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Mark your calendar!From February 12–15, join us for four days of winter fun at the 2026 Chilli Willi Winter Festival! This annual festival brings our community together to celebrate all things winter and invites everyone to share some laughter and fun during the coldest and darkest months of the year.
We need your help!
Are you part of a group, organization, business, or an individual with an idea for an event or activity? We would love to include you in the Chilli Willi Winter Festival lineup!
If hosting an event isn’t possible, there are other ways to get involved:
• Donate or sponsor a prize
• Partner with us to support one of our planned events
Have an event to add?
Please share your details using this form:
Need a venue?
We may have space available at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre and adjacent parks. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis for Chilli Willi events and activities.
Need inspiration?
Here are some event ideas to consider:
• Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
• Winter Soup-Making Workshop
• Rug Hooking Demo
• Board Game Night
• Adult Trivia
• Senior Crib Tournament or Card Party
• Sledding Party
• Chilli Willi restaurant or in-store specials
• Colouring Contest
• Take-and-Make Winter Craft
• Guided Snowshoe
• Winter Walkabout
• Snow Sculpture Contest
• Tug of War
• Beading Workshop
• Winter-themed Movie
• Wagon Rides
Community Centre Events
The team at the Dr. Carson & Marion Murray Community Centre will be offering:
• Winter Campfire Teen Social
• Chili Cook Off Contest (sign up here: https://forms.gle/HwgB8xR5UvahD4ao6)
• Glow-in-the-Dark Skate
• Winter Scavenger Hunt
• Walking Track Trivia
…with more events being added soon!
If you’re interested in partnering with us on any of these events, please let us know.
Important Deadline
To be included in promotional materials, please submit your information by January 16, 2026. Submit your event here: https://forms.gle/UoGBzUSnoMXKiv7cA
Earlier submissions are greatly appreciated and help us with planning and promotion.
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