Welcome to Winter - WinterKids

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FREE and Open to the Public!

Monday, December 22, 2025

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

About Welcome to Winter:

Welcome To Winter is an annual WinterKids celebration of fun ways to stay active in winter. Originally created to welcome new Mainers to winter, the event has expanded to allow all kids across the community to come and try out healthy ways to remain active outdoors during the winter months. This free event offers a chance to get outside and try new activities like: Snowshoeing, Nordic and downhill skiing, snowboarding, snow sculpting, and more while enjoying hot chocolate and s’mores. There will also be fun “out-DOOR” prizes!

Other Important Info:

Please keep in mind that trails and chairlifts will be closed for this event. The snowboarding and skiing at this event are for beginners 5 years old and up, to try for the first time. Lost Valley staff will fit rental gear to kids and give brief group instruction for trying out snowboarding and downhill skiing from the magic carpet area.

Learn to Ski or Snowboard

Lost Valley staff will fit rental gear to kids and give brief group instruction for trying out snowboarding and downhill skiing from the magic carpet area.

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Learn to Snowshoe

L.L. Bean will be on hand to get our kids fitted and ready to try their hand at one of the easiest ways to get out on the snow!

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Learn to XC SKI

NENSA is committed to creating opportunities for kids to get out on XC Skis! They will be on hand to get your kids fitted, and show them just how fun it is to glide on top of the snow!

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go for a storywalk^®

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Try Snow Sculpting & Snow Painting

A fun activity for our youngest participants!

There’s always time for s’mores!

Lost Valley will have its fire pit ready for you and your family to toast marshmallows and take a quick break from the action for this classic sweet treat!