What: It’s no time to hibernate this February! Warm up to some cool activities in support of a good cause. Winterfest 2023 returns this February with proceeds going to Five Counties Children’s Centre. Enjoy fun-filled virtual activities all month and take part in the return of in-person events for the entire family — fittingly on the Family Day long weekend.
When: February 2023, including:
February 1-28 – Winterfest kicks off with the first-ever ‘Thank You Card Contest’ for Kids. Help Five Counties show appreciation to its supporters by writing words, creating a drawing, or colouring a picture that says, ‘thank you.’ Kids can enter to win prizes, and one child’s artwork will be selected and featured on Five Counties thank you cards. Find contest rules and colouring sheet samples on the Five Counties website.
February 1-21 – Purchase a ticket for the Winterfest Raffle and support Five Counties. Tickets are $5 each, or three for $10. You have a chance to win first prize of a new PS4 Pro, or a second prize of a Seattle Kraken jersey and puck signed by Vince Dunn. Tickets available at Brant Basics, all in-person Winterfest events or by calling (705) 748-2337, ext. 300
February 16-21 – Check out the many Winterfest Virtual Events available this year, including a workout with the Peterborough Petes, winter trivia, winter scavenger hunt, story times, family photo contest, Washboard Hank concert, baking demo, snow creature contest, magic show and colouring contest.
February 16-21 – Winterfest gears up with its Online Auction featuring a selection of hand-made quilts, artisanal wood items, gift cards, kids’ toys, and much more. Be sure to register and join the bidding.
February 18 – See you in-person for fun, family-friendly Winterfest activities set for Lansdowne Place (645 Lansdowne St. W.) in Peterborough from 10 am to 2 pm.
