Experience the thrill of sledding on Center Street, transformed into a snow-covered hill. Snow tubes are provided, so bundle up, wait your turn, and enjoy the ride! It’s the perfect winter activity for all ages.

Join RCPCC’s Miss Jessica for a fun morning of winter-themed yoga and mindfulness activities, including stories, games, and creative art projects.

A night just for teens with video game tournaments, music, and fun Valentine’s activities. Enjoy free food while hanging out in a relaxed, safe environment. Grab your friends for a night of excitement!

Compete in teams of 2–4 to finish a 500-piece puzzle the fastest. This event combines teamwork, strategy, and fun for puzzle lovers of all ages. Bring your A-game for the chance to win prizes!

Cozy up in your pajamas for a free screening of Rise of the Guardians, with prizes for favorite PJs! Enjoy a relaxed afternoon with family and friends in a classic theater setting. First come, first served seating, so arrive early!

Come hang out and play L.L.Bean Boot Cornhole, try snowshoe and crampon demonstrations with Come Alive Outside, and learn about their new Gear Library. Plus, Giant Jenga and other games will be on hand for all-ages winter fun.

Join a town-wide scavenger hunt to track down Bigfoot, starting at the library and exploring various downtown locations. Solve clues, enjoy snacks, and watch for sightings of the elusive cryptid. Wrap up your adventure by meeting Bigfoot himself back at the library!

Bring your work-in-progress projects, whether knitting, scrapbooking, or painting, come have fun and craft with us. No project? No problem—we've got you covered with tables of craft supplies!

Are you a stealthy sniper, a rapid-fire trooper, or a defensive mastermind? Take aim in this thrilling indoor Nerf battle for kids and adults!

Dive into a life-sized version of foosball with tournaments for all age groups. The schedule includes Kids Free Play, a Free Teen Tournament, and an Adult Team Tournament. Grab your teammates and join the fun for an unforgettable, action-packed experience!

Make your own dragon egg at Phoenix Books.

Come hang out and play L.L.Bean Boot Cornhole, try snowshoe and crampon demonstrations with Come Alive Outside, and learn about their new Gear Library. Plus, Giant Jenga and other games will be on hand for all-ages winter fun.

Taste a variety of chili recipes and vote for your favorite in this community competition. Enjoy delicious food and warm up while celebrating Winterfest. Chili tasting is free and open to the public!

Join this fun art experience and paint your own Bigfoot masterpiece. Follow along with an instructor and leave with a finished acrylic painting. Pre-registration is required, as spots are limited!

 Join us for a day of fatbike stoke on cold-rolled singletrack, replete with self guided tours, serendipitous group rides and hearty brews around warm fires!

Discover the thrill of snowmobiling at this family-friendly festival. Check out exciting snowmobiles and connect with local enthusiasts. A great way to celebrate Vermont’s winter recreation scene!

Bigfoot and friends are hiding within the vendors during the market, stocking up on some veggies, pastries, meals, and gifts! Find all the yetis at the market and win a prize!

Did you ever want to curl like a Winter Olympian? Well, now you can find out! USA Curling instructors will take you onto the ice for a short practice with the Rutland Rocks Curling Club.

Watch sculptors strike the finishing touches with warm waffles! Meet the artists, stop by the photo booth, and cast your vote for the Community Choice award.

Fun for the whole family! Come skate at Giorgetti Athletic Complex hit the ice with Bigfoot.

Join us Friday evening for Glow & Gather, where the day’s freshly carved sculptures are illuminated throughout town and the festival shifts into a cozy, high-energy winter celebration at The Carving Studio & Sculpting Center.

Gather around the fire for inspiration and then retreat to an indoor space for a creative writing workshop led by Bianca Amira Zanella. Warm drinks, gentle prompts, and space to write, listen, and share. No experience needed. Just bring your curiosity and a willingness to play with words.

Start the Winterfest celebration gathered around the fire! Soak in the warmth of a Come Alive Outside campfire, enjoy s’mores and hot drinks, meet the snow sculptors behind the magic, and ease into the event with good people, good vibes, and that just-lit-the-fire feeling.

Come stir, sip, and savor! Join us at PEG TV’s kitchen studio for an intimate, live cooking experience where we’ll learn how to make a simple, comforting winter soup together—perfect for cold Vermont days.

Join us for a magical community event where West Rutland is transformed into a sparkling winter gallery! Hand carved ice creations will be displayed throughout town for families, friends, and neighbors to explore and enjoy.

A night just for teens with video game tournaments, music, and pizza! Enjoy free food while hanging out in a relaxed, safe environment.