Fun Things To Do This Weekend From Around The Country!
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Baby it's Cold Outside
By: Maria King
Date: January 22, 2012
Date: January 22, 2012
This week I highlight some events that take the cold weather and make it the star of their event. They tailor the largest percentage of activities around the cold weather and, hopefully for the events’ sake, snow and ice. I love these kinds of events. I always keep my fingers crossed they get snow to make them perfect.
Winter Carnival, street sledding, ice sculpting, lots of fun winter time activities. The perfect way to stay outdoors in below freezing and not have people wonder what is wrong with you! If there is nothing on this list in your backyard, use the search box above and get some ideas of winter time outdoor fun near you this weekend. Of course, if you are in Miami, just ignore that suggestion. Whatever you do, do it with someone you love and have fun.
Jan 25, 2012 - Jan 30, 2012
Since 1992. A fun filled winter event for the whole family. Come out and watch award winning snow scupltors from around the world work their magic on over 13 tons of snow, fireworks display and entertainment. Takes place at various locations.
Jan 28, 2012
Downtown Saint Charles, MO US 63301
Ice carving competition including chefs who have placed in the top 10 nationally and the top 20 internationally, hot beverages and music. Watch professional ice carvers bring the art to life in a competition using chain saws, power grinders, sanders, cold chisels, hand saws, and irons. This competition is judged and juried by the crowd. Team Competition 9am-Noon (Two-person team compete using five blocks of ice) / Individual 1-3:30pm (single block of ice). Coffee and hot chocolate will be available and nearby fire pits to warm up.
Jan 27, 2012 - Jan 29, 2012
Enjoy a day of family fun. Activities include an ice carving contest, snowshoe clinic, brat fry, and chili cook-off. There are also demonstrations and/or lectures on fly tying, ice fishing and dog sledding.
Jan 28, 2012
Come on down to the main area of Coldwater and see the different ice carvings (at 5 different on-street locations) enjoy the chili cook-off at local restaurants, deep freeze on prices throughout downtown Coldwater, kids activities, movie, story, craft projects and much more. There is a minimal cost for "Chili Crawl". Takes place on West Chicago Street from Division to Clay Streets.
2,000 Attendees
2,000 Attendees
Jan 26, 2012 - Jan 29, 2012
Join the Village of Blowing Rock as we celebrate the fun side of winter. From the Wine Auction, Dog Sledding and Live Bluegrass, to the Chili Cook-Off, Kids' Activities and the Polar Plunge in Chetola Lake, there's something for everyone!
Jan 28, 2012 - Jan 29, 2012
It's a day to embrace the joys of an old-fashioned winter -- indoors and out. Join us today at the Village's Mill Pond to learn about ice harvesting in early New England. Then stop by the Bullard Tavern for some magical moments by the fire.
Jan 28, 2012
Ice sculpture contest, penguin plunge, chili contest,wagon rides, food, pet winter fashion show, children's story hour and activities.
Jan 27, 2012 - Jan 29, 2012
Navy Pier Chicago, IL US 60611
The 2011 festival will now be held at Navy Pier. You can see 15 teams of professional sculptors creating their masterpieces at Gateway Park located just west of the entrance to Navy Pier. The teams of professional artists have been selected based on their pencil sketch drawings that they submitted. This year, in addition to teams from Chicago and our neighboring states, teams will head to Chicago from Canada, Mexico, Bulgaria, China and Russia. A dozen teams from Chicago’s Public High Schools will also be at Gateway Park, view the High School Teams pencil sketch drawings. Other entertainment includes Dog Sled Racing Demonstrations and Weight Pulling by Green Valley Dog Drivers; a Snowboard Rail Jam Competition and family entertainment at the Family Pavilion inside Navy Pier.
Jan 27, 2012 - Jan 28, 2012
Enjoy free seasonal activities and entertainment. Watch ice sculpting demos or browse their completed pieces. Join in the fun of the snowman building competition sponsored by local businesses or be your own judge of the chili cook-off. When the winter chill sets in warm up by taking a stroll through one of our many unique gift shops or dining at a local establishment.
Jan 28, 2012
Join in the fun of trying to win the coveted "Frosty" trophy by building the most snowmen in a 2 hour time-frame. Hosted by the Three Rivers Downtown Development Authority.
Jan 29, 2012
Have you ever wondered how all of the extraordinary ice sculptures enjoyed during Lake Mills’ Knickerbocker weekend are created? Each year at the Knickerbocker Ice Festival, the community is thrilled to watch the ice carvers take a block of frozen water and turn it into a fantastical shape. It doesn’t look easy to do – but it sure is fun to watch!
