Student and musher riding on a sled pulled by a group of sled dogs. Banner for Winter Carnival 2026

Winter Carnival 2026

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Thu, Feb 12, 2026 12:00 PM –

Sat, Feb 14, 2026 7:00 PM (GMT-9)

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What’s more Alaskan than SNOW!?!? Winter Carnival is a way to break the monotony of the Fairbanks winter with invigorating and entertaining activities in February ranging from ice climbing to dog mushing and everything in between.

Join us in celebrating another year of winter activities this February 12-14, 2026!

Agenda

Past Events

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
North Campus Ski Trails
Winter Carnival Skiing

Winter Carnival Field Day: Skiing

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beluga Field
Winter Carnival Sledding

Winter Carnival Field Day: Sledding

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
Winter Carnival Outdoor Ice Skating

Winter Carnival Field Day: Outdoor Ice Skating

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beluga Field
Winter Carnival Ice Climbing

Winter Carnival Field Day: Ice Climbing

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Beluga Field
Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel

Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Beluga Field
Will It Sled?

Bring your own non-sled in this silly sledding competition! Whether it be a trash can lid or your roommate's inflatable mattress, accept the challenge and answer the question, "Will it sled?"

Sat, Feb 14, 2026
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Beluga Field
Build-A-Sled Competition

Using only the materials provided, construct a sled out of cardboard, tape, and a will to succeed. Judges will be looking at structural integrity, speed, and coolness factor. 

Fri, Feb 13, 2026
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Beluga Field
Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel

Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Wood Center mall
International Hot Chocolates Workshop

Make different hot chocolates from around the world

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
12:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Wood Center mall
Tea-riffic Blends: DIY Loose Leaf Tea Workshop

Mix your own looseleaf tea

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Arctic Java
Mask Making

Decorate a masquerade mask for the Polar Lights Promenade

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Arctic Java
LEGO Flower Making

Build a LEGO flower, first come, first serve

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
Outdoor Ice Skating & S'mores

Enjoy some time outside under the stars while ice skating, and then warm up next to a cozy fire after.

Thu, Feb 12, 2026
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Student Recreation Center
Polar Plunge

Feeling daring and brave? Sign up for the Polar Plunge and make some unforgettable memories with friends!

Registration is now CLOSED - 2/12/26
RSVP required: https://mynookrec.uaf.edu/Program/GetProgramDetails?courseId=f6badc1d-206d-4661-a496-0fb3a98e9633

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