The Great Northern

Saturday, February 1 at 4:15 PM • The Great Northern’s Family Day

A magical and beautifully animated journey through time, Arco is a dazzling adventure about a 10-year-old boy from a peaceful, distant future who accidentally travels back to the year 2075 and discovers a world in peril. As Arco develops a charming and touching friendship with a young girl named Iris, they band together and along with her trusted robot caretaker Mikki, set out on a quest to get Arco home, while the two children may also be the only ones who can save our planet. A wondrous odyssey filled with hope and optimism for our future, Arco is an enchanting fable from breakout filmmaker Ugo Bienvenu.

Featuring an outstanding voice cast of Will Ferrell, America Ferrera, Flea, Natalie Portman, Mark Ruffalo, and Andy Samberg.

ABOUT THE GREAT NORTHERN | JAN 28–Feb 1, 2026

The Great Northern (TGN) unites communities through art, climate engagement, and outdoor experiences, with a bold winter festival and powerful partnerships. TGN champions climate leadership, celebrates Minnesota’s cultural and ecological vibrancy, and invites the world to experience our signature season in meaningful and inspiring ways.

Taking place Jan 28-Feb 1, The Great Northern Winter Festival transforms the riverfront at St Anthony Main into an unforgettable winter destination—featuring three music stages, chef demos, films, public art, a giant winter playground, vendor markets, films, and visionary climate conversations.