Tell the kids to grab their mittens and ice skates!

The annual Bow Winterfest is on Saturday, Feb. 9, at the Bow Recreation Department. Despite recent warmer temperatures, there is still enough snow on the ground to hold the event, regardless of weather. Co-sponsored by Bow Rotary and the Recreation Department, the event brings families together for a day of fun, games and celebration.

“I think my favorite part is the enthusiasm with the kids. It’s a real family event,” said Bill Gunn of the Bow Rotary Club. “We’re really focused on the kids and doing all of the different activities. It’s the excitement around the family doing something together.”

The classes will be grades 1 through 8, unless otherwise noted, with boys and girls competing separately. Winners for all events will be announced and ribbons awarded.

“We want to have something for everyone. If you have a family with a 3- or 4-year-old and an 11-year-old, there’s something for each. Everyone can shine a different way,” said Gunn.

The following is a list of scheduled events:

• 8 to 10 a.m. – Winterfest kicks off with an all-you-can-eat breakfast with pancakes, sausage, orange juice, hot chocolate and coffee. The cost is $3 for adults, $2 for children. “We’re prepared for about 150 people with a great breakfast,” said Gunn.

• 9 a.m. – Sliding races will be the first outdoor activity.

• 10 a.m. – Skating races commence for grades 1 through 6, with boys and girls racing separately.

• 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Poster contest commemorating Winterfest. Supplies will be available. The contest is open to all individuals, families and groups. Winners will be announced at 3:30 p.m.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Make your own snow sculpture. Individuals, families and groups are invited to register and compete. Judging takes place at 1 p.m., with winners announced at 4 p.m.

• 11 a.m. – Indoor obstacle course for grades 1 through 8.

• 1 p.m. – Hockey Puck Shootout on the ice.

• 1 to 3 p.m. – Bow Pioneers Snowmobile Club will give rides on the town pond for a donation to Easter Seals.

• 2:30 p.m. – Wood hockey puck toss happens out on the ice. The Bow High School Interact Club will be selling tossing pucks for $1 each, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A prize will be awarded for the best toss.

• 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. – Indoor basketball foul-shooting contest. Classes will include grades 1 through 8, with boys and girls competing separately; plus ninth grade to adults.

• 5 p.m. – Bonfire will be ignited to cap off the day. A 50/50 raffle will be held throughout the day. All events are free of charge unless otherwise noted. For additional information and last-minute changes, visit www.bowrotary.org.

– Staff writer Matt Schooley contributed to this article.