Snow Daze Festival
The Snow Daze Festival is held annually on a Saturday during the winter.
It’s a time when Downtown Kenosha restaurants, shops, attractions, and other businesses welcome you to come downtown to enjoy the crisp winter air, see the ice sculptures on display in front of their establishments - and Shop Small, Shop Local, Dine Local, and Play Local!
Join us for Snow Daze on January 25, 2025!
Featuring Nearly 60 Ice Sculptures!
When:
Saturday, January 25 from 1 to 3 p.m.
Sculptures will be up as long as the weather allows.
What:
Downtown Kenosha will turn into a winter wonderland with nearly 60 unique ice sculptures on display, as the Snow Daze Festival returns for the 11th year.
Where:
Veterans Memorial Park, 5220 Sixth Avenue, and other locations throughout Downtown Kenosha.
Sponsors:
Snow Daze is presented by the City of Kenosha and Visit Kenosha with support from area businesses and the Lakeshore Business Improvement District.
2025 Details:
At Veterans Memorial Park
- Ice artists from Art Below Zero in Franksville will create a one-of-a-kind ice sculpture – a "winter wonderland" castle sponsored by the City of Kenosha – beginning at 1 p.m.
- Stroll around the park to view ice sculptures sponsored by Snap-on, Inc., Blackhawk Community Credit Union, Visit Kenosha, and T-Mobile Fiber. Also view sculptures sponsored by About Time Moving Systems LLC, Dooley & Associates, Madrigrano, Aiello & Santarelli LLC, Kenosha Area Chamber of Commerce, Offsite, and The Gratzi, Inc.
- Enjoy family-friendly music from Midwest DJ Productions from 1 to 3 p.m.
- There will be free kits for s’mores at the park beginning at 1 p.m. until supplies run out. People may use the fire pits set up near the Veterans Memorial fountain at the park to toast marshmallows for the s’mores.
- Additional treats are available for purchase at the event, including hot cocoa at the trailer by the ice rink and specialty cookies from Sweetness Kenosha.
Throughout Downtown Kenosha
View ice sculptures in front of participating local businesses and organizations, which are also promoting special deals and discounts during the event.
Additional Activities
- Take a spin on the City’s ice rink at Veterans Memorial Park, with free skate check-outs between the hours of 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on January 25.
- Enjoy a free ride on the Electric Streetcar in conjunction with the event, operating from 10:35 a.m. to 6:15 p.m.
Parking
Free event parking is available downtown, including at the City parking garage at Eighth Avenue and 56th Street.
Listed: Business Name, Address, Ice Sculpture Design | Special Offer For Event
- Anna's on the Lake, 5159 6th Avenue, Coffee Mug w/heart stream
- Blue House Books, 5915 6th Avenue A, Books (Stacked & Title)
- Boat House Dockside Pub & Eatery, 4917 7th Avenue, Crab | Snow Daze Winter Long Island Special; King Crab Leg Special $59/1lb $99/2lbs; $29 Prime Rib Dinner
- Buzz Cafe/Sazzy B, 5623 6th Avenue, Honey Bee | Buzz Café: $2 hot chocolate and $4 peppermint mocha; Sazzy B: $5 mimosa, Bloody Mary, and cocktail of the week
- Capt. Mike's Beer & Burger Bar, 5118 6th Avenue, Mermaid
- Clovis Point, LLC, 5522 6th Avenue, Frozen Elsa
- Copy Center, 5036 6th Avenue, Newspaper Kid
- Cut Stone, 5925 6th Avenue, Fire Truck | Pizza Lunch/Brunch: Snow Daze Edition from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- DayBreak Church, 5631 6th Avenue, Custom - open book with Daybreak sun design
- East View Coffee Co., 716 58th Street, Fox
- EM's Dance Center, 5711 6th Avenue, Ballerina Dancer
- EQUINOX botanical boutique, 5901 6th Avenue A, Snowflakes | Wine tasting 3-5pm
- Fec's Place, 5523 6th Avenue, Jukebox (Retro) | Chicken strips with waffle fries $9; Double Captain and coke $5
- Franks’ Diner, 508 58th Street, T-Rex | Ice Blue Mimosas, Winter Wonderland Pancakes, Wintery Blueberry French Toast, and other great specials
- Herzing University, 5800 7th Avenue, Custom Single Block Logo - H with Herzing
- Hold My Beer, 621 56th Street, Beer Boot | Free hot chocolate for kids and boozie hot cocoa for adults
- Jockey Factory Store, 5500 6th Avenue, Basket full of Hearts | | Light refreshments and 10% off everyone’s purchase that weekend
- K9 Kibble, 5919 Sheridan Road, Dog House
- Kaiser's Pizza and Pub of Kenosha, 510 57th Street, Custom - One Block Logo
- Kenosha History Center, 220 51st Place, Ship Wheel | Discount in the Gift Shop.
