Night or day, Snowking has you covered

The snowcastle’s as appealing to families as it is to people looking to party. There’s plenty to do all month. During sunny March afternoons (12-5 p.m., every day except Monday) bring the kids and hit the slide or catch a children’s play. Every Friday and Saturday evening, music hits the stage and there’s more than one art show happening for a week at a time.

To find out everything that’s happening, check the official schedule, but here are a few options to consider.

Evening Picks

Saturday, March 7 at 9:00 p.m., The Royal Ball

Likely the longest-running festival event, bring your fiddle tune dancing shoes.

Wednesday, March 11 at 8 p.m., Ice Music

With instruments crafted out of Great Slave Lake ice, this Norwegian group should deliver a memorable performance.

Wednesday, March 18 at 9 p.m., Dead North Film

Festival — Horror, fantasy and sci-fi films from all three territories. Mature content. Get there early.

Wednesday, March 18, Sub-ARCCtic III

Yellowknife’s Artist Run Community Centre put out a national call for art installations at the castle, the result of which will be on display.

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Daytime Picks

Sunday, March 1, 12:00-5:00, Opening Day

Watch the castle door be cut at noon or vote for your favourite snow sculpture in the first-ever international competition.

Saturday, March 21, Iceolation Art Show

Coordinated by Down to Earth Gallery, ice-inspired art by local creators.

Sunday, March 22, 1:30-3:00, Frosty Children’s Theatre

Let the castle entertain your kids for the afternoon.

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