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Published on January 15, 2025
St. Paul Heats Up Winter with Exciting Lineup of Frosty Festivities and Romantic EventsSource: Carl Clifford, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Temperatures may be dropping, but the City of St. Paul is keeping spirits high with a flurry of winter events that are all but guaranteed to melt away the seasonal blues. Warming up the cold nights, a lineup of community gatherings has been rolled out, starting off with the ice-breaker event of the season, a Skate Party at McDonough on January 14 from 6:30 to 8pm.

But skates and gags seem to be the perfect blend for St. Paulites, as the quickly sold-out 'Comedy Fore A Cause' event slated for January 17 at the Highland National Golf Course could surely attest to. With tickets having been snagged for $20 a pop, it's clear that hearty laughs are as sought after as warmth in these winter months. Other notable entries include the MLK Day Celebration and the long-standing Saint Paul Winter Carnival, promising to fill Rice Park with a variety of activities spanning from January 23 through to February 1.

Outdoor activities trot confidently through the calendar with the Winter Play Day set to unfold in Crosby Farm on January 25, followed closely by Frost Fest at Groveland, co-hosted with Mac-Groveland Community Council. The fun isn't reserved solely for the day-walkers; evening events like the Winter Skating Party on January 31 at Edgcumbe keep the night owls in mind. And February looks just as jam-packed, kicking off with an Ice Skating Family Party at Palace on the 1st.

Not forgotten, St. Paul's romantics can take their fill of Valentine’s Day-themed happenings, ready to charm couples and singles alike. Whether it's a Valentine Senior Luncheon at Hazel Park needing registration by February 6, a 'Parents Night Out' to buy couples some alone time, or a dining experience straight out of a fairytale at the Como Park Zoo and Conservatory—love is palpably in the air. The Valentine's Day Bash at Phalen on February 14 rounds out the amorous offerings. Each of these events provide a unique way to celebrate, with the added bonus of strengthening community ties in a season often marked by solitude.

More wintry magic and festive gatherings are in the pipeline according to official announcements. For those looking to bask in the chilly thrills or find solace in heartwarming events, St. Paul is the place to be this season. Make sure to stay tuned and dress warmly.