Galena Winter Carnival

Get ready to freeze your socks off and warm your heart at the Galena Winter Carnival, an annual snow-filled extravaganza hosted by the Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa. Happening over Presidents’ Day weekend, this winter wonderland offers everything from downhill sledding on the golf course and snowshoeing to tractor-wagon rides and a stunning Fire and Ice Balloon Glow. Families and couples alike can enjoy a hand-carved ice bar, meet whimsical ice princesses, or hit the Nordic Center for indoor golf and ice skating. Whether you are racing in the Sasquatch Shuffle, catching a magical birds of prey demonstration, or simply cozying up with s’mores by the fire, this jam-packed four-day celebration guarantees unforgettable chills and thrills just a short trip from Chicago.