The City of Bettendor Winter Carnival is set for Saturday, Feb. 1, with the help of the Bettendorf Public Library, Family Museum and Bettendorf Parks & Recreation Department, a news release says.
Inside and outside activities are planned, from 10 am. until 2 p.m., with the Grand Finale at the Bettendorf Community Center from 2-5 p.m.
INSIDE ACTIVITIES (10 a.m.-2 p.m.)
Bettendorf Public Library, 2950 Learning Campus Drive: Frozen yoga story time, face painting, balloon creations, Little Hands Site for ages 5 and younger.
Family Museum, 2900 Learning Campus Drive: $5 gallery admission special; free activities will include making a snowflake, playing with pretend snow and making a snowman with Model Magic.
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES (10 a.m.-2 p.m., weather permitting)
Faye’s Field, 18th Street near the library: Snow obstacle course.
Palmer Hills Golf Course, 2999 Middle Road: Sledding and cross-country skiing (limited ski rentals or bring you own)
GRAND FINALE, (2-5 p.m.), Bettendorf Community Center, 2204 Grant St.
Indoor snowball fight, pin the nose on the snowman, ice cube toss, snowy temporary tattoos, winter coloring, making snow bead bracelets. Movie “Frozen” at 3 p.m.
“It can be difficult to find fun family activities for all ages during the winter months, so the Winter Carnival is a great opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy the many amenities the city has to offer for free or at a low cost,” said Jillian Aschliman, library director. “The library is always happy to collaborate with the Family Museum and Parks & Recreation Departments for large-scale community events.”
“The Winter Carnival is a great annual family fun event with tons of activities for all ages to enjoy indoors and outdoors,” added Kim Kidwell, culture & recreation director. “The Family Museum, the Community Center, and the library are happy to host this event to help cure winter boredom.”
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