Winter FunDays 2023

Enjoy FREE winter programming for the whole family THIS WINTER! 

Winter FunDays will start on Sunday, Jan. 8 the and run every Sunday until Sun. March 19 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm. The weekly activities will be held at Marina Park and in neighbourhoods throughout the city. 

Outdoor Programming

Sunday January 8, 2023 

Outdoor Snow Sculpting, A Field of Mini Snow-Folk with Community Arts and Heritage Education Project
(CAHEP).  Create and paint a community-made mini-snow folk using snow and food colouring. 

Location: Marina Park, Green Lawn area across from the Prince Arthurs Landing skating rink. 

Sunday January 15, 2023 

Join the Boreal Museum and embark on a grab and go winter scavenger hunt.  Learn about insulation and
staying warm in the winter!

Location: Marina Park, Green Lawn area across from the Prince Arthurs Landing skating rink. 

Sunday January 22, 2023 - West Arthur Community Centre

Join in the fun at the West Arthur Community Centre.  Enjoy a bonfire, figure skating demo and indoor    art activities provided by The Community Arts and Heritage Education Project (CAHEP). 

Location: 1914 Arthur St West, West Arthur Community Centre. 

Sunday January 29, 2023 - Dick Waddington Park. 

Please note this event will run from 12:00pm-4:00pm. 

Boreal Journeys Sled Dog Kennel returns to Winter FunDays for another afternoon of fun! Join them for a scenic dogsled ride through the snow and fresh air.  Waiting families can enjoy a bonfire and craft station with the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project (CAHEP). 

Note that this is an extended activity running from 12pm to 4pm. Please note, rides are for children only aged 14 and under.

Location: Dick Waddington Park, 425 Grenville Ave

Sunday February 5, 2023

Join us for a Disney Costume DJ Skating Party with Maverick Entertainment and All the Daze Productions!  Don't forget to wear your costume! 

Location: Marina Park, Prince Arthur's Landing Skating Rink.

Sunday February 12, 2023

Join the Thunder Bay Indigenous Friendship Centre as they assist you in bannock making over a fire!  We will also have an Outdoor tracking project with & Community Arts & Heritage Education Project (CAHEP).

Location: Marina Park, Green Lawn area across from the Prince Arthurs Landing skating rink. 

Sunday February 19, 2023

You can enjoy some Pre-SnowDay viewings of Snow Sculptures and outdoor activities with Youth Move in the Green Lawn Area across from the Prince Arthur Landing Skating Rink.

Location: Marina Park

Sunday February 26, 2023 - Chapples Park 

Come down to Chapples Park and enjoy the snowshoeing trails and outdoor activities with the Thunder Bay Museum!   Snowshoes will need to be signed out and will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

Location: Chapples Park, 530 Chapples Park Drive

Sunday March 5, 2023 - Minnesota Park 

Join Science North for fun Winter Science at Minnesota Park. 

Location: Minnesota Park, 277 Pacific Ave #255

Sunday March 12, 2023 - Strathcona Golf Course 

Join in the fun at Strathcona golf course as you snowshoe through the beautifully groomed trails! Snowshoes will need to be signed out and will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

Location: Strathcona Golf Course, 500 Hodder Ave

Sunday March 19, 2023

Join the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) as you create Outdoor Tulips in the Snow!
Location: Marina Park, Green Lawn area across from the Prince Arthurs Landing skating rink.

Indoor Programming

Winter FunDays in partnership with the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project (CAHEP) will host indoor craft activities at the Baggage Building Arts Centre throughout the winter.

All activities will take place indoors at the Baggage Building Arts Centre - 2200 Sleeping Giant Pkwy

Sunday January 8, 2023 
Pokémon Drawing and Creation Station. 
Sunday January 15, 2023 

Paint an Abstract Leaf Project. Create a Human Creature Drawing Station. 

Pokémon drawing and Creation Station will also be available.

Sunday February 5, 2023 
Floral Sculpting Project and Create your own Pokémon Drawing Station. 
Sunday February 12, 2023 
Indoor Colouring and Create your own Pokémon Drawing and Colouring Station. 
Sunday February 26, 2023 

Photo Transfer Project and Creating Bird Creatures Drawing Colouring Station.

Pokémon drawing and Creation Station will also be available.

Sunday March 5, 2023  

Glass Jars Painting Project and Creating Cat Creatures Drawing and Colouring Station.  

Pokémon drawing and Creation Station will also be available.

Sunday March 12, 2023  

Make Coasters with Recycled Paper Project and Creating Dog Creatures Drawing and Colouring Station.  

Pokémon drawing and Creation Station will also be available.

Sunday March 19, 2023  
Pokémon Drawing and Creating Station. 

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