Winter carnival 2025 escape to eagle ridge over presidents' day weekend or the annual winter carnival

Warm your heart this year at our winter carnival!

Schedule of Events

9am - 5pm: Nordic Center

Located at the highlands restaurant complex and the general golf course, our nordic center is offering ice skating on our new rink, tubing, snowshoeing and downhill sledding. Warm up by our cozy bonfire with your friends and family. Concessions are available at the golf course halfway house. All activities are weather permitting.

9am - 5pm: Trackman Golf Simulator

Located at the highlands restaurant complex and the general golf course, you can polish up your golf swing with our experienced golf pros. Lessons are complimentary for eagle ridge guests and members. Reservations are recommended by calling: 815-776-5251.

2pm - 8pm: Indoor Playland And Craft Room

Located in the eagle ballroom at the main lodge bounce house, bean bags, checkers, bear factory, take home your very own travel buddy /animals, $20. Outfits $5-$12, winter themed crafts, $2 to $12.

4pm - 7pm: Ice Princess In The Lobby

Meet our ice princess and take pictures

4pm - 9pm: Ron The Caricature Artist

In the lobby: $$

4pm: Hand Carved Ice Bar

Enjoy winter beverages including chef randy’s famous marshmallow shots.

4pm - 6pm: Stonedrift Spa  $$

Face jewelry in our lobby

6pm - 7pm: Fire & Ice Balloon Glow

Watch as we light up the sky in front of the inn with our hot air balloons. Wind and weather permitting!

4pm - 6pm: S’mores Galore And Bonfire $$

Located in the courtyard (weather permitting)

7pm: Movies & Tubies

Indoor pool / enjoy a movie as you splash around in our indoor pool ( resort guests only)

7pm - 8pm: Meet & Greet With Princesses

Royal t princesses brings royal characters to life! Our princesses will enchant our guests in the lobby