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Plymouth Ice Festival in downtown Plymouth

January 30 - February 01

Close up of ice sculpting in progress during Frozen Night at Greenmead Historical Village showing ice chips flying as a block is carved

Photo credit: iStock / nojustice

Description

Families can explore more than 70 ice sculptures throughout downtown and enjoy hands on fun like a tubing run and petting farm. Kids will also find food vendors and nightly entertainment spread across the festival area. Dress warmly and plan to walk between activities.

Event cost: Free admission. Some activities and food available for a fee.

Event times: 4 p.m. Jan. 30-5 p.m. Feb. 1.

Additional Information

Website: https://www.facebook.com/events/2485308181864349/?acontext=ref52action_history%5Bsurfaceshare_linkmechanismshare_linkextra_datainvite_link_id2067787013795651%5D

Age recommendation: Early Elementary (K-3), Late Elementary (4-5), Preschool, Teens, Toddlers, Tweens

Neighborhood: Wayne County

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