Green Bay Winter 2026: Is Tubing Still Open?
Green Bay in winter is worth the trip beyond football season — but knowing what’s open matters more than a generic list of activities. This guide covers real temperatures and snowfall, verified activities, where to stay, and a correction to something you’ll find repeated elsewhere: not everything listed as a winter activity here is running this season.
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Is Green Bay Cold in Winter?
Yes. Average winter temperatures run roughly 9–31°F, with January the coldest month at a colder average of roughly 9–26°F — both figures are accurate for their respective windows, since December and February run milder than the January deep freeze. Actual conditions can drop well below these averages during a winter storm, and Green Bay’s record low is a brutal -36°F, set January 21, 1888.
Green Bay averages around 55 inches of snow per year based on current climate normals.
Green Bay by Month
December: Holiday season in Green Bay, with a real chance of a white Christmas. December’s snowfall averages roughly 13 inches for the month — not the “13 feet” you might see quoted elsewhere, which would be a physically impossible amount for this region. Good options this month: the Christmas Market in the Broadway District, holiday lights at the Green Bay Botanical Garden, and the National Railroad Museum’s Festival of Trees (see below).
January: The snowiest and coldest month, and the best window for skiing and sledding, with snowboarding conditions usually solid too. Green Bay’s Winterfest runs this month most years — confirm current dates before planning around it, since they shift year to year.
February: Cold and snowy, and a good month for outdoor winter activities. Café Crawl by Cellcom is a popular February event — confirm current pricing and participating cafés directly, since details can change season to season.
Is Green Bay Worth Visiting in Winter?
Yes. Beyond football, real winter-specific activities exist here — ice skating at Titletown, tubing at Triangle Sports Area, cross-country skiing at a genuine biathlon training center, and a zoo that stays open through the cold.
Things to Do in Green Bay in Winter
1. Go Ice Skating at Titletown
Titletown’s outdoor rink on Hy-Vee Plaza runs throughout the winter season, weather permitting. Current hours: Monday–Thursday 4–8pm, Friday 4–10pm, Saturday 11am–10pm, Sunday 11am–6pm. Important correction: tubing at Ariens Hill, historically paired with skating at Titletown, is closed for the 2025–26 season. If tubing is part of your plan, Triangle Sports Area is the better bet — see below. Confirm current skating admission and rental pricing directly with Titletown before you go, since rates can shift season to season.
2. Attend a Green Bay Packers Game at Lambeau Field
If your trip lines up with football season, a home game at Lambeau Field is the signature Green Bay experience. Check the Packers schedule for current game dates.
3. Visit the Hall of Fame and Tour Lambeau Field
If a game isn’t in the cards, the Green Bay Packers Hall of Fame and stadium tours (three tour types, each 1–2 hours) let you experience Lambeau Field year-round. The Trolley Tour covers the Packers Heritage Trail for a deeper historical angle.
4. Go Tubing and Sledding at Triangle Sports Area
Baird Creek’s Triangle Sports Area is a genuine winter sports hub: an 80-foot tubing hill with a magic carpet lift back to the top, two 75-foot ski and snowboard hills, and 3.37 miles of groomed cross-country ski trails through the surrounding Baird Creek Greenway. Tubing runs $7 per person with tubes provided. The park needs an 8–12 inch snow base before opening. All three attractions depend on it — check their social channels for current conditions before you drive out.
5. Attend Winterfest on Broadway
Winterfest is a family-friendly festival in Green Bay’s Broadway District, typically held in January. Past years have featured ice sculptures, winter animal exhibits, carriage rides, and a Candy Land Scavenger Hunt through local downtown shops. Confirm current dates and programming before planning a trip around it.
6. Visit the NEW Zoo Adventure Park
Unlike many zoos, NEW Zoo stays open through winter, with indoor exhibits for animals that don’t handle the cold (Lucky the alligator among them) and the canopy tour still running seasonally. Confirm current winter hours directly with the zoo before your visit, since hours can shift year to year.
7. Go Cross-Country Skiing at Ariens Nordic Center
Ariens Nordic Center in nearby Brillion is a genuine biathlon training facility, not just a casual ski spot — 5km of lighted, snowmaking-covered trails, a competition-grade biathlon range, and a 3km paved roller ski loop for the shoulder seasons. It’s about a 30-minute drive from downtown Green Bay, worth knowing since it’s not in the city itself.
8. Try Ice Fishing at Lake Winnebago
Less than an hour from Green Bay, Lake Winnebago is Wisconsin’s largest inland lake and a strong ice fishing destination, especially known for walleye. White bass and perch round out the catch, with sturgeon also possible through the ice during the right season. See Ice Fishing in Wisconsin for the full statewide breakdown.
