Your friendly, positive roundup of what’s happening in Regina this week.

Happy first Friday of 2026, Regina. If today’s weather made you consider becoming a full-time indoor plant… relatable. The upside: winter activities are officially on (rinks, drop-in skates, little city challenges), and there are enough easy, cozy outings this weekend to make January feel slightly less January.

If you’re looking for an easy “do something, but not too much” winter plan, Regina’s Winter City lineup has your back.

Running Dec 12, 2025 → Mar 15, 2026, the Stamp Rally is a simple city-wide challenge: visit winter spots around Regina, collect digital stamps, and rack up points (and maybe prizes).

How to use it without overthinking:

This is your annual reminder that Regina snow routes are not a suggestion.

When a snow route is declared, there’s a 24-hour no-parking window on the route. If you leave your vehicle there, the ticket is $120.

Check the snow routes map before the ban starts and decide your backup parking now. Future-you will thank you.

Most outdoor rinks are open for the season, and the City posts rink locations and public skate schedules (including free times).

If you’re more of a “tell me exactly when and where” person, the public skate schedule is your best friend.

If you want one last holiday-ish night out before we fully switch to “January survival mode,” Globe Theatre’s Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol wraps up this weekend (through Jan 4).

The MacKenzie is hosting the 2025 Governor General’s Awards in Visual and Media Arts exhibition (running Dec 4, 2025 → May 3, 2026).
Perfect for a “leave the house for one hour and feel accomplished” afternoon.

If you like getting tickets early and feeling mildly superior about it: Disney’s Frozen: The Broadway Musical arrives Jan 28, 2026.

Here are the best low-effort, high-reward picks.

🍺 First Firkin Friday! (FREE, 19+) — 5:30 PM
Bushwakker Brewpub (2206 Dewdney Ave)
A classic Regina winter ritual: show up, warm up, start the year with good vibes.

🏒 Cougars vs. Clippers — Men’s Hockey — 7:00 PM
Brandt Centre
Friday night energy without overcommitting.

🏛️ Victorian Christmas Traditions Tours — daytime (Jan 3–4)
Government House
A cozy heritage outing that feels like stepping into a time machine (but with better coats).

🐦 Christmas Bird Count for Kids — 1:00 PM
Wascana Place
Family-friendly, outdoorsy, and surprisingly fun even if you don’t know bird names.

🏒 Regina Pats vs. Prince Albert Raiders — 6:00 PM
Brandt Centre
Loud, fun, and the easiest way to make winter feel like a season with events.

🎺 Brass Trio (Hindemith, jazz, originals) — 2:00 PM
Regina Public Library – Regent Place Branch
A calm, culture-forward Sunday plan (aka: the opposite of doomscrolling).

🎭 A Christmas Carol (final day options)
If you’ve been saying “we should go” since November, this is the last nudge.

If you like having plans in the calendar before Monday hits:

🏀 Harlem Globetrotters — Tue, Jan 6 (7:00 PM)
Brandt Centre
Pure crowd-pleaser entertainment (and a mid-winter mood reset).

🏒 Pats vs. Rebels — Fri, Jan 9 (7:00 PM)
Brandt Centre

🏒 Cougars vs. Dinos — Fri, Jan 9 (7:00 PM) + Sat, Jan 10 (5:00 PM)
Co-operators Centre

When you just want to leave the house for an hour and feel like a functional human:

⛸️ Skating
Outdoor rinks are free, and public skate schedules are posted online.

🧣 Winter City Stamp Rally
Pick one spot, grab a stamp, reward yourself with something warm.

🎨 MacKenzie Art Gallery warm-up lap
A reliable winter activity for “it’s too cold for this” afternoons.

If you only do one thing: pick one easy outing, invite one person, and keep it simple. January doesn’t need big plans—just a reason to get out of the house.

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