Weekend of Wonder
Join us for an exciting weekend event on Bear Street! Enjoy family friendly activities and fun shows after dark for adults.
There'll be hands-on crafts, wild science workshops, and enchanting performers. Marvel at live ice carving and snow sculptures, or let the kids try their hand at ice carving with Little Chippers. Meet sled dogs, snap pics at the photo booth, and explore exciting games and activities. Plus nightly fun including an all ages variety show and 18+ cabaret, bingo and line dancing. Don’t miss this winter wonderland full of creativity and fun for all ages.
Head to the SnowDays Play Zone in Central Park for even more activities, featuring fat biking, games, snow sculptures and entertainment that will keep the fun rolling.
Event Overview
- Returning Jan. 2026
- TBC
- Bear Street
- Free event, some components ticketed
Event Location
The Weekend of Wonder runs from Thursday, January 23 - Sunday January 26, 2025. An abundance of music, entertainment and activities are available for all ages.
Thursday, January 23, 2025
| Time | Location | Programming | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4pm - 9pm | The Snowyard | Lawn Games | Giant Jenga, cornhole, ladder toss and more. |
| 4pm - 8:15pm | Music Hut | Live & roving performers | See here for full schedule |
| 4pm - 5pm | Cozy Corner | Postcard station & reading nook | Write postcards and send them to someone you miss. |
| 4:45pm - 5:15pm | Bear's Den | SnowDays Variety Show - All ages | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 6:15pm - 7:30pm | Bear's Den | SnowDays Cabaret - 18+ | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 8pm - 9:15pm | Bear's Den | SnowDays Cabaret - 18+ | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
Friday, January 24, 2025
| Time | Location | Programming | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm - 3pm | Bear's Den | IndigeSTEAM Workshop | Tipi activities & Robot Powwow. |
| 12pm - 4pm | The Snowyard | Husky Sled Dogs Meet + Greet | More about Snowy Owl Sled Dogs. |
| 12pm - 5pm | Cozy Corner | Wildlife activites & postcard station | Parks Canada wildlife team and postcard writing. |
| 12pm - 9pm | The Snowyard | Lawn games | Giant Jenga, cornhole, ladder toss and more. |
| 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Music Hut | Live & roving performers | See here for full schedule |
| 4pm - 4:30pm | Bear’s Den | SnowDays Variety Show - All ages | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 4:45pm - 5:15pm | Bear’s Den | SnowDays Variety Show - All ages | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 6:15pm - 7:30pm | Bear’s Den | 90’s Après Ski Bingo Blowout - 18+ | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 8pm - 9:15pm | Bear’s Den | 90’s Après Ski Bingo Blowout - 18+ | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
Saturday, January 25, 2025
| Time | Location | Programming | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12pm 1 3pm | Bear's Den | Brain & Neurons! | Learn about the brain and body using playdough. |
| 12pm - 3pm | Bear's Den | IndigeSTEAM | Tipi activities & Robot Powwow. |
| 12pm - 3:30pm | The Snowyard | Little Chippers | Children can create small ice carvings. |
| 12pm - 5pm | Cozy Corner | Wildlife activites & postcard station | Parks Canada wildlife team and postcard writing. |
| 12pm - 3pm | Cozy Corner | ManyGuns | Interpretive activities. |
| 12pm - 9pm | The Snowyard | Lawn games | Giant Jenga, cornhole, ladder toss and more. |
| 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Music Hut | Live & roving performers | See here for full schedule |
| 3:30pm - 5:30pm | Bear Street | Live ice carving demonstration | Watch on as a giant block of ice gets transformed into art. |
| 4pm - 4:30pm | Bear’s Den | SnowDays Variety Show - All ages | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 4:45pm - 5:15pm | Bear’s Den | SnowDays Variety Show - All ages | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 6:15pm - 7:30pm | Bear’s Den | SnowDays Stomp - 18+ | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
| 8pm - 9:15pm | Bear’s Den | SnowDays Stomp - 18+ | Tickets are free - get tickets here |
Sunday, January 26, 2025
| Time | Location | Programming | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10am - 12pm | Bear’s Den | Silly Shakeout | Dance, sing, and laugh along with Entangled Puppetry. |
| 11am - 12pm | Cozy Corner | Meet the Authors | Local authors reading and sharing stories about their books. |
| 11am - 4pm | Music Hut | Live & roving performers | See here for full schedule |
| 12pm - 3:30pm | The Snowyard | Lawn games | Giant Jenga, cornhole, ladder toss and more. |
| 12pm - 3:30pm | The Snowyard | Little Chippers | Children can create small ice carvings. |
| 12pm - 5pm | Cozy Corner | Postcard station & reading nook | Write postcards and send them to someone you miss. |
| 12:30pm - 1pm | Bear’s Den | Drag Storytime | Join drag artist King Neptune for a storybook reading. |
| 1:15pm - 1:45pm | Bear’s Den | Drag Storytime | Join drag artist King Neptune for a storybook reading. |
| 2:30pm - 3:30pm | Bears Den | The Ducks | Musical performance. |
Please note: In the event of extreme weather conditions, Weekend of Wonder components may be modified or cancelled.