Winterfest Hartford opens on Friday, November 27, 2026! Enjoy free ice skating, free skate rentals and more, Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 am - 8 pm.
Produced by the iQuilt Partnership, Winterfest Hartford brings people together through free, inclusive winter programming in the heart of the city.
What’s happening at Winterfest Hartford?
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Getting Here
The Winterfest Hartford rink is located in Bushnell Park, adjacent to the Pump House.
Driving: For GPS, use 60 Elm Street, Hartford, and you’ll see the rink from Pulaski Circle. Free parking is available on Elm and Jewell Street during Winterfest Hartford.
CTtransit & CTfastrak: Buses stop within three blocks of Bushnell Park. Look for downtown stops along Main Street, Church Street, Jewell Street, or Constitution Plaza.
Parking: There is FREE street parking on Elm (from Trinity Street to Pulaski Circle) or Jewell Streets during Winterfest Hartford, thanks to the Hartford Parking Authority. On-street parking on all other Hartford streets is free after 6 pm on weekdays and all day on weekends.