Pumpkins are heading onto the ice at Strathcona Gardens as the facility puts a Thanksgiving twist on its Everyone Welcome Skate this weekend.

Presented by the Strathcona Regional District, the Thanksgiving Ice Fest runs from 1:30 until 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 10.

A section of the Leisure Ice will be set aside for family-friendly games and activities throughout the afternoon.

Pumpkin Curling will take place from 2 until 2:30 p.m., followed by Pumpkin Bowling and Shoot to Win from 2:45 until 3:15.

The activities will wrap up with a Pumpkin Target Shoot from 3:30 until 4 p.m.

Anyone who participates will have an opportunity to win one of five prizes, including $50 No Frills gift cards and a Thanksgiving-themed basket donated by Campbell River No Frills.

Families are invited to lace up their skates and celebrate the Thanksgiving long weekend with an afternoon of fun at Strathcona Gardens in Campbell River.

For details, visit Strathcona Regional District - Strathcona Gardens.