- Kenosha Public Museum, 5500 1st Avenue, Eagle
- Lakeside Players at Rhode Center for the Arts, 514 56th Street, Man Sweeping Woman Off Feet | Buy one, get one ticket to any of the remaining shows in our 2024-2025 season which will include Anastasia, Clue, and Hairspray
- Madrigrano, Aiello & Santarelli LLC, 1108 56th Street, The Grinch
- Marina Gardens, 5001 7th Avenue, Pelican
- Millie Bo Peep, 5720 6th Avenue, Frozen Olaf
- Modern Apothecary, 5700 6th Avenue, Heart (Anatomical) | Product sales: $1 off all in-stock teas and 25% off Lippy Clips
- Mr. Yee's, 5030 6th Avenue, Chinese New Year 2025 Snake
- Public Brewing Company, 628 58th Street, Beer Mug
- Rustic Road Brewing Company, 5706 6th Avenue, Beer Stein | Discount drink specials
- Sallese & Co., 709 56th Street, Butterfly 3D | Complimentary hot cocoa and a sneak peek at the salon progress
- Salon on Sixth, 5038 6th Avenue, Female face with Salon Hair | Product discount, raffles, gifts with purchase
- Sandy's Popper, 5700 6th Avenue, South Unit, Popcorn Box | Free hot chocolate
- Scoops Ice Cream & Candy, 5711 8th Avenue, Dog-Lab
- Seis Modern Cocina, 616 58th Street, Custom Standard One Block - number 6 with swirls | The Rockit Tacos Food truck will be operating with specials.
- Sherwood Forest Meat Market, 5814 6th Avenue, Cow | Hot soup
- Shoe Soldier Headquarters, 5507 6th Avenue, custom logo
- Southport Realty & Harborside Title, 5705 6th Avenue, Heart with lock & Key
- Studio Moonfall, 5031 7th Avenue, Sasquatch | Fifth Annual G.O.O.B.E.R. event January 25-26
- Swede's, 510 56th Street, Buck | $2.00 shots of Dr. McGillicuddy's
- The Apis Hotel & Restaurant, 614 56th Street, Champagne flute | 9am-2pm: FREE Kids Pancake or French Toast (w/purchase of an adult brunch) plus FREE coffee all day plus HALF PRICE Draft Beer and HALF PRICE Wine by the Glass
- The Stella Hotel & Ballroom, 5706 8th Avenue, Packer Logo | Drink and food specials in the on-site Café at The Stella and The 1844 Table & Mash
- The White Lilac, 5029 6th Avenue, Microphone | VANG! With Special Guests JINKSIE at White Lilac
- To & From Gift Shop, 5535 6th Avenue, Green Bay Helmet | $5 off a $20 purchase
- Total Cyclery, 5039 6th Avenue, Bicycle (snow filled)
- Villa D' Carlo, 5140 6th Avenue, Fork, Knife, Spoon
- Wine Knot, 5611 6th Avenue, Buzz Lightyear
- Woman's Club of Kenosha, 6028 8th Avenue, Woman Art Deco | Kenosha HarborMarket will be taking place
Additional Specials:
(There are no ice sculptures at these locations.)
- Jlo Styles Salon, 5707 7th Avenue | $100 any full set for new clients
Information is subject to change.
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