Winter Birds, Up Close
What: Winter Birding Walk (AM)
When: Jan. 20, 10 a.m.
Where: Theodore Wirth Regional Park, 1221 Theodore Wirth Pkwy., Minneapolis
Join a garden naturalist for a guided winter birding walk and learn to identify common birds by sight and sound. Open to all experience levels, the walk meets at The Trailhead at Theodore Wirth Regional Park; binoculars are available, and no registration is required.
Book Talk & Signing: Carl Radke’s ‘Cake Eater’
What: Carl Radke Book Event
When: Jan. 21, 5 p.m.
Where: Mall of America, 2131 Lindau Lane, Bloomington
Carl Radke, star of Bravo’s “Summer House,” visits Mall of America to discuss his new memoir, “Cake Eater,” a candid look at recovery, resilience, and personal transformation—followed by a book signing.
Photo by Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images
140 Years of Winter Fun
What: Saint Paul Winter Carnival
When: Jan. 22-Feb. 1
Where: St. Paul
Celebrating its 140th anniversary, the Saint Paul Winter Carnival honors a legacy that began in 1886 as a bold celebration of Minnesota’s winter spirit. From the legendary reign of King Boreas to ice palaces, parades, and community festivities, the Carnival continues to unite generations through tradition, creativity, and cold-weather fun.
Courtesy of Saint Paul Winter Carnival
Coming Home
What: Austin Brown: Ain’t Done Dreamin’ Tour
When: Jan. 23, 7 p.m.
Where: Varsity Theater, Minneapolis
Rising country artist Austin Brown brings his solo sound to Varsity Theater on Jan. 23, following his breakout from the acclaimed a cappella group Home Free, which rose to national fame from its Minnesota roots.
Pond Hockey Takes the Ice
What: U.S. Pond Hockey Championships
When: Jan. 23-25
Where: 4955 W. Lake Nokomis Pkwy., Minneapolis
The 21st annual U.S. Pond Hockey Championships return to Lake Nokomis Jan. 23-25, 2026, bringing players and fans together for three days of outdoor hockey, winter tradition, and spirited competition. Celebrating the purest form of the game, the event transforms Lake Nokomis into a festival of frozen rinks, community, and cold-weather fun.
Courtesy of USPHC
