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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
We are turning Rice Park into Ice Park in 2025! This signature Winter Carnival event returns but bigger and better, as blocks of ice are transformed into beautiful masterpieces by ice carvers. Endless photo opportunities will be available in Ice Park with amazing creations in ice! Both team and individual ice carving competitions kick off […]
Visitors are encouraged to come out to the Vulcan Snow Park presented by City-County Credit Union, to watch sculptors at work during opening weekend (January 24-26). Finished sculptures remain on display for the duration of the Winter Carnival and are individually lit after dark for a truly special viewing and photography experience. Sculptures on display: […]
Do you love jigsaw puzzles? Then this is the event for you! Grab your friends or come with your family for a fun and lively puzzle competition! The Winter Carnival 2025 Event Is NOW TWO DAYS! Our puzzle contest will take place on Saturday, January 25, 2025 AND Sunday, January 26, 2025, returning to the […]
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2025 Winter Carnival 50th Anniversary Orchid Show Get ready for an amazing experience as the St. Paul Winter Carnival Orchid Show returns for its 50th year celebration! This dazzling event has evolved into the ultimate winter extravaganza for orchid enthusiasts across the Midwest, drawing in a staggering crowd of nearly 5,000 lovers of these exquisite […]
Come to this new Winter Carnival event, in partnership with Springboard for the Arts and Brownbody! You will see performances, participate in Learn to Skate workshops at the mini ice rink, see artist vendors and more! This event is FREE and open to the public (weather permitting). Skates are available for kids and adults onsite […]
The King Boreas Grande Day Parade, Presented by RUSSELL's and SPAAR, is our daytime procession and this year moves to Grand Avenue in Saint Paul, beginning at Dale and ending just after Lexington, featuring dozens of bands, floats and, of course, the newly crowned King Boreas and his Royal Family. Parade Applications 2025 can be […]
Melanin In Motion and The Culture Wellness Center, in collaboration with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival, present "Slow Snow Glow," " a winter celebratory SLOW ROLL (casually paced bike ride) honoring the Saint Paul Winter Carnival and embracing the beauty and opportunities of winter biking. This event will pay homage to the rich legacy of […]
"Walk-up Snowboarding" Presented by Melanin In Motion and Public Snowboards! The signature of Minnesota Snowboarding is short runs and lots of turns. Join us as we celebrate snowboarding in the city with free lessons, hand-build a snow park and runs with some of Minnesota's local professional snowboarders, led by Joe Sexton. The best place to snowboard can […]
Come to the 34th Annual Vulcan vs. Royal Guard Food Shelf Benefit Hockey Classic, and cheer on the red or the blue! We are excited to raise a lot of money, food and cheers! Please bring a donation of money (preferably) and/or non-perishable food item. Please check the expiration date on the package. Expired items […]
