Winterfest comes to downtown Elkhart Saturday

ELKHART, Ind. -- The City of Elkhart announced the annual Winterfest will take place on Saturday starting at 8 a.m., with Breakfast with Santa at the Central Fire Station.

Winterfest events include the Ugly Sweater Run and Stroll, free photos with Santa at the Elkhart Public Library, downtown merchants’ open houses, and ice skating at NIBCO Water and Ice Park.

Organizers say kids 12 and under can skate for free all day.

There will also be live ice carving demonstrations happening throughout the day.

Winterfest schedule:

• Breakfast with Santa - 8 a.m. to noon at Central Fire Station
• Premier Arts Holiday Windows Tours at The Lerner Theatre
• FREE Pictures with Santa - noon to 3 p.m. at Elkhart Public Library
• Ice Skating at NIBCO Water and Ice Park - Open Skate from noon to 5 p.m.
• Ice Skating at NIBCO Water and Ice Park - Ralph Hartnagel Memorial Skate from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
• Ugly Sweater Fun Run and Stroll hosted by Elkhart Education Foundation - Check-in at 17 a.m., Run at 8:30 a.m., Stroll at 8:45 a.m.
• Winterfest Market - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Elkhart Health and Aquatics
• All Aboard with Santa - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at National New York Central Railroad Museum
• Winterfest Parade - 6 p.m. at Main Street, Harrison to Lexington)
• Tree Lighting - After parade at Civic Plaza
• Tree lighting immediately
• Downtown Merchant Open Houses - Discounts, crafts, and holiday shopping all day

For more information, you can contact Elkhart Parks and Recreation at 574-295-7275 or by email at [email protected]. You can also find information here.