Thursday, January 31, 2013

Weekend Happenings: Ice Skating and Hay Rides

Lake of the Isles - Family Skating Festival
Painter Park
620 West 34th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Thurs. Jan. 31, 2013
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Cost:  Free



Join us at the best outdoor skating rink in the Twin Cities - our very own Lake of the Isles rink! We'll enjoy ice skating, a bonfire, music, hot cocoa and s'mores! Bring the whole family!

Wells Fargo Winter Skate
Lankdmark Plaza
75 W. 5th St.
St Paul, MN 55102
Through Feb 3, 2013
11:00 am  to 5:00 pm weekdays, open until 10:00 pm weekends
Cost:  Free, rental skates available for $2/person



Skaters are invited to experience the unique urban setting of downtown Saint Paul. Located in the heart of the city, Wells Fargo WinterSkate creates a fun, winter experience for visitors of all ages. The historic Landmark Center creates a beautiful backdrop for the outdoor rink, showcasing Saint Paul’s charming European architecture and old-world ambiance.

We invite you and your whole family to dust off your skates and head to downtown Saint Paul. The outdoor rink will be filled with noontime skaters, after school groups, youth hockey scrimmages and practices, broomball teams, corporate events, and family open skating.

Daily skating at the Wells Fargo WinterSkate ice rink will not be canceled, unless the actual air temperature or wind-chill reaches -25 degrees F or colder or other severe weather conditions exist.

24th Annual Fire and Ice Celebration
Parkers Lake
Co Rd 6 & Niagara Ln
Plymouth, MN 55447
Sat. Feb. 2, 2013
2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
Cost:  Free



Hayrides, horse rides and sled dog rides, recycle bin races, miniature golf on the ice, snow bowling, youth ice fishing contest, recreational skating, goofy hat contest, food vendors and fireworks at 6:30 p.m.

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