Big Winter Festiglace
MARCH 13-22, 2026
Get ready for some cool fun at the Big Winter Festiglace in Kapuskasing! This 10-day winter carnival brings March Break to life with a full lineup of indoor and outdoor activities, shows, and family-friendly events. Local groups and organizations join forces with the Town of Kapuskasing to create a community celebration filled with seasonal fun for all ages. Bundle up and come enjoy the winter magic!
The 2026 Schedule of Events is currently in development... stay tuned!
2025 BIG WINTER FESTIGLACE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
FRIDAY, MARCH 7
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6pm-9pm: Silent Disco Dance Party (Northern Serenity Wholeness)
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7pm: Dance and Live Music featuring "Le Groupe à Dan" (La Forge Jos Godin)
SATURDAY, MARCH 8
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10am-2pm: Family Fun Ice Fishing Day (Riverside Park)
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12pm: Arm Wrestling Competition (La Forge Jos Godin)
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6pm: Journée de la femme featuring Evelyne Molgat-Roy **in French only** (Centre de Loisirs)
SUNDAY, MARCH 9
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8am-12pm: Big Winter Brunch (La Forge Jos Godin)
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12:30pm-2:30pm: Kids' Carnival (St. Pat's Parish Hall)
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1pm: Cribbage Tournament (La Forge Jos Godin)
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6pm-9pm: Bungee Dancing Experience (Northern Serenity Wholeness)
MONDAY, MARCH 10
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10am: Family Zumba - morning session (Civic Centre Auditorium)
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1pm-4pm: Indoor Fun & Games (Abundant Life Centre)
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1pm-4pm: Nature Connection (Riverside Park)
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3pm: Family Zumba - afternoon session (Civic Centre Auditorium)
**BEAVERTAILS** 12PM-7PM (WELCOME CENTRE PARKING LOT)
TUESDAY, MARCH 11
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10am-12pm: Pyjama Paint & Sip (Sports Palace, Morval Hall) -- RVSP TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT (LIMITED)
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2pm-6pm: Nordic Ski/Snowshoe Adventure (Kap Nordic Ski Club)
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7pm: Washer Tournament (La Forge Jos Godin)
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9pm: Drone Show by North Star Entertainment Inc. (Riverside Park)
**BEAVERTAILS** 12PM-7PM (WELCOME CENTRE PARKING LOT)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12
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10am-4pm: Kidapalooza Inflatables Party (Centre de Loisirs)
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6pm-9pm: March Break Teen Party (Friendship Centre Gymnasium)
**BEAVERTAILS** 12PM-7PM (WELCOME CENTRE PARKING LOT)
THURSDAY, MARCH 13
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10 am: Creature Crossing Reptile Show (Civic Centre Auditorium)
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11am-2pm: Sled Dog Tours - morning session (Kap Golf Club)
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4pm-7pm: Sled Dog Tours - afternoon session (Kap Golf Club)
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6pm-9pm: Bungee Dancing Experience (Northern Serenity Wholeness)
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7pm: Washer Tournament (La Forge Jos Godin)
**BEAVERTAILS** 12PM-7PM (WELCOME CENTRE PARKING LOT)
FRIDAY, MARCH 14
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1pm-4pm: Indoor Bubble Soccer (Kapuskasing Friendship Centre Gymnasium)
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6pm-8pm: Rock & Skate (Sports Palace)
SATURDAY, MARCH 15
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10am-1pm: Community Outdoor Skating & Sliding Outing (Murdock Hill)
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10am-6pm: Vintage Snowmobile Ride & Showcase (Kap Golf Club)
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1pm & 3pm: A Day at the Movies - 2 showings on a giant screen (Model City Mall, former The Source store)
SUNDAY, MARCH 16
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10am: Creature Crossing Reptile Show (Northern Serenity Wholeness)
Download the Schedule of Events PDF
Join the Big Winter Festiglace 2025 Facebook event to receive all updates!
Visit the Kapuskasing Tourism and Events Facebook page for more information
Big Winter Festiglace is the ideal 'Staycation' option for those looking to enjoy the holidays close to home, also making Kapuskasing a desirable winter travel destination in Northern Ontario.
We're proud to collaborate with many partners, including:
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Breanna Plourde Memorial Foundation
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Centre de santé communautaire de Kapuskasing et region
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Centre régional de Loisirs culturels inc.
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JT & CO.
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Kap Nordic Ski Club
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Northern Serenity Wholeness
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Kap Arm Wrestling Team
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Abitibi Sled Dogs
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Kap Golf Club
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Kapuskasing River Walleye Tournament
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La Forge Jos Godin
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Rotary Club of Kapuskasing
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Caisse Alliance
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Knights of Colombus St. Patrick's Council
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Abundant Life
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Kapuskasing Youth Hub
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Caroline Lemieux
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Joanna Trudel
Our heartfelt thanks go to the Town of Kapuskasing for their continued support.
Get ready for an epic blast of winter fun at Big Winter Festiglace! It's not just a festival; it's a celebration that brings us all together to embrace the cool thrills of winter with loads of fun and friendship. Bundle up and join in the excitement – this is where the community sparkles in the snowy season!