Winter Carnival

2026 Winter Carnival Schedule

Come and enjoy all of the wonderful winter festivities our Hoofers students put together for us each and every season. Whether you want to cozy up inside with some crafts or come and explore a new outdoor activity there is something for everyone to enjoy! 

Thursday, February 5

Learn to Skate on Lake Mendota with RecWell • Rock 'n' Roll Decades Skate Night • Flannel Day $1 Cheese Curds • Wisconsin Singers Season 58: Star of the Show • Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games • Floor Curling with RecWell Intramurals

Friday, February 6

Pancake Breakfast • Hoofer Ambassadors Hot Chocolate Stand • Lady Liberty • Red Bull Light the Lamp • Learn to Ice Fish • Mindful Meditation & Hot Chocolate • Snow Ball with Hoofer Sailing Club • WUD Music Performance • Mario and Sonic at the Winter Olympic Games • Floor Curling with RecWell Intramurals • Grounding-on-the-Go Kit Workshop

Saturday, February 7

Whitewater Kayak Ice Pulley Challenge • Ice Climbing with Hoofer Mountaineering • Disney Skate Night • Fireworks • Lady Liberty • Red Bull Light the Lamp • Snow Fortnite • Wisconsin Union Chili Cook-Off • Carriage Rides with Hoofer Riding Club • ALPS Secret Agent • WUD Music Performance • Winter Wonderlands with Wheelhouse Studios • High Scores, Hot Chocolate: SSX • Frosty Fun with the Wisconsin Alumni Association • Rail Jam • Maple Taffy • WUD Games Olympic Showcase

*By attending the Carnival, you consent to be photographed, filmed and/or otherwise recorded. Your entry constitutes your consent to such photography, filming and/or recording and to any use, in any and all media throughout the universe in perpetuity, of your appearance, voice and name for any purpose whatsoever.