Outdoor Activities
GLOW Holiday Festival
CHS Field 360 N Broadway St, Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe GLOW Holiday Festival is a must-see experience held each year at CHS Field in Saint Paul. With over a million lights and special experiences like the Enchanted Forest, Vixen’s...
Bloomington Winter Fete
Bloomington, MN Bloomington, MN, United StatesThe annual Winter Fete celebration in Bloomington includes all kinds of outdoor winter activities, including ice fishing, a winter lights tour, sledding, and more! All events are free and designed...
Minnesota Ice Festival
TCO Stadium 2685 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN, United StatesThe third annual Minnesota Ice Festival at Viking Lakes in nearby Eagan is a frosty wonderland! Experience an ice slide, skating rink, and delicious food and drinks at a warming...
Ice Castles
Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesVisitors can explore frozen tunnels, towering ice walls, and interactive ice slides, creating a magical winter experience for all ages.
World Snow Celebration
Lowell Park 201 Water Street N., Stillwater, MN, United StatesWho will win the World Snow Sculpting Championship? Teams from around the world will converge on Stillwater, MN to compete during an 11-day event. This year, there will be an...
Art Shanty Projects
Lake Harriet Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Art Shanty Projects is a unique and beloved annual winter event held on frozen Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. It transforms an icy landscape into an artistic village, where artists...
U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
Lake Nokomis Minneapolis, MN, United StatesHockey will be played the way nature intended at the annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships at Lake Nokomis in nearby Minneapolis. Whether you're playing in the tournament or just spectating,...
The Great Northern Festival
The Great Northern Festival seeks to celebrate Minnesota's cold, creative winters through the arts, food and drink, and more themed events.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Rice Park 109 W 4th St., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesThe Saint Paul Winter Carnival has been held since 1886 in and around Rice Park in downtown Saint Paul. Family-friendly winter activities include a Snow Park, parades, Fire & Ice...
City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival
Theodore Wirth Regional Park 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe two-day City of Lakes Loppet is a staple of winter in Minneapolis, with competitive and recreational winter sports races and unique outdoor events. Check out a new sport like...
Winter Beer Dabbler
Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave. N., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesEnjoy beer, cider, seltzers, and more from Minnesota and national breweries at the Winter Beer Dabbler.
Minnesota Twins Home Opener
Target Field 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe Minnesota Twins will face off against the Houston Astros on 2025's Opening Day. Join in on the fun at beautiful Target Field in downtown Minneapolis and cheer for the...