The Lakeside Winter Celebration is an individual event that is part of the ColdRush campaign sponsored by Visit Rochester. The event generally takes place during the month of February at Ontario Beach Park. The event includes outdoor activities such as horse-drawn wagon rides, snow-sculpting, dog sledding, and other winter activities. And to warm up there is usually wine and chili inside the old ferry terminal at the Port of Rochester.
The annual Polar Bear Plunge is typically held nearby on the same day.