Ice Fest is the "coolest" way to start off the year!  Enjoy winter themed crafts, activities, and so much more. Come dressed for indoor and outdoor activities with fun for the whole family, as well as all regular daily River Museum activities and add-on experiences (at extra cost).

Winter Carnival themed games and activities (indoor and outdoor, weather permitting)

Craft corner - Create an Ice Skate, Snow Globes, Design Mittens, and Lacing Snowmen)

Snowshoeing (weather permitting)

Open water rescue demonstration with the Dubuque Fire Department (weather permitting) at 10:30 AM and 1:30 PM

Ice Harvesting (weather permitting)

Hot Cocoa bar

Fire pits and s'mores kits

Snow sculpting, courtesty of the River Museum team and Snowbabes

Blacksmith demonstrations

Ice Fest is included with your general admission.