Winterfest Hartford has closed for the 2024-2025 season. Opening day for 2025-2026 is Friday, November, 28, 2025!
Fundraising has begun for 2025-2026. Help us raise the $300,000 to bring the magic of Winterfest Hartford to our capital city next winter. This year will be our 15th season of free skating in Bushnell Park.
What’s happening at Winterfest Hartford?
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.