January 16-25

Family Activities

Lake Chelan Winterfest is the perfect family escape to winter wonderland. Grab Lake Chelan Winterfest Buttons for the whole family to get access to all of our popular family activities from Kids Crafts, Apple Bin Train Rides, the Snow Slide and much more!

Find Tsilly
Throughout the Lake Chelan Valley

Find 20 or more Tsilly (pronounced ‘chill-ee’) monsters at local businesses and win a “Tsilly Pin,” and enter to win a grand prize. Sponsored by Chelan Toys & Sweets.

Apple Bin Rides
Historic Downtown Chelan

Relax and enjoy a ride through snow glistened trees on our apple bin rides with spectacular views of the Chelan River. Ride once, ride twice! This is something you don’t want to miss. (Lake Chelan Winterfest Button Required)

Snow Slide
Historic Downtown Chelan

The Winterfest snow slide is a Winterfest must for all! Grab a sled and race your family and friends down the slide! Sponsored by Lake Life Chelan.
(Lake Chelan Winterfest Button Required)

Fireworks
Don Morse Park

Join us at Don Morse Park for a spectacular fireworks show at 6:30pm on Saturday, January 17.
Sponsored by JP Landscape Services.

Teen Center
Lake Chelan United Methodist Church

Thrive Chelan Valley invites middle and high schoolers to visit the Teen Center for an afternoon of fun! Movie’s, WIFI, games and billiards are available from 11am-3pm.

Kids Games, Face Painting & Activities
Lake Chelan United Methodist Church banquet room

Enjoy face painting (complimentary with your Winterfest Button), arts & crafts, games, and more! Kids are not to be left unattended.
In partnership with Thrive Chelan Valley.

Frosty's Winter Trail
Start at Lake Chelan Winterfest HQ

Embark on Frosty’s Winter Trail from 11am-3pm! Collect parts at each stop and at the end you will bring your snowman to life! (Lake Chelan Winterfest Button Required)

Sunday Kid's Zone
Emerson St, Downtown Chelan

In partnership with Historic Downtown Chelan Association, immerse yourself in family activities and games on Emerson St. next to the slide on Sunday, January 18 from 11am-3pm.

Cocoa Crawl
Historic Downtown Chelan

This might be the sweetest part of the weekend! Decide which fun recipe you would like and go to the participating business to get your cup of cocoa. Sponsored by Chelan Toys & Sweets
(Lake Chelan Winterfest Button Required)

Live Carving & Ice Sculptures
Historic Downtown Chelan

Visit the 200 block of Woodin Ave to get a bird’s eye view of the live ice sculpture carving, starting around 11am. Watch the professionals carve and chisel their way to a beautiful sculpture and wander throughout downtown Chelan for more ice art!

Find Tsilly
Throughout the Lake Chelan Valley

Find 20 or more Tsilly (pronounced ‘chill-ee’) monsters at local businesses and win a “Tsilly Pin,” and enter to win a grand prize. Sponsored by Chelan Toys & Sweets.

Thrive Teen Center
Below Manson United Methodist Church

Thrive Chelan Valley invites families to visit the Teen Center for an afternoon of fun! Movie’s, WIFI, games and crafts are available from 11am-3pm. Kids not to be left unattended.

Mystery Mitten Walk
Manson Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

Visit the Manson Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center on Saturday, January 24 from 12pm-4pm to pick up your Mystery Mitten Walk map, mitten and bag (located at 590 E Wapato Way).

Face Painting & Characters
Manson Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center

Visit and get a picture with your favorite characters on Saturday, January 24 from 10am-4pm. There will also be face painting available for all. Both of these activities are complimentary.

Flames of Intention
Downtown Manson

In Downtown Manson, write down your hopes and wishes for the new year and at 6pm take part in the lighting ceremony. Sponsored by Historic Manson Mainstreet Association

Fireworks
Manson Bay Park

Join us at Manson Bay Park for a spectacular fireworks show at 6:30pm on Saturday, January 24. Sponsored by Mountain View Lodge

Viki Downey Polar Bear Plunge & Beach Bonfire
Manson Bay Park

Join us Sunday, January 25 at 1pm at Manson Bay Park. 100% of donations are used to provide free swim lessons at Manson Bay Park. Dress up for the plunge and warm up by the bonfire, and enjoy hot chocolate or coffee.

Lake Chelan Winterfest Headquarters

Snowflake

Chelan Weekend
216 E Woodin Ave, Chelan

Flame

Manson Weekend
10 Wapato Point Parkway, Unit D, Manson

Buttons & Tickets

Lake Chelan Winterfest 2026 is where fire meets ice.
Grab your buttons and tickets for Bubble Brunch, the Wine Walk, Ice Bar and Fire Bar, or make the most of the weekend with an All-Access Pass for Chelan and Manson events!
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable.

Purchase Tickets & Buttons

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