Winter Adventures in Lake County
Winter Has Arrived In Lake County!
Whether you are looking to trek across snowy trails or snuggle in front of a local winery’s fire, celebrate the season with us and experience some winter adventures! Head over to one of our three Winter Icefests this month, enjoy a brisk hike thru Lake Metroparks , or get cozy at one of our wineries with the Winter Warmer Trail.
Winter Warmer Wine & Cocktail Trail
A trail dedicated to warming comfort foods, wines & cocktails!
January 2 - February 9
2nd Annual Downtown Willoughby Ice Fest
Experience art, ice carving demonstrations, vendors, the city's lights and other outdoor winter entertainment at the 2nd Annual Downtown Willoughby Ice Fest.
Fairport Harbor Winter Fest
Beat the winter blues with live music, food trucks, full bar, kid's activities, vendors, and more at the Fairport Harbor Winter Fest.
Mentor Chill Out
Shake away the winter blues at Mentor Chill Out on Saturday, January 20, 2024, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM at Mentor Civic Center Park.
Lake Metroparks Ice Festival
Lake Metroparks Farmpark Ice Festival features winter-themed family fun activities.
The Mentor Ice Arena
The Mentor Ice Arena is open year round and offers something for everyone who enjoys skating.
Winter Marsh Excursion
Winter Marsh Excursion at the Mentor Lagoons Nature Preserve & Marina on January 13, 2024
Ice Wine Festival
During the entire month of March, join Ferrante Winery, Debonné Vineyards, Grand River Cellars, Laurello Vineyards, Ferrante Winery, & Cask 307 for the Annual Ice Wine Festival, a progressive tasting of the ice wine produced in the Grand River Valley.
March 1 - 30, 2024 with Festival Saturdays
Winter Warmer Trail 2023
Willoughby, OH
Mentor Chill Out
Lake Metroparks Ice Festival
Mentor Lagoons
2024 Ice Wine Festival
Lake Metroparks
Snowshoeing
At Penitentiary Glen Reservation and Chapin Forest Reservation, rent snowshoes and follow designated marked trails.
Girdled Road Reservation has two trails for backcountry snowshoe or hiking experiences for the 3.5 miles of accessible areas.
Holden Arboretum offers snowshoe rentals that you can experience while hiking or birding!
Cross Country skiing
Lake Metroparks will continue to groom trails for skiing this winter season at both Chapin Forest Reservation and Girdled Road Reservation (south entrance) as in the past.
Birding
Go Birding at Holden Arboretum and print out their guide to help track your observations!
Sledding
Learn more on where to experience the snow in Lake Metroparks!