Bettendorf sets Winter Carnival with family activities
By Emily Bell
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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