Fabulous February has been canceled for tomorrow, Monday February 17 due to severe weather conditions. But don’t worry, it’s been rescheduled for Saturday, March 1st at the same place and time!
If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 413-787-6435.
Stay safe and we can’t wait to see you on March 1st!
Mayor Domenic J. Sarno and Executive Director of Parks, Buildings and Recreation Management (PBRM) Thomas Ashe, and the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners are happy to announce the 2025 schedule of “Fabulous February!” events.
Fabulous February! is an annual winter carnival event at Forest Park that began 47 years ago coinciding with February school vacation week. Fabulous February will take place this year during February school break on Monday February 17th and Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
Mayor Sarno, Director Ashe and team, and the Springfield Board of Park Commissioners invite you and your family to enjoy this fun winter happening. Forest Park will be jam-packed with activities that inspire families to spend enjoyable time together having fun and relaxing in this beautiful park. Most of this year’s events will take place at the Clifford A. Phaneuf Environmental Center (ECOS) on Porter Lake. The vehicle entrance fee will be waived for this event. Please see below for a full list of activities.
Mayor Sarno states, “We are so proud to offer special events like Fabulous February with many of our wonderful partners so families can come enjoy hayrides, magic shows, face painting, live ice sculpting, skating with Boomer from our beloved T-birds AHL hockey team, and more right here at our iconic Forest Park. So many of us cherish fond memories of spending time at Forest Park with family and friends – for me growing up, parks, especially Forest Park, were my ‘Riviera.’ My administration is committed to continuing to improve and enhance the enjoyment of our beautiful parks systems and we are extremely proud to that we have surpassed the $100 million mark in investment of our park system over the past 14 years. If you have not visited Forest Park in a while you will notice some improvements like the major Monkey House renovations, the installation of the historic-replica Forest Park picnic pavilion and enhanced picnic grove, and the beautiful restoration of the historic Trolley Gazebo right at the main entrance. We are looking forward to seeing the completed Walker Grandstand project soon too. Thank you to Parks Director Tom Ashe and team, the Board of Park Commissioners, and our many partners for making Fabulous February possible. I encourage everyone to look at the events planned and set time aside to participate and enjoy!”
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17th
Mission Impossible
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Ages 7-15 years
Pre-registration Required, Space Limited!
Location: ECOS Center
Cost: Free
Navigate through the wilderness of Forest Park and uncover nature’s treasures! Join Brad Miller of Next Level Adventures as he prepares participants for this adventure opportunity! Please wear warm clothes (gloves, hat, jacket, etc.).
LIVE Ice Sculpture
10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: ECOS
Cost: Free
Watch in amazement as a block of ice is masterfully sculpted into a majestic hawk!
Old-Fashioned Hot Dog Roast
10:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: ECOS Center
Enjoy the fun of roasting your hot dog over an open fire! Hot dogs, popcorn, and beverages will be free.
Magic by Derek!
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: ECOS Center
Cost: Free
Come see a blend of magic and comedy by Derek to create moments of wonder and laughter for all ages.
Face Painting
11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: ECOS Center
Cost: Free
Children of all ages will have a variety of colorful designs to choose from by Dazzle Day Face Painters!
Build a Bird Feeder
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: ECOS Center
ReGreen Springfield will help you create an easy and eco-friendly bird feeder that you can use in your yard!
Family Jungle
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: ECOS Center
Cost: Free
Enjoy an educational outreach program from Family Jungle that brings a diverse selection of animals. The presentation is designed to provide information about the animals, including their special adaptations, habitats, behavior, diets, and status in the wild.
Horse-Drawn Wagon & Carriage Ride Through Forest Park
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
All Ages
Location: In Forest Park, starting at the Moriarty Senior Center (Next to Zoo)
Cost: Free
Our driver will give you and your family a ride thru Forest Park. First come, first served.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18th
Public Skating
12:00 p.m. – 1:50 p.m.
All Ages
Location: Cyr Arena
Cost: Free
Enjoy an afternoon of indoor skating and participate in this special event! Skate with Boomer, The Thunderbirds’ Mascot 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. For Cyr Arena’s expanded public skating hours, call 413-787-6438.
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Fabulous February is made possible by the generosity of Everett Hosmer Barney.
For programs requiring pre-registration, call 413-787-6435 or 413-750-2652. Monday – Friday only, between 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. The Recreation Office will be closed on President’s Day, Monday, February 17, 2025. In case of severe weather on February 17th, please call (413)-787-6434 or (413)-787-6435 to confirm if the activities are happening.
