Talk about a cold opening to 2024. Four thousand New Yorkers are expected to brave the cold of the Atlantic Ocean on New Year’s Day for Coney Island’s 121st annual Polar Bear Plunge. There is no fee ...

Polar Bear Swim Day, or Polar Bear Plunge Day, is a day each year dedicated to taking a polar bear plunge, where participants enter a cold body of water as part of a challenge or for charity. Although ...

One of San Pedro’s oldest and most popular — not to mention coldest — traditions is set to return next week, with swimmers braving the chilly waters of Cabrillo Beach on New Year’s Day. The annual ...

The brave of heart and young of spirit are invited to participate in the Polar Bear Swim by plunging into the chilly ocean on Jan. 2 before returning to Annenberg Beach house for a dip in the warm ...

It was a far cry from jumping into wintry ocean water, but the city parks and recreation department's 2026 Polar Plunge was ...

The annual Polar Bear Swim at the Annenberg Community Beach House will take place on Sunday, December 18, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Beach House Polar Bear Swim has become a tradition just as cold ...

Is there anything better than diving into cold water in the summertime? Polar bears love plunging into refreshing water as well. These Arctic animals enjoy swimming just like humans do, and one zoo ...

OLCOTT, N.Y. — On Sunday, Mar. 2 folks will be braving the cold waters of Lake Ontario for a good cause. The Olcott Lions Club has hosted the annual Polar Bear Swim for Sight for over 56-years now.