The Fourth Annual Live Ice Carving Returns to Old Town Square
Schedule
Fri Feb 06 2026 at 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm
UTC-07:00Location
19 Old Town Square, Suite 230, Fort Collins, CO, United States, Colorado 80524 | Fort Collins, CO
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Downtown Fort Collins' annual Live Ice Carving Sculpture returns with an enchanting two-night experience on Friday, February 6, and Saturday, February 7, in Old Town Square, starting around 4 pm.Watch Winter Magic Take Shape in Old Town Square. Bundle up for something spectacular! This year, the Fort Collins Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and Visit Fort Collins have teamed up to bring back Live Ice Carving for its fourth year—and this time, we're creating an enchanting two-night experience you won't want to miss.
Details: Friday, February 6 & Saturday, February 7 | Starting around 4 pm each evening | Old Town Square
Master ice sculptor Thomas Barlow of Struckman Sculpture Ice will transform massive blocks of ice into a magnificent castle that grows and evolves before your eyes. By Saturday evening, you'll witness a captivating frozen masterpiece towering in the heart of downtown.
Free, Family-Friendly & Full of Wonder: This is what Downtown Fort Collins does best, making it easy to gather with friends and neighbors, watch the magic unfold in real time, and snap photos as the ice castle comes to life. It's mesmerizing for all ages and completely free!
A Night of Art: Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™ Meets Frozen Masterpieces
Mark your calendars for Friday, February 6. It's a double dose of creativity in Downtown Fort Collins! Our monthly Downtown Fort Collins First Friday Art Walk™ coincides with the first night of live ice carving, making it the perfect evening to explore a variety of art-minded local businesses, meet local artists, and watch winter art take shape in Old Town Square.
Just a few steps from Old Town Square, stop by the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center (a participating Art Walk business) on Friday, February 6, for an interactive evening of creativity and fun. Grab a castle-themed coloring sheet, enjoy live music, complimentary hot chocolate from Old Town Spice Shop, and map out your Art Walk route to discover all the art-filled experiences waiting throughout downtown.
Bonus: The magic continues Saturday night with more live ice carving in Old Town Square, music, and coloring fun at the Welcome Center!
Don't miss this double dose of creativity in Downtown Fort Collins!
Learn more here:
https://downtownfortcollins.com/post/downtown-winter-magic-takes-shape-two-nights-of-live-ice-carving-returns
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