Things to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Feb. 7-9)
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Attend the magical Luminary Loppet around Lake of the Isles, admire sculpted ice at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, or head to a Valentine's Day Market this weekend in Minnesota.
Luminary Loppet
- Lake of the Isles, Minneapolis
- Feb. 8, 6p.m. to 10 p.m.
- Tickets: $30 for adults, $15 for youth
The candlelit Luminary Loppet is a magical experience in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis. Walk around Lake of the Isles as it is lit up by over 1,200 luminaries. The event also features many unique ice features, even an ice pyramid. There will also be hot cocoa to warm yourself up, s'mores, and a party area with food trucks and Utepils Brewing beer and music.
To learn more, click here.
Minneapolis Institute of Ice
- Minneapolis Institute of Art, 2400 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55404
- Feb. 6-12 or until the ice sculptures melt
- Free
The Minneapolis Institute of Ice makes its return this weekend, featuring a wide variety of ice sculptures. You can view the sculptures starting Thursday evening and up until they melt. Opening night will feature a live DJ, free mulled cider and hot chocolate, an ice bar for craft cocktail, and KCM Eggrolls Food Truck will be serving food.
For more information, click here.
Outdoor Winter Farmers' Market
- St. Paul Farmers' Market, 290 5th St E, Saint Paul
- Feb. 8, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Free
Miss the farmers' market during the winter? Head to Lowertown, where St. Paul Farmers' Market puts on the Outdoor Winter Farmers' Market. Thirty vendors will be selling local goods like, cheeses, meats, canned items, greenhouse veggies and baked goods.
Click here for more information.
Galentine's Market at Wandering Leaf Brewing
- Wandering Leag Brewing Company, 2463 7th St W, Saint Paul
- Feb. 9 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
- Free
Wandering Leaf Brewing is partnering with Swoonworthy Booksellers to host a Galentine's Day Market. The market will feature a variety of "girly-centric" small businesses to shop at.
To see what businesses will be on the market, click here.
Valentine's Day Market
- Can Can Wonderland, 755 Prior Ave N, Suite 004, Saint Paul
- Feb. 8 1-6 p.m.
- $16 entry
Local artists will be selling their goods ahead of Valentine's Day at Can Can Wonderland in St. Paul Saturday. Buy items for your loved ones, like jewelry, art prints, candles, sweet treats and more. The market will also feature live music from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.