11 Winter Festivals You Should Experience at Least Once

We found the coolest celebrations the country has to offer.

By Allison Sutcliffe September 22, 2017

Your little snow bunny doesn’t get the winter blues. Instead, he’s all about making the most of the season’s white-stuff bounty. We couldn’t agree more! That’s why we’ve rounded up the coolest winter fests the country has to offer so you can get your snow, sled, ski and polar plunge fixes in all season long. Flip through to find a winter wonderland celebration near you!

Saint Paul Winter Carnival – St. Paul, Mn – Jan. 25 – Feb. 10, 2018

For all those Frozen mega-fans out there, this Winter Carnival is a dream come true. They’ll get to sit on an ice throne, wander a mini ice palace, and learn the legend of the King of the Winds—straight out of a fairy tale! Rice Park is home to the famous ice palaces, and Snow Park at the Fair is filled with snow sculptures, giant snow slides and treasure hunts.

Travel Tip: There’s a warming tent to keep tiny toes toasty during the sledding hours at Snow Park.

Online: wintercarnival.com

photo: St. Paul Winter Carnival’s Facebook

Do you have a favorite winter festival to share with us? Which one do you want to visit? Let us know in the Comments below!

— Allison Sutcliffe & Gabby Cullen