UPDATE: RIVERVIEW WINTER CARNIVAL FINAL WEEKEND! Riverview Winter Carnival 2023 is February 3 to 12th. Suggested Slogan: Yay Winter (party horn sound effects)
*UPDATED THURS FEB 9*
⛄ There's a ton of fun for everyone at the 2023 Riverview Winter Carnival!
Note that some events could be impacted by bad weather so check the Town Facebook for up-to-date info (https://www.facebook.com/TownofRiverview).
Here are some MORE Carnival Highlights:
- Fri Feb 10, 7:00p... Maritime Kitchen Party at St. John the Baptist Anglican Church (28 Woolridge St). see (https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/maritime-kitchen-party).
Notes:
- happens at the Pat Crossman Memorial Aquatic Center (400 Whitepine Drive) in support of P.R.O Kids Riverview.
- On Saturday (Feb 11) you'll have a chance to donate to PRO Kids and take a Polar Dip in water around 45 Degrees! (F).
- No need to pre-register, just be there between 1:30p and 3:30p.
- there's room for a max of 50 dippin' dippers.
- icymi, P.R.O Kids Riverview gives kids from all walks of life a chance to play sport or join a club, group, or program, without worrying about the cost.
- Thanks to Riverview Fire & Rescue for being onsite.
Link/media: (https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/polar-dip-swim-cold-plunge-challenge)
- Snowflake (free) Skate at Upper Byron Dobson Arena (90 Biggs Dr) is on Sun Feb 12 from 2:30p to 4:00p. (https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/snowflake-skate-2). *Editor's note: has anyone called you a snowflake before? Here's your chance to embrace your inner flake at the Snowflake Skate!!
Tons more stuff listed at (https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/winter-carnival)
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- Fri Feb 3 until end of festival... Scavenger Hunt https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/winter-scavenger-hunt
- Fri Feb 3 from 10a to 11a Virtual Learn to Snowshoe https://www.townofriverview.ca/virtualsnowshoe
- Fri Feb 3 from 6:30p to 7:30p Ignite! at Winter Wonderland Park, NOTE FROM TOWN OF RIVERVIEW: Winter Carnival Ignite Date Changed to Sunday, February 5 (https://www.townofriverview.ca/news/winter-carnival-ignite-date-changed-to-sunday-february-5) SAME TIME FRAME so 6:30p to 7:30p with Fireworks at 7p... END OF UPDATE... Quinn Court (fireworks and fun kickoff includes skating and sledge skating on the oval and btw, helmets recommended... also bring-your-own-mug for hot chocolate... and see the Briggs Maples tent for $1 per stick maple candy! Note that the sliding hill is closed for fireworks.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/ignite
- Sat Feb 4 from 8a to 3p Craft Sale at Riverview Lions Club,
701 Coverdale Road (Entry is a non-perishable food item or cash donation for the Albert County Food Bank.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/craft-show-with-the-lions
- Sat Feb 4 from 8:30a to 11a Pancake Breakfast at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 600 Coverdale Road (Proceeds will benefit West Riverview Elementary School and Crossroads for Women... Admission is $8 for Adults, $4 for Children age, and kids under 5 get in for free) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/pancake-breakfast-1
- *POSTPONED to Saturday, February 18 due to trail conditions!! Sat Feb 4 from 9a to 4p Albert County Trail Blazers Winter Poker Run starting at Coverdale Centre, 50 Runneymeade Road ($20... register at 9a.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/albert-county-trail-blazers-winter-poker-run
- UPDATE! SnowGa! (Event Cancelled) Sat Feb 4 from 10a to 11a SnowGa at Mill Creek Nature Park (meet at Runneymeade Entrance... it's free.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/snowga
- Sat Feb 4 from 10a to 11a Family Story Time at Riverview Public Library
34 Honour House Court (winter theme stories, songs, and rhymes... it's free.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/family-story-time-0
- Sat Feb 4 from 1p to 6p Frozen Open Skateboard Contest at Riverview Skatepark/Surface Skateshop, 145 Lakeside Drive (the premiere winter skateboard contest on the east coast... there's a $7 Competitor fee but it's free for spectators... cash-only canteen onsite and also the Cheesecake Garage will be there.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/frozen-open-skateboard-contest
- Sun Feb 5 from 11a to 2p Campfire Cookout at the Mill Creek Nature Park Lookout (hosted by 1st Moncton Traditional Scouting... enjoy mini beaver tails, hot chocolate and a starburst roast over the campfire... this is free while supplies last.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/campfire-cookout
- Sun Feb 5 from 2p to 3:30p Mill Creek Amazing Race at Mill Creek Nature Park (this is where you get a team of friends and family for a fun outdoor challenge hosted by BGC Riverview youth... stop at the checkpoints and test your knowledge/ skills/ creativity... this is free.) https://www.townofriverview.ca/amazingrace
⛄ Check back for updates or see this link for more events (https://www.townofriverview.ca/events/winter-carnival) and remember to check the Town of Riverview Facebook for up-to-date info (https://www.facebook.com/TownofRiverview)
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Riverview Winter Carnival 2023 (artist depiction) |