Winter History Fest
Experience winter on the Minnesota frontier via dogsled. Warm your bones inside the Gideon Pond House with a cup of cocoa. Hear stories of early settlers and play pioneer games.
- Noon-4 p.m. Sun. 1/29
- $3
- Historic Gideon Pond House, Pond-Dakota Mission Park, 401 E. 104th St., Bloomington
- 952-563-8895
- www.ci.bloomington.mn.us
Ice Carving Competition
Although there is little snow, Winter Carnival will soldier on as usual. Events begin this Thursday with a children's art show, ice palace display and live music in Rice Park.
- See website for times and locations: www.winter-carnival.com