Lake Chelan Winterfest Family Activites

Lake Chelan Winterfest 2025

Family Activities

Winterfest is the perfect family escape to Winter Wonderland. Grab Winterfest Buttons for the whole family to get access to all of our popular Family Activities at Winterfest – Kids Crafts, Apple Bin Train Rides and the Snow Slide!

More Events for Kids

Ice Sculptures Find Tsilly

Chelan Family Fun

*Button Required **Ticket Required

FIND TSILLY

Tsilly (pronounced ‘chill-ee’) is our tricky Lake Chelan “monster” who visits many local businesses throughout the Lake Chelan community
Find them all and win a “Tsilly Pin” to be entered to win a grand prize valued at over $300

APPLE BIN RIDES*

Enjoy spectacular views of the Chelan River
One ride per button

SNOW SLIDE*

Hosted on Emerson Street
Sleds are provided
Race your family and friends down the hand-crafted slide

POLAR BEAR SPLASH, BEACH BONFIRE & FIREWORKS

Hosted at Don Morse Park
Bring a towel and enjoy a MASSIVE beach bonfire after the annual Winterfest Polar Bear Splash
Fireworks show begins around 6:30pm

TEEN CENTER

Hosted by Thrive Chelan Valley for middle and high schoolers at the United Methodist Church on Johnson Ave (Look for the giant yellow ducky!)

GAMES & ACTIVITIES

United Methodist Church Banquet Room (Look for the giant yellow ducky on Johnson Ave!)
Enjoy an afternoon playing games, such as tabletop basketball, miniature golf, bean toss and more!

Kids are not to be left unattended

CRAFTS & FACE PAINTING*

Hosted by the Lake Chelan Arts Council at 208 E Woodin Ave
Create your own pin
Face painting with Let’s Color Art

Kids are not to be left unattended

SUNDAY KIDS ZONE*

Sunday, January 19 from 11am-3pm
Hosted by the Historic Downtown Chelan Association on Emerson Street next to the slide
Family activities and games

COCOA CRAWL*

Get your cup at the Kid Zone
Choose a recipe and visit participating business with those toppings
One cocoa per button

Sponsored by Chelan Toys & Sweets

LIVE CARVING & ICE SCULPTURES

Visit the 200 block of Woodin Ave to get a bird’s eye view of the live ice sculpture carving, starting around 10am
Grab a hot beverage from a vendor and watch the professionals carve and chisel their way to a beautiful sculpture
Take a selfie and tag #lakechelanwinterfest on Instagram

Manson Family Fun

*Button Required **Ticket Required

FIND TSILLY

Tsilly (pronounced ‘chill-ee’) is our tricky Lake Chelan “monster” who visits many local businesses throughout the Lake Chelan community
Find them all and win a “Tsilly Pin” to be entered to win a grand prize valued at over $300

LIVE ICE CARVING

Grab a hot cocoa and watch the professionals carve and chisel their way to a beautiful sculpture
Take a selfie and tag #lakechelanwinterfest on Instagram

MYSTERY MITTEN WALK

Visit the Manson Visitor Center to pick up your Mystery Mitten Walk map, mitten, and bag (located at 17 Hale St. Manson, WA 98831)
Follow your treasure map to each business (in order), and receive a treat at each one! Find the matching mitten to complete your pair at the final stop.

FACE PAINTING & CHARACTERS

Hosted at the Manson Grange (157 E Wapato Way)
Visit and snap a photo with Elsa and Olaf
Face painting also available

FLAMES OF INTENTION

Saturday, January 25 at 6pm
Write hopes and wishes for the upcoming year on paper slips to set ablaze
Embrace the warmth of community and the magic of new beginnings

Sponsored by Mountain View Lodge

7th Annual VIKI DOWNEY POLAR BEAR PLUNGE & BEACH BONFIRE

Sunday, January 21 at 1pm, hosted at Manson Bay Park
Bring a towel and plunge for a good cause and warm up by our beach bonfire
100% of donations are used to provide free swim lessons at Manson Bay Park

FIREWORKS

Saturday, January 25 at 6:30pm
Hosted at Manson Bay Park

Stay Tuned!

Lake Chelan Winterfest 2025 tickets & buttons coming soon.

*Disclaimer: Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable.