This weekend, the Dauphin Rec Services is putting on Free Family Weekend at the rec complex.
Tamara Kolida says they received a grant from Dauphin Neighbourhood Renewal to offer free programming throughout the winter.
“We know that it can be a tough time of year for a lot of families with Christmas and the expenses, and the cold temperatures isolate people, so we want to get them out.”
Kolida says they want everyone to get into the holiday spirit.
“There are no barriers here, everyone can come to this. Everything is free, so there’s holding back nobody, we want everyone to enjoy these activities and get to see our facilities. A lot of people, because for some people it’s expensive to swim, skate, and go to the movies.”
There are two activities today, free skate this morning at the Rotary Arena from 9 to noon, and then there’s a free family swim at the Kinsmen Aquatic Center from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm.
Tomorrow you can take in the free family movie at the Countryfest Community Cinema with the doors opening at 9:30, showtime is 10 am, featuring the movie: Abominable. Then enjoy a free family skate at Credit Union Place from noon to 1:30. From 2 to 4 pm there are free arts, crafts, and cookie decorating at the Parkland Rec Complex Aspen Lodge and free photos with Santa and the Grinch, the rec services ask that you bring your own camera.
