Winterfest Kicks off in Dowtown Raleigh

Print More

Children play and watch the water change colors in the downtown fountain.

Raleigh kicked off the third annual Winterfest in downtown Raleigh Saturday night at City Plaza. The two-month event features an outdoor skating rink with natural ice. Saturday night’s special festivities including a holiday tree lighting by Mayor Charles Meeker, dancing, music, storytelling, carousel rides, sledding and more.

The ice rink is open through Jan. 29. Learn more about Winterfest.