What's Poppin': Events for Jan. 31 to Feb. 1

This weekend’s community calendar includes the rescheduled Lumberjack Jamboree Saturday morning and the first-ever evening Skate with the Giant Saturday night, with additional races, family activities and live shows across the weekend.

This weekend’s community calendar lists family-friendly and adult events across the area. The rescheduled Lumberjack Jamboree is scheduled for Saturday morning at Vickers Heights Community Centre. Saturday evening will feature the first-ever evening Skate with the Giant at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park. Sunday includes Ice Racing at Mission Bay and Winter FunDays at Prince Arthur's Landing. Key events: - Lumberjack Jamboree: Saturday at 10 a.m. at Vickers Heights Community Centre; free event with a pancake breakfast, wood stacking, log rolling, a swede saw, an obstacle course and awards. - Skate with the Giant: Saturday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park; a glowing 550-metre skate trail, warming fires and access to the park visitor centre are part of the evening, and the park permits daily vehicle permits to be purchased online up to five days in advance. - Ice Racing 2026: Regular races Sunday at Mission Bay with practice at 10 a.m. and races at 12 p.m.; the series continues through March 8. - Winter FunDays: Sundays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Prince Arthur's Landing with a Winter Science workshop from Science North and crafts by the Community Arts and Heritage Education Project at the Baggage Building Arts Centre; Winter FunDays run weekly through March 15 with rotating indoor and outdoor activities. - Heathers: The Musical (All weekend): Presented by Triple Threat Talent at the Outpost with doors at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday; general admission seating, tickets noted at $25 or two for one, and proceeds support Lakehead University’s "Strengthening the Pack" mental health initiative. The production includes mature themes and content; viewer discretion is advised. - Campfire Comedy (All weekend): Award-winning comedian Graham Kay with opening acts at scheduled shows Friday and Saturday; the venue notes a 19+ policy, non-wheelchair-accessible space, and a small snack and drink menu. Summary: This slate of community events offers a mix of outdoor winter activities, family programming and live performances across the weekend. Several series continue beyond this weekend, with Ice Racing scheduled through March 8 and Winter FunDays running through March 15; other one-time and multi-night performances take place as listed.