Come share the Bethel love and spend a fun day outdoors on Sat. Feb. 12. Stop by anytime 1-5 PM for free, fun, family-friendly activities. The Bethel Recreation Committee and Bethel for All are teaming up to host this event. Join us to learn more about our work and upcoming activities, share your ideas about creating a more accessible and vibrant Bethel, and weigh in on your priorities for projects this spring and summer.

What’s Happening?

• Skating, sledding, snowshoeing and hiking on the trails (limited snowshoes available; otherwise BYO gear)

• Fire and free s’mores

• Free hot cocoa and cookies (while supplies last)

• X-C ski tour on Carla's Meadow with Ferron Griffin (time TBD)

• Fun activities to share your ideas for a more accessible Bethel; also come learn more about the Rec Committee’s plans and phase 2 of the skatepark!

Who’s it For?

Everyone! All welcome, whether you live in Bethel or not. Come for an hour or the afternoon. Come make a s’more, go for a ski, or just sit by the fire and relax.

What to Wear, Bring & Know

• Dress warm & be safe! Wear warm clothes and layers, boots, and bring good gloves and hats. We’ll be there no matter the weather (except rain — rain date is Sun. Feb. 13).

• Bring a mask and social distance, and please stay home if you’re experiencing any Covid symptoms or have a known exposure.

• Bring your own skates, sleds, skis, snowshoes, and whatever else you like. We’ll have a limited number of kid-size snowshoes available for people to try.

• Accessible parking is available onsite. If the Bethel Recreation lot is full, please park at the school.

• Bathrooms may not be available. Please go before you come!

• Stay tuned for updates – we’ll update this page if we add any other scheduled activities.

About the Organizers

Bethel for All is a community-driven planning project, here to make Bethel village a more accessible, vibrant, and connected place. The Bethel Recreation Committee is a volunteer committee that manages the Recreation Center and town recreation projects and organizes events for people of all ages and interests.

Want to help?

This event will be even more fun if more people jump in to help! Leave a comment if you want to help out with:
• Firewood or supplies
• Setup or cleanup
• Donating or loaning sleds, skis or skates for people to use
• Leading a snowshoe or hike
• Running a game, activity, valentine’s art project, or anything else