Back to Hack is Hackensack's annual winter festival where you bring your Sweetheart Back to Hack to enjoy outdoor fun!.

Back to Hack activities include, but not limited to: Fireworks over Birch Lake, Medallion Hunt, Snow Golf Challenge, Fire Department Fish Fry, Community Bonfire, and more.

2026 Schedule of Events

Thursday, January 15

• 8:00 a.m. - Medallion Hunt Clue #1 released (Hackensack Visitors Center Facebook page)
• 6:00 p.m. - Meat Raffle at the American Legion

Friday, January 16

• 8:00 a.m. - Medallion Hunt Clue #2 released
• 12:00 p.m. - Special “Back to Hack” lager beer release at Rendezvous Brewing
• 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. - Dinner & Show “Frost & Flannel” (smoky & sweet chipotle chicken, rice, salad, cheesecake bars) with live music by Larry Kimball & Mama Wags at UCC Church
• 6:00 p.m. - Trivia at Rendezvous Brewing
• 7:00 p.m. - “BTH Kick Off” Music Bingo & Let's Make a Deal at Birchwood Char House
• 7:00 - 11:00 p.m. - Live music at the Hackensack American Legion

Saturday, January 17 - Main Day of Fun

• 8:00 a.m. - Medallion Hunt Clue #3 released
• 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - City Ice Rink open (lights on at 4:30 p.m.)
• 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Open Disc Golf Putting Course at City Park
• 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Winter Small Business Indoor Market at the Hub (lunch available 11 a.m.-1 p.m.)
• 10:00 a.m. - Registration for Frostbite Your Fanny 2.5-mile Fun Run/Walk at the Visitors Center • Race starts at 10:30 a.m. at the Lucette statue ($100 first-place prize)
• 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. - Bloody Mary / Mimosa Bar at Birchwood Char House
• 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. - Lucette's Wild Card Draw (free to play!) - Visit participating locations for playing cards. Drawing at 5:00 p.m. at American Legion Post #202. Six $100 cash prizes. Must be present to win with a completed card.
  Locations: Rendezvous Brewing, Hackensack Muni, American Legion Post #202, Barrel & Vine, Birchwood Char House & Bar, Backus American Legion
• 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. - 4th Annual Walley Birchwinkel Snow Golf Challenge
• 11:30 a.m. - Snowman Building Contest (judged by Faith in Action & the Mayor)
• 12:00 p.m. - Chili Feed & Auxiliary Bake Sale at the American Legion
  Medallion Hunt Clue #4 released (if needed)
• 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. - Bemidji Brewing at Birchwood Char House
• 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. - Kids Scavenger Hunt (start/finish at Visitors Center)
• 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. - Children's Indoor Fishing Game “Blizzard Bite Bash” at Swanson's Bait & Tackle
• 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. - “Cuddle and Smooch” with pets from Paws + Claws at the Hackensack Hub
• 3:00 p.m. - Snow Golf Challenge awards at Rendezvous Brewing
• 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Fire & Rescue Fish Fry at the Fire Department
• 5:30 p.m. - Community Bonfire in City Park (complimentary hot chocolate)
• 6:00 p.m. - Fireworks over Birch Lake
• 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. - Live music “In Stereo” at Rendezvous Brewing
• 7:00 p.m. - Electronic Horse & Pig Racing at the American Legion

Sunday, January 18

• 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. - American Legion Auxiliary Breakfast at the Legion
• 12:30 p.m. - “Back to Hack - It's a Wrap” Raffle Drawing + Snowman Contest winners announced at Birchwood Char House
• 1:00 p.m. - Bargo at Birchwood Char House
• 1:00 p.m. - Cribbage at the American Legion

Raffle Tickets

Purchase raffle tickets ($10 each) at participating businesses throughout Hackensack. Five cash prizes. Winners need not be present to win.

Outdoor events are subject to change due to weather. For the most current information and updates, follow the Hackensack Visitors Center on Facebook or visit hackensackchamber.com/back-to-hack.

Come embrace the cold, support local businesses, and make some winter memories in Hackensack!