SUNDRE – A variety of family-friendly activities are lined up for the long weekend.
Winterfest 2025 happens Sunday, Feb. 16 with an event lineup that spans between the Greenwood Community Gazebo at the riverside campground as well as the Sundre and District Museum, home of the historic pioneer village grounds.
Residents and visitors are invited to drop by between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. at Greenwood park, where numerous ice sculptures will be on display.
From noon to 4 p.m., there will also be a variety of live musical entertainment at the gazebo.
Later in the afternoon from 2-4 p.m., members of the Sundre Bike n' Ski Club will offer at no cost an introductory lesson to cross-country skiing.
As well, Painted Warriors will be on site offering free archery lessons from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, there throughout the whole day will also be free wagon rides transporting people to and from the museum, where another gamut of activities is lined up.
There is no charge of admission to enter the museum, which is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and will feature artists and merchants, although donations are encouraged. Those who drop by the historic pioneer village will also have a chance to access to the Ranger Station and forestry displays.
And across the street over at the Sundre Elks Lodge No. 338, an all-ages puzzle competition called the Great Sundre Puzzlepalooze takes place from 1-3 p.m.
The itinerary for Monday, Feb. 17 at Greenwood park is similar, with live music starting after noon and free wagons rides running to and from the museum from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Anyone who missed the free archery lesson the day prior will get another chance from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
But people will also have the choice to check out the fifth annual Mountain Survivalist Competition that runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with teams of contestants putting their outdoor skills to the test.
The day’s schedule at the Sundre museum is essentially identical but there will be a Wild Winter photo exhibition at the Mayton Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Meanwhile, the Elks hall is hosting a Frozen-themed kids carnival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a free screening of the Disney movie starting at 5 p.m.
And over at the Sundre Arena, there will also be a free public skating session from 1-4 p.m.
