- Celebrate winter this weekend at ChillFest
Celebrate winter with a variety of free activities taking place Feb. 11 to 14., including several fun outdoor events at ChillFest.
Festival schedule.
ChillFest has something for everyone, and all activities are offered free of charge.
Friday, Feb. 11.
You can checkout:
General skating from 2 to 2:50 p.m. at the Mary Brown’s Centre.
Free swims for everyone at the Mews Centre from 6 to 6:50 p.m. Sign-up through RECconnect.
Sat. Feb. 12
You can participate in:
Presented by the City of St. John's and the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society, we’re bringing you a virtual version of our annual Kitchen Party. Hosted by Fergus O'Byrne & Fergus Brown-O’Byrne, will have you tapping yer toes and singing along or grab an instrument or just tune-in and be entertained.
Heroes’ Family Fun Afternoon from 12 to 4 p.m. at The Loop. Dress up as your favorite hero while skating. There will be special appearances by hero characters.
Free swims for everyone at the Mews Centre from 5:30 to 6:20 p.m. Sign-up through RECconnect.
Fergus Brown-O'Byrne & Fergus O’Byrne
Sunday, Feb. 13
Want to try something new?
Snow-ga, enjoy outdoor winter yoga classes from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. for all-ages and skill levels in Bowring Park. Registration on Eventbrite is required.
Freez’n Fun Run 9 to 11 a.m. for all-ages and abilities at Bowring Park. Registration on Eventbrite is required.
Free swims for everyone at the Mews Centre from 3 to 3:50 p.m. Sign-up through RECconnect.
Monday, Feb. 14
General skating from 2 to 2:50 p.m. at the Mary Brown’s Centre.
Sweetheart Night from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Loop in collabortaion with Lawnya Vawnya. Skate with your sweetheart while a DJ is spinning some of your favorite love songs.
Scavenger Hunt
All weekend you can participate in a Winter Scavenger Hunt. Come out to Bowring, Bannerman, or Victoria Park to find five mystery word signs hidden throughout each park to unscramble a phrase. Email the phrase to specialevents@stjohns.ca with Subject Line “Scavenger Hunt” to be entered to win a prize. You can also check out the lights at Bowring Park.
First word clue for Scavenger Hunt
Inclusive Services
The City’s Inclusive Services division helps improve year-round access to parks and trails with the adaptive equipment lending program. To reserve accessible equipment such as Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair, Sit Ski, Ice Sledge or Snow Coach Adapted Slide, please email inclusion@stjohns.ca, or call 576-6972.
Guidelines & Facility Requirements
Please respect public health guidelines and facility requirements while enjoying ChillFest. These guidelines and facility requirements may vary between the different activities. Before participating, please check the facility website for the information you need to participate in the activities.
Find the complete events listing on the City’s webpages on stjohns.ca/chillfest or the Calendar of Events.
