The Great Northern founding partner U.S. Pond Hockey Championships have given hockey enthusiasts a premier opportunity to experience hockey the way nature intended since 2006. Join the organization for its 18th year on the beautiful Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis.
After his plane crashes in the Sahara, a pilot is plotting his survival strategy when a little prince with a gleeful spirit appears. Over the course of a week, the prince tells the pilot tales of his intergalactic travels to various planets, Earth included. Each story sheds new light on their philosophical questions until the two unlikely...
Celebrate Groundhog Day with a self-guided hike around the prairie. As you walk the trail, follow the storytelling signs about Groundhog and his winter adventures. Trails are open sunrise to sunset. Begin your hike where the Farm Road meets the Lightner Trail, E7 on the Main Property Map: https://s3.amazonaws.com/.../17114040/DNCMainPropertyMap.pdf COVID-19 Safety...
Open Gym Ages: 6-14 years old Cost: $15 Members, $20 Non-Members Open gym for tweens is offered the last Saturday of the month.
Hockey Day 2023 is from Thursday, January 26 through Sunday, January 29. Choose from individual day passes or save on a pass for the whole weekend! Join the puck wall at Hockey Day Minnesota! The wall will be installed at the White Bear Sports Center in White Bear Lake following...
Visitors are encouraged to come out to the Vulcan Snow Park to watch sculptors at work during opening weekend (January 27-29). 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 are knocked...
This year, Winter Carnival fans will once again be able to take part in up to four fun and uniquely engaging scavenger hunts. By participating in this event, you are positively impacting the future of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival for decades to come! Consider the small “pay-to-play” price as...
45th Annual Championship & Household Pet Cat Show January 28-29, 2023 Exhibition Hall, RiverCentre, 175 West Kellogg Blvd – St. Paul, Minnesota 55102 SHOW HOURS: Check in: 7:30-8:30 a.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission Adults – $10 (discount with a Winter Carnival...
With Starlight Williams (National Geographic), Julia Cosgrove (AFAR), and Sara Clemence (The Wall Street Journal). Moderated by Kate Nelson. How does the climate crisis impact our relationship to travel? The worsening effects of climate change have made decarbonization a top priority for the global travel and tourism industry, which accounts...
Spotlight Science is a regular program connecting you to current science conducted at the University of Minnesota and in our community. Join researchers, students, and special guests for conversations and unique interactive experiences. Join us at the Bell for the start of The Great Northern, a Twin Cities festival celebrating our...
The Minnesota Historical Society has announced the return of free, guided Minnesota State Capitol tours on Saturdays. Take a free guided tour and get an overview of Capitol history, art, architecture and state government. Ideal for ages K-12. Saturday tours: 10AM-3PM with 45-minute guided tours offered at the top...
Come experience beautiful sculptures on display!
Come and peruse local makers, craftsman and artists at The Great Northern Winter Exchange in the lobby of Hotel Emery in downtown Minneapolis. Vendors will represent Minnesota's rich cultural heritage, as well as the wonderfully diverse communities around us. Guests can grab a coffee or tea from Spyhouse Coffee Lounge...
The Orchid Society of Minnesota’s “Winter Carnival Orchid Show” is being held January 28-29, 2023 at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, 1225 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN from 10am-4pm. Judging is being held on January 28, 2023 at 7 AM. To learn more, click here
Explore nearly half a mile of twists and turns as you make your way through The Minnesota Ice Maze. Comprised of over one million pounds of ice, our fully-lit maze will surely keep you entertained. Enjoy the true Minnesota Ice Maze experience with ice thrones, weekend theme nights, scavenger hunts,...
January 24 - March 5, 2023 Children's Theatre Company presents Locomotion Written and adapted for the stage by Jacqueline WoodsonDirected by Talvin Wilks Tickets ($15 - $69): https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/locomotion-22-23/ Locomotion takes the audience into the life of 11-year-old Lonnie Motion, as he finds new tools - the result of a school...
The Great Northern’s first-ever Sauna Village is a social and therapeutic experience hosted by The Market at Malcolm Yards in Minneapolis. Visitors can immerse themselves in sauna culture by interacting with various thermaculture traditions firsthand during the full run of the festival.
