Celebrate winter with the Stewards of Lipe Art Park, 40 Below’s Public Arts Task Force and the Near Westside Initiative during Upstate Snowdown, a fundraising party and snow celebration from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday Feb. 5 at Lipe Art Park, 900 W. Fayette St., Syracuse. Community members are invited to participate in (or just enjoy) a no-rules snow sculpture competition, try their aim at the snowball target range and peruse the ice gallery wall. All types of snow gear, including cross-country skis and snowshoes, are encouraged. Creative homemade cupcakes and hot beverages will also be available. The NWSI is donating hot chocolate and coffee for the event. All proceeds raised will be pumped into public art projects and singular events around Syracuse. Those interested in participating in the snow sculpture competition should e-mail [email protected] to reserve a spot and get more information about the contest. Snow in 12- by 12-foot parcels will be allotted at $10 a plot. Prizes will be awarded for sculptures. Visit lipeartpark.com or 40 Below Public Art Task Force for additional information. Oh, and on the off chance there isn’t enough snow on Saturday, a “snow date” is scheduled for Saturday Feb. 26!