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Various Family Day activities set to take place around West Kelowna

Any activities are free and thereÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s a chance to win prizes
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ThereÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s a variety of Family Day activities around West Kelowna on Monday, Feb. 19. (City of West Kelowna)

The City of West Kelowna has fun for the whole family this Family Day long weekend.

Some of the free activities on the holiday this Monday, Feb. 19 include:

Jim Lind Arena

Public Skate at Jim Lind Arena - 12:45 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

Multi-Sport Centre

Family Dome Play Day for all ages Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Mar Jok Elementary School

Family Obstacle Course Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Craft station in the Multi-purpose Room Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Rosewood Field

Sledding, weather dependent Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Some other options for activities are:

  • Strolling or rolling along the Gellatly waterfront;
  • Hiking the Mount Boucherie Rush Trail or in Glen Canyon, Goats Peak or Kalamoir;
  • Enjoying the Gellatly Nut Farm Regional Park;
  • Playing at one of the CityÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s 30-plus playgrounds.

Additionally, there is a Family Day bingo challenge to keep busy and try new events throughout town for a chance to win prizes. HereÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s how to participate:

  • Download the bingo card online at .
  • Take selfies or photos of your indoor activities, outdoor locations or weekend adventures and post them on Instagram or Facebook using the hashtag #WestsideFamilyDay!
  • Email your filled-in bingo card to recreation@westkelownacity.ca.
  • Submissions are due Tuesday, Feb. 20 and winners will be contacted on Monday, Feb. 26.

On top of Family Day, there is skating at Jim Lind Arena all weekend long:

  • Pro-D Day Skate Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Friday, Feb. 16, 1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m. ($2 per person)
  • Public Skate Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Saturday, Feb. 17, 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
  • Big & Little (five years and under) Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Sunday, Feb. 18, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
  • Public Skate Ï㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥“ Sunday, Feb. 18, 2:45 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

The West Kelowna Warriors also welcome the Langley Rivermen on Monday at 2:30 p.m., where kids 12 and under get in free. Fans are also encouraged to bring their skates and helmets to skate with the team after the game.

Transit will run itÏ㽶ÊÓƵֱ²¥™s Sunday schedule on Family Day. Curbside waste collection will continue per usual on Monday.

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Hailing from Ladner, B.C., I have been passionate about sports, especially baseball, since I was young. In 2018, I graduated from Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops with a Bachelor of Journalism degree
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