Children's Corner at Oliver Center

This section of our website is to provide fun ideas, information and family activities:

Winter is Here!

There are so many affordable activities to do with your children in the winter time. Take in a chance to skate outside, sled down a hill, or make a HUGE snowman (soon the snow will be gone!) There are many festivals and special events going on this winter season.

From November 18 to January 7 BrightNights on the Square will be taking place in Churchill Square . Get up close and personal with an outdoor festival of magical light displays.

January 18 to 28 enjoy Ice on Whyte. Enter a winter wonderland in McIntyre Park where art springs to life in ice sculptures.

Edmonton events such as these can be found in the Priceless Fun catalog publicized by the City of Edmonton .

Home Cooking

Here is a fun, easy and HEALTHY recipe for you to make with your children:

Yogurt to Go!

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

INGREDIENTS:

3/4 c. light fruit-flavored yogurt
1 tbsp. raisins
1 tbsp. sunflower seeds
1/3 c. strawberries

Utensils:

• measuring cup
• measuring spoon

Directions:

1. Mix all ingredients in a plastic cup.

Serves: 1

Serving size: approximately 1 1/4 cup

Did you hear the joke about?

Q: How do you get a mouse to smile?

A: Say Cheese!

Q: How do bees get to school?

A: On the school buzz!

Q: Why did the computer squeak?

A: Because somebody stepped on the mouse!

Q: What does a snowman eat for breakfast?

A: Frosted Flakes!