From December 30, 2015, to approximately March 2016 (weather permitting) an enormous ice castle will take over Hawrelak Park. The company Ice Castles will construct, by hand, a one-acre winter wonderland featuring ice walls, tunnels, slides and mazes, plus a waterfall and throne room. Millions of icicles will glow with the light of LED bulbs, illuminating the entire castle. Visitors can check out this winter wonderland Sunday to Thursday from 2 p.m. till 9 p.m., Fridays from 2 p.m. till 10 p.m. and Saturdays from noon till 10 p.m.
For those looking for an outdoor date, consider paddle boating at Hawrelak Park. Rides are offered for 20 or 40 minutes and give you some privacy for one-on-one chats. Whether you want a heart-pumping workout or a leisurely lake ride, paddle boating is a fun way to spend time with your Tinder date. After the ride, stroll and people-watch around Hawrelak!
Every August long weekend, Hawrelak Park fills up with booths and tents representing hundreds of different countries. Heritage Festival is a gourmet trip around the world, without ever leaving the park. Just pony up for some tickets and eat to your heart’s content. Sample crepes from the France pavilion or gelato from Italy. There’s also tons of entertainment, such as dancing and music from various cultures. It takes place July 30, 31 and August 1, 2016, so don't miss out!