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 […]

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 Purchase tickets here soon!

Winter Carnival Bingo Blitz

Willie's Restaurant 388 9th Avenue West, Bldg B, Saint Paul Park, United States

Join us for something NEW in 2025- a Bingo Blitz! Bingo over many days during Winter Carnival at all of our charitable gambling locations- all with different themes and prizes. Pick up your Bingo Blitz Board to get stamped at each bingo for a chance to win additional prizes with a filled card. Thursday Night […]

Royal Coronation

Saint Paul RiverCentre 175 West Kellogg Blvd, Saint Paul, MN, United States

The magic of the 10-day Winter Carnival festival begins with the Royal Coronation, where the new King Boreas – the Mighty Monarch of Ice & Snow, his Royal Guards, Aurora – Queen of the Snows, and the four Wind Princes and Princesses are revealed. Royal Dinner and Royal Coronation Schedule of Events: Friday, January 24, […]

Winter Carnival Bingo Blitz

Alary's 139 7th Street East, Saint Paul, MN, United States

Join us for something NEW in 2025- a Bingo Blitz! Bingo over many days during Winter Carnival at all of our charitable gambling locations- all with different themes and prizes. Pick up your Bingo Blitz Board to get stamped at each bingo for a chance to win additional prizes with a filled card. Purse, Prize […]

Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest, Presented by AARP With Puzzles by PuzzleTwist

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

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 […]