*SAVE THE DATE* Winterfest 2026

A festive neighborhood celebration is here to light up your holidays!

The 19th annual Kennedy Heights & Pleasant Ridge Winterfest will be held on Friday, December 4th, and all are invited.

Winterfest is packed with fun, festive and FREE activities for all ages. Enjoy live music, student performances, outdoor light displays, art activities, holiday shopping, caroling, food and drinks, and general merriment! 

Activities will take place at Kennedy Heights Arts Center and KHAC’s Lindner Annex. Free parking at each location.

The Kennedy Heights Arts Center (the big white house):
A festive evening designed with adults in mind

• Live Music from local performer Nicole Polara to set the holiday mood
• Holiday Art Market featuring unique, handmade gifts by regional artists
• Gallery exhibition showcasing inspiring work by local creators
• Lite bites & wine to savor as you explore
• Ornament making crafts
• A cozy, artful ambiance perfect for mingling, shopping, and soaking in the season

The KHAC Annex (the building with the mural at Kennedy & Montgomery)
A joyful, family-friendly celebration

• Performances by local school groups
• Art-making activities for kids, led by arts educators
• Photo Booth for festive family snapshots
• Artist demonstrations inside the studios
• Outdoor fire pit with DIY s’mores (weather dependent)
• Hot chocolate + yummy food & drinks

Meet your neighbors and share in the seasonal cheer!

We are seeking volunteers for Winterfest! There are lots of ways to get involved – from setting up/decorating, serving food & drinks, helping with children’s crafts, and more. Service hours available for students (age 13+).

To volunteer, please contact Carolyn Youngquist at carolyn@kennedyarts.org for more information.

Winterfest is sponsored by: Kennedy Heights Community Council, Pleasant Ridge Community Council, and Kennedy Heights Arts Center.