Events For Winter

Did you know we’re one of the Top 10 Best Winter Vacations in the nation? With events like the U.S. Pond Hockey Championships, City of Lakes Loppet, great shows at the Minneapolis Convention Center and numerous outdoor activities, it’s no secret as to why we’ve ascended into “Winter Wonderland” status. Check out these cool (pun absolutely intended) events going on during the winter in Minneapolis.

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JANUARY EVENTS  |  FEBRUARY EVENTS  |  MARCH EVENTS

JANUARY

	US Pond Hockey Championships Lake Nokomis The 2011 outdoor hockey tournament returns to Lake Nokomis in Minneapolis. Hundreds of teams formed from NHL legends, high school greats, and neighborhood stars compete for the Golden Shovel. >>>View Details
	TwinsFest Mall of America Field More than 60 current, former and future Twins players are expected to appear throughout the course of the weekend. Back at the Mall of America Field, TwinsFest 2013 will feature many new and returning attractions, featuring fun for the whole family. >>>Buy Tickets
	Progressive Boat Show Minneapolis Convention Center Find your dream boat and everything that goes with it. With the upper Midwest's best selection of new boats and hundreds of booths showcasing the very latest in engines, electronics, fishing gear and accessories, there's no better place to get a head start on a summer full of fun! >>>View Details

FEBRUARY

	City of Lakes Loppet Twin Cities The City of Lakes Loppet is a cross-country ski festival featuring the beautiful trails and lakes of the Twin Cities. Join us on the first weekend in February for this celebration of winter in Minnesota! >>>View Details
	Valentine’s Day TC 5K Run/Walk Lake Harriet Join in for a Valentine- inspired 5K fun run around Lake Harriet in Minneapolis! Run with your sweetie or search for your soulmate. Running with us is guaranteed to get your heart racing, in more ways than one! >>>Register Now
	Twelfth Night and the Taming of the Shrew February 27-April 6 Guthrie Theater This season the Guthrie welcomes internationally acclaimed Propeller to present Twelfth Night and The Taming of the Shrew in repertory, two comedies full of mistaken identiteis, transformations and deception. >>>Buy Tickets

MARCH

Northwest Sportshow Minneapolis Convention Center Whether you’re an avid outdoorsman or are just looking for a way to escape winter for the day, the Progressive® Insurance Northwest Sportshow is YOUR show! This annual 4-day event turns the Minneapolis Convention Center into a one-stop marketplace for outdoor fun— the best place to see and buy everything you need for your outdoor adventures!  >>>View Details