Winterfest will include virtual events and offers lots for. In-person events will happen on the Family Day weekend in Peterborough and Lindsay, capped by a Peterborough Petes’ home game on Family Day Monday. There’s also an online auction, a variety of fun, family-friendly events, and new in 2023 a creative ‘thank you card’ contest for kids kicking off on Feb. 1.

•           February 1-28 – Winterfest kicks off with the first-ever ‘Thank You Card Contest’ for Kids. Help Five Counties show appreciation to its supporters by writing words, creating a drawing, or colouring a picture that says, ‘thank you.’ Kids can enter to win prizes, and one child’s artwork will be selected and featured on Five Counties thank you cards. Find contest rules and colouring sheet samples on the Five Counties website.

•           February 16-21 – Check out the many Winterfest Virtual Events available, including a workout with the Peterborough Petes, winter scavenger hunt, story times, baking demo, snow creature contest, magic show and colouring contest.

•           February 16-21 – Winterfest gears up with its Online Auction featuring a selection of hand-made quilts, artisanal wood items, gift cards, kids’ toys, and more. Register to join the bidding. 

•           February 18 – See you in-person for fun, family-friendly Winterfest activities set for Lansdowne Place (645 Lansdowne St. W.) in Peterborough from 10 am to 2 pm.

•           February 19 – Check out the fabulous Winterfest festivities coming to Lindsay Square Mall (401 Kent St. W.) in Lindsay from 10 am to 2 pm.

This special event features scarves (many new with tags still on), jewelry and purses.  Please come and support the May Court who for 90 years has been supporting children's charities in Windsor and Essex County.  We are a volunteer organization and all proceeds go to help children in the community.

The Crackup Comedy Festival is proud to present an evening of laughter and entertainment! On Friday, March 24th we invite you to come out and enjoy a night of hilarious comedy. We have an amazing lineup of comedians from across Canada, all with the goal of making you laugh

Big Daddy Tazz, Lisa Baker, Derek Seguin, Fiona O’Brien, Kyle Browrigg and emcee Davis Brennan will tickle you funny bone and have you laughing on the aisles.

Rachel Paul’s Great Gatsby! It’s Murder is a comedic play, set in a fantasy flapper era, filled with glitz, glamour, and murder. This absurd whodunnit will have you roaring in your seats and accusing your favorite characters of crimes. Don't miss this fun play, coming off a run at the NAC and other venues in Ottawa.

Smiths Falls Community Theatre presents our February Movie Weekend. Perfect for Valentine's we present the romantic comedy 'Ticket to Paradise' starring Julia Roberts and George Clooney. A divorced couple teams up and travels to Bali to stop their daughter from making the same mistake they think they made 25 years ago.

We're soOO excited to bring families this Super AMAZING, Super FUN filled Family Day event, here in Niagara 

Families are invited to come join us for a Great Day full of exciting things. Face painting, Inflatables, Fun Food, Children's Characters ("Blippi & Paw Patrol as well as others), Bake Sale, Kids Crafting & Games area, Fun Food, Bake Sale. Draws with prizes, and SOooO much more FUN for family (and kids within)

In addition, we will have family/child friendly vendors who will be showcasing their products/services. 100 swag bags for the first 100 families in line.

Don't forget to check out our Fill the Limo event (in support of No Bare Bums Niagara).. we're accepting Diapers and Formula donations. In return we are offering a ticket for your chance to win a $100 gift card to The Keg and a limo ride courtesy of Dynsasty Limousine

This two-part workshop series helps parents and caregivers learn how to successfully feed their baby throughout the first year of life: Part 1 (0-6 months) Part 2 (6-12 months) Topics include: when to introduce solids, first foods and textures, allergy prevention, feeding roles, preventing picky eating, and more. Join us Wednesdays, February 15 and February 22nd, from 1:30-3 p.m. in-person or on the Zoom platform. Register now at seawayvalleychc.ca/program-registration/ or call 1-888-936-0306 ext. 229. 

MAN UP! Is an inter-denominational Christian men's event that is a one-night event to call all men to live up to their full potential in Christ. Their will be worship, a word, and a testimony to hear about how God has been moving in men's lives across Niagara and surrounding areas. After the event please take part in fellowship and refreshments. This MAN UP! will take place on February 11th at Faith Welland 7pm. All are welcome to come and partake in event. This event is FREE.