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By Chris Brown

Feb. 20 at Big Marble Go Centre

Still free, but you need a ticket for Family Day Fest this year

Feb 9, 2023 | 9:42 AM

MEDICINE HAT, AB – Staff of the Big Marble Go Centre are ready to welcome everyone to a free Family Day Fest but need you to know one thing if you want to be in the crowd.

A ticket is required for this year’s festivities.

Free tickets will be available starting on Feb. 13 at tixx.ca. A news release from the City of Medicine Hat says tickets, which are free, will help the team manage resources and staffing needs efficiently.

On Feb. 20, the doors will swing open at noon and the family-friendly fun goes from 1-4 p.m.

Swimming & Wibit Sports Aqua Track

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Patrons will be required to have a ticket for the two swim times throughout the day. Swim times are regulated to maintain capacity levels.

• 1-2:15 p.m.
• 2:45-4 p.m.

You must be eight years or older to try the Wibit Aqua Track.

Public Skating

Public skate happening at the Cenovus Arena from 1-4 p.m. courtesy of Big Marble Farms.

The ice will be cleared at 2:15 p.m. to allow the little ones to watch the Zamboni at work and skating will resume at 2:45 p.m.

Family Nerf Wars

Patrons will be required to have a ticket for the three NERF times throughout the day.

At the admission desk, patrons are asked to select one of three playing times to guarantee your spot:

• 1-1:50 p.m.: Family Nerf Wars #2 – Fieldhouse 2
• 2-2:50 p.m.: Family Nerf Wars #3 – Fieldhouse 2
• 3-3:50 p.m.: Family Nerf Wars #4 – Fieldhouse 2

Blasters are supplied while supplies last. All ages welcome.

Other activities occur for the duration of the event:

Inflatable Alley – Fieldhouse 1
Bounce around on inflatable obstacle courses, slides and jumping castles from Dunmore Dugout.

Tot Time – Gymnasium
Preschool-aged children will have a blast exercising their gross motor muscles!

Floor Hockey – Gymnasium
Big kids and adults can show off their dekes and dangles in Quadrant 4 of the gymnasium.

Yard Games – Gymnasium

Puzzles, Games and Play Doh – Playroom

The South Country Co-op Fitness Centre on the second floor will be open for regular use.

For more information, please visit medicinehat.ca/bigmarblegocentre, follow the city on Facebook or Instagram or by calling the front desk at the Big Marble Go Centre at 403-502-8566.