Join Midtown Global Market each week for FREE live entertainment by Twin Cities Musicians, free kids crafts, kids meal specials and other family fun. Dec 31st. Enjoy DJ DIME spinning records from noon to 2:00pm. Learn more about DJ DIME here. Jan 7th Join us for Saturday Sounds...
This fun winter festival will include snowy activities, kites, smores, and more!
. Bolton & Menk Snow Sculpture Contest, Saturday, 12-1 p.m., Community Center 2. Helke Tree Service Donation of firewood for all of the firepits 3. Meisters Food & Beer Tent, Saturday, 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Community Center Mites Hockey Tournament with Sledding, Firepit & Outdoor Bar, Saturday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.,...
Winter SKOLstice is back for its second year, with a new addition to The Minnesota Ice Maze! We have fun for all ages and skill levels, from competitive sports to learning something new on the ice to enjoying the winter atmosphere on the trails. Dates: January 6th to February 19th...
It's time for outdoor winter fun for all ages. Activities include bonfires, cross country skiing, sledding, snowshoeing, cocoa, hayrides, s'mores, music and raffle.
After his plane crashes in the Sahara, a pilot is plotting his survival strategy when a little prince with a gleeful spirit appears. Over the course of a week, the prince tells the pilot tales of his intergalactic travels to various planets, Earth included. Each story sheds new light on their philosophical questions until the two unlikely...
Everyone learns to accept twists and turns as they live out the daily rituals of their lives. But what happens when an event completely alters one's understanding of their world, including who they are? Forbidden Roots brings readers into Fred Nicora's innermost thoughts as he sees his foundation swept...
January 24 - March 5, 2023 Children's Theatre Company presents Locomotion Written and adapted for the stage by Jacqueline WoodsonDirected by Talvin Wilks Tickets ($15 - $69): https://childrenstheatre.org/whats-on/locomotion-22-23/ Locomotion takes the audience into the life of 11-year-old Lonnie Motion, as he finds new tools - the result of a school...
Bring a sled of your own to race or just watch!
Sewing circles create an opportunity for residents to build a community around skills that directly combat the climate crisis and build meaningful dialogue around collective action. Curiosity Studio’s founder Lauren Callis will provide a deep dive on the clothing cycle and its ecological consequences. She will then teach participants different...
Experience the magic and wonder of winter at the The Ice Palace at Fountain Hill Winery! With activities such as bonfires, character meet and greets, ice tunnels and mazes, food and drink and more, there's something for everyone in the family!
Night Trains Season magic begins as the lights are turned down and the buildings and street lights glow warmly, setting the scene for specially lighted models of operating vintage passenger trains. The make-believe town of Matlin is buried in a blizzard, and throughout the Museum the layouts are adorned with...
Crystal Farms and House of Sport are excited to present our Ice & Lights Party, an event unlike any other! We'll turn down the lights and turn up the fun with theatrical lighting, special effects, and a playlist that will get you moving. Come enjoy a groovy night out with...
Brooklyn Center Community Center will be FREE to the public Fridays and Saturdays from 5-7 pm It includes the pool, fitness center (15+), and sauna (18+).
The 2023 Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition starts Thursday, January 26 at 7 pm and ends Saturday, January 28 at 7 pm. Each team will be given 48 suspenseful hours and several blocks of ice to bring their frozen masterpieces to life. The Multi-Block Ice Carving Competition is guided by a strict...
Invisible Cities is a National Performance Network (NPN) Creation & Development Fund Project co-commissioned by The Great Northern, The Cowles Center, Northrop, The Ronald O. Perelman Center for the Performing Arts, The John Michael Kohler Center, the Bates Dance Festival, and NPN. More information: www.npnweb.org.
The Minnesota Orchestra marks the 2023 Lunar New Year, and the Year of the Rabbit, with a performance featuring music that honors family traditions and themes of unity and health. Junping Qian, conductor Yiwen Lu, erhu Joo Won Kang, baritone Roz Tsai, host Fei Xie, artistic consultant
