Winter Jam 2026
NYC Parks
Winter Jam Snowshoeing
Enjoy a variety of winter snow activities at Winter Jam!
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Snow or shine!
Winter Jam is a free annual winter sports festival that takes place in Central Park. Past festivals have included activities such as ice carving, snowshoeing, sledding, curling, ice bowling, and Bobsled and Snowcat photo ops. Gore Mountain will provide the mini mountain of snow.
Come learn some new winter sporting activities in this urban winter wonderland!
Presented by NYC Parks, the Olympic Regional Development Authority, I Love NY, and I Ski NY
FAQs
What is Winter Jam?
Winter Jam is an annual festival held in February with a variety of winter sports to experience.
When does Winter Jam take place?
Please check back for 2026 updates. Please note: Waiting lines for the activities are subject to close early.
What is the cost to attend?
Free
Who is it for?
All ages
What if there is no snow?
Even if there is no snow the event will still take place, as the folks from Gore Mountain can provide a mini mountain of man-made snow.
What activities take place?
Previous festivals included:
- Live ice carving
- Snowshoeing
- Sledding
- Curling
- Ice bowling
- Bobsled photo op and Snowcat photo op
- Limited Learn to Ski from I Ski NY
- A heated New York Library Reading Room
- and much more!
Will food and beverages be available?
Food and drinks will be available for purchase at the event.
What about the weather?
This event happens snow or shine.
This event is presented by NYC Parks, the Olympic Regional Development Authority, I Love NY, and I Ski NY.
Waivers
Participants in the Learn to Ski, Sledding, Snowshoeing, Dodgeball, Flag Football, Curling, and Bowling activities must sign a waiver and provide photo identification before participating in these activities. The waivers will be provided at the event for participants to sign. Participants under the age of 18 must have a legal guardian present with photo identification to sign the waiver. If you would like to fill out the waiver in advance, please download the Winter Jam Participant Waiver form [PDF] and bring a completed printout with you to the event.
Please contact (646) 632-7344 for information about accessibility.
Please note: On the event day, you will still need to visit a waiver station and wait in line to provide photo identification to receive your waiver wristband. Filling out the waiver prior to the event does not guarantee participation in any activity at Winter Jam.
For more information, please call (212) 360-8213.