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.

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!

Man holding camera taking photos in the winter

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.

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

Family Activities Schedule

Family Activities - Schedule
Time	Activity & Location
11 a.m.	Marquee Theatrical Productions Show Location: Performance Hall Join us for a fun and interactive story time with Elsa, Anna and their crew on an icy adventure that you help to create. Cheer our heroes along as they search for Elsa to have her unfreeze the kingdom and bring back the happily ever after. This fun adventure is appropriate for the whole family.
11 a.m.	Ice Carving Live Demonstration Location: Outdoor Square
12 p.m.	Pine Tree Potters Demonstration Location: Bridge
12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.	Face Painting Location: Bridge
12 p.m. to 3 p.m.	Crafts Location: Bridge
1 p.m.	Speaking of Wildlife Show Location: Performance Hall An indoor educational show providing an amazing opportunity to see a baby fox, winter owl and other winter animals.

Workshop Schedule

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.

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.

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.

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

Entertainment Schedule
Time	Entertainment
10:15 a.m.	Great Canadian Lumberjacks Show The Great Canadian Lumberjacks is an exciting family friendly show. During the show, you will see lumberjacks compete in disciplines like axe throwing, chainsaw carving, wood chopping, and cross-cut sawing all while keeping the crowd laughing. Great Canadian Lumberjacks Show
11:15 a.m.	The Fire Guy Fire dancing is a great way to energize an audience and The Fire Guy exceeds all expectations. With over 20 years of experience, seeing The Fire Guy perform in person is an opportunity not to be missed. He loves figuring out way to excite and surprise the audience. With The Fire Guy’s thirst for fire, it’s not a surprise he is now the world’s #1 Fire Eater. Don’t miss this incredible show. The Fire Guy
12 p.m.	Speaking of Wildlife An educational show providing an amazing opportunity to see a baby fox, winter owl and other winter animals. Speaking of Wildlife
1 p.m.	Zoe Stardust Zoe Stardust is a joy of a performer, with a variety of skills including fire, flow, hula hooping and more. This show will be amazing! Zoe Stardust
1:45 p.m.	Great Canadian Lumberjacks Show If you missed the first show, we have you covered with this 2nd show. If you did see the first amazing show, you may want to see this unique show again! Great Canadian Lumberjacks Show
3 p.m.	The Fire Guy Enjoy this special encore performance with the Fire Guy! The Fire Guy

Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer for this event, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and email to Erin Hamilton.

More Information & Contact

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

Note: We reserve the right to cancel, amend or change activities.

Arctic Adventure