Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Feb. 6-8)

The Wayzata Chilly Open. (FOX 9)

From a Finnish sliding festival to golf on a frozen lake, there's plenty to do this weekend across Minnesota. 

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Wayzata Chilly Open

  • Saturday, Feb. 7
  • Wayzata Bay, Lake Minnetonka
  • Ticketed event

The largest golf tournament on a frozen lake is happening on Saturday in Wayzata. More than 2,000 golfers will putt around Wayzata Bay with golf clubs, hockey sticks or whatever they can find. The Chilly Open includes other activities as well. Find a list here

Beat the Winter Blues and Jazz Fest

  • Feb. 6-8
  • Alexandria, Minnesota
  • Ticketed event

The second annual Beat the Winter Blues and Jazz Festival returns to Alexandria with three days of musicians and connection. Find a list of musicians and events here

Social-Ice! 

  • Feb. 6-7
  • Rochester, Minnesota
  • Open to the public

Downtown Rochester transforms into an icy oasis with unique themed bars with their own signature drink, as well as ice sculptures, live entertainment and more. More information is available here

Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival

  • Feb. 6-7
  • Loon Lake, Aurora, Minnesota
  • Open to the public, sleds available for no charge

The annual Laskiainen Finnish Sliding Festival returns with an ice sliding hill, Finnish baked goods, saunas and more. Find more information on the event here

WinterFest 2026

  • Feb. 5-7
  • Crosslake, Minnesota
  • Wristbands are $5

WinterFest in Crosslake features outdoor fun such as sledding, bonfires and scavenger hunts, as well as kids activities, trivia nights, bingo and more. Find more information here

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