Edmonton’s longest running winter festival celebrates prairie winter life and creates winter experiences for Edmontonians of all ages.

The Silver Skate Festival is a free 10-day family-oriented festival that combines culture, art, education, sport, and recreation. We invite everyone to rediscover the joy of that first childhood snowfall or discover that joy for the first time.

Feel the breeze on your face as you glide along the city’s free public skating surfaces. Marvel at the artistic talent on display in the Snow Sculpture Garden. Be dazzled by roving performers on the Folk Trail and experience renewal by writing out a fear or a wish to be added to the nightly Fire Sculpture burn. Visit the Indigenous pavilion in the Heritage Village which includes installations, stories, and a Winter Walking Ceremony. Push yourself, or a team comprised of family and friends, to frosty victory in the Ice Duathlon or Mammoet Winter Triathlon. All types of skate blades and skill levels are welcome!

The Silver Skate Festival 2025 will take place from February 7 to February 17, 2025, at Sir Wilfred Laurier Park in Edmonton. This free, family-oriented festival is Edmonton’s longest-running winter event, celebrating winter culture, sports, and arts.

Highlights of the festival include:
• Skating on Edmonton’s largest pond
• Snow and fire sculptures
• The Indigenous Pavilion featuring cultural stories and ceremonies
• The Imperial Oil Folk Trail, with roving performers and music
• A chance to participate in or watch the Mammoet Winter Triathlon and other sporting challenges
• Special fire sculpture burns where attendees can submit wishes or fears to be burned nightly
Whether you’re an arts enthusiast, an outdoor adventurer, or simply looking for family-friendly fun, the festival offers something for everyone.