That crazy skating jive

Lace up and get ready to swing and skate! The rink at City Hall will be bumping thanks to free skate rentals and the live music from Don Berner’s Little Big Band. The band’s jazzy sound will be broadcast from inside the building, where the Sugar Swing Dance Club is giving free lessons and dance demos.
When: Sunday, Jan. 27, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: City Hall
Admission: Free
Information: 780-442-5311 or edmontonarts.ca

(courtesy of The Edmonton Journal:  http://www.edmontonjournal.com/life/family/Family+Five+Swing+skate+City+Hall/7839935/story.html)

World Snow Day at Strathcona Wilderness Centre

Sunday, January 20 from 1 – 4 p.m.

Dress warmly, bring a mug and head to the Strathcona Wilderness Centre for an afternoon of winter fun!
Activities will include:

• Snowshoeing and cross country ski on the trails
• Toonie Ski Lessons at 1 pm and 2:30 p.m. (one hour)
• Toonie Snowshoe Walk at 2 p.m. (one hour)
• Campfire with hot chocolate and tasty treats

The Canadian Birkebeiner Ski Festival is a special guest for World Snow Day 2013.

• Find the Viking skiing on the trails to receive a special golden coin.
• The Birkie Vikings can help you plan to ski “the Birkie” on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013.

 www.strathcona.ca/wildernesscentre 

Deep Freeze Festival

Deep Freeze Byzantine Winter Festival ushers in the Olde New Year in style on Alberta Ave, one of Edmonton’s most historic neighbourhoods, by celebrating winter’s best outdoor activities – skating, curling, snow carving, street hockey and even an outdoor mummers’ play – and the best indoor ones as well in the form of great eating, music and an arts market.

http://deepfreeze.artsontheave.org/ 

Fun in the Snow!

The City of Edmonton has two fantastic events coming up:

Moonlight Snowshoe Lantern Tour - February 1 and 8 - $20

Snowshoe by moonlight from the John Janzen Nature Centre to Fort Edmonton Park. A naturalist will be your guide, helping your family discover the wonders of nature at night along the River Loop Trail. We'll enter through the palisade gates of the Fort and meet a costumed interpreter who will help you explore the Fort at night. Finish the evening around the fire with hot apple cider and a horse-drawn wagon ride to the Train Station entrance. Dress warmly. Children under 7 years are welcome, but use parental discretion: -- snowshoes may not fit children under 7 years, -- 1 km snowshoe walk may not be suitable for all children. One adult is expected to register with the child(ren) registered in the course.

Click the link below to check availability and to register, or call 311.

http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/animal-nature-awareness-family.aspx

Sweetheart Snowshoe - February 14 - $16

Snowshoeing Thank you for registering in the Snowshoeing program. Enjoy a guided snowshoe walk through the natural beauty of the River Valley followed by hot chocolate and bannock making. An online map is available in PDF format at: www.rivervalleyprograms.ecsd.net/maps

Click the link below to check availability and to register, or call 311.

http://www.edmonton.ca/attractions_recreation/sport_recreation/snowshoeing-adult.aspx