WHEN:
January 24, 2026
WHERE:
Mosaic (Outside of our sponsor, Target)
2905 District Ave., Fairfax, VA 22031
Mosaic is an urban shopping center in the heart of Northern Virginia, featuring national retailers, gourmet dining, and a movie theater! Break out your swimsuit because it’s time for a chilly pool plunge with several hundred of the coolest Special Olympics supporters in Northern VA. Enjoy cool incentives and a costume contest at the COOLEST location, Mosaic!
PARKING:
Ample parking is available in the many FREE parking garages onsite. We recommend the garage attached to Target.
REGISTRATION/CHECK IN:
Opens: 11:00 a.m. Closes: 1:00 p.m. All plungers, pre registered or not, must check in prior to 1 pm
INCENTIVES:
All earned incentives will be distributed on-site
CHANGING TENTS:
Saturday will be cold so heated hanging tents will be available throughout the event, conveniently located next to the pools.
WEATHER:
This is an outdoor event, so please monitor the weather and dress accordingly. We plunge no matter what. We’re in for a very POLAR plunge this year! In the case of rain, there will be limited covered spaces, so please plan ahead.
FOOD:
Plungers can enjoy the Plunger Hospitality Tent, featuring complimentary snacks from some of the many neighboring restaurants at Mosaic including Neuhaus, Matchbox, bartaco, Maman and more!
PARTNER HOTEL INFO:
Interested in having the COOLEST weekend? Book a room at our partner hotel the Archer and receive a $25 dining credit with your $169 room rate!
DON'T FORGET
All plungers will get to view their icy dip on the big screen at Mosaic—another COOL reason to hit that $100 minimum donation! Penguins don’t party alone—it’s never too late to invite a friend to join the colony or make a donation to your page. Walk-ups are always welcome!