Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Enjoy carnival-style booths, music, socializing, and refreshments. Come for the games, stay for the memories, and enjoy a morning filled with fun and community spirit. Date: Friday, January 30 Time: 9:00am–12:00pm Fee: Free Ages: 55+ Where: Baraboo Civic Center – Socializing and refreshments in Rooms 12/14, Carnival-style games in the Gymnasium Registration: Pre-registration encouraged but not required. Register online here.
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.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Celebrate local creativity and entrepreneurship. Participating brick-and-mortar businesses will be listed on a Winterfest map. Home-based businesses and independent creators may reserve space at the Civic Center. Date: Friday, January 30 Time: 4:00pm–8:00pm Fees: City of Baraboo Residents: Free (Civic Center setup or map listing) | Non-Residents: $10 (Civic Center setup only) Where: Baraboo Civic Center & participating local businesses Registration: Register online here.
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.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department The annual Winterfest 5K Fun Run/Walk. Participants are divided into age groups with awards for top finishers. Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: Race begins at 10:00am Fees: Early Registration (through Jan 9): $10 | Late Registration (Jan 10–31): $20 Where: Check-in at Baraboo Civic Center Registration: Register online here.
Hosted by: Friends of Baraboo Parks Tour Baraboo while enjoying cocoa at participating locations. Fundraiser for Friends of Baraboo Parks sponsored by Modern Woodmen and Downtown Baraboo. Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: 11:00am–2:00pm Tickets: $5 (ages 3 and under free) Tickets go on sale December 31 at Bekah Kate’s. *Bring your own mug, or purchase the official Cocoa Crawl mug at Bekah Kate's while supplies last! More Info: Visit Friends of Baraboo Parks website here.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Retro Madden tournament featuring Madden NFL 2005 on PlayStation 2. Compete for Winterfest bragging rights in nostalgic matchups. Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: Tournament begins at 12:00pm Fees: Early Registration (through Jan 9): $5 | Late Registration (Jan 10–31): $15 Where: Baraboo Civic Center Rooms 12/14 Registration: Register online here.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Bring a sled, toboggan, or decorated pull-along and join a festive community parade. Snow or no snow, all ages welcome! Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: 2:00pm Fee: Free Where: Steinhorst Park Registration: Register online to be part of the parade here.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Enjoy high-energy professional wrestling action featuring ACW Wisconsin superstars. Date: Saturday, January 31 Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm Where: Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium Tickets: $10 bleacher | $15 floor Tickets available at Parks & Recreation Office, Civic Center Room 17 (Mon–Fri, 7:30am–4:30pm). More Info: Click here for details.
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.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Teams of two or four race to complete a 500-piece winter puzzle. Snacks allowed. Date: Sunday, February 1 Time: 2:00pm–4:00pm Fees: Early Registration (through Jan 9): $20/two-person | $32/four-person | Late Registration (Jan 10–30): $30/two-person | $40/four-person Registration Deadline: January 30 at 4:30pm Where: Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium Registration: Register online here.
Hosted by: City of Baraboo Parks, Recreation, & Forestry Department Indoor picnic with games in the gym. Bring your own sack dinner and enjoy a cozy winter gathering. Date: Sunday, February 1 Time: 4:00pm–6:00pm Fee: Free Where: Baraboo Civic Center Gymnasium Registration: Not required but helpful for planning. Register online here.
Hosted by: Thunderbird Youth Hockey Open skating at Pierce Park Pavilion. Limited skate rentals available for a small fee. Date: Sunday, February 1 Time: 5:00pm–8:00pm Fee: $3 per person Where: Pierce Park Pavilion More Info: Visit Thunderbird Youth Hockey website here.
