Family Zone
by Ha Ha Ha KidzFest

Free Admission | All Ages Welcome

Get ready for giggles, games and a whole lot of frosty fun! The Ha Ha Ha KidzFest Family Zone transforms Main Street into a winter wonderland packed with activities that will delight kids (and kids at heart).

From snow science experiments to inflatable games, it’s the perfect place for families to play and explore — all for free!

Frost Fest Story & Song Trolley – Hop aboard the Frost Fest Trolley and enjoy stories and sing-alongs with live entertainers while you take a drive along Lakeshore Drive. This short loop will happen continuously throughout the day with loading happening at the north end of Main Street. *All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate in this activity. Sponsored by Grape Savvy Wine Tours.

Hot Chocolate Village – Warm up with a sweet treat between activities. Make a donation and receive your hot chocolate punch card to be able to sample up to 4 delicious hot chocolate specials created by local cafes. After you are done your tastings, vote for your favourite! Sponsored by One14 Coffee, Blenz Coffee, Second Cup, Sociale Restaurant and Wayne+Freda.

Winter Science Zone – Watch your little scientists light up with hands-on experiments that make learning fun (and a little messy). Sponsored by Okanagan Science Centre.

Bandshell Sledding Hill – Bring your own sled and take a ride from the bandshell stage. Supervision provided by Penticton Cadets.

Gingerbread House Building – Design and create your own gingerbread house to take home. Sponsored by Costco Kelowna.

Photo Ops – Get your photo in the famous Frost Fest Photo Boards created by local artist Endrene Shepherd.

Warming Tent – Feeling the chill? Come to the warming tent! A great place for a break from the action while enjoying some entertainment and quieter activities. See the schedule on site for entertainment listings.

Mini Curling Rink – A kid-sized version of Canada’s favorite sport! Sponsored by Penticton Curling Club.

Inflatables and Games – Enjoy fun activations for all ages on Main Street and in Gyro Park. With support by Amuzing Fun Rentals.

Build a Frosty Friend – Continue the Frost Fest tradition and build your own Frosty stuffed animal with a custom neck tag to remember your time at the festival. Every year, you can choose a new animal to build your own collection. (Cost = minimum donation of $10 to participate in this activity). With support from Par-t-Perfect.

Frosty Obstacle Course – Try to overcome the obstacles in the Frosty Obstacle Course designed and presented by Penticton Youth Council.

Winter Disc Golf – Discover the fun of disc golf thanks to Just 4 Fun.

Fire Pits – Warm yourself around the campfire and enjoy a moment of quiet amidst all the excitement.

Evening Hot Cider – As the Family Zone comes to a close at the end of the day, come to the Kidzfest tent and enjoy a cup of hot cider as you prepare to make your way over to the Rail Jam competition in the park.

A HUGE thank you to all of the organizations and volunteers who help make this event happen including those listed above, as well as the U17 Girls Team at Okanagan Hockey Academy, Leadership students from Penticton Secondary And Princess Margaret Secondary Schools, and the amazing volunteers who are part of Team Kidzfest!

Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Location: Main Street, Penticton
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Admission: Free (activities available while supplies last)

Family Tips:

Dress warm and bring your mittens — everything happens outdoors!
Arrive early to enjoy all the activities before lines get long.
Don’t forget your camera — there will be plenty of photo-worthy moments. Please share your photos with us by tagging Ha Ha Ha Kidzfest in your Facebook and Instagram posts. We LOVE to see the fun you are having!

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Hot air balloons, outdoor movies, live entertainment, and more — if it happens in Penticton this winter, it happens at Frost Fest.

Saturday, January 24, 2026 – Main Street, Penticton

Family Zone by Ha Ha Ha KidzFest

Free Admission | All Ages Welcome

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Family Zone
by Ha Ha Ha KidzFest