There are numerous events and activities that will be happening in the Town of Ponoka this year.
Please click on the links below for more details:
Family Day in Ponoka
Family Day (Monday, February 17) in the Town of Ponoka was filled with many free activities for the whole family to enjoy, including a Skijoring event at the Calnash Ag Event Centre, swimming, skating, cross-country skiing, tobogganing and taking a stroll in the Battle River Valley.
Calnash Ag Event Centre Family Day Activities
The Town of Ponoka once again partnered with the Calnash Ag Event Centre to host a Family Day event brimming with free activities and winter fun for all ages. Attendees were able to:
- Enjoy the thrill of skijoring, a unique winter sport where skiers are pulled by horses. Spectators were able to participate in skijoring by bringing their downhill skis or snowboards;
- Go on a horse-drawn carriage ride;
- Jump in a bouncy castle;
- Warm up around a bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate; and
- The local Ponoka 4-H equine group was riding in the arena, highlighting their program and the skills they've developed through their activities.
Indoor and Outdoor Skating
Free public skating was hosted at the Ponoka Arena Complex on Family Day. The Town of Ponoka accepted voluntary donations of non-perishable food items for the Ponoka Food Bank.
Citizens also enjoy Family Day at:
- The Outdoor Rink (ODR) next to the Ponoka Arena Complex; and
- Lions Centennial Park (at Highway 2A and 54 Street): residents and visitors could experience the colourful light display and skate on the ice trail that winds below the hundreds of thousands of lights strung throughout the park.
Swimming at the Ponoka Aquaplex
A free public swim was hosted at the Ponoka Aquaplex, which was sponsored by FortisAlberta.
The Town of Ponoka accepted voluntary donations of non-perishable food items for the Ponoka Food Bank.
Other Family Fun Events
There were several other fun free activities for families, including:
- Cross-country ski trails at the Ponoka Golf Club;
- Tobogganing at the Tom Hamilton Memorial Hill;
- Tobogganing in the Family Day Event at the Ponoka Golf Club; and
- Taking a stroll along the walking trails in Ponoka’s Battle River Valley.
Battle River Run
June is Recreation and Parks Month
June is Recreation and Parks Month across Canada, and the Town of Ponoka has an exciting lineup of activities planned, which included the opportunity to win great prizes!
Recreation and Parks Month is a nationwide initiative aimed at encouraging Canadians to get out, get active and enjoy the natural beauty of our parks. The Alberta Parks and Recreation Association (ARPA) has various programs and events designed to promote physical activity, environmental stewardship and community engagement. For more information on what ARPA is doing this year, please click here.
"June is the perfect time to get outdoors, get active, and celebrate the beauty of our parks in Ponoka,” said Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson. “We hope everyone in Ponoka will join us in this month-long celebration."
Stay tuned for updates closer to June 2025
Last Year 2024
Throughout the month of June, the Town invited everyone in Ponoka to participate in our Recreation and Parks Scavenger Hunt, taking you on an adventure to a different park each week.
Here’s how it worked:
- Weekly Clue: Each Monday, the Town released a clue on our social media and our website and provided hints at which ‘Park of the Week’ you need to find.
- Find the Park: Residents had to solve the clue, visit the park, and take a photo of themselves enjoying the location.
- Submit Your Photo: Citizens shared their photo by direct messaging us on social media or emailing them to recreation@ponoka.ca.
- Win Prizes: Each submitted photo entered individuals into a draw for our weekly prize-pack filled with goodies for all to enjoy!
Seniors' Week (June 2 to 8, 2025)
Stay tuned for Seniors' Week 2025 events!
Last Year 2024
The Town of Ponoka invited citizens to join in the annual celebration of Seniors’ Week which ran from June 3 to 9. Coffee and treats were provided at the Ponoka Aquaplex for all to enjoy.
“Seniors’ Week is a great opportunity to celebrate the seniors in our lives, and all of the knowledge, experience and enthusiasm that they bring to our community,” said Ponoka Mayor Kevin Ferguson.
For more information about Seniors’ Week, please click here.
Fall Fest on 51st (September 5, 2025)
The annual ‘Fall Fest on 51st’ event will be on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Savour the flavours of fall at Fall Fest! Enjoy delicious offerings from local food vendors, live entertainment, and great company.
The event will run along 51 Avenue (between 50 Street and 51 Street) and in the parking lot (on the south side of 51 Avenue).
Stay tuned for Restaurants and businesses that participate in Fall Fest on 51st
Christmas in Ponoka
Celebrate the Holiday Season in Ponoka!
There are so many wonderful ways for you and your family to enjoy the holiday season in Ponoka.
Stay tuned for a lineup of fun and festive activities coming in 2025. You won’t want to miss the magic!
