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Vulcan Snow Park and the State Snow Sculpting Competition

Minnesota State Fairgrounds

January 24–February 2. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Free. Organized by the St. Paul Winter Carnival Vulcans, the State Fairgrounds will be full of family fun  activities, including a snow maze. The […]

Red Bull Heavy Metal

Minnesota State Capitol

February 1, Minnesota State Capitol. Free. Red Bull Heavy Metal is a single-day snowboarding contest featuring the most progressive rail riding in the world. Some of the world’s best riders […]

Ongoing

Ice Castles

Minnesota State Fairgrounds

January 11 – February 17. Minnesota State Fairgrounds. $11.50-$24.00 Each year, Ice Castles brings fairy tales to life for hundreds of thousands of families across North America. Our primary goal […]

The Great Northern Ice Bar

Union Depot

January 24-February 1. Union Depot. Free with drinks available for purchase. The Great Northern and Minnesota Ice are teaming up to bring you a 50-foot bespoke ice bar. Steady Pour […]

2025 Winter Flower Show at the Como Conservatory

Como Zoo Conservatory

Through March 16, 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Free (suggested donation). Como’s five seasonal flower shows are always free to visitors, thanks to generous contributions to Como Friends. Following recent construction at […]

The Root Beer Lady

History Theatre

January 25-February 23. History Theatre. $59-$69.  The Root Beer Lady tells the story of the indomitable Dorothy Molter, the last legal non-indigenous resident of the Boundary Waters. The story reflects the […]

‘Til Death

Art House North Theater

January 31-February 15. Art House North Theater. $20-$50. Bucket Brigade’s ’Til Death and St. Paul— a match made in West 7th heaven! Bucket Brigade’s hit musical comedy, ’Til Death, in […]

Doggie Depot

Union Depot

February 1, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Union Depot. Free. Union Depot is going to the dogs! Start the day with a doga session (dog yoga) taught by Studio 9-to-5 at 9AM. […]

Mayor’s Cup Hockey Game

TRIA Rink

February 1, 11:00 a.m. TRIA Rink. Free.  Mayor Carter and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey will serve as honorary captains of their respective city’s team. Honorary coaches will be Minnesota natives […]

Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade

Downtown St. Paul

February 1. 5:30 p.m. Downtown St. Paul. Free. Vulcanus Rex and his Krewe will bring the heat and light up the streets of downtown St. Paul at the Vulcan Victory […]