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January 2021
2021 Puzzle Contest
Thank you for your interest in the 2021 Saint Paul Winter Carnival Puzzle Contest! The Nation's Largest Jigsaw Puzzle Contest is brought to you by PuzzleTwist® Registration will open October 1st, 2020 at 11 a.m. In-Person Event: Our in-person puzzle contest will take place on Saturday, January 30th, 2021, at the Landmark Center in Downtown Saint Paul. The contest will feature four divisions: Expert/Adult Adult 1 Adult 2 Family - must include one team member under 18 by contest date…
Find out more »Securian Financial Winter Run
It’s cold outside, which can mean only one thing – it’s race time! Gather up your thermal underwear and neck warmers and start training today for this 36th annual event! Runners will have the opportunity to run the 5k around Lake Phelan on January 30th or to participate virtually in the 5k, 10k and Half Marathon. See full event information and details at the event link.
Find out more »Saint Paul Hotel Hot Chocolate
A bit frozen? Drive by the Saint Paul Hotel for a nice hot cup of Hot Chocolate! $1 hot chocolate and Rice Krispy bars are a fun treat as you drive through the beautiful downtown Saint Paul, on your way to Winter Carnival activities. Saint Paul Hotel is located right next to Rice Park and is home to the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Royalty during Winter Carnival. This is a long-standing Saint Paul Hotel tradition.
Find out more »3K Prologue at Battle Creek
The Endurance United Nordic Prologue is on Sunday, January 31 in the Freestyle Technique Over 3k distance. Social distancing guidelines in place with warm-up, staging, race, cool down areas. Start times are based on time of day and the event is manually timed. Sign up soon to select one of 135 interval start times, spaced out every 2 minutes.
Find out more »Klondike Kate Cabaret
Fans of the Mistresses of Song & Merriment will be able to watch this year’s Klondike Kate Cabaret from the comfort and safety of their home. The show will be posted on the Winter Carnival’s Facebook page and YouTube channel beginning at 10 a.m. Join us and support the talented Kates as they celebrate their 50th anniversary in stories and song. This is a fundraiser for the Royal Order of the Klondike Kate’s, a suggested donation of $10 per…
Find out more »February 2021
Saint Paul Scavenger Hunts
This year, Winter Carnival fans will be able to take part in three fun and 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 a sign of your support for the 135th Saint Paul Winter Carnival and our mission to continue producing Saint Paul’s coolest and legendary events. Our small non-profit wouldn’t be able to produce such magical events…
Find out more »2021 BEAR’ly Open
BEAR'ly open is a perfect outdoor Minnesota winter activity, golfing on ice! Enjoy an outdoor golf course on a frozen White Bear Lake while supporting a great cause, the White Bear Area Food Shelf. This will be a socially distanced event for the public on February 5th and 6th from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. More information at www.bearlyopen.org.
Find out more »Virtual Family Day
For both Saturdays during Carnival, families can gather ‘round their computers and smart TVs in the comfort and safety of their homes to participate in our Family Day activities. Each day’s schedule will be filled with entertaining performances, educational seminars, arts and crafts lessons, storytelling sessions, and much more. This content will go live on our website, Facebook page, and YouTube channel and then be available for “re-runs” forever! Enjoy performances, story sessions, craft lessons and more with: Dodge Nature…
Find out more »CANCELED – Softball Tournament
We are sorry to announce that the Softball Tournament has been cancelled for 2021. We’re brrrrrrringing back a classic hit from Carnival’s history – the Winter Carnival Softball Tournament. Games will be held outdoors on a snowy St. Paul ballfield (site to be determined) on Saturday, Feb. 6. Registration will begin in January. Sign up and batter up or catch a game on the sidelines.
Find out more »2021 Virtual Doggie Depot
Union Depot's 2021 Doggie Depot is going virtual! Enjoy your favorite paw-some activities like the crowning of the Canine King & Queen, giveaways, virtual marketplace, interviews with pet experts and Doga (Dog Yoga), all from the comfort of your own home! Visit uniondepot.org for more information!
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