Beloit Winterfest
January 24-26, 2025
Looking to beat those winter blues? The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is holding its annual Beloit Winterfest celebration Jan. 24-26, 2025. The City of Beloit is thrilled to offer these recreation opportunities for families to get out and enjoy winter in Beloit. It’s a weekend full of fun winter activities for the whole family!
2025 Activities
BINGO
Special games and prizes! Open to members and guests of all ages.
When: 1-2:15 pm, Friday, January 24
Where: Grinnell Hall Senior Center, 631 Bluff St.
Registration: Required, call 608-364-2875 or stop by front desk
Cost: Free
OPEN SKATE
Join us for a fun evening of open skate!
When: 7-9pm, Friday, January 24
Where: Edwards Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road
Cost: Youth 17 and under: $4.50 resident/$5 nonresident; Adult: $5 resident/$6 nonresident; Skate rentals: $3
MAKE & TAKE CRAFTS
Stop by the Downtown Beloit Association building. During the Farmers’ Market, children can work with the Junior League of Rockford with reading and coloring!
When: 9am-noon, Saturday, January 25
Where: Beloit Winter Farmers’ Market, 557 E. Grand Ave.
Cost: FREE
Open gym dodgeball
Don’t miss dodgeball at Aldrich! Options will include family-friendly games as well as adult-only competitive dodgeball. No sign-ups required
When: 10am-12:30pm, Saturday, January 25
Where: Aldrich Intermediate, 1859 Northgate Dr.
Cost: $5/person
WINTER DAZZLE DAY
We’re offering you lots of dazzling ways to have outdoor winter fun! Stop by to enjoy a nature hike, cook popcorn over a fire, and make decorative paper snowflakes. Plus, enjoy a game of Winter Bingo with the South Beloit Public Library, all ages welcome. Bingo starts at 11am with prizes awarded at the end of each round.
When: 10:30am-12pm, Saturday, January 25
Where: Nature at The Confluence, 306 Dickop St.
Registration: Pre-registration is required, sign-up here.
Cost: Free
Hot cocoa paint & Sip
This year, we will be introducing you to a brand new painting technique called hydro-dipping! You’ll get a feel for this technique as we walk you through the process of dipping a mug. While we wait for the mugs to dry, we’ll create a set of 4 adorable hot cocoa themed coasters. Don’t forget to enjoy a cup of hot cocoa while all the fixings from our hot cocoa bar!
When: 10am, Saturday, January 25
Where: Hammer & Stain Stateline, 1406 Willowbrook Rd. Suite 104
Registration: Pre-registration is required, sign-up here.
Cost: $26/person
GAMES AND HOT CHOCOLATE BAR
Enjoy games and cozy up with free hot chocolate from our hot chocolate bar!
When: 1-3pm, Saturday, January 25
Where: Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd.
Cost: Free
OPEN SKATE
Join us for a fun afternoon of open skate!
When: 7-9pm, Saturday, January 25
Where: Edwards Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road
Cost: Youth 17 and under: $4.50 resident/$5 nonresident; Adult: $5 resident/$6 nonresident; Skate rentals: $3
SLEIGH RIDE, BONFIRE & S’MORES
What says winter better than a sleigh ride through the woods? Come on out to Big Hill to ride on a horse-drawn sleigh through the park. Welty Environmental Center will be hosting the bonfire and s’mores.
When: 11am-1pm, Sunday, January 26
Where: Big Hill Park, 1201 Big Hill Road
Cost: FREE
Open Skate
Join us for a fun afternoon of open skate!
When: 2-4pm, Sunday, January 26
Where: Edwards Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road
Cost: Youth 17 and under: $4.50 resident/$5 nonresident; Adult: $5 resident/$6 nonresident; Skate rentals: $3
ONGOING WEEKEND ACTIVITIES
Downtown Beloit
Various free activities, crafts, and giveaways at Downtown Beloit businesses
Sledding at Hospital Hill
Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Cross-Country Skiing
Big Hill Park & Turtle Creek Greenway. Check out snowshoes from Beloit Public Library (as supplies are available).
