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Enjoy Events & Activities at Clifton Park's 2026 Winterfest Celebration

Date: February 7, 2026

Are you ready for some winter fun with the family? The annual Clifton Park Winterfest is not to be missed! Join the Town of Clifton Park on Saturday, February 7, 2026 for a day of outdoor (and indoor!) winter activities.

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Pre-Festival: Park at Dark

Park at Dark, the official Winterfest kickoff, will take place on Friday, February 6 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the Town Center Park. The event will feature bonfires, s'mores, horse-drawn carriage rides, Traveling Tom's Coffee (and hot cocoa!), the Kettle Corn NYC food truck, and the Shenendehowa Rotary Club.

Winterfest Highlights Around Clifton Park

Winterfest is a true town-wide celebration with activities and special happenings hosted by local businesses and community locations throughout Clifton Park. The celebration will include popular spots such as Clifton Park Center Mall, Bowman Orchards, Riverview Orchards, the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, Barney Road Pond, and Vischer Ferry General Store.

Fan-favorite Winterfest traditions often include the Taste of Clifton Park Soup Contest, outdoor winter fun like sledding and ice fishing (weather permitting), horse-drawn carriage rides, outhouse races, outdoor story times, and hot cocoa with s'mores.

Community partners like Robinson Ace Hardware and local organizations help bring the day to life with interactive experiences and seasonal fun for all ages.

Stay tuned for the full schedule of events as it becomes available!

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outhouse race

Photos provided by the Town of Clifton Park, keep an eye on their Facebook page for updates.

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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