Beloit Winterfest
January 23-25, 2026
Looking to beat those winter blues? The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is holding its annual Beloit Winterfest celebration Jan. 23-25, 2026. 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!
2026 Activities
BINGO
Join the staff at Grinnell Hall for some fun games of bingo and win some prizes!
When: 1-2:30 p.m., Friday, January 23
Where: Grinnell Hall Senior Center, 631 Bluff St.
Cost: Free
OPEN SKATE
Enjoy skating with friends and family
When: 7-9 p.m., Friday, January 23
Where: Edwards Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road
Cost: Youth 17 and under: $4 resident/$5 nonresident; Adult: $5 resident/$6 nonresident; Skate rentals: $3
Indoor Farmers’ market
Enjoy the Winter Farmers’ market and participate in fun kids activities
When: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Downtown Beloit Association, 557 E. Grand Ave.
Cost: Free
Puzzle Competition
Join this fundraiser. Teams compete to complete a mural puzzle and win prizes and keep the puzzle.
When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Beloit Art Center, 520 E. Grand Ave.
Registration: Pre-registration is required, sign-up here.
Cost: $80 if registered by Jan. 17. Registration increases to $100 Jan. 18-21
Resinscape Night Light Craft & Sip
Create a glowing custom night light with a full hot cocoa bar and hands-on guidance. Perfect for ages 10+ (one person per project).
When: 10 a.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Hammer & Stain Stateline, 1406 Willowbrook Rd.
Registration: Pre-registration is required, sign-up here.
Cost: $25
WINTER DAZZLE DAY
We’re offering you lots of dazzling ways to have outdoor winter fun! Stop by between 10:00am-12:00pm to enjoy a nature hike, cook popcorn over a fire, and make a decorative paper snowflake. Plus, enjoy storytime for littles at 10:00am, read by staff from the South Beloit Public Library, and guided drawing at 10:30am led by Pete Stasukevich.
When: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Nature at The Confluence, 306 Dickop St.
Registration: Pre-registration is required, sign-up here.
Cost: Free
Hot cocoa Bar & Kids Activities
Come out to the library to enjoy some hot cocoa, games, crafts, and an indoor snowball fight.
When: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd.
Cost: Free
Gym Fun + More
Bring the family for an afternoon of fun featuring face painting, gym activities, and a hot chocolate bar.
When: 1-3 p.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Boys and Girls Club, 202 Maple Ave.
Cost: Free
OPEN SKATE
Enjoy skating with friends and family
When: 2-4 p.m., Saturday, January 24
Where: Edwards Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road
Cost: Youth 17 and under: $4 resident/$5 nonresident; Adult: $5 resident/$6 nonresident; Skate rentals: $3
SLEIGH RIDEs, BONFIRE & S’MORES
Come out to Big Hill Park to ride on a horse drawn sleigh! Then stay for s’mores provided by Welty Environmental Center. Community Action is providing hot chocolate.
When: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Sunday, January 25
Where: Big Hill Park, 1201 Big Hill Road
Cost: Free
Open Skate
Enjoy skating with friends and family
When: 2-4 p.m., Sunday, January 25
Where: Edwards Ice Arena, 2101 Cranston Road
Cost: Youth 17 and under: $4 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).
