring your singing voices and be sure to dress for the weather, we will be outside for the entire story time. After stories with Kelly and Karen from the Peterborough Library, warm up inside the Peterborough Museum & Archives. Do a simple craft, explore the gallery, check out the exhibit and take a peek at the Museum Gift Shop. |
| Snofest Frosty Fun Craft: Saturday, February 17 |
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Join us at the Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre to escape the cold by registering for their craft program. When: Saturday, February 17 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Who: For participants aged 3 and up Sign Up: Free - Registration is required, closes when full. Set aside the morning to craft with us! |
| Snow Much Fun! at Quaker Foods City Square: Saturday, February 17 |
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Join the Peterborough Youth Council as they celebrate free fun in the snow, with games, skating on the rink, activities and free hot chocolate. D.J and face painters will be on site. Visit with Snofest Pete! Where: Quaker Foods City Square When: Saturday, February 17 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Who: All ages Sign Up: FREE drop-in event; no registration required Free toques from Snofest Sponsor ‘Call2Recycle:’ Drop off your used batteries in the collection bin for recycling. |
| Pancake Breakfast with the East Peterborough Lions Club: Sunday, February 18 |
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Hosted by Mayor Jeff Leal. Bring family and friends to enjoy a free pancake and sausage breakfast. Visit with Snofest Pete and join in on family activities and crafts. Where: Peterborough Sport and Wellness Centre When: Sunday, February 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Who: All ages Sign Up: FREE drop-in event; no registration required. |
| Snofest Family Sunday: Sunday, February 18 |
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Where: Art Gallery of Peterborough When: Sunday, February 18 Who: All ages, children must be accompanied by an adult. Sign Up: FREE; no registration is required. To celebrate Snofest, the Art Gallery of Peterborough is hosting an extra special, Family Sunday, with author and illustrator, Eugenie Fernandes. Explore our current exhibitions and then head up to the studio for drop-in art making activities from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Eugenie will be doing readings of her newest books, When Rabbit was a Lion (written and illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes), and Frogness (written by Sarah Nelson and Illustrated by Eugenie Fernandes) in the Main Gallery at 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. |
| Adaptive Sport Drop-In: Sunday, February 18 |
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Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre - Gym A When: Sunday, February 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sign Up: FREE drop-in event; no registration required. |
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Drop-In Chair Basketball: Sunday, February 18 |
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Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre - Gym A When: Sunday, February 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sign Up: Free, wheelchairs provided |
| Drop-In Sports: Monday, February 19 |
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Where: Peterborough Sport & Wellness Centre When: Monday, February 19
Who: Ages 12+ Sign Up: $5 each for non members, included for members. Drop-in program; no advanced registration required. |
| Family Day Public Skate with Snofest Pete: Monday, February 19 |
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Where: Healthy Planet Arena When: Monday, February 19 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sign Up: FREE drop-in event; no registration required. |
In addition to the great events taking place from February 16 to 19, get outside and try something new this winter with some of the fun activities below:
- Cross country skiing - Peterborough Nordic Club Jackson Park.
- Quaker Foods City Square - Check out this amazing new park, skating, and more
- Skate on a local neighbourhood rink, or the canal. Don't forget to check the flag status before heading to the canal!
- Go on a hike on a local trail, check out Harold Town Conservation Area.
- Snowshoeing - check out the many parks and trails that the City of Peterborough has to offer.
- Create a winter scavenger hunt.
- Create your own Olympic competition
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Contact Us
Ellen Stewart, Program Coordinator
City of Peterborough | Recreation Services Division
775 Brealey Drive, Peterborough, ON K9K 0B8
Phone: 705-742-0050 ext. 1805
estewart@peterborough.ca
