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The 39th annual Winterfest provides something fun to do for people of all ages!Dates: January 31-February 2
55+ Social & Carnival– Free event for those ages 55 & older.
Whether you’re testing your luck at the carnival booths, enjoying some tunes, or simply socializing with friends, this event promises plenty of joy and excitement for everyone. Come for the games, stay for the memories, and leave with a smile! Refreshments will be provided. Presented by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Fee: FREE
Where: Baraboo Civic Center
Date: Friday, January 31
Time: 9am-12pm
Winter VR & STEM- Join us to discover STEM meteorology careers while performing higher-level experiments, all having to do with winter! Participants will have an opportunity to play "On the Ice: Weather Station," an immersive Virtual Reality game, highlighting the real experience of polar researchers in Antarctica. Presented by Carnegie Shadde Memorial Library
Fee: FREE
Where: Carnegie Shadde Memorial Library
Date: Friday, January 31
Time: 3:30pm-5pm
Annual Winterfest 5K Fun Run/Walk- Runners will be divided into different age groups, and there will be awards for the top finishers in the age groups. T-shirts to all pre-registered runners. Proceeds go to future Civic Center program improvements.
Runners should meet at the Baraboo Civic Center to check-in
Time: Race starts at 10am
Date: Saturday, February 1
Early registration fee: $30 until 1/13/25
Late registration fee: $40 1/14/25-2/1/25
Cocoa Crawl- Tour the town while enjoying cocoa & Fun. presented by Friends of baraboo Parks.
Saturday, February 1
Tickets $5 per person (Kids 3 and under Free!)
Benefits the Save the Baraboo Outdoor Pool Fund
Tickets on sale now at Bekah Kate’s (in-person only)
117 3rd Street Downtown Baraboo
Purchase your tickets at Bekah Kate's now, then on February 1st stop in at Bekah Kate's to pick up your map of our 12 stops with delicious cocoa or treats. Bring your own mug or purchase our official Cocoa Crawl mug at Bekah Kate's.
4-Handed Double Deck Euchre tourney- presented by Baraboo Area Senior Citizen Organization.
Date: Saturday, February 1
Fee: $10; 50% Cash back door prizes; Meal provided
Check-in: Baraboo Civic Center Room 24
Time: 11am-5pm; Lunch Starts at 11am, Tournament Starts at 12pm
Indoor Community Picnic- Escape the winter chill and join us for a fun-filled indoor picnic as part of Winterfest 2025! We’re bringing all your favorite summer picnic vibes—minus the bugs and sunburn. Bring your sack lunch. We will have games set up in the gym for a fun time.
When: Saturday, February 1
Time: 1:00-4:00pm
Where: Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium
Fee: FREE
Box Fort Bonanza- Let's reuse some of those old boxes that you have to build some really cool box forts! The only cost to attend this fun event is bringing your own boxes. We will provide scissors, tape, and markers to help decorate. Participants will have two hours to build their fort.
When: Sunday, February 2
Time: 1:00-3:00pm
Where: Baraboo Civic Center
Fee: FREE
*We ask that participants try to reuse old boxes and do not purchase new boxes.
Indoor Open Skate- Stop by and do some skating. Limited skate rental available for a small fee. Presented by Thunderbird Youth Hockey.
Entry Fee: $3
Where: Pierce Park Pavilion
Time: 5PM-8PM
Interested in helping out with Winterfest by volunteering or donating? Contact Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department at 608-355-2760.
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