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)

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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, powered 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

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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.

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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!

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Winter Festival Weekend

The main festival day on Saturday is just one of the many fun events taking place in Downtown Worcester for “Winter Festival Weekend” — you’ll find activities and special offers from businesses all around the neighborhood, all weekend long. Come out and celebrate with us Downtown from Friday, January 31 through Sunday, February 2!

Featured Winter Festival Weekend Events

FRIDAY, JANUARY 31

❄️ Ice Skating on the Worcester Common Oval Rink, powered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, from 5 pm to 9 pm

❄️ Side-By-Side with Worcester Youth Symphony Orchestra & Symphony Pro Musica at Mechanics Hall at 7:30 pm

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 1

❄️ Circus Variety Show by Peter Cannizzaro at Francis R. Carroll Plaza in front of The Hanover Theatre | FREE show starting at 12 pm

❄️ Winter Festival Warming Station with FREE, family-friendly activities at the JMAC from 2 pm to 4 pm (regular gallery hours until 6 pm)

❄️ Ice Skating on the Worcester Common Oval Rink, powered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, after the Downtown Worcester Winter Festival from 4 pm to 9 pm

❄️ Blackberry Smoke Concert at The Palladium at 6 pm

❄️ Free Wine Tasting at The Clock Beer & Wine Shop from 2 pm to 4 pm

Check out our Events Calendar for even more Downtown Worcester events and activities during Winter Festival Weekend and all year round.

Winter Festival Weekend Special Offers

❄️ Brew on the Grid: 15% Off on Saturday, February 1

❄️ Cocktail Garden & Kitchen: 15% Off Food on Saturday, February 1

❄️ Odd By Worcester: FREE Pretzel Bites with Every Beer Flight Order OR 50% Off Pretzel Bites on Saturday, February 1

❄️ Off the Rails: Weekend Drink Special – Gingerbread Smoked Old Fashioned

❄️Woo Juice: Get 10% Off on Saturday, February 1

Where to Park

You have lots of options when it comes to parking in Downtown Worcester, including on-street parking, parking garages, and parking lots conveniently located steps away from the Worcester Common. Check out our list of resources for Getting Here and Parking.

Sponsors & Partners

The Downtown Worcester Winter Festival would not be possible without the commitment of our community partners and the generosity of our sponsors. Thank you for your support!