The City of Grande Prairie is proud to celebrate Family Day with events over the long weekend of February 16- 18. We are hosting several events across a variety of dates, times and venues so every family has the opportunity to come together for a weekend of fun.
Saturday, February 16
Sun Life Financial Free Family Day Weekend Skate
Join us for a public skate at the Dave Barr Community Centre. Remember to bring your skates and helmet for an afternoon of free fun. Approved safety helmets are required for all skaters under the age of 18. Helmets are recommended for adult skaters. Skates are required in order to go on ice.
When: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Where: Dave Barr Community Centre
Cost: Free
Sunday, February 17
Sun Life Financial Free Family Day Weekend Skate
You are invited to join us for a Free Sun Life Financial Public Skate at the Coca-Cola Centre. Grab your skates and helmet and come join us for an afternoon of free fun.
When: 2:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m.
Where: Coca-Cola Centre
Cost: Free
Sun Life Financial Free Family Swim
Bring the whole family and make a splash on Family Day at the Eastlink Centre with free admission to the aquatics area from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. courtesy of Sun Life Financial.
When: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Where: Eastlink Centre
Cost: Free
New Horizon Co-op Free Family Day
Visit the Eastlink Centre on Family Day for a day filled with free family fun for everyone including free admission to the pool and Fieldhouse during event hours and a free BBQ, compliments of New Horizon Co-op. Lunch includes a hot dog or hamburger and a drink.
When: Noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Eastlink Centre
Cost: Free
Monday, February 18
New Horizon Co-Op Free Family Fun Day
Visit Revolution Place for an afternoon of activity. Children may enjoy bouncy castles, face painting and activity tables.
When: 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Where: Bowes Event Centre at Revolution Place
Cost: Free
New Horizon Co-op Family Day Skate with the Grande Prairie Storm
Skate with the Grande Prairie Storm right after the game! Regular admission rates apply to view the game.
When: Immediately following the Storm game, approximately 5 p.m.
Where: Revolution Place Arena
Cost: Free
Winterlude: Family Fun Day
Sleigh rides, skating on the pond, snow painting, snowshoeing, face painting, family activities, local performers, hula hoop workshop.
When: Noon – 4 p.m.
Where: Ernie Radbourne Pavilion in Muskoseepi Park
Cost: Free
Neighbourhood Association Events
Winter Blast is a free event series where residents may meet their neighbours and take part in fun activities such as: ice-skating, tobogganing, snowman contests, hot chocolate and more. Winter Blast is taking place in many neighbourhoods across the city from February 16-18. For information on your neighbourhood’s Winter Blast, visit: cityofgp.com/neighbourhoods. The City hopes to see many people celebrating family and connecting at these events.
For more details on Family Day events across Grande Prairie visit: cityofgp.com/familyday.
Information provided by the City of Grande Prairie.