January 30, 2026 - February 1, 2026
We can’t wait to have you join us for Winterfest Weekend! Please continue to check back here frequently as we will have more updates and activities released soon!
Sponsors
Student Programming Board, Student Activities, URochester Late Night, Athletics & Recreation, Class Councils, Pepsi, Dining Services, Alumni Relations and Constituent Engagement, and Student Centers and Services.
Thursday, January 29
URLN Trivia in Rockys
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Rocky's Sub Shop & Lounge
10 P.M. - 11 P.M.
Co-hosted with Quiz Bowl and Student Activities
Friday, January 30
Activities Fair
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Zornow Courts located in the Goergen Athletic Center
1:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Movie Screening
More information coming soon
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Hoyt Hall
6:30 P.M.
Free Pool & Games
Enjoy an assortment of board games and a free game of pool (or two)!
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Rocky's Sub Shop & Lounge
9 P.M. – Midnight
A Night of Comedy – Headliner announced soon!
Doors open at 8 P.M. and seating is general admission. If you need transportation, there will be looping shuttles from Rush Rhees to Kodak starting at 6 P.M. Tickets can be purchased at the Eastman Box Office online for $15 for URochester Undergraduate Students (limit 2), $25 for Staff/Faculty/Grads, and $35 for general tickets. UR Undergraduate Students, be sure to check your email for info on how you can purchase your discounted ticket. URochester ID required at the door for undergrads.
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Kodak Hall at Eastman
8 P.M.
Saturday, January 31
Winterfest Giveaway
We are so excited for this year's giveaway! We have the CUTEST gloves and socks to keep you warm all winter long!
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Wilson Commons Porch
2 P.M. – 5 P.M.
Ice Carving Demonstration
A Winterfest classic – live ice carving! Come watch in person or check out our livestream.
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Zornow Courts located in the Goergen Athletic Center
2:30 P.M.
Fire Pits and S'mores
The best way to cure the winter blues is to come have a warm drink and make a tasty s’more by the fire!
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Wilson Quad and Porch
2:30 P.M.
Winter Wonderland
We have TONS of fun activities to help you celebrate winter! Come to the ballroom for interactive games and novelties, stop by the photo booth in Haven’s, listen to live music in the Ballroom, build-a-buddy in the May Room, and so much more!
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Campus Center
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
Tasting Stations
Warm up with samples of wings and poutine. Tickets are $3 each and can only be purchased at the Common Market.
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Hirst Lounge
2:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.
URLN – Silent Disco
More information coming soon!
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May Room
9:00 P.M. – 11:30 P.M.
Free Pool & Games
Enjoy an assortment of board games and a free game of pool (or two)!
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Rocky's Sub Shop & Lounge
9 P.M. – Midnight