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St. John’s ChillFest set for mid-February

Five days of indoor and outdoor winter activities and events for people of all ages

SaltWire Network | Posted: Jan. 30, 2019, 10:31 a.m. | Updated: Jan. 30, 2019, 10:31 a.m. | 1 Min Read
Skaters hit the ice on the Bannerman Park Loop in St. John’s. Drag out your skates and join the family fun at The Loop. Call the Loop Line for information, 733-LOOP (5667). See more information below. — Telegram file photo
This year's City of St. John's ChillFest includes two skating events at the Bannerman Park Loop. - SaltWire Network

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ST. JOHN'S, N.L. — There are five days of winter fun on the way for St. John’s.

The city’s annual ChillFest is set for Feb. 14-18 in the metro region, featuring a combination of indoor and outdoor community-wide activities for people of all ages. 

What’s more, all the events and activities are free of charge.

The Bannerman Park Loop, for instance, will be home to two events: the Valentine’s sweetheart skate on Feb. 15 and a characters on ice skating party featuring favorite storybook characters on Feb. 18.

Other events include free ski and snowshoe rentals in Pippy Park (Feb. 14), a kitchen party with music from Fergus O'Byrne & Fergus Brown-O'Byrne at the Johnson GEO Centre (Feb. 16), and a screening of the film “Peter Rabbit” at the Avalon Mall Scotia Bank Theatre (Feb, 18)

Find the complete events listing on the city’s events and festivals page, the calendar of events, or the city’s Facebook page. 

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