Get out of your hibernation this winter and do something fun! There are plenty of fun activities going on around Jefferson County this winter. Embrace the season and make some new memories!
Candlelight Hike in Lake Mills

Enjoy hiking on a candlelit trail through Korth Park in Lake Mills. Afterward, relax and warm up by the fire.
If there is snow by chance, adult and youth snowshoes will be available free of charge, first come first serve.
Date: Friday, January 31, 2025 from 6:00 – 7:30 PM
This is a kickoff event for the Knickerbocker Ice Festival in Lake Mills each February. This activity is weather-dependent.
Knickerbocker Ice Festival in Lake Mills, WI

Come enjoy a slew of unique winter activities for the whole family, including:
- Live Ice Sculpting 🧊
- Ice Bowling 🎳
- Frozen Ice Golf 🏌️♀️
- Ice Cold Kickball ☄️
- Fat Tire Fun Ride 🚴🏼♂️
- Cornhole Tournament 🌽
- Candlelight Snowshoe & Ski ⛷
- Ice Skating Party in Commons Park ⛸
- Free Family Games in Commons Park 🛷
- Hot Dog Eating Contest 🌭
- Euchre Tournament ♠️
- 50/50 Raffle 🎟
- Trivia 🧠
- Food & Drink Specials 🍷🍺🥣
- and more!
Dates: Friday, January 31; Saturday, February 1; and Sunday, February 2, 2025
The Knickerbocker Ice Festival is a community event named after a company that harvested ice from Rock Lake in the early 1900s. The Ice House is long gone, but each February, Legendary Lake Mills hosts a weekend full of indoor and outdoor events to connect Lake Mills with that icy past.
Family Ski, Skate, and Hike in Fort Atkinson

The Friends of Haumerson’s Pond in Fort Atkinson is hosting a fun-filled day of ice skating, ice games, warm food, and a lighted walk on the Bark River Trails.
Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025, from 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
The ice on this pond has been fantastic this year and so many people have enjoyed time outside together on Haumerson’s Pond. There’s a building inside where you can warm up while listening to music too.
Irish Jig Jog 5k in Watertown, WI

Whether you like to run, jog, walk, or cheer people on, there’s something for you at the Irish Jig Jog in Watertown! There’s a 5k route or a .5 mile route for kids ages 10 and under. Participants will receive a shirt & swag bag.
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
The Watertown Jig Jog supports the Watertown Educational Foundation. They provide grants to public and private classrooms 4k through 12th to support local students and teachers.
Downtown Watertown Sweet Stroll

Here’s a great opportunity to indulge your tastebuds and support the downtown Watertown businesses that have no doubt been impacted by the long bridge construction project.
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Explore a variety of delicious, locally-made desserts, mocktails, coffee tastings, and more as you stroll through downtown Watertown. Perfect for a romantic outing with your sweetheart, a fun time with friends, or a family activity.
Whitewater Polar Plunge

If you dare, head to the Whitewater Aquatic Center for the 2025 Whitewater Polar Plunge to support over 1,400 athletes of Special Olympics Wisconsin!
Date: Saturday, March 15, 2025
Participants donate or fundraise for a great cause. There’s a chili cookoff afterward too.
Winter Library Challenge in Various Towns
Many local libraries in Jefferson County are having Winter Reading Challenges and Programs. These are good for getting you to read more often and check out the variety of materials the libraries have to offer.
Most have a chance to win nice prizes too, such as free books and Amazon gift cards!
Fort Atkinson Library Winter Reading Challenge
Jefferson Library Winter Challenge
Johnson Creek Library Winter BINGO
Lake Mills Library Winter Reading Challenge
Waterloo Library Reading Challenge
Watertown Winter Library Challenge
