(Madison, WI): The Wisconsin Union’s Winter Carnival will return February 7-10, 2024 with new events to help attendees enjoy the outdoors during Wisconsin’s winter season!
The Wisconsin Union team invites all, including UW-Madison students, staff and faculty, Wisconsin Union members, and guests, to experience the Carnival.
The Carnival will include a flurry of additional events throughout the week, including the following:
Winter Carnival events are subject to change. Head to their website for the most up to date Winter Carnival information and registration links.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday, 2/7
Flannel Day $1 Cheese Curds • Family Ice Skating Night • Curling on Lake Mendota
Thursday, 2/8
Skate Night with Outdoor UW – Taylor’s Version • Ice Fishing Derby • Connolly Classic Pond Hockey Tournament
Friday, 2/9
Learn to Skate on Lake Mendota with Rec Well • Snowshoe Hike to Picnic Point • Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games Tournament • Winter Beats: A Rhythm Game Challenge • DIY Luminaries • Snowshoe Among the Lights of Lake Mendota • Horizontal Ice Climbing (Ice Pick Sledding) • Snow Ball with Hoofer Sailing Club
Saturday, 2/10
Rail Jam • Maple Taffy in the Snow • Family Fun in Alumni Park • Secret Agent Scavenger Hunt • Valentime to be Valenkind • Ice & Alley Games • Cheerful Sock Snowman • Winter Photo Booth with Mini Horses • Check out a Snow Shelter • Four Lakes Ice Yacht Club and the Mary B. • Winter Carnival Fireworks
All Week
Outdoor UW Open Ice Skating (Wed & Thur) • Outdoor UW Open Ice Skating (Fri & Sat)