Family Fest Returns to Ring in the New Year

Family Fest is back! Ring in the New Year in Stony Plain with the return of the family-friendly evening of festivities on December 31.

Community members are invited to celebrate New Year’s Eve with their neighbours at Heritage Park. The event will feature sleighrides (weather permitting), skating, face painting, a family dance, bonfires, BBQ, popcorn, hot cocoa, and a firework show at 9 p.m. to close the evening. Activities will run from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. with the exception of sleighrides packing up at 8:45 p.m.

“Being able to provide free events to the community is integral to fostering community spirit, and Family Fest has always been a holiday favourite in Stony Plain. The evening is a wonderful opportunity to come together with your friends, family, and neighbours to celebrate the new year,” says Mayor William Choy.

“We are really excited to bring Family Fest back to the community. The evening brings so much joy to local families and is a fantastic New Year’s Eve night out with something for everyone,” says Event Coordinator Tevra Graham. “In addition to being great fun, Family Fest has also supported the Parkland Food Bank with donations brought in by the community. It is wonderful to see everyone come together not only to celebrate, but to also take care of one another.”

Guests are reminded to dress for the weather and come prepared for an evening outdoors. Those planning to skate are required to bring their own equipment. The event is free, but guests are encouraged to bring a donation for the Parkland Food Bank.

Find more event details on the Stony Plain website.