Join us for an afternoon of fun, family-friendly, wintertime activities at the 4th annual Downtown Worcester Winter Festival, presented by the Downtown Worcester Business Improvement District, on Saturday, February 1, 2025 from 1 pm to 4 pm on the Worcester Common. (Weather Date: February 15)
What’s Happening
Here’s some of what you’ll find at this year’s Downtown Worcester Winter Festival:
Ice Skating
Lace up a pair of ice skates and take a spin on the Worcester Common Oval rink, brought to you by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
Ice skating admission is FREE for Downtown Worcester Winter Festival attendees on Saturday, February 1, from 1 pm to 4 pm!
Skate rental: $6 or bring your own skates
Support Woo Fridge
The first 100 Downtown Worcester Winter Festival attendees who donate a canned good or non-perishable food item for Woo Fridge can receive a FREE hot chocolate and cookie courtesy of Brew on the Grid.
Alpine Slide
Standing at over 25 feet tall with three lanes for sliding, the Alpine Slide will delight kids and kids at heart this winter. This activity is free and open to all during the festival. (Minimum height requirement: 42 inches without an adult)
Ice Bumper Cars
Come glide and slide across the “ice,” spinning and twirling in an ice bumper car. It’s the ultimate winter twist on a classic amusement park attraction and it’s happening for the first time ever in Worcester during the 2025 Winter Festival!
Ice Sculptures
Watch icy works of art take shape during live ice carving demonstrations. Remember: Ice sculptures only last as long as the weather allows, so don’t miss your chance to see these limited-time installations during the Winter Festival.
Arts & Crafts Igloo
Visit our igloo and get creative with free, hands-on arts and crafts for the whole family alongside Panduh Productions and Technocopia.
Local Food & More
Meet some of your favorite Worcester team mascots, enjoy a snack from a local food truck or vendor, make s’mores, play custom games created by Technocopia, and more!