PRCS hosts WinterFest at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park 

Join Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services for this first annual WinterFest featuring ice activities, a winter market, free kid’s activities, and more. 

WinterFest will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park, 22831 Hanson Park Drive, Aldie. WinterFest is free to attend, and no registration is required. 

This family-friendly event will feature fun activities for all ages including ice sculptures, miniature train rides, a visit from Santa and other winter characters, music from DJ BiFocals, food trucks (food for purchase), and retail and craft vendors to help you find that special gift for the holiday season.

In addition to these winter-themed activities, WinterFest will host various local nonprofit organizations along an interactive walking path. PRCS is also partnering with One Warm Coat and Toys for Tots to collect outerwear donations and new toys.

Visit loudoun.gov/WinterFest for a full list of activities and entertainment, food vendors, retail and craft vendors, nonprofit organizations, and parking and shuttle information. Download the PRCS WinterFest App to learn more about the event. The app includes an event map, vendor list, parking maps, nonprofit information, and more. In the case of severe weather, this event could be canceled.

Join PRCS Early for the WinterFest 5K

You can start the day early and join PRCS at Hanson Park for the first annual WinterFest 5K race starting at 9 a.m. Come dressed in your best holiday festive wear. To learn more about the WinterFest 5K and to register, click here. Registration for the WinterFest 5K is required.

Free parking is available beginning at 9:30 a.m. Parking will be limited before 9:30 a.m. due to the WinterFest 5K. Parking within Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park will be based on availability.

Please follow all signage to enter Hal and Berni Hanson Regional Park at Hanson Park Drive near Hanson House. When coming from Ryan Road, this will be the second park entrance on your left and when coming from Northstar Boulevard, this will be the first park entrance on your right.

• The Creighton Road entrance on the north side of the park will be for the off-leash dog area and disc golf patrons only. There will be no access to the remainder of the park. To enter WinterFest, use the Evergreen Mills Road entrance.
• The parking lots at The Lodge at Hanson Park and the Hanson Park Nature Center will be closed for event activities.
• Parking near the main event space will be first come, first served.
• Street parking on Evergreen Mills Road and along park roads is prohibited and towing will be enforced.
• Free PRCS shuttle service will be available for parking lots farther from the main event space.
• Shuttles will drop off at both The Lodge at Hanson Park and the Hanson Park Nature Center.
• Shuttle stops include Championship Plaza and parking lots by fields RF6 and RF7.
• Shuttle service will not begin on the south side of Hanson Park until all parking lots on the north side are full.  
• Foldable strollers are permitted on PRCS shuttles.

In the case of severe weather, a cancelation notice will be posted on the Loudoun County Parks, Recreation and Community Services Facebook page.