Break out the snow gear and get ready for some fun. The charming cities of the northeastern U.S. offer a picturesque backdrop for some real winter fun. While many people across the country are wishing away the cold weather, these northeastern cities are making the most of winter and creating some of the most festive events of the year. With activities ranging from outhouse races to ice sculpting and communal polar plunges, you will find a festival to enjoy in the northeast this winter.