Explore, discover, learn, and embrace winter at the site of the future Mississippi River Learning Center.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 | 11:00 AM–2:00 PM | Crosby Farm Regional Park
2595 Crosby Farm Rd, Saint Paul
Experience the beauty of winter at the second annual Winter Play Day, an official Winter Carnival event.
Join us on Saturday, January 24, at Crosby Farm Regional Park for a day of free, family-friendly outdoor winter activities. Come and go as you please, and stay as long as you like.
What to Expect
Enjoy a variety of hands-on winter activities, including:
- Guided hikes with the National Park Service (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area)
- S’mores along the Mississippi River with Mississippi Park Connection
- Snowshoeing with Wilderness Inquiry
- Winter Sound Garden hosted by Wavelets Creative
- Birding with Urban Bird Collective
- Traditional winter games with Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi
- Special appearance by Smokey Bear and the U.S. Forest Service
Learn more about the Mississippi River Learning Center from the design team
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Why Crosby Farm?
Crosby Farm Regional Park will soon become home to the Mississippi River Learning Center—a future national hub for Mississippi River–focused recreation, education, and environmental stewardship.
Winter Play Day offers a preview of what’s to come, highlighting the site’s potential and showcasing seasonal activities that will be part of the Learning Center’s future.
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