Winterlude 2026
Get ready to embrace the winter magic at Winterlude in Grand Falls-Windsor from February 12-16!
Join us for an unforgettable weekend filled with adventure and fun for all ages! Whether you’re into skiing, snowshoeing, swimming, bowling, or being cozy indoors, there’s something for everyone!
With many FREE events throughout the festival, gather your friends and family to celebrate the joys of winter together! Don’t miss out on the excitement – mark your calendars and join us for the ultimate winter experience!
See the list of events below!
Please note that Mascot Gus the Moose may be at any of the listed Winterlude events.
| February 12 | Winter Warm-Up (Senior’s Event) Y2C Building (34 Bond Street) | 1:30-3:30 PM | FREE Admission (Register by calling 709-489-0450) | Presented in partnership with the Exploits Valley YMCA Snowshoeing Exploits Nordic Ski Chalet | 2:00-3:30 PM | Guided snowshoe walk on the snowshoe trail. Snowshoes required ($5 rental or bring your own) Bowling Exploits Lanes | 5:00-7:00 PM | $5 per person, per hour, per lane Free Arcade Papa’s Sweet Shop | 6:00-8:00 PM | Free arcade access Turn the Page Cafe Reading Event (*SOLD OUT*) Gordon Pinsent Centre for the Arts (Upper Concourse) | 6:00-8:00 PM | $10 (plus tax & surcharge) | Presented in partnership with the Harmsworth Public Library |
| February 13 | Parents and Tots Skating Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium | 9:15-10:15 AM | FREE Admission Adult Skating Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium | 10:30-11:30 AM | FREE Admission Winterlude Storytime Harmsworth Public Library | 10:30-11:30 AM | FREE Admission | Snacks provided | Gus the Moose will be in attendance Shinny Hockey Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium | 11:50 AM-12:50 PM | FREE Admission | Full equipment recommended. Helmet, stick, and gloves are mandatory. Baked Beans Supper Memorial United Church | 4:30-6:30 PM | Live entertainment from 4:30-5:30 PM | Includes beans, bologna, touton, and molasses bun | Tickets are $15 in advance or available at the door. Call the church office at 709-489-6151 for further information. Y2C Teen Friday Night Meet and Eat Y2C Building (34 Bond Street) | 6:00-10:00 PM | FREE Admission | Grades 7-12 welcome to attend | Featuring winter-themed trivia, a movie, healthy snacks, and hot chocolate | Canteen will be open for extra snack items | Come dressed in cozy winter PJs or lounge wear. Bring your favorite blanket to be cozy! AAA Playoffs Windsor Stadium | 6:30-8:30 PM | Admission: $8 at the door Moonlight Ski and Snowshoe + Fire Exploits Nordic Ski Chalet | 7:00-9:00 PM | Bonfire on the 1.5 km branch | Skis or snowshoes required ($5 rental or bring your own) Cataracts Game Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium | 8:00 PM | Tickets available here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/account/36806 |
| February 14 | Community Valentine Breakfast Windsor Pentecostal Church | 10:00 AM-12:00 PM | FREE Admission with non-perishable food bank donation IOOF Moose Burger & Soup Sale Odd Fellows Lodge (43 Union Street) | 11:00 AM | $4 for burger or soup while supplies last Seniors’ Valentine Afternoon Tea & Dessert Grand Falls-Windsor Lions Club (136 Main Street) | 2:00-4:00 PM | Limited space – reservations are required. Contact Ada at 709-486-6634 to reserve your space Winterlude Skate with Gus the Moose Windsor Stadium | 2:50-3:50 PM | FREE admission | Free hot dogs, water, and hot chocolate | Sponsored by the Grand Falls-Windsor Lions Club AAA Playoffs Windsor Stadium | 6:30 PM | Admission: $8 at the door Cataracts Game Joe Byrne Memorial Stadium | 7:30 PM | Tickets available here: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/account/36806 Valentine’s Dance Friendly Fifty Plus Club (50 Main Street) | 8:00 PM | $15 per couple/$8 single | Call Judy at 709-486-4404 to book a ticket | Open to members and non-members Valentine Movie The Classic Theater | 10:00 PM | FREE Admission | Concession stand will be open for snack purchases | Showing: An Officer and a Gentleman |
| February 15 | Y2C Breakfast with Gus the Moose Y2C Building (34 Bond Street) | 9:00-11:00 AM | Admission by cash donation Family Day Corduroy Brook Nature Trail & Centre | 11:00 AM-2:00 PM | FREE Admission | Sliding, marshmallow roast, skidoo rides, hot dogs, chili Free Swim Exploits Valley YMCA | 3 Slots: 2:00-3:00 PM, 3:30-4:30 PM, 4:45-5:45 PM | FREE Admission | Call the Service Desk at 709-489-9622 one day in advance to register. Anyone under 16 must have a parent/guardian for supervision on the pool deck (or in the pool for non-swimmers). Families may only sign up for one swim per day. Maximum 30 swimmers per session. Community Sliding Party Community Sliding Hill (Exploits Nordic Ski Club) | 3:00-5:00 PM | FREE Admission | Free hot chocolate and Timbits | Sponsored by Crime Stoppers |
| February 16 | Parents and Tots Skating *WINDSOR STADIUM* | 9:15-10:15 AM | FREE Admission Adult Skating *WINDSOR STADIUM* | 10:30-11:30 AM | FREE Admission Shinny Hockey *WINDSOR STADIUM* | 11:50 AM-12:50 PM | FREE Admission | Full equipment recommended. Helmet, stick, and gloves are mandatory. Community Bonfire Gorge Park | 5:30-7:30 PM | FREE Admission | Free marshmallow/wiener roast and hot chocolate | Weather dependent |
