Looking for an event to try a kicksled this winter around the Twin Cities in Minnesota? You’re in luck! Kicksledding will be offered at many events this winter. This list includes events that have any type of kicksled– old, vintage or new ESLA kicksleds.

Brave The Snow is affiliated with some of these events, but not all. Look for Brave The Snow below for events we are participating in with our fleet of kicksleds. We hope you get to try kicksledding on a snowy trail this winter!

January 7, 2023. Saturday.

Eden Prairie- Staring Lake Park, Winter Blast 2:00PM–4:30PM  

A free winter event celebrating outdoor recreation! Take part in a variety of fun outdoor activities for all ages, including ice skating, kicksledding, sledding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, horse-drawn carriage rides and more.

• Free use of kicksleds, snowshoes, ice skates, and cross-country skis
• Create winter-themed art projects led by the Art Center
• Learn about "Winter in Minnesota" from the Outdoor Center
• Bring a sled for the snow hill 
• Warm up by a bonfire
• Purchase food from Potter's Pasties and Pies

Staring Lake Park
14800 Pioneer Trail
Eden Prairie, Minnesota 55347

January 14, 2023. Saturday.

Bloomington-Richardson Nature Center

Kicksled on Muskrat Pond 1PM–2PM & 2:25PM–3:15PM

Registration required:
Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road

Lowry Nature Center 9:30AM-11:00AM

Give trail kicksledding a try on a packed multi-use trail. Reservations required by 24 hours prior. $6/kicksled (two people per sled recommended). 10 sled max. Ages 8+

Cost $6. Registration required:
Register here

January 18, 2023. Wednesday.

Ramsey Co, Library - Roseville 10:30AM–12:30PM

Looking for an opportunity to spend some time on a kicksled this winter? Borrow one to play in the open space around the library. Kicksleds will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. More Info

Ages 4+
Free

January 21, 2023. Saturday.

Bloomington-Richardson Nature Center with Brave The Snow
25th Annual Ice Harvesting Event 10AM–2PM

• Try an ESLA kicksled from Brave The Snow
• Throw a snow snake and watch an ice rescue demonstration by Bloomington Fire and Rescue.
• Cut blocks of ice out of the pond with a vintage ice saw 
• Weigh blocks of ice, use chipping tools, and make ice cubes.
• Discover food preservation techniques with costumed interpreters from The Landing and hear stories from ice harvesting historians.
• Keep warm by a campfire.

More Info:
Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road

Fridley- Springbrook Nature Center-Winterfest 2023 11AM–2PM 

Enjoy an exciting winter day in nature with the entire family!

Activities will include: Kicksledding, snowshoeing, medallion hunt, fat tire biking, snow painting, snowball launcher, and more!

January 24, 2023. Tuesday.

Prior Lake, MN- Cleary Lake Regional Park 4:30–6PM

Explore the park on a Scandinavian-style kicksled and enjoy the wonders of winter around you. Discover the fascinating history of the park and lake including the Credit River Catholic Cemetery and former St. Peter’s Church, the Continental Machine company, and the farmsteads and homes of early settlers like the Cleary family. If snow/ice conditions don’t allow for kicksledding, we will hike instead.

Reservations required by two days prior.

Register Here $12

Cleary Lake Regional Park
18106 Texas Ave
Prior Lake, MN 55372

January 27, 2023. Friday.

Ramsey Co. Library - Mounds View  2–4PM

Looking for an opportunity to spend some time on a kicksled this winter? Borrow one to play in the open space around the library. Kicksleds will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. More Info
Ages 4+
Free

January 28, 2023. Saturday.

Lake Harriet, Art Shanty Projects with Brave the Snow 11-4PM

Check out kicksledding with a Brave The Snow ESLA kicksled at the shanties! The Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival (12-4PM, same location) will also be taking place near the shanties at the same time!

If this is your first time going to the shanties here is some more info about the event:

Inspired by pop-up ice fishing villages, artists use the frozen lake as a public platform to create a temporary, interactive community. With few regulations and no building codes – and against intense and unpredictable winter weather conditions – artists have the freedom and challenge to create wild and wonderful work that can’t be experienced anywhere else. Together, with our visitors, we celebrate, champion, and embrace the extreme winter sport of art making.

Check out Art Shanty Projects for a full schedule of events

Wargo Nature Center-Snow Day 1 PM – 4 PM

Participants of all ages will have a chance to partake in a variety of activities including: kicksledding, snowshoeing, ice fishing, fat tire biking, winter crafts, live animals and more. This is a FREE event. No pre-registration required.

Ramsey Co. Library - North St. Paul 10:30AM–12:30PM

Looking for an opportunity to spend some time on a kicksled this winter? Borrow one to play in the open space around the library. Kicksleds will be available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. More Info

Ages 4+
FREE

Richardson Nature Center
Kicksledding on Muskrat Pond 1PM–2PM & 2:25PM–3:15PM

Each reservation is for 2 people and includes 1 kicksled. Reservations 24 hours prior required. 

More Info: 

Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road
Bloomington, Minnesota

January 29, 2023. Sunday.

Lake Harriet, Art Shanty Projects with Brave The Snow, 11-4PM

Check out kicksledding with a Brave The Snow ESLA kicksled at the shanties! We will have our fleet of kicksleds here for you to try FREE!

