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January 2020
Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display
Wonderfully presented by Marilyn DiMartino, this is a complete and varied display of Winter Carnival items throughout the years. Visit with Marilyn and other volunteers who are very knowledgeable about Saint Paul Winter Carnival. On display throughout the Winter Carnival at the North Gallery inside Landmark Center. Open Hours: Thursday, Jan. 23 - 4pm - 7pm Friday, Jan. 24 - 10am - 2pm Saturday, Jan. 25 - 10am - 5pm Sunday, Jan. 26- 11am - 5pm Tuesday, Jan. 28 -…
Find out more »2020 Saint Paul Winter Carnival
It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the 134th Saint Paul Winter Carnival, the “Coolest Celebration on Earth” since 1886. The Winter Carnival continues to bring family-friendly events and community pride to Saint Paul and the Twin Cities metro area. Most events are FREE and open to the public. Events primarily take place in downtown Saint Paul, in and around the Landmark Center, as well as at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. Enjoy live entertainment, walk through the ice sculpture garden, watch…
Find out more »Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition
Come watch Minnesotan artists brave the elements to create amazing works of art. Better yet, sign up to participate! Each team (with up to three members) starts with a ready-made eight-foot cube of snow and has 2½ days to carve out a sculpture using only hand tools. Stop by often to watch the sculptures take shape and join us around noon on Sunday to vote for your favorite sculpture! Visit mnsnowpark.com/minnesota-state-snow-sculpting-competition for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Snow Sculpture Viewing
Visit Vulcan Snow Park to see some amazing works of art—made out of snow! Sculptures on display include an exhibition sculpture by professional snow artists, Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition entries, Small-Block Snow Sculpting Contest entries, and other sculptures, such as those created by students from the Metro Deaf School. Stop by often during the first weekend (January 24-26) to watch the competition and contest sculptures take shape—and vote for your favorite around noon on Sunday! All sculptures are finished…
Find out more »Small-Block Snow Sculpting Contest
Come watch Minnesotan artists brave the elements to create amazing works of art. Better yet, sign up to participate! Each team (with up to three members) starts with a ready-made block of snow and has just eight hours to carve out a sculpture using only hand tools. Stop by often to watch the sculptures take shape and join us around 4:30 pm to cheer for the winners! Visit mnsnowpark.com/small-block-snow-contest for complete event details, entry form, and Vulcan Snow Park visitor…
Find out more »Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest
Are you a master at putting puzzles together? Then this is an event for you! Grab your friends or come with your family for a dueling puzzle competition. Prizes will be awarded to the first 3 teams in each category to complete their 500 piece puzzle in the 2 hour time slot. The puzzle in question is manufactured by the company behind PuzzleTwist® branded jigsaw puzzles and will be a special keepsake! The competition will be split into three divisions…
Find out more »Vulcan Snow Park Giant Snow Slide
The giant snow slide is a Vulcan Snow Park crowd favorite. It puts smiles on thousands of children’s faces, allows adults to relive cherished childhood memories, and brings the community together to have fun. After all, who doesn’t have fun going down a hill on a sled? Measuring 20 feet high and more than 300 feet long, the slide opens the first weekend Vulcan Snow Park. Scheduled hours are 9 am to 9 pm on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays)—weather permitting.…
Find out more »Kids Snow Box
Kids Snow Box on Landmark Plaza. Kids of all ages can build their own royal fortresses using Create A Castle, a fantastic and fun collection of molds created to help families build snow (and sand!) castles. The Toy Association proclaimed it a finalist for the 2020 Toy of the Year!
Find out more »Afton Alps Riglet Snowboarding Demonstration
Afton Alps Riglet Snowboarding Demonstration on Landmark Plaza. Bring the little ones (ages 5 and under) for a fun and engaging environment to teach the basics of snowboarding.
Find out more »Vulcan Fun Day
Vulcan Fun Day is a big day at Vulcan Snow Park. Bring the whole family for a day of snowy carnival fun! Zoom down the giant snow slide. Ride a Vulcan fire truck! Meet the Vulcan Krewe and Royal Family. Dig for snowy treasure. Puzzle your way through the snow maze. Climb the snow mountain. Check out the amazing snow sculptures, vote for your favorite, and find out who won! <!--Take the Polar Plunge or watch as other brave souls…
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