Skip to content

Beloit Winterfest

January 27-29, 2023

Winterfest

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.


Full Details and Schedule

Click here for Facebook Page

Beloit Official Visitor Guide

Get a free visitor guide