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Festival of Fire & Ice

Discover new ways to play through the coldest season

ICG’s Annual Festival of Fire & Ice

Saturday, Feb. 4th 2023 3 to 6 PM

On Saturday, February 4 2023 from 3 to 6 PM, ICG will host its 10th Festival of Fire & Ice in the Garden!
Enjoy the hot chocolate cauldron, experience the power of storytelling by Perry Ground, and learn about winter wildlife with NY State Parks educators. There will also be a snow maze, and scavenger hunts; culminating in an Arctic Animal Parade, and a dazzling fire performance by Blackroot.
Bundle up and celebrate the coldest season with us! Admission to the Garden is always free, donations are encouraged. As a community-funded organization, your donations help keep the Garden growing. There will be snacks and beverages available for purchase.

This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County Tourism Program. 

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ICG’s FREE winter event, Festival of Fire & Ice is happening on Saturday, February 4th from 3pm-6pm. Ithaca Children’s Garden will be dressed up to celebrate the winter season! 

Enjoy the hot chocolate cauldron, experience the power of storytelling by Perry Ground, and learn about winter wildlife with NY State Parks educators. There will also be a snow maze, and scavenger hunts; culminating in an Arctic Animal Parade, and a dazzling fire performance by Blackroot.
Bundle up and celebrate the coldest season with us! Admission to the Garden is always free, donations are encouraged. As a community-funded organization, your donations help keep the Garden growing. There will be snacks and beverages available for purchase.

Check out this feature published in the Ithaca Voice that paints a vivid picture of ICG’s exceptional celebration of winter.

This program was made possible in part by a grant from the Tompkins County Tourism Program.

A Look Back at Past Festivals

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