There are numerous events and activities that will be happening in Ponoka over the coming weeks and months, as well as summaries of events that have already happened this year. Please click on the links below for more details:
Family Day in Ponoka
Family Day on Monday, February 17 in the Town of Ponoka will be filled with many free activities the whole family can 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.
2025 Family Day Activities:
Calnash Ag Event Centre Family Day Activities
The Town of Ponoka has 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 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Attendees will be able to:
- Enjoy the thrill of skijoring, a unique winter sport where skiers are pulled by horses (weather permitting). Spectators will be able to participate in skijoring by bringing their downhill skis or snowboards. Please note that horses will be provided;
- Go on a horse-drawn carriage ride;
- Jump in the bouncy castle;
- Warm up around a bonfire and enjoy some hot chocolate; and
- The local Ponoka 4-H equine group will be riding in the arena, highlighting their program and the skills they've developed through their activities.
Indoor and Outdoor Skating
Free public skating will be hosted at the Ponoka Arena Complex from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the large ice on Family Day. To help support the Ponoka Food Bank, the Town of Ponoka will be accepting voluntary donations of non-perishable food items.
Citizens can also lace-up their skates or enjoy a winter walk on Family Day at:
- The Outdoor Rink (ODR) next to the Ponoka Arena Complex: Indoor change rooms can be accessed at the north end of the Ponoka Arena Complex from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Citizens can enjoy the ODR in the daytime and in the evening as the outdoor lights operate between 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Lions Centennial Park (at Highway 2A and 54 Street): Come and 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 will be hosted at the Ponoka Aquaplex from 1 to 5 p.m.
To help support the Ponoka Food Bank, the Town of Ponoka will be accepting voluntary donations of non-perishable food items.
Sponsored by FortisAlberta.
Other Family Fun Events
There are several other fun free activities for families on Family Day, including:
- Cross-country ski trails at the Ponoka Golf Club: The starting and finishing point is below the main parking lot near the member cart shed. When skiing or walking, citizens are asked to please stay on the trails at all times. For more information, please contact the Ponoka Golf Club at 403-783-4626.
- Tobogganing at the Tom Hamilton Memorial Hill: Located in the southwest corner of Froman Industrial Park, behind the former Siding 14 Brewery building on 36 Avenue.
- Tobogganing at the Ponoka Golf Club: There will be free hotdogs, hot chocolate, and a bonfire from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Event sponsored by Legacy Ford Ponoka and hosted by Ponoka Golf Club & eighteen91.
- Explore and take a stroll along the walking trails in Ponoka’s Battle River Valley.
Battle River Run
What a great day for a run...
Saturday April 5th 2025 at 9am for the Ponoka Battle River Run. The run will feature a 10K, 5K and 1K Kids loop and is hosted by the Town of Ponoka and R2 Fitness. Start and Finish will be at the Baden Powell Adventure Center. (Scouts Hall)
Course..
The Run is along the scenic Battle River through Ponoka’s Battle River Valley trial system. Our 5km loop is entirely on paved trails while the 10km loop includes some stretches of off-road trails. Races start at 9:00am with staging at the Baden Powell Adventure Center.
Register Here
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!
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, we will release a clue on our social media platforms and our website that provides hints at which ‘Park of the Week’ you need to find.
- Find the Park: Solve the clue, visit the park, and take a photo of yourself enjoying the location.
- Submit Your Photo: Share your photo by direct messaging us on social media or emailing your photo to recreation@ponoka.ca.
- Win Prizes: Each submitted photo enters you into a draw for our weekly prize-pack filled with goodies for all to enjoy!
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. In Alberta, 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, visit their website at https://arpaonline.ca/program/jrpm/
"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."
All residents are encouraged to take part in the Recreation and Parks Month activities and rediscover the beauty of Ponoka's parks. For more information on the scavenger hunt and other events happening in June, please visit the Town website at www.ponoka.ca or follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @TownofPonoka
Let’s make June a month of outdoor activity, adventure and fun in Ponoka!
Celebrate Seniors' Week
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.
The Town was honoured to start the week with coffee and treats on Monday, June 3 at the Ponoka Aquaplex (5315 46 Avenue) 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 Seniors’ Week local events and activities, please visit https://www.ponoka.ca/p/upcoming-events
For more information about Seniors’ Week, please visit https://www.alberta.ca/seniors-week#jumplinks-0.
Fall Fest on 51st
The annual ‘Fall Fest on 51st’ event will be on Friday, September 5, 2025.
Savour the flavors 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!
