AUBURN – Auburn’s Annual Winter Festival will begin Friday, Jan. 24, running through the Sunday, Jan.26.
A full list of events can be found at www.auburnmaine.gov or by calling 207-333-6611. This event is Auburn’s celebration of all things winter.
Highlights include:
Friday/Saturday/Sunday — The Auburn PAL Center at 24 Chestnut Street will have a snow playground, which will be available during daylight hours for children to climb and enjoy.
Friday evening — During “Family Fun Night at the Mountain,” Lost Valley will host various activities for the whole family. The popular “Torchlight” parade and fireworks will begin at 9 p.m.
Saturday evening — The Twin City Thunder will have back-to back hockey games (NCDC & Premiere) at 4 and 7 p.m. For tickets, visit www.twincitythunder.com.
Sunday — United New Auburn Association will host a family sledding/skating/showshoeing event at Sherwood Heights School from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Baxter Outdoor’s Packed Powder Series at Lost Valley will feature a solo 5-K snowshoe race as well as solo and team 10-K duathlons starting at 9 a.m. East Auburn Baptist Church will offer snowshoeing and dog sled rides, with 100 beautiful acres to explore, plus a warming hut with hot chocolate and coffee.
Visit www.auburnmaine.gov for more.
