Welcome to your guide for the best events happening in Minneapolis and Saint Paul this week. Whether you're looking to ring in the new year or explore winter fun, the Twin Cities have incredible activities waiting for you.

Right now through the weekend, the Bold North Breakaway Fan Festival is in full swing in downtown Saint Paul. This winter celebration centers around Rice Park and the Saint Paul RiverCentre and features something for every member of the family. You can lace up and skate the TRIA Skills Rink for free with loaner skates provided, or test your skills on bumper cars on ice for just five dollars. Horse-drawn carriage rides and trolley tours run continuously from noon to four in the afternoon, offering a cozy way to take in the festive atmosphere. Inside the RiverCentre, you'll find the Minnesota Wild Street Hockey Rink and the Mini Mites Hockey Zone where younger hockey enthusiasts can get hands-on experience. Movies are showing throughout the festival, and today features The Mighty Ducks and D2 Mighty Ducks starting at eleven in the morning.

As we move into the weekend and early next week, there's even more to explore. The Twin Cities Auto Show opens Saturday at the Minneapolis Convention Center and runs through January eleventh. Hours vary from nine in the morning to eight at night on weekdays and Saturdays, with Sundays closing at five in the afternoon. This is your chance to see the latest vehicles and innovations in the automotive world.

For music lovers, The Gig List has live performances happening today with Emmy Woods and Davina and the Vagabonds performing at noon. Tomorrow, Friday, features Karl Denson and Gabriel Douglas among other acts. If you prefer a more intimate venue, The Cactus Blossoms are performing Monday evening at seven thirty at the Turf Club in Saint Paul as part of their twenty twenty-six residency presented by The Current.

The festivities continue through next week with the Bold North Breakaway featuring activities and entertainment daily. Saturday and Sunday bring the full slate of outdoor ice activities, movies, and rides back to Rice Park. The Minnesota Wild Street Hockey Rink reopens Saturday and stays available through the weekend.

This truly is a magical time to experience the Twin Cities. Bundle up and get outside to enjoy the winter wonderland happening throughout downtown Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Thank you for tuning in and please subscribe for more event updates and recommendations. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease dot ai.

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