Ice Castles

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

Ice Castles is an awe-inspiring, must-see winter phenomenon that brings fairy tales to life. Escape into a world of ice caves, frozen waterfalls, and glaciers formed into archways, caverns, slides, and tunnels. Tickets go on sale on November 26th on icecastles.com. A winter of wonder and magic awaits! Ice Castles typically opens in January, but […]

Past Princess Soiree

Coral Bay Ballroom- Mermaid Event Center 2200 Mounds View Blvd., Mounds View, MN, United States

Join the Past Princess Association as they celebrate their 31st Anniversary and honor the outgoing 2024 Wind Princesses at a fundraiser for the PPA! When: Friday, January 3rd 6pm Doors Open 7pm Program Where: The Mermaid Price: $55* per person RSVP: Online at www.pastprincess.com by December 22nd *$50 for paid PPA members. RSVPs sent after […]

Junior Royalty Coronation

Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center 11411 Masonic Home Drive, Bloomington, United States

Join us as the new 2025 Junior Royalty Court is crowned! Cost to attend is: $10.00 with a 2025 Winter Carnival button $15.00 without a button Buttons will be available for purchase at the door. Visiting royalty may attend with 1 chaperone at no charge, please RSVP to juniorroyalty@spfhf.org to confirm space.   Are you interested […]

Ice Fishing Tournament

Welcome Minnesota Anglers! Prepare your tackle for the Winter Carnival Ice Fishing Tournament.  You can fish from a boat, the shore, anyplace!  Our month long digital ice fishing tournament, through the FishDonkey Mobile App, launches January 5, 2025 and runs through February 2, 2025.  Prizes will be awarded to the top anglers in categories: King […]

Klondike Kate Contest

Inwood Oaks Event Center 484 Inwood Ave N, Oakdale, MN, United States

The 2025 Klondike Kate Contest will take place on Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 pm. Doors open at 6 pm.  Presale cost is $25 (through December 31) and $30 online January 1-7 or at the door. This year's contest will be held at Inwood Oaks Event Center in Oakdale. Purchase Tickets Here  

Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner

Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Road F, Vadnais Heights, MN, United States

Come meet the 2025 Queen of the Snows candidates! Don your best and walk the red carpet! 6:30PM Social Hour 7PM Dinner and Program

Senior Royalty Coronation

Lost Spur 2750 Sibley Memorial Hwy, Eagan, MN, United States

Come to the crowning of the new 2025 Senior Royalty Court! The Senior Royalty Coronation will be held on Thursday, January 16th, 2025.  Social Hour and Dinner (optional): 5:30 PM Buffet Dinner includes: Slow Roasted Turkey with Skillet Gravy, Cranberry Relish, Buttermilk Whipped Potatoes, Traditional Stuffing, Baked Ham, Au gratin Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Sweet […]

Fire & Ice Dinner

Pool and Yacht Club 1600 Lilydale Road, Lilydale, MN, United States

Join in as the Pool and Yacht Club opens its doors to the public for an evening meal. You will see current and alumni Royal Family and Vulcans, along with Klondike Kates, the Royal Guard and Saint Paul Winter Carnival fans, all for an evening of fun and merriment before the start of the Winter […]

Vulcan Snow Park Snow Stomp

Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN

Drop by Vulcan Snow Park to see how the giant snow blocks are created. Better yet, sign up to be a volunteer snow stomper! The Vulcans pack a lot of activity into this day, using some pretty cool machinery. For safety’s sake, visitors are asked to stay well clear of the activity and observe from […]

Crowns and Gowns Fashion Show

Vadnais Heights Commons 655 County Road F, Vadnais Heights, MN, United States

Join us Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Vadnais Heights Commons. Doors open at 12, with the show starting at 1:00pm! Shop from wonderful vendors while you enjoy light appetizers and drinks from the bar, then grab a seat for the show to begin!

Saint Paul Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt

Win up to $10,000!  Be the first to get the 2025 Pioneer Press Treasure Hunt Medallion Patch. This registered Treasure Hunt patch gets you an additional $5,000 if you find the hidden medallion. The total prize package is worth $10,000: $2,500 if you find the medallion, $2,500 if you have all the clues and $5,000 more […]

Annual Queens’ Tea

Royal Golf Club 11455 20th Street North, Lake Elmo, MN, United States

Please join the Former Queens in honoring our 2024 Aurora, Queen of the Snows, Jennifer Westerhaus! January 19, 2025 11 am Social hour with Cash Bar 12 pm Tea Luncheon including Queen Jennifer's farewell speech, fishbowl questions answered by the 2025 Queen of the Snows Candidates, a live dessert auction, and a chance to win […]

Official Winter Carnival Merchandise Store

Official Winter Carnival Merchandise Store

SPFHF Office 75 West 5th Street, #429, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Welcome to the Winter Carnival Merchandise Store! Here you can purchase apparel, puzzles, branded gifts, memorabilia and other various items- all part of a tradition going back since 1886! The Saint Paul Winter Carnival… The Coolest Celebration on Earth!

CynCity Walking Tours

CynCity Tours presents walking tours and trolley tours during the Winter Carnival Various locations - Check the schedule at cyncitytours.com From ghosts to gangsters to trolley tours, CynCity offers historic skyway tours and more every day during Saint Paul Winter Carnival!  Private walking skyway tours are available for as few as six tickets.  Updated public […]

Kick-off to Carnival at the Klondike Kate’s Red Feather Cabaret & Casino Night

Landmark Center Cortile 75 W. 5th Street, Saint Paul, United States

Fans of the Mistresses of Song & Merriment, you don't want to miss this one! Join us and support the talented Kates as they entertain with stories and song PLUS play in their casino!   Doors open at 6pm Tickets Available Soon.  Click below for more details.