Mark your calendars for a family-friendly extravaganza as the Mentor Chill Out returns to Mentor Civic Center Park on January 18, 2025. Engage in various winter activities from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM, all set in the picturesque backdrop of the season. Kids and adults alike will find plenty to enjoy, with a blend of energetic and creative diversions peppering the day.
The event starts with the temptingly tasty Half-K Donut Dash – participants must finish a donut and hot chocolate before claiming victory and their medals at the finish line, according to the event organizers. Sledding (weather permitting), an ice rink suitable for all ages, and the 30-foot carnival slide known as the Glacial Groove will be available, aiming to captivate the youngest attendees.
Elegant Ice Creations is set to mesmerize the crowd with over a dozen stunning ice sculptures, demonstrating their craft on-site with live carving sessions. Meanwhile, children can get crafty at stations designed to stoke the fires of their imagination amidst the winter magic. All About You Entertainment provides a lively soundtrack to the day's events.
The Chill Out Polar Pavilion will be a haven for those seeking respite with a selection of hot beverages, and for those over 21, tastings of local spirits from Seven Brothers distillery along with the featured Spiced Cinnamon Cider Swirl – a heady mix of hot apple cider and cinnamon spiced rum. As reported by the City of Mentor event's website, local chefs will put their culinary prowess to the test in the Chilly Cook-Off, serving both competition and comfort.
Gastronomic delights continue with a range of food trucks set to satisfy various palates throughout the day. Moods will soar as the festivities conclude with a spectacular fireworks display lighting up the sky at 5:45 PM. It's an open invitation to the community—free admission, snow or shine—to unite and revel in the chill of winter.
