The City of St. John’s is hosting its annual ChillFest from February 11th to 14th, 2022.
Get your friends and family out of the house and celebrate winter!
Check out this year’s list of activities:
Friday, February 11th
ChillFest Free Ski & Snow Shoe Rental
When: Friday, February 11th, 12:00pm – 10:00pm
Where: North Bank Lodge, Pippy Park
What: Get your friends and family together and head outside for an afternoon of ski & snowshoe rentals at the Winter Activity Centre!Photo: @taloeffler
ChillFest Free General Skating
When: Friday, February 11th, 2:00pm – 2:50pm
Where: Mary Browns Centre
ChillFest Free Everyone Welcome Swim
When: Friday, February 11th, 6:00pm – 6:50pm
Where: H.G.R. Mews Centre
Note: Pre-registration on RECconnect is required for swimming and space is limited.
Saturday, February 12th
ChillFest Hero’s Theme @ The Loop
When: Saturday, February 12th, 12:00pm – 4:00pm
Where: The Loop in Bannerman Park
What: Dress up as your favourite “Hero” and join the fun!
Note: This event is weather permitting.
ChillFest Free Lane & Leisure Swim
When: Saturday, February 12th, 5:30pm – 6:20pm
Where: H.G.R. Mews Centre
Note: Pre-registration on RECConnect is required for swimming.
Sunday, February 13th
ChillFest Freez’n Fun Run
When: Sunday, February 13th, 9:00am – 11:00am
Where: Bowring Park, West Gate
What: Bundle up and join us for a Freez’n Fun Run on the paved roads in beautiful Bowring Park. All runners will receive a medal and an official time.
Note: This event is weather permitting. Registration is free but must be completed in advance through Eventbrite.
ChillFest Snow-Ga
When: Sunday, February 13th, 12:15pm – 12:45pm
Where: Bowring Park
What: Join us for snow-ga, the practice of combining yoga poses and breathing techniques in an outdoor winter setting. Bring your winter gear and come enjoy an all-levels, all-ages outdoor yoga class.
Note: This event is weather permitting. Pre-registration is available on Eventbrite.
ChillFest Free Everyone Welcome Swim
When: Sunday, February 13th, 3:00pm – 3:50pm
When: H.G.R. Mews Centre
Note: Pre-registration on RECConnect is required for swimming.
Monday, February 14th
ChillFest Free General Skating
When: Monday, February 14th, 2pm – 2:50pm
Where: Mary Browns Centre
ChillFest Sweetheart Night @ The Loop
When: Monday, February 14, 6 – 9 p.m.
Where: The Loop in Bannerman Park
What: Treat your sweetheart to a romantic evening under the lights with a live DJ spinning your favourite sappy love song!
Note: This event is weather permitting.
Ongoing Events
ChillFest Scavenger Hunt
When: February 11th – 14th
Where: Bowring Park, Bannerman Park & Victoria Park
What: Come on out for a winter scavenger hunt. Find 5 words hidden throughout each of the parks to reveal the mystery phrase!
ChillFest Virtual Kitchen Party with Fergus O’Byrne
Stay tuned for more details!
