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Minnesota Winter Events . . .

Lots of Family Fun in the Twin Cities

By Jodi Lorence, Macaroni Publisher Mom February 11, 2016
Ice Castles
You will be in awe by this spectacular display of ice caves, frozen waterfalls and glaciers with tunnels. Be sure to wear boots. More information regarding this fun family friendly event can be found on their website along with cost and hours of operation.
Date: This will be open starting January 23rd and go through March 5th.
Location: Miller Park in Eden Prairie
Cost: see website
Phone Number: 888-407-4054

Red Bull Crashed Ice
This is a high-speed action downhill race that features skaters competing in four-man heats in a race to the bottom of a long ice track filled with obstacles.
Date: February 26-27
Location: The capital of Minnesota (St. Paul) will host the Red Bull Crashed Ice season finale
Cost:Free to watch

Family Ice Fishing Event in Eagan
Got a kid? Like to fish? Bring that kid ice fishing in Eagan during the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources annual Take-A-Kid Fishing weekend on February 13 at Blackhawk Park from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Minnesota residents fish for free when accompanied by a child age 15 and under. No experience necessary.
Date: February 15th (rescheduled from January)
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Registration Information: For more information or to register, contact Parks & Recreation at (651) 675-5500. The event is free but pre-registration is required as there are a limited number of fishing poles for families to share.
Location: Blackhawk Park in Eagan
Cost: Free

Family Fun Festival at the Rosemount Community Center
Join Rosemount Parks and Recreation for a night of FREE family fun in the Gymnasium and Arena at the Rosemount Community Center! Activities include music, an inflatable obstacle course, jumpies and slides, carnival games, plus much more. Open ice skating will be available from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. (sorry, skate rental is not available; please bring your own skates to the event). Mark your calendars; don’t miss out on this
free family event! 
Date: Friday, February 26th
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm (open skating from 6:30-7:30 p.m.)
Location: Rosemount Community Center Gymnasium and Arena
Cost: FREE