What to do in Minnesota: 5 things to do this weekend (Feb. 24-26)
Horse racing with a twist returns to Canterbury Park this weekend
Horse racing returns to the Shakopee racetrack this weekend — with a twist. The horses will be pulling people on skis through a series of snow obstacles. And while that sounds pretty extreme, wait until you see what else they have planned. FOX 9's Shayne Wells is at Canterbury Park with a sneak peek.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - After a significant winter storm this week, everyone deserves a great weekend activity! Find themed bars, dog racing, and bobsleds in this weekend's event roundup.
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Horse Skijoring and Dog Races:
- Canterbury Park, Shakopee
- February 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Tickets start at $12
Head to Canterbury Park for Skijoring, a winter sport that involves a horse and a rider in a stock saddle. They run pulling a skier through a demanding course complete with gates and jumps as they compete against the clock and another team to qualify for the finals. More than 100 teams, with competitors from around the country, have registered for this event.
Corgi and wiener dog racing will also take place at this winter event.
Corgi races return to Canterbury Park this weekend
Coming to Canterbury Park in Shakopee this weekend is some extreme horse skijoring. The sport involves a person on skis behind pulled by a horse. And when there's a break in the action on Saturday, there will be a different type of race taking place on the snow — corgi and dachshund races. FOX 9's Shayne Wells has that story.
Winter Beer Dabbler:
- Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul
- February 25 from 3 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $55
Beer Dabbler began hosting beer festivals in Minnesota in 2008 and has been connecting consumers with craft beer brands ever since. Come and sample great beer from breweries all over the United States, an amazing selection of cider and wine from renowned producers, and the tastiest seltzers on the market. You can also enjoy music, food trucks and more.
Colors of Kindness Creations:
- Crayola Experience, Mall of America
- February 21 through February 28
- Tickets start at $25.99
Create colorful crafts and learn about kindness at this family-friendly event at the Mall.
Social-Ice:
- Peace Plaza, Rochester
- February 24 and February 25
- Free admission
Downtown Rochester transforms into an icy oasis with themed bars — each with its own signature drink. See full-scale ice sculptures illuminated with vibrant hues light up the winter-drab night and dance with nightly live DJ entertainment.
Bottles and Bobsleds:
- Red Pine Winery, Cambridge
- February 25 from noon to 4:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $13
Take a sleigh ride through the pines at a local winery this Saturday.
Tickets include a ride plus one glass of wine for riders over the age of 21. In order to ensure you get a ride, pre-purchasing a reservation is strongly recommended.
- Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
- February 25 from 11 a.m. to 3p.m.
- Free, admission required for access to the museum floor
Guest organizations and museum staff will present a variety of STEM-related programs, highlighting the ways STEM affected the Minneapolis riverfront and still affects us today.