Friday, February 6, 2026

  1. Restaurant Week

    Chicago, IL2026-02-06

    Time to pack on the calories: More than 470 restaurants offer three-course prix-fixe menus for $30 at brunch or lunch and $45 or $60 at dinner.

  2. Candlelight ski/snowshoe/hike

    Around the region 2026-02-06

    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.

  3. WinterFest

    Crosslake, MN2026-02-06

    In this Brainerd Lakes area town, there are horse-drawn sleigh rides, bonfires, soup sampling, ice car races, Friday fireworks and Italian Outdoor Olympics.

  4. Snowflake Ski-Jumping Tournament

    Westby, WI2026-02-06

    It's the 102nd year for this tournament. At the top of a hill that's the equivalent of a 41-story skyscraper, watch jumpers fly by at 55 mph. It's fun to watch because the jump is built onto the side of a coulee, and spectators can climb it and watch from the top. There are hot drinks and food at the bottom.

  5. Winter Festival

    Ely, MN2026-02-06

    There's a snow sculpting contest, an arts walk, music, a candlelight ski and snowshoe tours to Sigurd Olson's Listening Point.

  6. Winter Carnival

    Houghton, MI2026-02-06

    This snow fest at Michigan Tech University includes a human dog-sled race, snow volleyball and a tug of war and ends with a torchlight parade and fireworks at Mont Ripley ski hill.

  7. Winter Carnival

    Madison, WI2026-02-06

    The Wisconsin Union sponsors a week of fun on Lake Mendota: skating, skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, mini-golf and kiting, plus music and the return of Lady Liberty on Friday.

  8. Polar Fest

    Detroit Lakes, MN2026-02-06

    This festival features such events as ice golf, a Freeze Your Buns run, a snowshoe hike in Tamarac Wildlife Refuge and kite-flying, with professional giant-kite flyers, kite decorating and prizes for amateurs.

  9. Hot Air Affair

    Hudson, WI2026-02-06

    There will be balloon rides, moon glows and such events as geocaching, bird-watching, a fat-tire bike race and a corn-hole tournament.

  10. Magical Ice Fest

    St. Joseph, MI2026-02-06

    Watch the pros carve sculptures in this Lake Michigan town. There's also entertainment, a scavenger hunt and magic and crafts for kids.

  11. SocialICE

    Rochester, MN2026-02-06

    At Peace Plaza downtown, five ice bars each offer a different theme and signature drink, with ice sculptures illuminated by lights and nightly DJ entertainment. On Saturday afternoon, there's a FAM JAM for families with a dance party, games and sled dogs.

  12. Banbury Art Crawl

    Eau Claire, WI2026-02-06

    Visit more than 100 artists at studios in the Building 13 art complex. Many will give demonstrations. There will be also music, food and art projects for children.

  13. Winter Frolic

    Two Harbors, MN2026-02-06

    In the town on the shores of Lake Superior, there will be music, chainsaw-carving, a sauna tent, outhouse races and lots of contests: frozen T-shirt, axe-throwing, nail-striking, snowman-building and a frozen-fish toss.

  14. Frozen River Film Festival

    Winona, MN2026-02-06

    This festival shows a large selection of documentaries specializing in adventure, extreme sports and environmental issues.

  15. Hygge Festival

    Grand Marais, MN2026-02-06

    This northwoods festival, named for the Scandinavian concept of winter coziness, features a tour of great fireplaces, romantic sleigh rides, guided waterfall hikes and live music.

  16. Heikki Lunta Winter Festival

    Negaunee, MI2026-02-06

    This town just west of Marquette pays tribute to the Finnish snow god with a rail jam, snowshoe lantern tours, sliding, luging, a fat-tire race and fireworks.

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