Cardboard and tape only. Wax is allowed and encouraged. Decorate your sled and dress up in a costume.
Categories for youth, adult and family, and business.
Judging starts at 12 p.m., based on artistic design and construction. Sleds accepted for judging until 1:30 p.m. Race entries accepted until 2 p.m.
Awards for best artistic sled, best construction, fastest sled in one piece, and other fun surprise categories.
CLAREMONT, N.H. – From Feb. 9-15, get ready to bundle up and join Claremont Parks & Recreation for an exciting lineup of Winterfest 2026 activities for all ages. From winter fun and family-friendly events, to community traditions you won’t want to miss, we’ve got something for everyone to enjoy this season.
Please visit www.claremontparks.com or call 603-542-7019 for more information.
Monday, Feb. 9
Sweetheart ice skating at Arrowhead Recreation Area, at 6 p.m.
Bingo at Claremont Elks, at 6 p.m., fee to play
Tuesday, Feb. 10
Story walk at Moody Park, at 4 p.m.
Open swim at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at 5 p.m.
Zumba class at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at 5:15 p.m.
Learn to skate at Arrowhead Recreation Area, at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Story time for preschoolers at Fiske Free Library, at 9:30 a.m.
Snowman making contest at Barnes Park, at 4 p.m.
Home Depot wooden surprise workshop at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at 6 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 12
Arcade night and mini golf at Time Out, at 4 p.m., fee to play
Read to a dog at Fiske Free Library, at 4 p.m.
Story time at Fiske Free Library, at 5:45 p.m.
Big Splash competition at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 13
Snowshoeing at Moody Park, at 12 p.m.
Mother and son bowling at Maple Lanes, at 5 p.m., fee to play
Saturday, Feb. 14
Pickleball tournament at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at 8 a.m.
Broomball tournament at Arrowhead Recreation Area, at 9 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 15
Cardboard sled race at Arrowhead Recreation Area, at 12 p.m.
Volleyball drop-in at Claremont Savings Bank Community Center, at 5 p.m.