Winterloo

Winterloo is the city's annual cold weather festival happening on January 25, 2025. 

Winterloo is an annual, free for all ages festival that is open to the public and run by the City of Waterloo’s Arts and Creative Industries team, Create Waterloo. 

Break away from the winter blues with indoor and outdoor winter-themed activities on Saturday, January 25, 2025 from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in uptown Waterloo. The festivals main locations are Waterloo Public Square and Visitor Information Centre.

  • Watch award-winning ice carvers
  • Bring your own skates for outdoor ice skating
  • Enjoy music by our on-site DJ
  • Play the giant games with friends and family
  • Warm up with hot drinks and treats from local food trucks

More details to be announced.

Please note this festival is weather dependent. In the event of rain or inclement weather, Winterloo will be postponed to Saturday, February 1, 2025.