If this is your first time going to the shanties here is some more info about the event:

Inspired by pop-up ice fishing villages, artists use the frozen lake as a public platform to create a temporary, interactive community. With few regulations and no building codes – and against intense and unpredictable winter weather conditions – artists have the freedom and challenge to create wild and wonderful work that can’t be experienced anywhere else. Together, with our visitors, we celebrate, champion, and embrace the extreme winter sport of art making.

Check out Art Shanty Projects for a full schedule of events

February 4, 2023. Saturday.

Lake Harriet, Art Shanty Projects with Brave The Snow

Check out kicksledding with a Brave The Snow ESLA kicksled at the shanties! We will have our fleet of kicksleds here for you to try FREE!

If this is your first time going to the shanties here is some more info about the event:

Inspired by pop-up ice fishing villages, artists use the frozen lake as a public platform to create a temporary, interactive community. With few regulations and no building codes – and against intense and unpredictable winter weather conditions – artists have the freedom and challenge to create wild and wonderful work that can’t be experienced anywhere else. Together, with our visitors, we celebrate, champion, and embrace the extreme winter sport of art making.

Check out Art Shanty Projects for a full schedule of events

Lake McMarrons County Park 12-4PM

Ramsey Co. winter recreation sampler
Join us for free winter fun for all ages! Experience kick sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more. We'll have equipment available for free on a first come, first served basis. Events are weather dependent and subject to change or cancellation.
Noon-4 p.m.
Park information

Crystal, MN Crystal Winterlude

Crystal Winterlude features music and entertainment, Ice Bocce, a sledding contest, kicksledding, ice skating, and food trucks. 10am-1pm.

Valley Place Park, 6822 32nd Ave N, Crystal, MN 55427

February 5, 2023. Sunday.

Lake Harriet, Art Shanty Projects w/ Brave The Snow

Check out kicksledding with a Brave The Snow ESLA kicksled at the shanties! We will have our fleet of kicksleds here for you to try FREE!

If this is your first time going to the shanties here is some more info about the event:

Inspired by pop-up ice fishing villages, artists use the frozen lake as a public platform to create a temporary, interactive community. With few regulations and no building codes – and against intense and unpredictable winter weather conditions – artists have the freedom and challenge to create wild and wonderful work that can’t be experienced anywhere else. Together, with our visitors, we celebrate, champion, and embrace the extreme winter sport of art making.

Check out Art Shanty Projects for a full schedule of events

Lake McMarrons County Park 12-4PM

Ramsey Co. winter recreation sampler.
Join us for free winter fun for all ages! Experience kick sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more. We'll have equipment available for free on a first come, first served basis. Events are weather dependent and subject to change or cancellation.
Noon-4 p.m.
Park information

February 10, 2023. Friday.

Richardson Nature Center

Kicksledding on Muskrat Pond 10AM–11AM & 11:15AM–12:15PM

Each reservation is for two people and includes 1 kicksled. Reservations 24 hours before required. Check out Richardson Nature Center website.

More Info:
Richardson Nature Center
8737 East Bush Lake Road

February 11, 2023. Saturday.

Buffalo, Minnesota- Kites on Ice 11-3 pm w/ Brave The Snow

Kicksledding with Brave The Snow (free), fly your own kite (free), ice skating area, dog sled rides (free), Free kites for kids (while supplies last), cornhole tournaments, food trucks, beer garden and hot chocolate and treats. 

Location: Buffalo Lake and Sturges Park in Downtown Buffalo, Minnesota. 

February 18, 2023. Saturday.

West St. Paul- Dodge Nature Center, Winter Fun Fest. Find the Medallion, win a Kicksled from Brave The Snow, 2-5PM

Enjoy Winter Fun Fest activities at Dodge such as sleigh rides, snowshoeing, boot hockey, ice golf on the frozen pond, otter sliding, kicksledding, bonfires, food, and music. Plus: a Medallion Hunt for a chance to win an ESLA kicksled from Brave The Snow!

Free admission.

Dodge Nature Center
Main Property, Farm Entrance 3
1701 Charlton Street, West St. Paul, MN 55118 

Brooklyn Park, MN- Mississippi Gateway Regional Park - Embrace the North Festival

Try activities like snowshoeing, winter birding and frozen art, marshmallows over the fire, games, fat biking and more at Embrace the North Festival.

Mississippi Gateway Regional Park
763-694-7790
Visitor Center Front Lawn

 

February 19, 2023. Sunday.

Keller Regional Park

Ramsey Co. winter recreation sampler
Join us for free winter fun for all ages! Experience kick sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more. We'll have equipment available for free on a first come, first served basis. Events are weather dependent and subject to change or cancellation.

Feb 18, 19, 20
Noon-4 p.m.
Park information

February 20, 2023. Monday.

Keller Regional Park

Ramsey Co. winter recreation sampler
Join us for free winter fun for all ages! Experience kick sledding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding and more. We'll have equipment available for free on a first come, first served basis. Events are weather dependent and subject to change or cancellation.

Feb 18, 19, 20
Noon-4 p.m.
Park information

 

 

*Wondering where to rent a kicksleds in Minnesota?*
Check out the article: 8 Places to Rent Kicksleds in Minnesota