If you have lived in Slave Lake for any length of time you know we can really host a party! While Family Day officially falls on Monday, February 16, we’ve been celebrating since last weekend, February 7, 8, as part of the 22nd annual Frost Fest.
Throughout the winter, there’s no shortage of outdoor fun in the Slave Lake area: snowshoeing, ice fishing, cross-country skiing, hiking, skating, and snowmobiling on the trails. There are also plenty of indoor options, including swimming at the Northern Lights Aquatic Centre or skating and fitness activities at the Multi Recreation Centre.
But when Frost Fest and Family Day roll around in February, we step things up even more.
Below is a list of some of the activities planned this year.
Thursday, February 12
Potluck Supper
Time: 6:00 pm
Location: Pioneer Drop-In Centre
Cost: Free – Drop-in
Bring a dish to share! The evening will be followed by cribbage games.
For more information, call (780) 849-2927.
Men’s League Curling
Time: 7:30–9:30 pm
Location: Slave Lake Curling Club
Cost: Free – Drop-in
Grab your friends and head to the curling club to watch some curling, socialize, and enjoy a beverage.
Friday, February 13
“Snow Much Fun”
Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Rotary Club of Slave Lake Library
Cost: Free – Drop-in
Come out for some outdoor fun! Gather at the library at 11:00 am.
This event is weather dependent.
Weekly Pool Games
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Pioneer Drop-In Centre
Cost: Free – Drop-in
Come out and try your hand at pool! Refreshments and snacks will be provided.
For more information, call (780) 849-2927.
Crib Tournament (55+)
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Vanderwell Heritage Place
Cost: Free – Drop-in
Join us for a fun afternoon of crib! No registration required. Just show up and you’ll be entered into the tournament.
Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Time: All day
Location: Slave Lake Curling Club
Cost: Free to watch
Grab your friends and head to the curling club to watch some curling, socialize, and enjoy a beverage.
Saturday, February 14 – Happy Valentine’s Day!
Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Time: All day
Location: Slave Lake Curling Club
Cost: Free to watch
Grab your friends and head to the curling club to watch some curling, socialize, and enjoy a beverage.
Silks Class (6+)
Time: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Dancin’ Kids Slave Lake
Cost: Free
Registration: www.dksl.ca
Secure your spot in a free silks class at the Dancin’ Kids studio. Visit their website for more information and to register.
Teen Valentine’s Dance
Time: 7:00–11:00 pm
Location: Legacy Centre
Cost: Free
Youth in Grades 8–12 are invited to celebrate Valentine’s Day with a dance! Enjoy cotton candy, food, a photo booth, and a live DJ.
Human Library
Time: 11:00 am–12:00 pm
Location: Rotary Club of Slave Lake Library
Cost: Free – Drop-in
The Human Library is a chance to learn about someone’s story. Instead of reading a book, come listen to professional wrestler Derri Deschover share his life story. Coffee and tea will be available.
Fur Trade Frontier
Time: 1:00–3:00 pm
Location: Boreal Centre
Cost: Free – Drop-in
This family-friendly program lets you see if you have what it takes to be a fur trapper on the Canadian frontier. Enjoy crafts, a scavenger hunt, games, and more! Collect Beaver Pelt tokens and trade them in at the trading post for a treat.
Sunday, February 15
Ladies Curling Bonspiel
Time: All day
Location: Slave Lake Curling Club
Cost: Free to watch
Grab your friends and head to the curling club to watch some curling, socialize, and enjoy a beverage.
Learn to Skate (16+)
Time: 10:00–11:00 am
Location: Multi-Rec Centre
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required
Grab your skates and come practice basic skating skills with instructor Jen Dierker.
Helmets are strongly recommended. Equipment not provided.
Movie Matinee
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Rex Theatre
Cost: Free (first come, first served)
Join us for Charlie the Wonderdog. Arrive early to get the best seats!
Kodiaks vs. Fire Department Hockey Game
Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Multi-Rec Centre
Cost: Food bank donation or $5 per person (kids 6 and under are free)
The Kodiaks are coming out of hibernation to face off against the Fire Department for the first time in eight years! Don’t miss one of the most exciting hockey games of the year.
Monday, February 16 – Happy Family Day!
Frolic in the Park
Time: 11:00 am–1:00 pm
Location: Hilda Eben Park
Cost: Free – Drop-in
Wrap up Frost Fest week with some winter fun! Bring your sleds and/or skates to enjoy the outdoor rink and snowy hill, or enter the snowman-building competition for a chance at the grand prize.
Thanks to Travelling Timbers, there will be firepits, hot chocolate, and marshmallows. A trackless train will also be running throughout the park.
Snow Fort Contest Judging
Time: 4:00 pm
Cost: Free
Registration: No registration required
Interested in building a snow fort? Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or classmates and enter the Frost Fest Snow Fort Contest!
Send a photo of your snow creation to tim.horsman@primarycarealberta.ca by 4:00 pm on February 16 for your chance to win prizes.
From all of us at Vanderwell, we hope you have an opportunity to gather with friends and family and enjoy everything that Slave Lake has to offer.
For further information, check out the Frost Fest Guide 2026.
