DIFD'S FRIDAY (HOPEFULLY) FROZEN FAMILY FUN NIGHT

The Friends of Chenango Valley State Park and the Binghamton Pond Festival partnered to create an all-around fun night for people of all ages that need an excuse to have fun.
We hope you all like the idea!!

The night of Friday, February 10 enjoy the following:

Evening open skate on the pond under the lights 
(Must bring your own skates)
5:00-8:00p

Animal Adventure
(Brought to you in part by Price Chopper)
(5:30-7:30p)

Amber Martin playing live music for people
(5:30-8:00p)

S'more stations and a bonfire for kids and kids at heart
(5:30-8:00p)

Guided giant moon hike/walk during the Lunar Eclipse
(6:30-7:30p)

Telescope viewing of the Lunar Eclipse
(7:15-7:45p)

Full fireworks show by American Fireworks 
(Yes, those guys that do them for the Rumble Ponies)
(8:00p)

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

  • We will collect a donation per car coming into the park to help offset some of the costs associated with these activities as to not negatively affect our donation to DIFD and MHAST.
    (The suggested amount per car is yet to be determined but will be reasonable).
  • Any proceeds from the night will be donated directly to DIFD as part of our check presentation on DIFD night at the B-Sens game on February 25th.
  • You can get discounted tickets to the B-Sens game here: https://bsens.formstack.com/forms/difd
  • Remember that activities and times are subject to change as we get closer, so follow us on facebook to keep informed on updates.

ALTERNATE ACTIVITIES ON THE WEEKEND

  • The adult hockey tournament will take place Saturday and Sunday. People are welcome to come and watch.
  • There will be live music open to everyone all weekend.
  • There will be a portable skating rink setup for people to use all weekend strictly for ice skating. There will be no hockey play allowed on this rink.
  • There will be a bubble hockey machine available for people to use except for during the bubble hockey tournament.
  • The sledding hill will be open for people that want to bring their sleds (weather permitting).

SATURDAY SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

  • 10:00am - Live music at the pond by "Hot Dogs and Gin."
  • 10:00am - Guided watch of the eagles in the park. Rumor is that they are nesting right now. Bring binoculars with you! (Meet by the Pine Room).
  • 10:00am - Jared Campbell with music and entertainment for all ages (in the Pine Room).
  • 11:00am - Build a bagel bird feeder  to help nourish our feathered friends. (In the Pine Room).
  • 12:00pm - Pond Hockey trail run.
  • 12:00pm - Winter fun, games and activities (in the Pine Room until 2:00pm).
  • 12:00pm - A second guided watch of the eagles in the park. It was so popular last year we are doing it twice! (Meet in the Pine Room).
  • 1:00pm - Animal Tracks, stories in the snow. (Meet in Pine Room).
  • 2:00pm - Guided snowshoeing walk through the park. Bring your own or borrow some from the park. (There will be a limited number of snowshoes available to use from the park. Meet by the Pine Room).
  • 3:30pm - Jack Sherman Toyota sponsors "Chuck-A-Puck" for a cash prize.
  • 5:00pm - Live music at the pond by "The Kiil."

SUNDAY SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES

  • 11:00am - Live music at the pond by "Tim Ruffo"
  • TBA - The Southern Tier Hockey Association, Binghamton Blizzard, and the Ice House Hawks will all have time on the pond.
  • 12:00pm - Labatt Blue Bubble Hockey Tournament (in the Pine Room).
  • 12:00pm - A FREE USA Hockey Try Hockey Event open to all kids that want to try the sport. We will have the USA Hockey trailer of equipment available so kids need bring nothing with them except a good attitude!  (Until 2:00pm)
  • 3:00pm - Live music at the pond by "RnR."