What’s Next in Next: January 2026

It’s time for some winter whimsy!

 
 
Let’s start the year off with some snowy fun! Here’s a look at everything happening in Webkinz Next this month.
 
 

 
 

Player Appreciation Day (January 4)

Be sure to log in to claim your monthly Player Appreciation Day gift from the Messaging Center.
 
 

 
 

Snow Days Challenge (January 4–14)

We’ve added a new challenge between Seasons! Complete the four-part Snow Days Challenge to win a Secret Snow Castle. Be sure to finish by January 14 to make way for the upcoming Season.
 
 

Emerald City Season (January 15–February 18)

We’ve got a wicked cool Season in the works, and we can’t wait to share it with you. Collect wonderful rewards with the Emerald City Season. Play for free or with a Season Pass. Either way, it’s a merry ol’ time.
 
 

Winterfest (January 19–February 1)

Winterfest is back with five brand-new prizes and six returning favorites. Catch snowflakes as they float across your screen to collect all 11 cozy rewards.

 
 
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34 Responses to What’s Next in Next: January 2026

  1. tuscan2007 says:

    Not sure where to ask this ?. Where do you get the Gecko that is running around Next? Is it a spark or purchase? and where? IT is so cute. Thanks again for all you do. Happy and Safe New Year.!!!!

  2. raggedyann1968 says:

    I really like this new idea of the challenge between the next season! More fun prizes to win and a nice change of pace!

  3. KSC says:

    Happy New Year everyone! Looking forward to another fun year with my friends and the Webkinz community! Many thanks for all the past wonderful years as well.

  4. strawberrycream12 says:

    Looks like a fun month, thanks!:)

  5. 1999hun says:

    no snowman building? it used to replace the flower growing in the bottom left if the map.

    • persian says:

      Good observation. They said something last year about getting rid of it but I assumed that was just for the warm season until the next winter. I hope they bring it back. I loved the snowflakes we could win to hang on our walls.

  6. rachelgirl193 says:

    I appreciate that there is obvioulsy time between seasons, but I am not sure if the people who requested this break wanted to fill it with another challenge?

    • strawberrycream12 says:

      I only play for the seasons, personally. I don’t go on next during breaks. I play more on Classic than Next because there’s more to do.

    • alaynaj1212 says:

      Those folks can simply not participate in the challenge. There’s no need for the rest of us to sit around bored because some people need a break.

      • ghostfan says:

        I totally agree alaynaj1212. Seasons are why I love Next, and I never voted for this break. And to add on what you said, seasons aren’t mandatory, so if players are overwhelmed or are bored with them, they have the option to just not do them. The rest of us who buy passes and enjoy back to back seasons like we’ve had for the past almost 3 years shouldn’t have to do without.

      • readersrock2015 says:

        Wasn’t there a poll awhile back? I assume the census was that they wanted a break and they added a challenge to make those who need something or a reason for logging in, something to do.

    • persian says:

      Not everyone voted for a break. I definitely did not. I’m thankful for the challenge in between seasons and it can be accomplished in 5 days, which still gives players 9 boring days of doing nothing, lol.

      • catsrock2012 says:

        Do you not play in any other area of the game? I am surprised that the season’s are the only reason to play since there are so many other cool areas in next to explore.

    • duckess1 says:

      If someone does not want to do a challenge them just don’t to it. The rest can enjoy. Do you really care if anyone is not pleased or are you using that to complain yourself?

  7. Sonari says:

    So fun! Is the card code for the plushie not working? It says it expires Jan 30 – but it isn’t valid. Expired early?

  8. grandmaback says:

    You keep designing these amazing “front” doors that can only be used one per house site. If they were regular doors then we could use them for theme related rooms. That would be so much more designer useful. My main site has dragons ,Halloween, Christmas and more and the wonderful front doors cannot be used on those rooms.

  9. Pinkipenny says:

    Any chance that our unused toy balls from this year will carry over to next year? I somehow completely forgot to exchange all of mine and I worked so hard to collect them… :(

  10. lemony says:

    Looks like January is going to be snow much fun :)

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