Being outdoors in winter can be cold, snowy, and challenging—come embrace the season at Dodge! Learn the different ways that humans, animals, and plants have adapted to thrive in Minnesota winters. Take comparative measurements of ice thickness and air temperatures, explore different winter technologies, and enjoy some frosty fun with...

Dive deeper into sauna culture by engaging in a series of conversations and live podcasts surrounding The Great Northern Sauna Village on Sat, Jan 28—including topics on sauna-building, health benefits, and more. The Village will be just a few steps away, so secure your spot for Open Steam, a private...

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...

Let’s embrace the cold! Join Dodge naturalist, Pam Welisevich, for an evening of exploring all winter has to offer. Become more comfortable and knowledgeable about the natural world by joining other women interested in getting outside. Start with a glass of wine before a hike through the woods. If the...

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.

Join to kick off The Great Northern 2023 with a "festival eve" outdoor winter village at Surly Brewing’s Beer Garden. The outdoor event will offer a dynamic set by multidisciplinary producer DJ Cassieopia and a participatory sing-along with Minnesota Public Radio’s Bring The Sing. Enjoy mouthwatering beverages and food from...

Join us to kick off The Great Northern 2023 with a "festival eve" outdoor winter village at Surly Brewing’s Beer Garden. The outdoor event will offer a dynamic set by DJ Yasmeenah and a participatory sing-along with Minnesota Public Radio’s Bring The Sing. Enjoy mouthwatering beverages and food from Vikre...

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.

A large heated tent will be located once again on Market Street and will be EVEN BIGGER in 2023! It is a great gathering place for Carnival goers. The Warming House will not only provide a cozy respite from the outdoors, but guests may enjoy assorted craft beers, hard ciders...

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...

Join at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. we will “Light The Park” with help from the Royal Family, the Vulcans and...

It’s official – the 2023 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is here!  Join us at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. there will...

It’s official – the 2023 Saint Paul Winter Carnival is here!  Join us at Rice Park and help celebrate the start of “The Coolest Celebration on Earth” on Thursday, January 26, 2023.  Gather your family and friends at Rice Park starting at 5:30 p.m., and at 6 p.m. there will...

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...

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...

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...

Screens off—snow gear on! Bundle up and come explore the wonders of winter at Dodge. Discover the secret lives of Minnesota’s wintering animals by reading their tracks, play snow games and kicksled on the frozen pond, and enjoy snacks by a campfire you’ll build. Hands-on, minds-on activities will energize the...

Screens off—snow gear on! Bundle up and come explore the wonders of winter at Dodge. Discover the secret lives of Minnesota’s wintering animals by reading their tracks, play snow games and kicksled on the frozen pond, and enjoy snacks by a campfire you’ll build. Hands-on, minds-on activities will energize the...

You're invited to our FREE Teddy Bear Picnic and Concert on Friday, Jan. 27, from 5:30 - 7 p.m. at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis! Enjoy games and activities, dinner, and a concert with children's musician "Uncle Dave!” Bring a favorite teddy bear or stuffed animal to dance along with....

Join us for a special sneak preview screening of 40 Below: The Toughest Race in the World, followed by a conversation with the film’s director Marius Anderson and subjects Bill Bradley and Leah Gruhn. Film synopsis: It’s been called the toughest endurance race in the world. Why would anyone do...

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.

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.

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...

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

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.,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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