Grab the family and join us and the DeKalb Park District for a a day of family-oriented winter activities from noon – 3 pm at the 7th annual Polar-Palooza Winter Festival! This is an absolutely FREE event and there is no registration required.

Activities Include:

  • Bonfires
  • Hayrides
  • Hot Chocolate and S’mores Roasting
  • Rubber Duck Race with Kishwaukee Special Recreation Association
  • Sled Dog Demonstrations & Dog Meet ‘n’ Greets with Free Spirit Siberian Husky Rescue
  • Snowman Head Building Contest*
  • Ice Skating* (Free Open Skate from Noon – 1 pm and 2-3 pm**; Hockey Stick Broomball 2-3 pm; no skates required for broomball!)
  • NIU Outdoor Adventures*
  • Winter Crafts
  • Book Walk with BASICS DeKalb County
  • Sports Demonstrations
  • Sledding*

*Some activities are weather-dependent! ** Select ice skate sizes will be available to rent for FREE, however, you are encouraged to bring your own skates.