- Tomorrow, there is a free family skate, sponsored by the Foster Families Association in CBS (email for details), and a Christmas for the Kids fun night at Clay Cafe from 6-9 (cost is $10 and you must pre-register. Children will do crafts, have hot cocoa and watch a movie... you can wrap presents!)
- Every Christmas, Tim Horton's sponsors Free Family Skates at Arenas across Canada. The participating Arenas and dates in the St. John's area are as follows:
- CBS Stadium - Dec 31 - 5-7 PM
- Goulds Arena - Dec 27 - 7-8:30 PM
- Mile One Centre - Dec 29 - 3-5 PM
- Mt Pearl Glacier - Dec 31 - 4-6 PM
- Twin Rinks - Dec 29 - 6-7 PM
- Mount Pearl's Family First Night Celebrations will also be included at the skating event at the Glacier on the 31st. In addition to skating, the event will include non-alcoholic refreshments, New Years Party Favors, and entertainment with Magician Mark Bailey, and Music by Glen Harvey and Barry Kenny! Free, with non-perishable food items gratefully accepted at the door.
- Fireworks, as always at Quidi Vidi Lake on New Year's Eve, at the strike of midnight :-)
- There are several children's movies playing: Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwreaked; Happy Feet Two; Hugo; The Adventures of Tintin; Arthur Christmas. For showtimes and details, Click Here.
- For some crafty ideas, check out this post :-)
- Looking for more ideas? Try some of these ideas....
Take-your-pick Winter Fun List
- you knew this was coming: LATE BED TIME
- Go to Tim's for a Hot Chocolate
- Have cousins over for sleepovers
- Have play dates with friends from school
- Make snow angels
- Make a snowman, woman or family. Don't forget the dog!
- Make a bird-feeder.
- Go to the arcade
- Play mini golf
- Check out the Holiday movies playing at Empire
- Play board games by candle-light
- Go to Clay Cafe
- Head to the Dollar Store
- Eat out at a restaurant downtown.
- Check out the neighbourhood Christmas Lights!
- Sleep-over at the grandparents (this is the night you go out - or stay in, wink, wink - with hubby!)
- Go to a Recreation Centre or Gym (the Y; the Reid Centre, etc) & shoot hoops. Or go for a swim.
- Sleep in!
- Snuggle under the blankets, with a big bowl of popcorn and watch movies.
- Browse The Rooms
- Go to Chapter's (Big surprise, right??)
- Visit Bowring Park (and the Caribou!), Pippy Park (note: The Fluvarium is closed Dec 24 - Jan 2nd),or the Botanical Garden for a winter walk
- Sleep out under the Christmas Tree!
Have a wonderful, magical Christmas Break!
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