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By rdnewsNOW staff

Monday, Feb. 16

Town of Ponoka announces several free Family Day activities

Feb 9, 2026 | 2:04 PM

The Town of Ponoka announced various activities for the public to enjoy on Family Day this Monday, Feb. 16.

This includes a free public swim at the Ponoka Aquaplex from 1 to 5 p.m. and free public skating at the Ponoka Arena Complex from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Citizens can also enjoy a skate at the outdoor rink next to the Ponoka Arena Complex. The rink is available in the daytime and in the evening as the outdoor lights operate between 5 and 10 p.m.

At the public skate at the Aquaplex, those who want to help support the Ponoka Food Bank can bring donations of non-perishable food items.

There will also be free Family Day activities at the Calnash Ag Event Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. These include an indoor bouncy castle, an open obstacle course ride in the indoor arena (horses not provided) and hot chocolate.

There are several other fun free activities for families on Family Day and throughout the winter months, including:

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• Cross-country ski trails at the Ponoka Golf Club: The starting and finishing point is below the main parking lot near the member cart shed. When skiing or walking, citizens are asked to please stay on the trails at all times. For more information, please contact the Ponoka Golf Club at 403-783-4626.
• Tobogganing at the Tom Hamilton Memorial Hill: Located in the southwest corner of Froman Industrial Park on 36 Avenue.
• Explore and take a stroll along the walking trails in Ponoka’s Battle River Valley.