- Snow Park at the Fair Annual Snow Stomp @ the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, January 21, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm, January 22, 12:00 - 4:00 pm, drop by to see how large blocks of ice are made.
- Wells Fargo Winter Skate, now until February 5th, at Landmark Plaza. Free open skate for everyone, skate rental available for only $4, or free if you have a Wells Fargo bank card.
- Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade at Rice Park, January 26, 5:15 - 8:00 pm, The Moon Glow Pedestrian Parade will officially kick off the first day of Carnival, January 26, in downtown Saint Paul. Come early and enjoy hot chocolate and cookies. The festivities start at 5:15 p.m. with the parade starting at 6 p.m.
- Saint Paul Winter Carnival Ice Carvings @ Rice Park in St. Paul, Starts January 26 @ 7:00 pm and ends January 28th at 9:00 am
- Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition @ the Minnesota State Fair Grounds, starts Friday, Jan 27th- January 29th
- Snow Park at the Fair Giant Snow Slide at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Friday January 27 - February 4 (see website for specific times) This 15 foot high and more than 300 feet long slide puts smiles on faces as families have a blast going down this hill. $2.00 per run
- Pony Express Rides at the Landmark Center near the Wells Fargo Rink, January 28, see site for times. Pony rides for children 10 years and under, cost is $5.00/ride
- Grand Day Parade starting on Smith Avenue to Rice Park, along West 7th Street, January 28, 2-4:00 pm
- Kids Day at the Landmark Center, Saturday, January 28, 2-6 pm. live entertainment, bouncy house, & crafts.
- Vulcan Fun Day at Snow Park at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds, January 29, 11:00 am - 3:00 pmcheck the website for many fun events including fire truck rides, sledding, kids snow treasure hunt, snow park polar plunge, visits from the vulcans and more
- Frozen Family Fun Night at Rice Park, January 31st, 5-8 pm, skating, entertainment, Anna & Elsa Meet & Greet, mounted police, pony rides, book reading and much more.
- Winter Carnival Family Day Celebrates Diversity at the Landmark Center, February 4, noon - 5:00 pm, activities for children, a DJ with kids music, and much more.
- Saint Paul Winter Carnival Fireworks in Rice Park, February 4, 7:30 pm - 7:45 pm
Family Ice Fishing Event @ Blackhawk Park in Eagan, 1-3 pm, registration required, February 13th, Come and enjoy fishing, bonfire for s'mores and hot cocoa.
US Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis, January 26-29. 12th annual and brings hockey enthusiasts out for a week-end of outdoor hockey. Here is the schedule of events.
Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival, January 28, noon to 4:00 pm, You will see kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet. Other fun family activities at the festival include ice fishing, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, and a marshmallow roast.
Stories in the Warming House @ Prairie Lake Park. 18179 Kingsway Path, January 21st, 1:00 pm Come and listen to a story and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Youth Ice Fishing Contest @ VALLEY LAKE PARK, 16050 GARRETT PAT, February 4. noon to 2:00 pm, Youth are invited to fish through one of the many holes cut through the ice at the 17th annual Youth Ice Fishing Contest. Everyone can keep warm with a cup of hot cocoa. This is a great event for the whole family, so bring the parents and grandparents. Participants need to bring their own fishing equipment and bait. Prizes will be awarded. Register the day of the contest. Ages 13 & under eligible for prizes.
US Pond Hockey Championships on Lake Nokomis, January 26-29. 12th annual and brings hockey enthusiasts out for a week-end of outdoor hockey. Here is the schedule of events.
Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival, January 28, noon to 4:00 pm, You will see kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes will fly over frozen Lake Harriet. Other fun family activities at the festival include ice fishing, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, and a marshmallow roast.
Stories in the Warming House @ Prairie Lake Park. 18179 Kingsway Path, January 21st, 1:00 pm Come and listen to a story and enjoy a cup of hot chocolate.
Youth Ice Fishing Contest @ VALLEY LAKE PARK, 16050 GARRETT PAT, February 4. noon to 2:00 pm, Youth are invited to fish through one of the many holes cut through the ice at the 17th annual Youth Ice Fishing Contest. Everyone can keep warm with a cup of hot cocoa. This is a great event for the whole family, so bring the parents and grandparents. Participants need to bring their own fishing equipment and bait. Prizes will be awarded. Register the day of the contest. Ages 13 & under eligible for prizes.
City of Lakes Loppet at 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55422, February 3-5, Included: snow shoeing, skijoring, kubb, fat tire and Ice bike riding, cross-country skiing, dogsledding, snow sculpture contests and the Luminary Loppet!
Red Bull Crashed Ice, February 3-4, at the capital of Minnesota will host the third event of the season on the frozen banks of the Mississippi River. For the past five freezing-cold winters, Saint Paul has hosted the ice cross downhill competition, with a huge crowd of more than 100,000 people converging under the gaze of the imposing Cathedral of Saint Paul to witness the high-speed action that features skaters competing in four-man heats in a race to the bottom of a long ice track filled with obstacles.
