Saturday, January 17, 2026

  1. World Snow Celebration

    Stillwater, MN2026-01-17

    Snow-sculpting teams from around the world will compete in Lowell Park.

  2. World Championship Snowmobile Derby

    Eagle River, WI2026-01-17

    Watch oval, snocross and vintage snowmobiles race in this northeast Wisconsin town, which attracts 40,000 spectators to the "Indianapolis 500 of snowmobile racing.''

  3. Back to Hack Winter Festival

    Hackensack, MN2026-01-17

    The festival in this Brainerd Lakes town on the Paul Bunyan State Trail features snow sculpting, ice golf, an ice-fishing contest, penguin plunge, kids' games and Saturday fireworks.

  4. Janboree

    Waukesha, WI2026-01-17

    The fest in this Milwaukee suburb includes Friday-night fireworks, ice sculpting, Ojibwe snow-snake games, ice bocce, a penguin-egg hunt and tobogganing on the lighted run in Lowell Park.

  5. Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend

    All of Minnesota, MN2026-01-17

    Take a kid younger than 16 spear- or ice-fishing this holiday weekend, and you can fish for free.

  6. Beer & Cheese Fest

    Madison, WI2026-01-17

    A celebration of Wisconsin's greatest products at Alliant Energy Center, with plenty to sample. Tickets sell out, so buy early.

  7. Wisconsin Free Fishing Weekend

    All over the state, WI2026-01-17

    No license is needed for fishing in Wisconsin or on its side of the Mississippi River and on lakes Superior and Michigan.

  8. Art Sled Rally

    Minneapolis, MN2026-01-17

    Watch sledders or ride down a decorated hill at Powderhorn Park in your own wacky sled, which you can make at home or at free workshops at Powderhorn Park Community Center. There's also live music and hot chocolate.

  9. Bald Eagle Appreciation Days

    Keokuk, IA2026-01-17

    There will be live-eagle presentations, Native American activities, seminars and viewing on the river.

  10. Icebox Days

    International Falls, MN2026-01-17

    In this far-north town, there will be smoosh races, frozen turkey bowling, a toilet-seat toss, boot hockey and fireworks. On Saturday, there's the annual Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run.

  11. Winterfest

    Mackinaw City, MI2026-01-17

    In this town on the Mackinac Straits, there's a snow-sculpting competition, sleigh rides, a poker walk and outhouse races.

  12. Bald Eagle Watching Days

    Prairie du Sac, WI2026-01-17

    This town along the Wisconsin River, next to a hydroelectric plant, offers guided bus tours, live birds of prey programs and kids' activities in addition to eagle viewing at overlooks staffed by volunteers. Rescheduled from Jan. 13-14.

  13. Candlelight ski/snowshoe/hike

    Around the region 2026-01-17

    There's nothing better than skiing (or snowshoeing or hiking) through a twinkling forest or across a luminary-lined lake. There's usually a bonfire and hot chocolate to enjoy afterward.

  14. Art Shanty Projects

    Minneapolis, MN2026-01-17

    Frozen Lake Harriet hosts two dozen artist-designed ice houses and lots of fun art antics for kids and adults alike. Check ahead for scheduled events and ice conditions.

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