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Better on Ice: Outdoor Events Around the Twin Cities
By the time February comes around, most people are starting to feel a little cooped up and tired of being inside. The good news is that there are plenty of outdoor events to attend around the Twin Cities in February. If you've been busy looking at Minneapolis homes for sale or St. Paul homes for sale, we recommend pressing pause for a few hours and stopping by one of these events.
- Ice Castles: 1500 Old Hwy 8, New Brighton, MN 55112
Ice Castles is an incredible event at Long Lake Regional Park in New Brighton. It will be open daily through the month of February until March 6th. While there, you can walk though beautiful ice castles, passing by frozen waterfalls and under ice archways. Colored lights make the experience even more magnificent.
Admission to Ice Castles is $15-22 for adults and $11-16 for children. Tickets may be purchased in advance on the Ice Castles website. Free parking is available in the park. - Wintertime in Downtown Stillwater: Chestnut Street, Stillwater, MN 55042
Nightly from 5-10 pm, Chestnut Street in Stillwater will be lit up with glistening holiday lights. You can walk through a light tunnel, admire decorated trees, and walk over the decorated Historic Lift Bridge. Stop at various coffee shops and stores along the way to do some shopping or sip a hot beverage.
Wintertime in Downtown Stillwater continues through February until March 20th. If you visit on Valentine's Day weekend, there will be some special heart-shaped light displays to enjoy. - Bearly Open - Golf On Ice: 5050 Lake Ave., White Bear Lake, MN 55110
If you enjoy golf, then consider attending Bearly Open, a winter golf tournament on White Bear Lake. The event takes place on Saturday, February 5th from 11:30 am-1 pm. It's not your typical golf tournament: You'll play with tennis balls, and you can use a hockey stick, baseball bat, or any other instrument of your choice to hit your balls.
Even if you're not interested in golfing, this event is an exciting opportunity to get out of the house and enjoy some giggles. There will be refreshments for sale on-site. - Kites on Ice: 505 2nd Ave. S, Buffalo, MN 55313
If you don't mind taking a drive out to Buffalo, Kites on Ice is an awesome event to attend. It's scheduled for February 12th from 11 am- 3:00 pm. Admire the many different types and colors of kites flying in the air. There will be fish, dragons, and so much more.
There will also be sled dog rides and other ice games to play. Grab lunch or a warm beverage at one of the food trucks, and embrace the February chill. - Untied We Shiver: 101 Lakeshore Dr., Big Lake, MN 55309
United We Shiver is an exciting outdoor event offering a little something for everyone at Big Lake Beach. This year's event is scheduled for February 5th. At 2 pm, there will be a barbecue rib taste testing event. At 3, the bravest souls will take an arctic plunge into Big Lake, earning donations for local non-profit groups.
There will be hayrides available at United We Shiver too. This makes it a great event for families with kids.
When winter starts to feel long, getting outside is a great way to lift your spirits. Don't hesitate to call today if you're looking for a real estate agent in the area.
Thomas Simonsen, Metrowide Team
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