Family Day fun for everyone this long weekend in West Kelowna

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024

We have something for everyone to stay active, have fun and explore in West Kelowna this Family Day long weekend.

FREE Family Day fun activities on Monday, Feb. 19

Jim Lind Area:

• Public Skate at Jim Lind Arena – 12:45 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Multi-Sport Centre:

• Family Dome Play Day for all ages – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Mar Jok Elementary School:

• Family Obstacle Course – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• Craft station in the Multi-purpose Room – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Rosewood Field:

• Sledding, weather dependent – 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Family Day Bingo Challenge!

Try your hand at our Family Day Bingo Challenge to keep busy, try new things and explore our community over the long weekend. Mark off as many activities as you can, try to cross off a line or two, and submit it for a chance to win some great prizes.

• Download the bingo card online atwestkelownacity.ca/familydayfun.

• Take selfies or photos of your indoor activities, outdoor locations or weekend adventures and post them on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #WestsideFamilyDay!

• Email your filled-in bingo card torecreation@westkelownacity.ca.

• Submissions are due Tuesday, Feb. 20 and winners will be contacted on Monday, Feb. 26.

The Province of British Columbia has provided City of West Kelowna - Recreation a grant in support of our free, community Family Day activities. To learn more visit: gov.bc.ca/bcfamilyday.

Long weekend skating schedule (regular admission rates apply, except where noted)

Jim Lind Arena:

• Pro-D Day Skate – Friday, Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ($2 per person)

• Public Skate – Saturday, Feb. 17, 11:15 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

• Big & Little (five years and under) – Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.

• Public Skate – Sunday, Feb. 18, 2:45 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

If you would rather go swimming, check out Johnson Bentley Memorial Aquatic Centre’s rates and schedules at westkelownacity.ca/pool.

Discover more long weekend ideas at visitwestside.com.

Other options this Family Day weekend include:

• Strolling or rolling along the Gellatly waterfront

• Hiking the Mount Boucherie Rush Trail or in Glen Canyon, Goats Peak or Kalamoir

• Enjoying the Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park

• Playing at one of the City’s 30-plus playgrounds

Transit will run on a Sunday schedule on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19. Check the schedule at bctransit.com/kelowna/schedules-and-maps.

Curbside waste collection will continue as per usual on Family Day, Monday, Feb. 19. Find the at-a-glance schedule at rdco.com/recycle.

Learn more at westkelownacity.ca/familyday.

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