What's Happening In The Twin Cities This Weekend: 1/24/25-1/26/25

Hockey Day Minnesota is Saturday!!

The main rink is at Valleyfair in Shakopee with games all day long this Saturday, Jan 25th!!!

St Paul Winter Carnival

Thurs Jan 23 thru Sun Feb 2
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the "Coolest Celebration on Earth" since 1886. It is the oldest winter festival in the United States!  Dozens of free events, both traditional favorites and new attractions, will entertain those of all ages. Most events take place in downtown Saint Paul, in and around Rice Park and Landmark Center, as well as at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. 

Snow Park at the Fair

Fri Jan 24 - Sun Feb 2
2025 King Boreas Grand Day Parade. Sat Jan 25 2 pm. NEW Location….this year the parade moves to Grand Ave beginning at Dale and ending after Lexington.
Check out all the events at www.wintercarnival.com

20th Annual US Pond Hockey Championships

Wed Jan 22 thru Sun Jan 26  Lake Nokomis in Mpls
Join the excitement of the 20th Annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships! This premier event draws top-tier talent, including former Olympians, NHLers, and collegiate stars, alongside passionate "Rink Rats." Experience the thrill of competitive pond hockey on Lake Nokomis, and celebrate the love of the game with thousands of your closest hockey friends.
Opening Ceremonies on Wed morning 9 am
Sunday is Golden Championship Sunday….we find out who wins the Golden Shovel!

Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival

Sat Jan 25. 12 pm to 4 pm
The Winter Kite Festival is a beautiful festival that fills the sky with colorful kites, offers winter activities for all, delicious local food trucks and free s’mores by the fire to warm up throughout the day.

Minneapolis Boat Show
Thurs Jan 23 - Sun Jan 26
Minneapolis Convention Center
Boat shows are a water-lover's paradise. Not only do they display many boat brands and models under one roof, but there are tons of nautical activities and attractions for the whole family to enjoy. Pontoons, ski boats, bass boats, yachts and so much more.

The Great Northern Ice Bar

Opens Fri Jan 24 thru Sat Feb 1 at Union Depot in St Paul
Visit the Great Northern Ice Bar, a 50-foot handcrafted ice bar featuring specialty drinks by local mixologists, breweries, and distilleries. Gather, mingle, and try unique cocktails, right outside Union Depot!

Parade 

Orpheum Theater MPLS
Now on stage thru Sun Jan 26
Winner of the 2023 Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical.
“Parade” has been proclaimed as “a work of art.”
Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable crime, it propels them into an unimaginable test of faith, humanity, justice and devotion. Riveting and gloriously hopeful, Parade reminds us that to love, we must truly see one another.

PWHL…..Mn Frost host Boston

Sun Jan 26 2 pm at the Xcel Energy Center

MN Timberwolves host Denver

Sat Jan 25 2 pm at Target Center

Frozen Flannel Outdoor Curling & Bonspiel 

Sat Jan 25 in Downtown Stillwater
Benefiting Camp Odayin for children with heart disease!!!
Also the Fat Tire Bike Rally in Lowell Park Sun Jan 26 10 am - 2pm
View the World Championship snow sculptures thru Sunday!!!!

Winterfest at the Mn Zoo

Sat Jan 25. 10 am to 4 pm
Cool Drinks at the Ice Bar: Sip on a drink served with frosty flair at our one-of-a-kind, sculpted Ice Bar located on Celebration Plaza.  
S'mores Outdoors! 
Warm Up With Hot Dish: Stop by Call of the Wild Café for Minnesota classic comfort food. Hot dish special available all weekend.
See Animals Who Go With the Snow: Travel the Northern Trail to meet our cold-loving animals. Bison, caribou, camels, adorable Amur tiger cubs… they’re all their wearing winter coats. Bundle up and join them!
Cozy Up for Storytime: Meet children’s author Heather Boschke as she reads from her picture book “Little Birdie Buddies.”  
Thaw and Find Awe Inside: Ready to defrost? Step into the warmth of Tropics Trail and explore the underwater beauty of Discovery Bay. 
Encounter a Rare Sort of Bear: Paddington in Peru! In partnership with Sony Pictures, Winterfest welcomes you to learn about “Paddington in Peru,” the third installment in the beloved Paddington film series. From 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. pick up a Paddington poster, yo-yos, and free passes for an advance screening of the new movie. Be sure to pop by for a photo op! 

A Night at the Theater - A Tribute to Queen

Fireside Theater at the Chanhassen Dinner Theaters
Thurs Jan 23 thru Sat Jan 25. 7:30 pm shows

Don Felder 

Fri Jan 24 8 pm at Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Up North……

Lake Superior Ice Festival

Fri Jan 24 and Sat Jan 25 Barkers Island, Superior,Wisc
Ice bowling, ice golf, ice racing, Marketplace, and more fun on the ice.

Down South….

Bold & Cold - Owatonna’s Winter Festival

Now thru Sun Jan 26
Why not be BOLD during the coldest month of winter and come out and experience the COLD at our Annual Bold & Cold Winter Festival in Owatonna, MN! Stay tuned for event activities!
This weekend celebration has events and activities that are designed to highlight the Minnesota psyche of "cold noses and warm hearts."


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