Get outside and enjoy the fresh snow on Saturday, February 21st at locations throughout Three Rivers Park District!

The headlining event is the Winter Play Day Festival on Saturday, February 21st from 11 am – 3:30 pm at Hyland Lake Park Reserve. There are many activities planned.
Winter Play Day Festival Activities at Hyland Lake Park Reserve Include:
- Free mini-lessons and demonstrations about snow-making
- Free walk-up rentals for snowshoes, cross-country skis, and adaptive sit-ski equipment
- Winter market featuring local vendors
- Interactive nature education and exploration activities, including a trail ride and winter fun walk in the park
- Live music
- Warm beverages and food from local breweries and caterers
- Bring your reusable mug or compostable cup for a free cocoa, cider or coffee
- Warm up at bonfires
- Explore the park and look for the ice sculpture
- Have fun with snow in the Snow Play Area, where you can paint snow or explore the quinzhee (shelter built out of snow)
- Cross-country ski through lantern-lit trails from 4:30- 7:30pm

In addition to the festival, there are other discounts available throughout the area. Check the event site to find ways to get free or discounted rates on winter activities.
Free or Discounted Activity Rates for Winter Play Day:
- Free rentals on cross-country skis, snowshoes, and sleds
- Free activity passes for dog off-leash areas, cross-country ski trails and archery areas
- Discounted rates on tubing and downhill skiing and snowboarding at Elm Creek Winter Recreation Area
- Free kicksled demos and campfires with s’mores at select locations





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