Aug. 27 – Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026
242 Days 12 Hours 4 Mins
The winter attraction features tunnels, caverns, towers, fountains, and slides, built entirely from ice. Features are weather dependent, and may be temporarily closed or unavailable due to weather.
*Please see Ice Castles website for latest schedule changes*
Mondays: 4-9 p.m.
Tuesdays: CLOSED
Wednesdays: CLOSED
Thursdays: 4-9 p.m.
Fridays: 4-10 p.m.
Saturdays: 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sundays: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Holidays: 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit icecastles.com.
Organized by the Saint Paul Vulcans, Vulcan Snow Park takes place on the Minnesota State Fairgrounds during the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
Come play in the snow, enjoy amazing snow sculptures, traverse the snow maze, and grab some food!
Snow Sculpting Competition & Maze:
Jan. 23 - 25: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Snow sculpting winners announced on Sunday, January 25th at 1 p.m.
Snow Sculpture Viewing & Maze:
Jan. 26-30: 4-9 p.m.
Jan. 31-Feb. 1: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.mnsnowpark.com.
Join us for a beautiful run or walk past the Vulcan Snow Park and a wintry Minnesota State Fairground. All proceeds from this event benefit the Saint Paul Festival and Heritage Foundation, proud producer of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.
North End Event Center
8-9 a.m.: Registration
8:45 a.m.: Kid’s Run
9:00 a.m.: 5K (1 loop) and 10K (2 loops) (3 loops) and 20K (4 loops)
9:06 a.m.: No K Start
Please see website for pricing.
For more information, visit www.wintercarnival.com.
Winter Beer Dabbler, the Midwest's biggest and best winter beer festival, will make its return to the Fairgrounds on February 21, 2026. Enjoy food trucks, music, and more all while tasting unlimited samples of craft beer and cider from across the U.S.
3-6:30 p.m. (early access begins at 2 p.m.)
General Admission: $55 + fees
Early Access: $75 + fees
Designated Driver: $20 + fees
For more information, visit beerdabbler.com.
The Twin Cities Regional Science Fairs' mission is to provide opportunities for interaction with professionals, discussion of project goals, presentation of ideas, and project analysis for all youth in the Twin Cities nine county area.
North End Event Center
Friday, February 27: 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, February 28: Volunteers only
Sunday, March 1: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit tcrsf.net.
WSCA schooling and Arabian Unplugged division. This is a great show for those just starting out in the show arena, experienced riders with new or green horses, or for those just looking for a fun-filled day.
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free to Public
For more information, visit www.mhaha.org.
Come visit Minnesota's largest equine trade show complete with horse shows, speakers, demos and free pony rides.
Warner Coliseum
Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Please visit the website for admission prices, including the PRCA Rodeo.
For more information, visit www.mnhorseexpo.org.
The Sahara Sands Spring Classic Arabian Horse Show attracts competitors from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota to compete in various classes including English pleasure, reining, dressage, hunter, western & native costume.
Warner Coliseum
Friday, May 5: 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Saturday, May 6: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Sunday, May 7: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Free to the Public
For more information, visit www.saharasands.org.
English horse show where amateurs and professionals show American Saddlebreds, Morgans and Hackney Ponies.
Warner Coliseum
Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 6-9 p.m.
Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free
For more information, visit www.fashhorseshow.com.
Enjoy food and brews at nearly 40 vendors, music and entertainment free with admission, shopping at 30+ specialty Minnesota merchants, Giant Slide rides, yard games, history tours, free parking, and so much more!
Thursday, May 22: 4-9 p.m.
Friday, May 23: 4-9 p.m.
Saturday, May 24: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Sunday, May 25: 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Adults (5 and up): $13 each online; $16 each at the gate (credit/debit only)
Children (4 and under): Free
For more information, visit www.mnstatefair.org.
Warner Coliseum
8 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily
Free
For more information, visit www.region10arabians.com.
