• 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 Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition kicks off on  Friday, Jan. 24 and sculpting culminates with the awards announcement on Vulcan Fun Day – Sunday, Jan. […]

  • 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 will curate a menu with specialty drinks from Minneapolis and St. Paul mixologists, breweries and distilleries. Located right outside Union Depot in downtown St. Paul, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Svíčková Dinner

    C.S.P.S. Hall

    January 25, doors open 4:30 p.m. C.S.P.S. Hall. $30. Beef in cream sauce with bread dumplings, coffee, and dessert. Bar: beer, wine, soft drinks. $30 per person. Pre-paid reservations by Friday, January 17th online or by texting or calling 651-210-0401, or by mailing a check (by January 3rd) to: 383 Michigan Street at West 7th, […]

  • 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 […]

  • Music Under Glass

    Como Zoo Conservatory

    Select Sundays and Wednesdays, January 12-February 12, 4:30-6:30, Como Zoo Conservatory. Free.  Music Under Glass offers a unique experience of wandering through the tropical gardens at dusk, providing a warm escape from the winter cold while enjoying live performances by local musicians. These free concerts take place in the Sunken Garden, where, due to fire […]

  • ‘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 […]

  • 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 will return to St. Paul, Minnesota for a legendary showcase of the grit, creativity and raw energy that defines street snowboarding. The contest will feature […]