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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Ice Park, Presented by Securian Financial

Ice Park, Presented by Securian Financial

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

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 […]

Snow Park at the Fair- Snow Sculptures & More!

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

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: […]

2025 King Boreas Grande Day Parade, NOW ON GRAND AVENUE

Grand Avenue Saint Paul, MN, United States

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. Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups […]

Slow Snow Glow

Hallie Q Brown 270 N Kent St, Saint Paul, United States

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 […]

Saint Paul Winter Carnival Fire & Ice Winter Run

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

It’s cold outside, which can mean only one thing – it’s race time! Gather up your thermal underwear and neck warmers and start training today for this annual event! Runners will have the opportunity to participate in a NoK (pay to not run), 5K, 10K, 15K, 20K and Kid's Run. Click here to register SOON 

Walk-Up Snowboarding

Battle Creek Regional Park 75 Winthrop St S., Saint Paul, Minnesota

"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 […]

BEAR’ly Open Golf On Ice

White Bear Lake

Join us on the frozen shores of White Bear Lake on February 1, 2025 for a round of golf benefitting the White Bear Area Food Shelf! Enjoy two custom-designed, 9-hole courses with your group of friends. Bring your own creative “golf club”, a hockey stick, broom, tennis racket, or anything that will hit a tennis […]

Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Vulcanus Rex will use his wily ways to light up the streets of downtown Saint Paul for the Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, marking the Vulcans march to overthrow King Boreas and bring summer back to the city of Saint Paul. Businesses, governmental agencies, community groups are all welcome to participate.  Learn more & register to […]

Overthrow of King Boreas & Fireworks

Rice Park 109 4th Street W, Saint Paul, Minnesota

Immediately following the Torchlight parade, on the steps of the James J. Hill Library near Rice Park. Watch as Vulcanus Rex storms the magnificent "ice" castle and confronts the Royal King's Guard.  Upon the good counsel of the Queen, Boreas waves farewell to the people of his winter capitol and Vulcanus once again rules the […]