Things to do in Minnesota: 6 things to do this weekend (Feb. 6-8)
The Wayzata Chilly Open. (FOX 9)
MINNEAPOLIS (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.
MIRAC benefit, Battery Eyes album release show
- Feb. 7
- Minneapolis, Minnesota
- $15 at the door
Celebrating the release of their third album, effectively titled Zero Three, Minneapolis alternative rock band Battery Eyes will play Cloudland Theater on Lake Street Saturday evening.
Making the decision to turn the spotlight away from themselves and onto the community-at-large, the trio of Aaron LeMay (drums), Nick "Danger" Welker (bass) and Johnny Laberda (guitar) have made the show a benefit for the Minnesota Immigrant Rights Action Committee (MIRAC) in the wake of immigration enforcement operations in the Twin Cities that led to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The show is also set to include support from In Lieu, Unstable Shapes and Laura Larson.
Created by Twin Cities music scene veterans Maren Macosko and Brad Lokkesmoe, the venue opened in 2023 with a 150-person capacity aimed directly at supporting local music and art.