9. See the Frozen Fonferek Falls
Fonferek Falls, a 30-foot waterfall in Fonferek’s Glen Conservancy Area, can freeze completely in winter with dramatic icicles — an underrated stop for winter scenery near Green Bay.
10. Check Out the National Railroad Museum’s Festival of Trees
Running from November through early January, the Festival of Trees fills the museum’s locomotive exhibits with decorated Christmas trees, alongside a Polar Express train ride experience. Confirm current dates before planning a visit, since the exact window shifts slightly year to year.
Accessibility Notes for Winter Visitors
Mobility: Lambeau Field stadium tours are fully accessible — free wheelchair and scooter loans, elevator access on all tour routes. Full accessibility details, including advance-arrangement contacts, are covered in Lake Michigan Circle Tour, so we won’t repeat them here. Titletown’s Hy-Vee Plaza and outdoor spaces are generally walkable but expect icy surfaces in winter; call ahead for current rink and tubing hill accessibility. Triangle Sports Area’s terrain is snow- and ice-covered by nature — call ahead if mobility equipment access is a concern.
Vision: Snow glare is a real factor for winter driving around Green Bay — polarized sunglasses help. Festival crowds in the Broadway District can be disorienting; the district is walkable and compact, which helps.
Hearing: Lambeau Field tours and the Packers Hall of Fame have audio components; ask about visual/written alternatives when booking. Outdoor festival environments get loud fast, with music and crowds both contributing at Winterfest.
Sensory: Winter festivals combine cold with crowds and noise, all at once. NEW Zoo’s indoor exhibits offer a genuine warm-up break mid-visit if sensory overload is a concern. Titletown’s 46 Below bistro, tucked beneath Ariens Hill, is a similar nearby reset point.
Where to Stay in Green Bay in Winter
Lodge Kohler — A 4-star hotel with a prime location next to Lambeau Field, an indoor pool, and access to one of the best spas in Green Bay. Strong pick for a winter trip built around Titletown or a Packers game.
Country Inn & Suites Green Bay North — A budget-friendly option a short drive from downtown, with an indoor pool, fitness center, and complimentary breakfast.
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Green Bay Winter Visiting Tips
Dress warm, in real layers. Pack gloves, a hat, warm socks, and boots — especially important for outdoor activities, festivals, or a Packers game where you’re standing outside for hours.
Try the outdoor activities anyway. Ice skating and sledding both keep you warmer moving than you’d expect standing still, and the same goes for a run down the ski hills at Triangle Sports Area.
Watch for icy roads. This is especially true early morning before roads are salted, or during an active storm. Black ice is a real hazard since it blends into the road surface — slow down on anything that looks wet in freezing temperatures.
Check current festival and event dates before you plan around them. Winterfest, the Titletown Winter Games, the Festival of Trees, and the Garden of Lights all shift dates year to year — confirm directly rather than relying on a fixed date from a prior season.
Green Bay Winter: FAQ
Green Bay averages around 55 inches of snow per year based on current climate normals, though amounts vary year to year.
January, the coldest month, averages roughly 9–26°F. The all-time record low is -36°F, set January 21, 1888.
Yes, each winter, with ice reaching roughly 2–3 feet thick during the coldest stretch. The bay, part of Lake Michigan, is usually frozen for 8–12 weeks in the middle of winter.
Yes — December averages roughly 13 inches of snow, giving Green Bay a real shot at a white Christmas most years.
No — tubing at Ariens Hill is closed for the 2025–26 season. Ice skating on Hy-Vee Plaza remains open. Triangle Sports Area is the best local option if tubing is a priority for your trip.
Triangle Sports Area at Baird Creek offers an 80-foot tubing hill with a magic carpet lift, running $7 per person with tubes provided. A snow base of 8–12 inches is required before it opens — check current conditions before you go.
Ariens Nordic Center in Brillion, about 30 minutes from downtown, offers 5km of lighted, snowmaking-covered trails at a genuine competition-grade facility. Triangle Sports Area, closer to the city, offers 3.37 miles of groomed trails as a more casual option.
It varies by location. Lambeau Field stadium tours are fully accessible — see Lake Michigan Circle Tour for the full accessibility breakdown, including contact info for advance arrangements. Outdoor venues like Titletown and Triangle Sports Area involve icy, snow-covered terrain by nature — call ahead to confirm current accessibility for your specific needs.
Final Thoughts: Green Bay Winter
Green Bay in winter delivers well beyond football season, but plan around what’s open this year rather than a fixed list from a prior season — tubing at Titletown is a real example of something that’s changed. Confirm festival dates, check Triangle Sports Area’s conditions before a tubing trip, and dress for real cold rather than a mild-winter assumption. Do that, and Green Bay holds up as a worthwhile winter destination.
