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

Ballet Academy East

Classes for young children instill the joy of dance within an environment focused on developing individual potential and creativity. While classes for older, more serious dancers, combine comprehensive ballet training with professional-caliber performance opportunities to prepare students for success in the dance world.