FreezeFest

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Celebrating winter at RIT!

Grab your gloves and gather together for this time-honored winter tradition at RIT. Embrace the snowy season with opportunities for fun on- and off-campus. From entertainment to food, free swag to DIY activities, there’s something for everyone at FreezeFest.

A student walks alone on a snow-covered path through campus

Jan. 31-Feb. 6, 2027

Mark your calendars: FreezeFest returns to RIT for a week of entertainment and events in January!

Events

A pine tree branch is weighed down by snow; a blurry RIT campus is visible in the background

FreezeFest 2027 Events

Ice skating, hot chocolate, movies, music, and more - there’s so much happening at FreezeFest! Be sure to check back as events are added below.

Photo Gallery

Check out highlights from FreezeFest 2026!

Students work together at a table assembling a red bicycle, using tools and following instructions during a group activity.
Three students stand indoors at a campus event, holding small stuffed Roarie plush toys and cups of hot beverages, with tables and other attendees visible in the background.
Students wearing face shields and gloves prepare liquid-nitrogen ice cream at a table, pouring ingredients into a container that releases visible white vapor, while others watch.
Students sit on the floor indoors petting two dogs, a black-and-white collie mix and a Brown Labrador, during a campus event.
Students stand outside on a snowy campus walkway near a parked truck, interacting with two harnessed husky dogs while a handler stands nearby wearing winter gear.
Students stand around an indoor table display speaking with a campus representative, with items such as water bottles, giveaways, and other informational materials.
Students sit around a large indoor table covered with supplies, threading beads and assembling crafts, while other students browse activity tables in the background.
Students sit around an indoor table, working on a hands-on craft activity with small materials and tools, while others move through the event space in the background.
Students skate across an indoor ice rink, gliding along the boards while others stand and watch from nearby seating areas.

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