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Everything you Need to Know: Winter SKOLstice and the Minnesota Ice Maze

Minnesota Ice Maze | photo used with permission

The Winter SKOLstice is BACK for a second year! Riding on the popularity of last year’s event, the Twin Cities’ newest winter festival is opens November 22 at Viking Lakes.  This outdoor winter event at the Viking Lakes campus in Eagan features nearly 94 consecutive days of things to see and do from November 22 – February 23. The event calendar has a complete list of events and even more details!

Check out these highlights!

Minnesota Ice Maze

Things we learned: Minnesota is home to Minnesota Ice…the leading producer of sculpture-grade ice in the United States.  That is just fitting, isn’t it?  And to our benefit, this year Minnesota Ice is partnering with Winter SKOLstice and Viking Lakes to bring the Twin Cities its largest ice maze to date.  Minnesota Ice is on a mission to transform how Minnesotans think about ice.  The Minnesota Ice Maze will feature nearly a half mile of twists and turns, over a million pounds of ice, and 8-foot-high perimeter walls.  “We are thrilled to create this unforgettable experience for families across the metro at Viking Lakes,” says CEO of Minnesota Ice, Robbie Harrell.  The fully lit maze is perfect for families and suitable for kids of all ages.  It will also feature ice thrones, scavenger hunts, fire pits, and weekend theme nights.  Smores, hot chocolate, and an ice bar will also be available.

Hours: 4:00 PM-9:00 PM

Location: TCO Stadium 2645 Vikings Circle, Eagan, MN

Tickets: Adults – $24.99, Kids (5-14) – $12.99, 4 and Under – FREE

Minnesota Ice Maze and Winter SKOLstice preparations | photo used with permission

Warming Haus + Skating Rink

Location: TCO Stadium Plaza

Hours: Mon-Thurs from 4:30 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sun from 4:30 PM-10:00 PM

Warm-up at the Warming Haus, a heated tent with cozy seating, curated food and beverages, nightly activities and specials, lively music, and more. Enjoy the FREE outdoor skating rink! If you don’t have skates, rentals are just $5 making it the perfect winter activity for all.

winter skolstice warming haus
Warming Hause by Xfinity | photo used with permission

Xfinity Terrasse

Location: TCO Stadium Plaza

Hours: 4:30 PM-10:00 PM

Located on the plaza outside of TCO Stadium, the Xfinity Terrasse will feature a 36’ holiday tree presented by Xfinity, a refrigerated ice rink, Xfinity Fire Pits, CurbSide Lounge featuring Igloos, and light display.

USA Curling Experience | Photo used with Permission

Family Night

Tuesday night is Family Night at the Warming Haus! Enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, gift wrapping, food specials, and more!

 

 

 

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