ST. PAUL – Tobogganing, fishing, skating, curling, skijoring, and shinny hockey are just some of the fun activities the annual 2024 St. Paul Shiver Fest promises to offer families in the community.
Most events are free to attend, while others do have a small cost, such as the $2 pancake dinner at the St. Paul Rec Centre on Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., $3 bowling at Parallel Lanes on Feb. 17 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and $3 public swimming throughout the Family Day weekend.
Shiver Fest, hosted by the St. Paul Regional FCSS, will run from Feb. 15 to 19.
Lynn Smid, director of the FCSS, says every year they try to do something different for Shiver Fest.
This year, there will be a Family Fun Night on Feb. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Rec Centre. “We’ll be doing pancakes, then there will be games, activities, and bouncy houses... for families to enjoy,” she said. “We’re inviting families to come out with their kids.”
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Other activities include Family Curling at the St. Paul Curling Club on Feb. 16 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Then on Feb. 17, in addition to the $3 per game bowling, there is also a public swimming from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Aquatic Centre for just $3.
The St. Paul Lions Club is also offering cookies and coffee at the Lions Park on main street, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Moving on to Feb. 18, the Town of St. Paul is also hosting family movies at the Elite Theatre at 4:30 p.m. The Flintstones and the Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
On Feb. 19, the St. Paul Fish and Game Association will be hosting its Family Day Fish Derby at the St. Paul Trout Pond from 10 p.m. to 4 p.m. Fishing licenses are not required because of the Free Family Day provincial ice fishing initiative.
On the same day, there will be public skating at the Clancy Richard Arena and shinny hockey at the CAP Arena, both running from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
