Calgarians Invited to Enjoy Outdoor Fun at University District’s Winter Pop-Up

The Winter Pop-Up invites attendees to take their try at sledge hockey, along with other free activities and entertainment.

University District (U/D) is hosting its annual Winter Pop-Up event on Sunday, January 25, 2026, bringing Calgarians together at Central Commons Park.

What: The Winter Pop-Up invites guests of all ages to enjoy an afternoon of seasonal entertainment and hands-on experiences. Attendees can warm up with complimentary s’mores for roasting (while supplies last) and enjoy live music from DJ GOODBAR. The event will also feature a live ice-carving demonstration from local artist Julian Lee, adding a wonderful winter experience for the whole family to enjoy. Guests are also welcome to hit the ice at the University District’s outdoor rink, bringing their own skates or renting a pair on-site from Skate Hut. In addition, U/D retailer AdaptAbility will host a sledge hockey demonstration, offering a fun, interactive introduction to adaptive sports and their impact. AdaptAbility is an integral part of the community offering special needs products, mobility devices and classroom aids, fostering U/D’s vision to be accessible, innovative and inclusive.

Where: University District at Central Commons Park, nestled between Borough Bar + Grill and The Banquet. A Google Maps link to this event’s location is here for easy access.

When: Sunday, January 25, 2026, from 1 – 4 p.m.

Who: Spokespeople from both University District and AdaptAbility will be on-site and available for media interviews and b-roll opportunities between 1 and 2:30 p.m.

For more information on upcoming events at University District, visit our events calendar.

About University District

To the west of the University of Calgary and overlooking the Bow River and Rocky Mountains, University District is a comprehensive 200-acre community with a bold new vision for urban life in Calgary. Through a collaborative, people-first design process, the Master Plan and thorough engagement program forged strong respect between local community members and University District Trust. The neighbourhood applies the best ideas in urban design and incorporates the wants and needs of surrounding legacy communities–weaving current aesthetic, technology, and lifestyle options into the strong social fabric of the city. University District is the 2022 national winner of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA) Award for Best Growing Community.

For more information about University District, visit its Discovery Centre at 4410 University Ave. N.W., Calgary (located on University Avenue accessible from Shaganappi Trail NW) or go online: myuniversitydistrict.ca and visit Instagram and Facebook, #UDLife

Media Contact

Lorna Prediger
Director, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
lprediger@ucpg.ca
(587) 747-5289

Jacqueline Tran
Senior Manager, Marketing and Communications
University of Calgary Properties Group
jtran@ucpg.ca
(587) 774-4770

Rachel Redmond
Worthington PR & Story for University District
rredmond@worthingtonpr.com
(403) 305-0503