Winter Fun Guide 2015: Carnivals

Even more winter fun:
For our 2015 guide to sledding, click here.
For our 2015 guide to ice skating, click here.
For our 2015 guide to tea and hot chocolate, click here.
For our 2015 guide to museums, click here.
For our 2015 guide to indoor games, click here.
For our 2015 guide to crafts and creative workshops, click here.

Central Park Winter Jam
At Central Park’s Winter Jam (January 24), you can enjoy winter sports like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, and a Taste NY Winter Market. Equipment is provided for free, and Gore Mountain will supply some fresh powder. Central Park Bandshell, nycparks.org
Carnival de Quebec
Experience Quebec City’s Carnival de Quebec this year (January 30-February 15), the largest winter carnival in the world. Families can explore snow sculptures, slides, sleigh rides, dogsled rides, and more. Quebec City, Canada, carnival.qc.ca
Saranac Lake Winter Carnival
Time-travel at this year’s “Groovy ‘60s”-themed Saranac Lake Winter Carnival (February 6-15), which includes a Kiddie parade, three firework displays, and of course, a giant ice palace. Saranac Lake, NY, saranaclakewintercarnival.com
Stowe Winter Carnival
Check out the Stowe Winter Carnival (January 17-25) for ice-carving contests, snow golf, snow volleyball, and USA Snowboarding Association slope style competition. Stowe, VT, stowewintercarnival.com
Newport Winter Festival
Rhode Island’s Newport Winter Festival is the largest in New England (February 13-22), featuring more than 150 events including a Children’s Fair, a chili- and chicken wing cook-offs. Newport, RI, newportevents.com/winterfest

CK Kids

CK Kids offers various classes and programs, including Afterschool Program, Lil Chefs, Boys Hip-Hop, Ninja Starz, Lil Artists, CK Kids Athletic Programs, Acrobatics, Dance and Drama, and Karate.&nbsp;

Dance Workshop - NY

Nestled in the heart of the UES, Dance Workshop is a community-focused studio committed to dance education in a loving and safe environment. Dance Workshop offers Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, Musical Theatre and Acro for ages 2+. They also offer a Pre-Professional Company track for dancers interested in taking their technique to the next level. Trial classes may be scheduled with the studio at the start of the season. Dance with Dance Workshop! MaryAnn Grasso founded Dance Workshop in 1979. Her daughter Nanci later joined her at the helm and in 2016 established Dance Workshop on the Upper East Side of NYC. MaryAnn and Nanci have devoted their lives to dance education, community and the development of children; raising dancers and sound human beings alike. Dance Workshop has seen thousands of dancers pass through the doors. They believe dance has the power to elevate and change lives!

Visit Schoharie County

The Schoharie Valley is home to things grown well - trees, crops, produce, people. It is filled with inviting farms and businesses beckoning visitors to experience what locals love about the region. Its enchanting vistas, rich farmland, and strong sense of community are what make Schoharie County such a fascinating place to visit and to live.