Hey listeners, welcome to your ultimate guide for what to do in Minneapolis-Saint Paul today through the weekend. It's a frosty blast of fun out there, with winter festivals lighting up the Twin Cities like never before. Today, Sunday, January 18, kick things off at the World Snow Celebration and Sculpting Championships wrapping up in Lowell Park, Stillwater, where massive snow sculptures dazzle under Friday Night Lights vibes from last night, according to Family Fun Twin Cities. Head to Bad Weather Brewery in Saint Paul from 1 to 4 PM for an Adoptable Dog Meet and Greet, perfect for pet lovers mingling with wagging tails and craft brews.
Music fans, catch Charlie Parr rocking the Turf Club in Saint Paul at 7:30 PM, a gritty folk-blues show that's 21-plus and sure to warm your soul, as SeatGeek reports. Families, the PokeConnect Card Show at Maplewood Mall runs through today till 5 PM, free entry to trade Pokémon cards and snag rare finds. Note the Jake Lang pro-ICE rally in downtown Minneapolis sparked some tense clashes yesterday with counter-protesters, per the Spokesman-Recorder, so stick to the fun zones.
Tomorrow, Monday, gear up for MLK Jr. Day events from the State of Minnesota, including a Community March at 1 PM uniting across differences, leading into the holiday celebration at Ordway Center. Midweek, South St. Paul's Flannel Fest fires up through January 24 at Jefferson Park, with free snowshoes, cross-country skis, ice bowling, and hot cocoa from the police department—super kid-friendly.
Saturday, January 24, explodes with action: Crosby Farm Winter Play Day from 11 AM to 2 PM in Saint Paul for free outdoor romps; Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival in Minneapolis from noon to 4 PM, featuring colorful kites, frosty games, and free s'mores by the fire; St. Louis Park's Bundled Up Winter Fun Day at Oak Hill Park with bonfires, sledding, and hayrides, all free; and Macalester-Groveland Frost Fest from 2 to 5 PM boasting ice rinks, hockey, snow painting, and food trucks. Don't miss ongoing gems like Art Shanty Projects on Lake Harriet through February 8, free artistic shanties on ice, and Ice Castles at the State Fairgrounds till late February for $13 to $26 tickets to slide through glowing tunnels.
The Saint Paul Winter Carnival kicks off January 22 with ice sculptures in Rice Park, parades, and free family days—pure Minnesota magic. Bundle up, listeners, and make epic memories in our snowy playground.
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