Welcome to your
Walden Winter Carnival!

We are Greater Sudbury’s longest running winter carnival and one of the longest running carnivals in the North! This amazing event is run entirely by VOLUNTEERS. It features indoor and outdoor events at multiple sites and is truly FAMILY FUN for everyone!

52 YEARS!

This annual family-friendly fun weekend in Walden started in 1973. Join us for an amazing four day event with over 100 activites and shows

BUTTON
CONTEST

The Annual Button Contest closes November 14 - Young artists get your submissions in today! Check the Contests tab for more.

GET
INVOLVED

This event needs over 150 volunteers! Click on the Help Out tab to find out how you can be a part of it!

CARNIVAL
BUTTONS

2025 Carnival buttons will be available for sale at area retailers beginning Jan 4th, 2025.

CARNIVAL ADMISSION

Your 2025 Carnival Button is your access to all activities across all four days of the Carnival site except our ticketed Comedy Night (18+) and our special Saturday Night show (TBA).

For only $5 you can enjoy activities for people of all ages – on the ice, outside, inside, entertainment, bounce castles, little kids, older kids, adults, basically everyone! And children under 6 are free!

Carnival Button

Each 2025 Button gives access to all Carnival venues over the Carnival dates
A Button is required for all attendees age 6 and up

Food Special Events

Other than food services (affordable and community run!) you dont need to worry about paying on site!

Ticketed events are pre-sold.

We are looking for
volunteers!

join the team

2024 Attendance

Volunteer Hours

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A Word From
Carnival Fans

The Walden Winter Carnival is my favourite and I look forward to it every year. .. There are so many fun activities like games, entertainment shows, the haunted hallway, and tractor rides.

Lacey, Age 10

Lacey’s Favourite

The Walden winter carnival is fun because of the contests, performances, and great activities. Some of the things I like most are the giant soccer bubbles and the magic performances. There is plenty to do during the weekend, so you are always having a great time!

Reese, Age 11

Reese is a fan

It’s more than just a festival; it’s a cherished tradition that strengthens community bonds, offering families a safe and engaging way to enjoy winter. The Walden Winter Carnival is essential to the community…

Mike Lafreniere, A Maze N Fun

A Maze N Fun

from Wally's

Memory Wall

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About Walden

Our
Community

Lively is located approximately 16 kilometres west of the City of Sudbury’s downtown core. Locally, the community is known as part of the Walden area, comprising the villages of Naughton, Whitefish and Little Creighton, as well as rural properties in Beaver Lake and Worthington. Lively is the shopping, entertainment and school district for this area of the city with an abundance of beautiful natural hiking trails and parks. Additional features include:

Anderson Farm Museum
Citizen Service Centre/Library
T.M. Davies Community Centre and Arena
Cross-country ski, snowshoe and fat biking trails
Downhill ski hill
Basketball courts
Tennis courts
Soccer fields
Splash pad
Skateboard park
Outdoor rinks
Golf course
Youth Centre
Lively District secondary school
Walden public school
R.H. Murray public school
St. James Catholic elementary school
École Saint-Paul French Catholic elementary school
Proximity to Centennial park/beach and Fielding park/bird sanctuary