Private Button Reveal, Presented by Honest-1 Auto Care-Roseville & Falcon Heights

Pauly's 1668 Selby Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Join us as we unveil the commemorative 2025 Winter Carnival buttons designed by artist Heather Friedli on Saturday, December 7th! This private, members-only unveiling will take place at Pauly's in Saint Paul. Renew or get your membership by then so you don't miss this fun event. The event starts at 10 am with the official […]

Public Button Unveiling

Union Depot 214 4th St E, St. Paul , MN, United States

The crowd favorite event is back and bigger than ever. Our public button reveal, tree lighting and movie night will take place on Saturday, December 7th. Festivities kick-off at 5 PM with the unveiling of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival 2025 buttons! Then watch live entertainment from 5:30-6:30 PM with The Mistletones and then make […]

Northern Soda Winter Carnival Release Party

Northern Soda Company NEW Taproom 601 Campus Drive, #10b, New Brighton, MN, United States

Northern Soda Company is once again partnering with the Saint Paul Winter Carnival for a Winter Carnival themed soda to be announced soon! Join us for an amazing day at the Northern Soda Taproom! It's Free!! There will be fun for the whole family! The party starts at 12pm, Winter Carnival Royalty & Vulcans join […]

Saint Paul Christmas Cheer

Saint Paul Event Center 400 Wabasha, Saint Paul, MN, United States

  We are thrilled to partner with Mick Sterling and his team for a new event, Saint Paul Christmas Cheer! This performance of AN ANDY AND BING CHRISTMAS is featuring Mick Sterling, Super Bowl Champion and U of M alum Ben Utecht, and Cate Fierro leading a wondrous 16-piece orchestra performing the perfect Christmas songs […]

WintercarnivALE Launch Party and Bingo

Saint Paul Brewing 688 Minnehaha Ave E, Saint Paul, MN, United States

We are excited to announce our 2025 Saint Paul Winter Carnival and Saint Paul Brewing brew- Winter CarnivALE! Flavor details will be coming soon! Be the first to try it at our launch party on Wednesday, December 18th starting at 5:30 pm with the official launch of Winter CarnivALE at 6 pm. Our beer will […]

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 […]

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 Soon...  

Queen of Snows Candidate Dinner

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

SAVE THE DATE! 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 Tickets Coming Soon.

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! Ticket Sales Coming Soon

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 […]