The wait will soon be over for the return of one of Minnesota’s premiere winter attraction located at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds! The icy gates will open this Friday, January 3 at 6 p.m. Ice artisans have been battling the recent warm temperatures by working around the clock to get the attraction ready for guests […]
Welcome Minnesota Anglers! Prepare your tackle for the Winter Carnival Ice Fishing Tournament. Our month long digital ice fishing tournament, through the FishDonkey Mobile App, launches January 5, 2025 and runs through February 2, 2025. There is a $20 entry fee. Prizes will be awarded to the top anglers in categories: King of Winter Largest […]
Saint Paul Brewing & the Winter Carnival invite you to participate in the Hunt for the Golden Beer Can! Out on the public lands of Saint Paul, the Golden Beer Can shall be hidden. The lucky (or shall we say wittiest) seeker who finds it will win the honor, the glory, the coveted treasure, a […]
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 […]
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 […]
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: […]
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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 […]
It’s cold outside, which can mean only one thing – it’s time to get out there! Gather up your thermal underwear and neck warmers and start training today for this annual event! Runners and walkers will have the opportunity to participate in a NoK (pay to not run), 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K and Kid's Run […]
"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 […]
Tom Klug is a longtime Saint Paul Winter Carnival ice carver but more importantly, he’s a parent whose child spent time as a patient at Children’s Minnesota’s hospital in Saint Paul. He’s seen the challenges patients and their families can experience in the hospital. Always looking for a way to put a smile on kids’ […]
