Forget the usual spots! This weekend (Jan 24-25) is all about late-night fun and orchestral premieres. We found a wild overnight skate party just for teens and a gorgeous world premiere performance at the Winspear that's perfect for budding music lovers.
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Kiwis Can't Play the Violin at Winspear Centre
Winspear Centre
Although ticketed, this orchestral experience is a unique, cultural outing that's highly recommended for families.
Kiwis Can't Play the Violin at Winspear Centre
Winspear Centre
Stay dry while enjoying a heartwarming story with a full-orchestral score—perfect for a Sunday afternoon!
Kiwis Can't Play the Violin at Winspear Centre
Winspear Centre
Aimed at 'Kids/Family' audiences, this performance features a gentle story about encouragement and music.
· January 25
2SKATE THE NIGHT AWAY: SKATING AND SLEEPOVER : Seriously, an overnight skate party with movies and a sleepover? This is the ultimate unsupervised fun for older kids while parents get a quiet Saturday night!This is super obscure—a supervised, after-hours community league sleepover right on the rink! It’s a rare chance for teens to have a completely unique, community-focused adventure.
KIWIS CAN'T PLAY THE VIOLIN AT WINSPEAR CENTRE : Catch the world premiere of a new orchestral piece where Kiwi learns about encouragement while trying to join the orchestra. Perfect for introducing kids to classical music in a storytelling format.It’s the world premiere of a full-orchestral score! That’s a big cultural moment happening right here this Sunday afternoon, telling a sweet story about determination.
Frequently Asked Questions
What unique activities are happening this weekend that my older kids might love?
For tweens and teens (8-17), the Sherbrooke Community League is hosting an amazing overnight Skate and Sleepover starting Saturday night. It’s a super fun, safe way for them to own the rink!
Is there anything family-friendly happening downtown on Sunday afternoon?
Yes! Head to the Winspear Centre on Sunday at 2:30 PM for 'Kiwis Can't Play the Violin,' featuring a full-orchestral score telling a lovely story about perseverance.
What are the best options for hands-on community fun this weekend?
While the options this specific weekend focus on performance and an overnight event, the Skate the Night Away event is hosted by a community league, making it a fantastic local, participatory experience for that age group.