Tuesday December 31, 2024, 3 to 7 pm (NEW event time) - doors will open at 2:30 pm

Location: Hespeler Arena, 640 Ellis Road

Come ring in the New Year with the City of Cambridge with an evening packed with free activities for all ages on and off the ice. Festivities will include ice skating, a Turbo Max inflatable obstacle course, live entertainment with TEAM T & J, Pete &Anna Music, games and more. The arena concession stand will be open with snacks for purchase.

Ice skating

  • Upon arrival, each family will be offered 1 hour of skating at a time of their choice. Ice times are limited for the safety of everyone. Skate times: 3 to 3:50 pm, 4 to 4:50 pm, 5 to 5:50 pm and 6 to 6:50 pm.
  • To obtain your free skate wristband for the 3p.m. and 4p.m. ice times you can arrive at opening. To obtain your wristband for the 5p.m. and 6p.m. ice times you must wait until 4:30p.m. in an effort to ease congestion at the entrance and enable skaters to get on the ice in a more timely fashion. 
  • Skating will be available on the Party Rockers rink with dimmed lighting and the Family rink will play family friendly music.
  • Skate aids are permitted on the Family rink only and are not available to rent.  Please bring your own if necessary.
  • Helmets are recommended while skating. 
  • We are pleased to offer free skate and helmet rentals available with identification. Quantities and sizes are limited and will be rented on a first come, first serve basis. It is recommended to bring your own skates/helmets if you can to avoid disappointment.  Skate rentals must be returned as quickly as possible after use to ensure they can be available for the next skate time. 
  • The helmet and skate rentals are available on the lower level of Rink 1 near dressing room 6. Please take note of signage and ask a volunteer for assistance if needed. 
  • Skate sharpening is not available at the arena.
  • Strollers are not permitted on the ice rinks. Stroller parking will be available on the main floor where you can leave your stroller with staff/volunteers while you enjoy the event. 

Entertainment

TEAM T&J’s Kids Jumpin’ Jamboree will be performing at 4:00 pm, 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm in the Beehive Hall. TEAM T&J take interactive music and entertainment to incredible heights with a high-energy, super-powered concert for kids and families. This live experience is an uplifting journey of self-exploration, creativity and participation that encourages kids to see and feel what it means to come together and STICK2GETHER!”

Pete & Anna Music join us with energetic performances sure to fill the day with fun for children and families of all ages! They will be entertaining us with 3 shows between 3:30pm -6:30pm in the Beehive Hall. Over the past 3 years, Pete & Anna have combined their experience, passion for music, and love of song-writing with their backgrounds in education and wildlife conservation to develop inspiring shows for kids (2-10 years old) through Pete & Anna: Music for Kids. Performances incorporate audience participation and fun themes, drawing on Anna’s background in theatre and teaching experience.

Turbo Max Inflatable obstacle course features 7 different obstacle elements, located in the gallery between Rink 1 and Rink 2. 

Hespeler Neighbourhood Association (HVNA) activities and crafts located in the Beehive Hall. 

 

Event is proudly sponsored by: cambridge road runners logo hespeler minor hockey logo

Parking

There is plenty of free parking available at the Hespeler Memorial Arena. 

Traveling by bus

Visit the Grand River Transit (GRT) website for the best route and schedule that is right for you.

Accessibility

A lift is available onsite to move between arena floors.  The lift must be operated by a staff member.  If a staff member is temporarily away from the lift, please press the call button located beside the lift or find a staff or volunteer for assistance.   

If you require assistance while at the event, please find a staff or volunteer. All staff and volunteers will be identified. 

For questions regarding accessibility for any event listed above, contact Inclusion and Accessibility Services.

Volunteer with the Festival

Volunteers are an important part of Cambridge Winterfest's success. Multiple volunteer roles are available from November 22 to December 31, 2024. Volunteering is a great way to collect volunteer hours or to give back to your community. For more information or to apply visit our volunteer webpage

Corporate and group volunteer opportunities are available. For more information contact the Volunteer Coordinator

Contact us

For more information on Winterfest email the event staff or call 519-623-1340 ext., 4277.