Winter Activities

New Brighton's marvelous Ice Castles are back for another year of family-fun enjoyment.

Now that the holidays are behind us, we can focus on the next few months of winter headed our way. Here's how you can survive (and even enjoy) the winter season in Minnesota.

How can one determine if a frozen lake is safe enough to walk or drive on?

Ditch the cold, and head to one of these indoor waterparks for some winter family fun!

Nature Illuminated at the Minnesota Zoo is back and brighter than ever.

Fishingbooker.com complied a list of the eight best United States ice fishing destinations for 2022, and only ONE Minnesota town made the list. Thankfully, it did take the number one spot.

To put it simply, last two years sucked. With the onset of COVID-19, nearly every event under the sun was canceled or postponed, including the beloved Hockey Day Minnesota event. Thankfully, the celebration is scheduled to run this year despite the ongoing pandemic.

Minnesota winters are extremely cold, so most restaurant patios close in late fall. However, these four Twin Cities restaurants have determined a way to make outdoor winter dining cozier and safer.

On Thursday, December 9th, Northfield's downtown streets will be set aglow by candlelight as the sound of carolers fills the nighttime air.

It's time to bust out those old ice skates and try this beautiful 810-foot long trail an hour from Faribault.