Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park
Combining two signature Winter Carnival events - the Ice Carving Competition and the Snow Sculpture Contest - this Drive-Thru Ice & Snow Sculpture Park, presented by White Bear Mitsubishi, will...Learn More »
Ice Fishing Tournament
Welcome Minnesota Anglers & prepare your tackle for our month+ long fishing tournament! Save the date for our month+ long digital ice fishing tournament through the FishDonkey Mobile App, launching...Learn More »
CRAFTED
Have you missed your Saturdays at the brewery? Or your Wine-Down Wednesdays? Well, it’s time to get ‘crafty’ with the Winter Carnival! This January and February, we’re supporting local businesses...Learn More »
Frozen Family Fun Night
Bundle up the kids and join us outside to embrace winter! This all-ages event will include entertaining performances, visits by snow princesses, a bonfire, and family-friendly activities. The Winter Carnival...Learn More »
Saint Paul Scavenger Hunt
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...Learn More »
Virtual Family Days
For both Saturdays during Carnival (January 30 and February 6), families can gather ‘round their computers and smart TVs in the comfort and safety of their homes to participate in...Learn More »
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 opened October 1st,...Learn More »
Securian Financial Winter Run
It’s cold outside, which can mean only one thing – it’s race time! Securian Financial embraces what Winter Carnival is all about – enjoying Saint Paul’s great outdoors, all year...Learn More »
2021 SPFHF Golf Classic
Join us for a day on the course! Perfect your swing for The 2021 Golf Classic at Brackett’s Crossing Country Club to support the Saint Paul Festival & Heritage Foundation,...Learn More »
Sip & Savor: The Best of the Twin Cities
A Two-Night Virtual Fundraising Experience Since 1886, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival has taken great pride in celebrating Saint Paul's unique history and the traditions that connect our community. In...Learn More »
2020 Cinco de Mayo – West Side Saint Paul Festival
2020 Cinco de Mayo Virtual - Enjoy from Home Event We are so excited to announce an online Cinco de Mayo celebration on May 2, 2020. Enjoy fun activities from...Learn More »
Cinco de Mayo Parade
Watch an online viewing of the 2019 parade on the Cinco de Mayo West Side Saint Paul Facebook page at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 2. Part of the virtual...Learn More »
Ice Palaces
In North America, Montreal was the first great city to create an Ice Palace. However when a smallpox epidemic broke out in Montreal in 1885, St. Paul leaders moved quickly...Learn More »
Empowering Women
This event has been postponed for Fall 2019. Empowering Women – A ‘Whole-istic’ Experience will dive into the challenges women face in today’s world and how to overcome obstacles through presentations,...Learn More »
What's new this year?
For a listing of our new events, visit our new events calendar
Calendar of Events
Saint Paul Winter Carnival has loads of events! Are you curious to see what else is happening?