Wascana Winter Festival

Please note: The Wascana Winter Festival is a new partner event to FROST Regina this year. It is not a part of the regular FROST programming, but we are sharing their information with the community to help promote their event.

The Wascana Winter Festival (previously called “Waskimo”) is back for 2026 – and it’s the 50th anniversary of the event! Events are scheduled from Thursday, February 12 to Monday, February 16 (Family Day).

Activities in Wascana Centre :

• Indigenous storytelling : Local storyteller Calvin Racette will share traditional stories and personal tales on Thursday, February 12 at 1:15 p.m.
• Family Day programming (Monday, February 16) :
  • Cultural Performances (Tent at Wascana Centre) :
    • Regina Multicultural Council presents an array of cultural groups and performances by local artists beginning at 10:30 a.m.
    • The tent will also feature a photo booth resembling the historic Outhouse Racing (two-holer) events associated with the winter festival.
  • Sleigh rides (1 to 4 p.m.), sponsored by Cushman Wakefield
  • Cross-country ski trails
  • Snow yoga, hosted by the YMCA
  • Snow cricket
  • Snow rugby (12 to 2:30 p.m.) followed by a trophy presentation at Bar Willow at 3 p.m.

Special concert performances :

• “On Cue” at Westminster United Church: Friday, February 13 at 7 p.m.
• “Craig’s Concert” at the Wascana Rehabilitation Centre, Main Rotunda: Saturday, February 14 at 1:30 p.m.
• “The South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra” at Holy Rosary Cathedral: Sunday, February 15 at 3 p.m.

To see the full event listing, visit: https://www.wascanawinterfestival.com/