Winter Carnival - Dalhousie Community Association

Dalhousie Winter Carnival - January 31, 2026 from 10am-2pm

It’s going to be a day packed with winter fun for everyone.

Carnival Challenges: Show off your skills at a variety of games and walk away with great prizes.
Christopher Cool’s Magic Shows: 4 interactive performances that will amaze kids and adults alike – Magic Show Tickets are SOLD OUT!
Hands-On Crafting: Let your imagination run wild with creative winter-themed projects.
Skate with Us: Enjoy an outdoor skate and make lasting memories on the ice.
Fireside Treats: Toast marshmallows and warm up with friends at our crackling fire pit.
Cozy Beverages: Hot chocolate and coffee ready to keep you warm between activities.
Prize Draws: Keep an eye out for fun giveaways happening throughout the day.
Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Tickets: During checkout, you’ll be asked to choose a magic show time – the Magic Show Tickets are SOLD OUT!

Advance Family Ticket: $10 (covers up to 6 people) – Available online until January 30 at 9:00 PM.
At-the-Door Admission: $20 per family on event day.

*We will also have a donation box at the Winter Carnival to collect non-perishable items for the Dalhousie Community Pantry.

For the list of recommended non-perishable items, please visit the Dalhousie Community Pantry page.

Volunteer at the Winter Carnival

Advance Tickets: $10 per Family (max 6 people included) – closes Jan 31 at 11:59 pm

Magic Show is almost sold out. Make sure to follow instructions on how to add.

Book your Magic Show tickets at the same time to secure your spots, as they fill up fast (max 6 magic show tickets per family). – Make sure to select the # of magic show tickets at the time of purchase since it defaults to 1 and then hit Add and then Continue.

At the Door Tickets: $20 per Family (max 6 people included)

COST: Includes (admission, Christopher Cool The Magician (until seats are full), hot chocolate/coffee, treats, carnival games (20 tickets) with door prizes, etc).

Volunteer at the Winter Carnival

February 1, 2025, from 10 AM to 2 PM – it’s going to be a day packed with winter fun for everyone!

What’s Happening:

Carnival Games – Test your skills and win awesome prizes!
Magic Shows with Christopher Cool – (10:30am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1:30pm)
Dalhousie Scavenger Hunt starts Jan 18 – win prizes at the carnival!
Crafts – Unleash your creativity with some hands-on fun!
Ice Skating – Glide through the ice with friends and family!
Fire & Roasting Marshmallows – Warm up by the fire and enjoy some sweet treats!
Hot Chocolate & Coffee – Stay cozy with our delicious drinks!
Prizes – Chances to win exciting giveaways!
And More!

Dalhousie Community Scavenger Hunt

Visit all the participating businesses at Dalhousie Station between January 18 and February 1:

Use the clues on the tracking sheets to identify the businesses,
Scan the QR code and get the secret code at each business,
Bring your completed Tracking Sheet to the Winter Carnival on February 1 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.,
Collect the final word and be entered to win prizes that the participating businesses donated.

Participating businesses include: Febeli Boutique, Budget Printing, Fineline Barbershop, Pet Valu, Shimoon Jewellers, Zest Kitchenware, Canadian Footwear & Popeyes Supplements.

Community Scavenger Hunt Instructions

Community Scavenger Hunt Tracking Sheet