We present the 2021 Twin Cities Winter Family Festival Calendar – because festivals aren’t just for summer here in Minnesota. Many of our favorite winter traditions have been “iced out” this year or have yet to be announced, but check back here for the latest. Then bundle up and get out there!
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JANUARY 2021 WINTER FAMILY FESTIVALS & FUN DAYS
Through February 26, 2021: Plymouth Fire & Ice Festival
Reimagined this year with a snow sculpture contest, a winter selfie scavenger hunt, and a medallion hunt. See the website for submission dates.
January 4-22, 2021: Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival
It’s a DIY Kite Festival this year! Register for your $5 take-home kit with pick up dates in February. Each kit includes a science experiment, art activity, a kite and hot chocolate. Register online thru Jan 22.
January 15-18, 2021: Stillwater Winterfest
Wintry highlights include snow sculptures, an ice maze, games and a free LED light show displayed nightly in the historic downtown.
January 16, 2021: Winter Fete SledstravaganZa | Bloomington
Bloomington’s annual winter festival has been scaled down this year, but you can enjoy sledding (free sleds to borrow), treats, prizes and cocoa. 1-4pm, no registration necessary.
January 28 – February 7, 2021: St Paul Winter Carnival | St Paul
See our Top Family Activities from this year’s drive-thru snow and ice, new themed treasure hunts (available on the Goosechase App starting January 28), virtual family days and a Frozen Family Fun Night.
January 30-February 2, 2021: Coon Rapids Snowflake Days
The community parade runs Feb 2 at 6pm. Create your own snow sculpture and enter it for a chance to win a prize.
January 30, 2021: Snow Day | Wargo Nature Center, Lino Lakes
Try out a variety of winter outdoor activities such as snowshoeing, ice fishing, kick sledding and cross-country skiing. 1-4pm, FREE.
MORE WINTER OUTDOOR FAMILY FUN IDEAS
Sledding is another favorite outdoor activity in our neck of the woods. Where to find the best slopes from bunny hills to steep thrills? Check our Best Twin Cities Sledding Hills Guide.
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Funny, whenever I think of Boston, I think of the lyrics to Dismemberment Plan’s The Ice of Boston.
I think you do your share of embracing winter. Good Luck in the Super Bowl.