Do you like the idea of literally taking the plunge into 2016? If you’re up for a frosty cold swim on Friday, Jan. 1 to kick off the new year, you can head to Barton Springs Pool in Zilker Park at 9 a.m. for the annual Polar Bear Splash. Save Our Springs Alliance will host this annual free event and provide complimentary coffee, donuts and a commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last).

If Barton Springs isn’t calling your inner polar bear, take a look at these other two options:

— Pfreeze Pflop in Pflugerville
10 a.m. at Scott Mentzer Pool
Pflugerville residents, are you brave enough to slide into the pfrigid water at Scott Mentzer Pool to kick off your new year? The event lasts until the last brave soul goes down the slide! No, the pool isn’t heated. Free admission with the donation of a canned food item to benefit local food banks. For information, contact Kyle Benedict at 512-990-6358 or email to [email protected].

— Polar Bear Splash in Kyle
1 p.m. at Kyle Pool in Gregg-Clarke Park
Take part in the Kyle tradition and make a “Splash” in the Kyle Pool. There is no admission charge to take part in the Annual Polar Bear “Splash”, but for $15 you can join the Polar Bear Club and get a t-shirt, tickets for door prizes and have your name on a Polar Bear Club Plaque. Click here for more info and to join the club.

Have fun!