Winterfest Hartford is closed for the 2025 season. The rink will open on November 27, 2026.
Produced by the iQuilt Partnership, Winterfest Hartford brings people together through free, inclusive winter programming in the heart of the city.
Fundraising for next season is underway!
Help us raise $300,000 to bring the magic of Winterfest Hartford back to our Capital City next winter.
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.