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Mark your calendars. The 40th Annual Winterfest is coming to Baraboo and it is packed with fun for all ages. From family friendly activities to exciting community events, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Takes place January 30-February 1, 2026.Visit baraboowi.gov/winterfest for more information.
Ochsner Park Zoo
Ochsner Park Zoo will be open every day 9am-3:30pm during Winterfest and is free to visit. The Zoo celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026. Stay tuned for details on the Centennial Celebration happening July 25.
55+ Social & Carnival
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Refreshments, socializing, & carnival-style games for ages 55+
Friday 9:00am-12:00pm
Baraboo Civic Center Room 12/14 & Gym
FREE to attend
Frost & Found: Winter Makers Market
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship
Friday 4:00-8:00pm
Baraboo Civic Center & Local Businesses
FREE for City Resident Businesses to setup / $10 for non-residents
5K Run/Walk
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
The annual Winterfest 5K fun run or walk
Saturday Starts at 10:00am
Baraboo Civic Center
Register by January 9 for $10; January 10 or later $20
Cocoa Crawl
Hosted by Friends of Baraboo Parks
Tour Baraboo while enjoying cocoa at participating locations
Saturday 11:00am-2:00pm
$5 ticket (Kids 3 and under FREE); Purchase tickets at Bekah Kate’s
4-Handed Double Deck Euchre Tournament
Hosted by Baraboo Area Senior Citizen Organization
The annual Winterfest euchre tournament
Saturday 11:00am-5:00pm
BASCO Baraboo Civic Center Room 24
$10 Entry; Enter with BASCO
Old School Madden Tournament
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Retro Madden tournament featuring Madden NFL 2005 on PlayStation 2
Saturday Starts at 12:00pm
Baraboo Civic Center Room 12/14
Register by January 9 for $5; January 10 or later $15
Sled Parade
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Decorate your sled for a parade through the park. Snow or no snow, all ages welcome!
Saturday Starts at 2:00pm
Steinhorst Park
FREE to be a part of the parade & FREE to attend
ACW Wisconsin Pro Wrestling
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Professional wrestling action featuring ACW Wisconsin
Saturday Starts at 10:00am
Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium
Bleacher Seats $10; Floor Seats $15
Purchase your tickets at the Parks & Rec office at Baraboo Civic Center Room 17
Snow Time to Waste Puzzle Race
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Teams of 2 or 4 race to complete a 500-piece puzzle
Sunday 2:00-4:00pm
Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium
Register by January 9 for $20 (2 Person Team) or $32 (4 Person Team)
Register January 10-30 for $30 (2 Person Team) or $40 (4 Person Team)
Indoor Community Picnic
Hosted by Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department
Bring a sack meal and play games in the warm gym
Sunday 4:00-6:00pm
Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium
FREE to attend
Indoor Open Skate
Hosted by Thunderbird Youth Hockey
Fun, open skating for everyone
Sunday 5:00-8:00pm
Pierce Park Pavilion
$3/Person Entry (limited skate rentals available for additional fee)
*Schedule subject to change
Volunteers, sponsors, donations, and groups looking to help are always welcome and appreciated. Contact us at [email protected] for more information. Thank you for helping make Winterfest possible.
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