University District’s Free Community Winter Pop-Up Event is Back

The Winter Pop-Up events invite Calgarians to head outside this winter for ice skating, s’mores roasting, beats by DJ GOODBAR and more.

University District (U/D) is hosting its free Winter Pop-Up on Sunday, January 26, 2025, and Sunday, February 16, 2025, bringing Calgarians together at Central Commons Park for a variety of free winter entertainment.

What: The Winter Pop-Up brings together people of all ages to enjoy an array of entertainment. Attendees can grab free s’mores roasting kits and enjoy live music by DJ GOODBAR. Guests can also skate on University District’s ice rink, either with their own skates or by renting a pair from Skate Hut on-site. Each Winter Pop-Up will offer a unique highlight. On January 26, local artist Julian Lee will perform live ice carving demonstrations. On February 16, U/D retailer AdaptAbility, will host sledge hockey demonstrations, a fun and educational activity showcasing the importance of adaptive sports.

Where: University District at Central Commons Park, nestled between Borough Bar + Grill and The Banquet. A Google Maps link to this event’s location is here for easy access.

When: Sunday, January 26, 2025, and Sunday, February 16, 2025, from 1 – 4 pm.

Who: Spokespeople from University District will be on-site and available for media interviews and b-roll opportunities between 1 and 2:30 pm.

For more information on upcoming events at University District, visit https://myuniversitydistrict.ca/events-calendar/

About University District

To the west of the University of Calgary and overlooking the Bow River and Rocky Mountains, University District is a comprehensive 200-acre community with a bold new vision for urban life in Calgary. Through a collaborative, people-first design process, the Master Plan and thorough engagement program forged strong respect between local community members and University District Trust. The neighbourhood applies the best ideas in urban design and incorporates the wants and needs of surrounding legacy communities–weaving current aesthetic, technology, and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the city.

For more information about University District, visit its Discovery Centre at 4410 University Ave. N.W., Calgary (located on University Avenue accessible from Shaganappi Trail NW) or go online: myuniversitydistrict.ca and visit Instagram, X, and Facebook, #UDLife.

Media Contact

Lorna Prediger
Director, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
lprediger@ucpg.ca
(587) 747-5289

Jacqueline Tran
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
jtran@ucpg.ca
(403) 903-6024

Rachel Redmond
Worthington PR & Story for University District
rredmond@worthingtonpr.com
(403) 305-0503