Community Events
PolarFest
Friday, January 30 - Sunday, February 1, 2026
Various Locations in Selwyn Township
Public Skating
Friday, January 30, 2026
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Lakefield-Smith Community Centre (map)
Public Skating in Lakefield during PolarFest
Drop-in leisurely skate for all ages. Admission is $3.00 per person, unless the event is sponsored.
Free Skating at the Oval
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Times to be confirmed
Ontario Speed Skating Oval (map)
Bring your skates and enjoy free access to the Ontario Speed Skating Oval. Weather permitting.
PolarFest Ice Sculptures
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cenotaph Park (corner of Water Street and Bridge Street, Lakefield) (map)
Professional ice carvers return to Cenotaph Park with stunning sculptures sure to impress!
Nordic Snowshoe Day
Saturday, January 31, 2026
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Ontario Speed Skating Oval (map)
Adventure Outfitters is offering a chance to try snowshoeing! Visit the store at 1828 8th Line, Lakefield, where staff will fit you with the proper equipment, then head to the Oval to enjoy the groomed trail. (Weather permitting.)
Note: Discover Lakefield is not the organizer of these events. Event details, including dates, times, and locations, are subject to change. Please check with the event organizer for the most up-to-date information.