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Freeze Fest

ISM-Springfield
Promotional ad for Freeze Fest event featuring cartoon animals in a snowy landscape With generous support from Nancy’s Pizza and IL State Museum Society, the Illinois State Museum is thrilled to host our second Freeze Fest on Friday, January 2, and Saturday, January 3, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Join us in downtown Springfield for this free, two-day celebration of all things frosty! Launch snowballs, test a blubber glove in icy water, explore the northern lights, and warm up with hot chocolate. Admission is free, so bring the whole family to shake off the winter blues and enjoy frosty fun indoors at ISM.
Friday, January 2, 2026
10:00 AM to 03:00 PM CST
Illinois State Museum
  • 502 S Spring Street
  • Springfield, Illinois

For more information please reach out to DNR.ISM.Events@illinois.gov 

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