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Arctic Adventure


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Arctic Adventure

Events and festivities take place on February 15 and 17!

Join family, friends and neighbours at Aurora's Arctic Adventure! Lots of fun free adventures to enjoy. Note: All activities are weather-permitting.

DATES: February 15, 2025 - February 17, 2025

LOCATION: Aurora Town Square and Aurora Town Park 

Please see below for complete event details scheduled on Saturday, February 15 and Monday, February 17.


Cabin Fever Reliever - Photo Contest

Feeling cooped up this winter? It’s time to shake off that Cabin Fever. Grab your camera, bundle up, and embark on an adventure in the great outdoors while participating in Aurora’s Cabin Fever Reliever photo contest. From frosty landscapes to winter fun, this is your chance to capture the magic of the season. Submit your best shots by Tuesday, February 11 for a chance to win a prize!

Photo Guidelines

  • Photo must be taken outside this year (2025).

  • Up to three photos per person can be submitted.

  • Subject matter is to be appropriate for all ages.

How to Enter

Submit your photo/s via email with your full name, location and title of photograph/s to Sarah Reynolds by Tuesday, February 11. All submissions, with their title, will be shared on this webpage. Please indicate if you do not wish for your photo to be shared publicly.

Prizes

There will be first and second place prizes in the form of gift cards.


Workshops - Saturday, February 15

Check out our amazing workshops. Registrations are now open.

Clay Animal Workshop for Youth
Time: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Cost: $15.00 per person


Unleash your creativity at Aurora's Arctic Adventure! Youth participants are invited to join our hands-on Clay Animal Workshop, where they'll craft up to three adorable clay animals. Whether you're a budding artist or just looking for some creative fun, this workshop is the perfect way to express your imagination and take home your own arctic-inspired creations.

Register Online - Clay Animal Workshop for Youth

Macrame Workshop for Youth
Time: 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $12.00 per person
Get knotty at Aurora's Arctic Adventure! Youth are invited to join our Macrame Workshop and learn the art of weaving stunning designs with simple knots. Whether you have mastered the art of macrame or it is new to you, this hands-on activity is perfect for all skill levels. Discover your inner artist and take home your handmade masterpiece.

Register Online - Macrame Workshop for Youth

Hot Cocoa and Canvas Painting
Time: 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $20.00 per person
At Aurora’s Arctic Adventure Cocoa and Paint Workshop you will get to paint your own masterpiece while being led by an art instructor and sipping on some hot cocoa. All paint and hot cocoa supplies will be provided.

Register Online - Hot Cocoa and Canvas Painting


Community Scavenger Hunt

As part of the Arctic Adventure event, enjoy this fun scavenger hunt. There are lots of fun challenges to complete and gain points. This awesome family friendly challenge can be done by families or individuals. Those with the most points will go into a random draw to win gift cards for local businesses. Let the adventures begin! This scavenger hunt runs until February 19, with missions added regularly.

How to Play this Scavenger Hunt

Download the GooseChase app on a mobile device.

  • Create one account for each person that is participating in this challenge.

  • Once you have an account, use this Game Code GXTUGB and you are ready to start having fun!


Saturday, February 15 - Family Activities

Date - Saturday, February 15, 2025
Time - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location - Aurora Town Square (50 Victoria Street)

Celebrate with your family at a variety of exciting activities.

  • Interactive Theatre

  • Ice Carving

  • Face Painting, Crafts & More


Monday, February 17 - Family Activities

Date - Monday, February 17, 2025
Time - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location - Aurora Town Park (49 Wells Street)

Choose from a host of family activities.

  • Outdoor Winter Activities

  • Mini Snow Tubing

  • Inflatables & More

Entertainment Schedule


More Information & Contact

For more information, please call 905-726-4762 or email our Special Events Team.


Disclaimer:

Please note: The information provided for this event is sourced from an external website. While we strive to keep the details accurate, we cannot guarantee any changes or updates. For the most current and accurate information, please verify all details directly with the event organizer or the original source.

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