Events

Ice Carvings!

Enjoy sidewalks lined with ice carvings in downtown Plymouth. Each work of art starts as a 350 lb. block of ice!
World-renowned ice carvers have created over 150 carvings to be displayed during this year’s event!

   

 

Ice Festival Zip Line Experience: 

Soar above downtown Plymouth on the Plymouth Ice Festival Zip Line, one of the festival’s most thrilling attractions!
This 300-foot zip line gives riders a unique bird’s-eye view of the ice carvings, festival crowds, and winter activity below.

Open throughout the festival, the Zip Line is fun for adventurous kids, teens, and adults looking to add a little adrenaline to their Ice Festival experience. Riders are securely harnessed and guided by trained staff to ensure a safe and unforgettable ride.

<< Tickets Available Online – Click Here >>

* Tickets Purchased can be used any day or time zip line is open.

Zip Line Hours:
Friday 5pm-10pm
Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 10am-6pm

Ages: All ages! Kids to Adults

Weight Limit: 45lbs to 250lbs

Location: On Ann Arbor Trail between Main St and Union St.

 

Ice Festival Bingo! Presented by Thrivent.

Collect enough stickers to get a bingo and enter to win a prize from The Plymouth DDA. Bingo cards are available at all participating businesses. The bingo card can be found by following this link.

 

 

The Hot Spot Heated By Ehlers Heating & Air Conditioning

Warm up in style at the Hot Spot, heated by Ehlers Heating and Air Conditioning. It is located under The Gathering, directly across from Kellogg Park. The Hot Spot features local vendors, businesses, product demonstrations, a sitting area to take a load off your feet, and (most importantly) lots of heat! The Hot Spot is open during all of the official open hours of the Festival.

 

 

EXPLORE ALL OF DOWNTOWN PLYMOUTH.

Downtown Plymouth is full of an eclectic gathering of shops, apparel stores, eateries, salons, and spas.

USA Hockey Experience
Saturday | 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Penniman Avenue near the Penn Theatre & Kellogg Park

Get in the game with USA Hockey at the Plymouth Ice Festival! Meet Team USA players in their jerseys, snap photos with the USA Hockey mascot (12–2 PM), and test your skills at a shooting station with sticks, netting, and rubber pucks. Stop by the USA Hockey tent for giveaways, enter-to-win opportunities, and ticket prizes—plus learn more about the upcoming Five Nations Tournament kicking off February 3. A must-visit experience for hockey fans of all ages.

Live Carving Demonstrations in Kellogg Park

 

 

ICE THRONE Presented by: Varsity Automotive Group 

For years, this unique ice carving has been the perfect setting for family pictures. Festival guests will feel like “Ice Festival Royalty” as they sit atop the Ice Throne. This activity has been a tradition for many families, as they return for that picture every year.

 

 

Family Petting Zoo Presented by Michigan First Credit Union

Located next to the Ice Playground, our friends at Carousel Acres will offer a hands-on experience with horses, donkeys, goats, sheep, alpacas, and even a baby calf. This activity is great for kids or those who are young at heart. This year’s Petting Farm will also feature pony rides!

Saturday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

 

Crazy Craig Family Comedy Juggling Variety Show Presented by DTE Energy Foundation

The Crazy Craig Family Comedy Juggling Variety Show is an experience you will not soon forget. No matter your age, from toddlers and grade school children to teens, young adults, parents, seniors, and everyone in between, Crazy Craig will keep you smiling, laughing, and wanting more of his Fun Crazy Antics! 

Show times

Friday, January 30, 2026

  • 6:00–6:20 PM – Juggling Show
  • 6:40–7:00 PM – Juggling Show
  • 7:20–7:40 PM – Juggling Show

Saturday, January 31, 2026

  • 12:00–12:20 PM – Juggling Show
  • 2:00–2:20 PM – Juggling Show
  • 4:45–5:30 PM – Stilt Walking Greeter

Sunday, February 1, 2026

  • 12:00–12:20 PM – Juggling Show
  • 2:00–2:20 PM – Juggling Show
  • 5:00–5:20 PM – Juggling Show

 

 

College Carving Competition:

Saturday, 11 am-3 pm in Kellogg Park

 

 

Hot Chocolate & S’mores Porch

Enjoy hot chocolate, coffee, and specialty winter drinks from Continental Drip, then grab a S’mores kit and roast your own treats around a warm, crackling fire. Whether you’re visiting with family, meeting friends, or pausing between ice carvings, the porch offers a classic winter experience for all ages.

 

 

Dueling Chainsaws Competition Presented by DTE Foundation:

Saturday 7 pm on the Main Stage

 

 

Professional Carving Competition:

Sunday 10 am-2 pm

 

 
Movies at the Penn Theater

ICE AGE 
All seats $5.00
 
 
 

 

Party Lot & Ice Bar

Located at EG. Nicks
Hours of operation/Nightly Entertainment:

The Ice Bar presented by Pink Whitney is Open all three days of the Festival 

Party Lot Hours:
Friday, January 30 th -Dusty’s mixtape. 

Saturday, January 31st – Power Play Detroit

 

 

Official Warming station of the Plymouth Ice Festival.
Ehlers heating and cooling “Hot Spot” Located Next to the Penn Theater, 790 Penniman Ave           
– Available at this location: Food, Drinks, face painting, vendors, and bathrooms.  
– Open all Festival Horus

 

 

United Way 

Saturday, 10 am – 2 pm, Located just off Ann Arbor Trail at 960 W. Ann Arbor Trail suite 2. 

 

 

Warm Up at HomeCraft Real Estate During the Plymouth Ice Festival!

Join us at the Plymouth Ice Festival and stop by the HomeCraft Real Estate. 
Warming Station at 487 Forest Ave, directly across from EG Nick’s. Warm up with complimentary hot chocolate, coffee, and tea, and enjoy some sweet treats for the little ones. Our cozy Forest Avenue Hot Spot will be open during all official festival hours, offering a perfect break from the winter chill.
Don’t miss this chance to enjoy the festivities and a warm welcome from our team!