Frost Fest Winter Carnival returns to Penticton from January 23-25, presenting a full weekend of free activities and entertainment throughout the downtown core. In addition to these public celebrations, the festival will feature two ticketed events that offer unique experiences – all for a good cause.
Tickets are available now for the Frost Fest Gala, which kicks off Frost Fest in style on Friday evening, Jan. 23, at the Poplar Grove Winery. Guests will enjoy a full-course dinner accompanied by live entertainment. Proceeds from this event will support Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest, a volunteer-driven charity that delivers children’s programming in our community. Tickets are limited and available now at hahahakidzfest.com.
If you’re looking for a fun and affordable activity on Sunday, Jan. 25, get your tickets for the Matinee Movie Melt at the Cleland Theatre for a screening of The Mighty Ducks. Doors open at 1:15 p.m., with door prizes at 1:45 p.m. and the movie starting at 2 p.m. Tickets are $5 per person or $20 for families of five or more, available exclusively at the Community Centre reception.
The Penticton Seniors’ Centre will be on-site with baked treats and popcorn available by donation, with proceeds supporting this volunteer-powered, non-profit drop-in centre.
Families with kids may wish to attend the Gym Flurries (free open gym from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.) in the Community Centre gymnasium and then pop over to the movie afterward.
A third fundraiser will also take place on Sunday, Jan. 25, although no tickets are required. The Pancake Breakfast, sponsored by the Penticton Firefighters, will be held outside the Barking Parrot at the Lakeside Hotel. With breakfast by donation, you can fuel up before the Frosty Toes Polar Swim. Funds will benefit the Firefighters Charitable Society.
More festival details will be announced in the coming days. For a full schedule of events and highlights, visit frostfest.ca.