Beloit Winterfest
January 27-29, 2023
Looking to beat those winter blues? The City of Beloit Parks and Recreation Division is holding its annual Beloit Winterfest celebration Jan. 27-29, 2023. 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!
2023 Activities:
BINGO
Special games and prizes! Open to members and guests of all ages.
When: 10-11:15 am, Friday, January 27
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 27
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 make four crafts to take home.
When: 9am-noon, Saturday, January 28
Where: Beloit Winter Farmers’ Market, 557 E. Grand Ave.
Cost: FREE
SLED DOG DEMONSTRATION
Join us for a unique and educational event. Visit with a dog sled team of dogs and their musher from Free Spirit Siberian Rescue. Learn about the sport of dog sledding and watch various demonstrations.
When: 11am-2pm, Saturday, January 28
Where: Leeson Park, 2200 Milwaukee Road
Cost: FREE
OPEN SKATE
Join us for a fun evening of open skate!
When: 2-4pm, Saturday, January 28
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
WINTER WONDERLAND OBSTACLE COURSE
Enjoy games and cozy up with free hot chocolate from our hot chocolate bar!
When: 2:30-4:30pm, Saturday, January 28
Where: Beloit Public Library, 605 Eclipse Blvd.
Cost: Free
EUCHRE TOURNAMENT
Are you a Euchre-playing wizard? Our annual tournament is back! Coach’s Bar and Grill will be open for food and drinks. No carry in food or drinks will be allowed.
When: 1pm, Saturday, January 28
Where: Krueger-Haskell Golf Course Clubhouse, 1611 Hackett St.
Cost: $5 Cash Entry Fee at Check In
Registration: Required, call 608-364-2890 by Jan. 23
Poopsie’s Polar Party
Tour the stadium, check out the indoor batting practice area, shop in the Beak Boutique, meet Poopsie and make Sky Carp crafts!
When: 3-6pm, Saturday, January 28
Where: ABC Supply Stadium, 217 Shirland Ave.
Cost: FREE
SLEIGH RIDE, BONFIRE & S’MORES
What says winter better than a sleigh ride through the woods? Come on out to Big Hill for a chance to ride on a horse-drawn sleigh through Big Hill Park. Welty Environmental Center will be hosting the bonfire and s’mores.
When: 11am-1pm, Sunday, January 29
Where: Big Hill Park, 1201 Big Hill Road
Cost: FREE
OPEN SWIM
Splash and play in the YMCA pool with the whole family. All children ages 17 & under must be accompanied by an adult. All children ages 6 and under must have an adult in the water with them at all times
When: 12:30-2:30pm, Sunday, January 29
Where: Ironworks YMCA, 502 Third St.
Cost: $3/Person; $10/Family of 4
OPEN SKATE
Join us for a fun evening of open skate!
When: 2-4pm, Sunday, January 29
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
PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT
Join us for an adult doubles round-robin tournament with a different partner each round. Medals will be given for first and second place in each division.
When: Check in 11:30am, Sunday, January 29
Where: Beloit Memorial High School, 1225 Fourth St.
Cost: $20 (includes T-shirt)
Register: Deadline is January 23, register online at Eventbrite.com or call Beloit Parks & Rec at 608-364-2890
KIDS GLOW BOARDS PAINT & HOT COCOA SIP
Please join us for a glowtastic afternoon of painting a personalized snow-themed plank that will GLOW when you are finished! Kids will get creative with a variety of different paint colors while creating a masterpiece on a 6×16 wood plank. Recommended for ages 7+ to work independently, but all ages welcome with the help of a parent. Hot cocoa will also be provided!
When: Check in 2:00pm, Sunday, January 29
Where: Hammer & Stain, 1406 Willowbrook Rd.
Cost: $20/child
Register: Register at www.hammerandstainstateline.com under book a workshop “Winterfest Kid’s Glow Boards”.
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).
Fat tire biking; new 2.5 mile Deerfield mountain bike trail (entrance at Sarah Lane and Deerfield Drive). Fat bikes with at least 3.8 inch wide tires and helmets required.
