Polar Palooza Winter Festival
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Sat, Feb 07 , 2026 • 12:00pm - 3:00pm
1403 Sycamore Road, DeKalb, IL 60115
Festival attendees will enjoy free hot chocolate and s'mores while warming up next to one of the community fires, hop aboard a hayride through Hopkins Park, sled, create winter crafts, and more!
10th Annual Polar Palooza Winter Festival! This free outdoor festival features:
Hot chocolate & s’mores roasting, sled dog demonstrations, winter hayrides through Hopkins Park, sledding, and more! Some activities are weather-dependent!
The event will take place at Hopkins Park on February 7th from 12:00pm-3:00pm.
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