Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Jan. 17-19)
File photo of World Snow Sculpting Championship in Stillwater.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Experience the World Snow Sculpting Championship, explore winter festivals or admire art installations on a frozen lake during events in Minnesota this weekend.
World Snow Sculpting Championship
- Downtown Stillwater
- Jan. 15-19
- Free to attend
Teams from around the globe will gather in Stillwater for the fourth annual World Snow Sculpting Championship. The teams will craft amazing snow sculptures to compete for prize money and the coveted title of World Champion.
The weekend will be filled with various activities, ceremonies, people’s choice awards and more. To learn more about the event, click here.
Icebox Days
- International Falls area
- Jan. 17-19; Jan. 20-26
- Some events are free, others require a fee
This wacky two-weekend winter festival offers a wide range of activities for all ages. Highlights include frozen turkey bowling, the "smooshing" race, moonlight skiing in the scenic Voyageurs National Park, the "Gizzard" runs, among others.
This weekend’s lineup features a paper airplane and snowman building contest, sledding, a boot hockey tournament, a speed puzzle tournament, and more. Find the full list of events here.
Spicer Winterfest
- Green Lake Salsbury Beach County Park, Spicer
- Jan. 13–Feb. 9
- Some events are free, others ticketed
The 40th Annual Spicer Winterfest is set to begin with a variety of events, fireworks, an ice castle, and more. This weekend features events like a 5k run and a kid's fishing derby.
Some events are free while others require a fee. You can find more information online here.
Art Shanty Projects
- Weekends from Jan. 18–Feb 9
- Lake Harriet, Minneapolis
- Free to attend
The annual Art Shanty Projects offer four weekends of fun on the frozen ice of Lake Harriet in Minneapolis. The popular winter art festival features a variety of art attractions and performances.
The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, between Jan. 18 to Feb. 9. Find the full schedule online here.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Tribute Concert
- Ted Mann Concert Hall, Minneapolis
- Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m.
- Free
The University of Minnesota is hosting its 44th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute Concert, Light Transforming to Darkness. The program will include reflections and musical performances from the greater Twin Cities community. The event is free to attend, and takes place at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
If you are unable to attend the event, the concert will be live streamed. You can find more information on the University of Minnesota's website here.