Winter in Saint Paul is heating up with a slew of special events designed to drag folks out of their houses and sprinkle some joy over the frosty landscape. The calendar is packed with family-friendly activities from the long-standing traditions of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival at Rice Park to the no-skate Frost Fest in Groveland, the city’s making sure there's no dull moment even if the freeze has set in.
Those looking for a touch of green amidst the white can bask in the warmth of Music Under Glass at the Como Zoo & Conservatory, reports Saint Paul's official news. For the literary crowd, they can't miss out on the New Works Festival that took the stage at Highland Park Community Center on January 20. Meanwhile, a blizzard may not be everyone's cup of tea, but the Como Blizzard Breakfast on February 3 promises a storm of delicious proportions.
The revelry rolls on with Winter Family Fun & Games on the calendar for February 8 at Duluth & Case, while thrill-seekers can look forward to the Winter Sledding Party at Highland Park Community Center on February 19 – with or without snow, so says the promise of good times continuing indoor if the weather proves fickle. And for those with a knack for creativity, the Craft Fair at El Rio Vista Recreation Center welcomes vendors on February 24 – a chance for local artisans to shine despite the chill.
As the winter winds down, things are just heating up on the festivities front – Freeze Fest is just around the corner with details set to thaw soon. While the specifics are still on ice, the date is set for a chilled celebration on February 24 from noon to 3 pm. Peering further ahead, the city teases with a promise of spring celebrations on the horizon, all details tucked away at the official website – advice to keep one's eyes fixed on Saint Paul’s repository of communal jubilance and preparation for the thaw.
