Brantford’s Winter Fun Fest rescheduled due to forecasted extreme weather

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BRANTFORD, ON – Due to the forecasted heavy snow and high winds this weekend, the City of Brantford, along with its partner organizations and vendors, have made the joint decision to reschedule Brantford’s Winter Fun Fest to Saturday, March 22, 2025. Additionally, Wilfrid Laurier University Brantford Campus has also made the decision to reschedule their Purple and Gold Party at One Market to Saturday, March 22, 2025.

The Brantford School of Instrumental Music presents the Brantford Memorial Concert Band that was scheduled for Sunday, February 16 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts has been cancelled by event organizers. This event will not be re-scheduled.

Family Day activities will continue as planned on Monday, February 17, 2025 with fun, family-friendly options available across the City. The Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre will host a public skate from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a public swim from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission for the public skate is $4.45 for ages 5 to 54 or $4.10 for ages 55 and over, and free for children four and under. Helmets are recommended for skating. Regular swim rates and swim admission requirements will apply for the public swim. Wayne Gretzky Sports Centre facility membership holders can enjoy free access to both the swim and the skate.

Pre-book your family for a guided tour of Alexander Graham Bell’s home at the Bell Homestead National Historic Site for the special admission price of only $2 per person on Monday, February 17, 2025. Children four and under are free. Tours can be booked between 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding the lunch hour from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. To reserve a spot, please call 519-756-6220 or email bellhomestead@brantford.ca.

We thank the community for their patience and understanding. We encourage everyone to travel safely throughout the city this weekend. Motorists are reminded to stay back and never pass a working snowplow – patience and space help crews clear the roads more effectively. Whenever possible, please avoid parking on the street to give plows the room they need to work.

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