The holidays are over, but that doesn’t mean the fun is! January is officially winter in Minnesota, and whether you’re into exploring snowy tundras or cozying up indoors, there’s plenty of events on the calendar this month to keep you busy. As always, you can view the full calendar here.
Moonlight Ski
January 7
Join the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota and the Stearns County Parks for a moonlight cross country skiing event at Quarry Park & Nature Preserve! Enjoy free parking, 4.2 miles of lighted cross country ski trails, bonfires throughout the park, snacks and hot drinks, prizes, and more. This will be a hiking event if the ski is not adequate. Ski rentals are available at Fitzharris and Revolution Cycle and Ski, pick up at the stores on the day of the event – first come first serve. Learn more here
St. Cloud Norsemen Hockey
January 7-8 & 28-29
The Norsemen are a Tier II Junior Hockey team and compete in the North American Hockey League NAHL. All home games are played at the Municipal Athletic Complex in St. Cloud. Games are lively and pair well with great concessions, drinks, and comradery. Come cheer on the home team and watch some fun hockey action all season long! Learn more and get tickets
Hops & History: Bridal Fashion of the Last 120 Years
January 13
Seamstress, reenactor and vintage collector Jessica Cygan leads a discussion on the traditional, the wonderful and the weird of vintage bridal fashion. Cygan will talk about where our modern ideas about weddings came from, and answer questions like: Why do we wear white and when did that tradition begin? How did royal weddings influence our views of weddings? And so much more! The drinking of the beer starts at 5:30, and the program begins at 6, so bring some cash for a couple pints of delicious beer, and join in on an evening of historic fun! Learn more
Kids Dream Family Film Series
January 14 – March 6
Join Marcus Parkwood Cinema Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, January 14 thru March 6, to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to your nearest participating Marcus Theatres® location! Wanna snag FREE tickets to the show? It’s easy – just click here to redeem vouchers courtesy of American Family Insurance. Learn more
St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour
January 15
No matter your love level of all things craft, this event is for you and your crew. Going strong since 2011, the St. Cloud Craft Beer Tour has morphed into a craft experience unlike anything else. Converge on downtown St. Cloud to sample and dabble in the best craft beer and microbrew scene from the state of Minnesota – and nationwide. Must be 21 Years Old to Attend. Learn more and get tickets
Comedy by Mary Mack & Tim Harmston
January 15
Tim Harmston and Mary Mack are each comedy headliners by their own merits. Two national comedy headliners–who happen to be married to one another– hash it out playfully on stage! This husband-and-wife powerhouse is teaming up to co-headline an amazing night of comedy bliss. Showing for one night only at the Paramount Center for the Arts, get your tickets now!
America’s Ice Fishing Tournament
January 22
The Brainerd Jaycees are excited to present America’s Ice Fishing Tournament, scheduled for January 22, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Last year, the Brainerd Jaycees Ice Fishing Extravaganza shifted their on-ice tournament to a virtual event due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The event had 4,700 registered participants across the state of Minnesota and raised $125,357.17 for local charities and non-profit organizations. With the success of last year’s tournament, the committee decided to organize a completely separate, new virtual ice fishing tournament. Learn more
Winter Chill at Riverside Park
January 22
Bundle up and enjoy free outdoor winter fun for the whole family at Riverside Park! Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, arts and crafts, prizes and much more. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Bring your own winter activity equipment from home (snowshoes, skis, sleds, etc.); Some skis and snowshoes will be available for use, while supplies last. Introductory lessons and skis provided by Central Minnesota Youth Ski Club and Nordic Ski Club. Learn more
The Fabulous Armadillos – All in the Family
January 24 – 28 & January 29 – February 4
There is something special about families singing together. Whether they are married or brother and sister, there is undefined magic that happens. Many of those songs are now timeless classics or soon-to-be. The Fabulous Armadillos have put together a list of favorites with many special guests. Think of songs by The Allman Brothers, Heart, The Jackson 5, Captain and Tenille, The Beach Boys, Styx, Toto, Oasis, Van Halen, The Carpenters, The Bee Gees…the list goes on and on. Get your tickets
Roald Dahl’s Matilda
January 28 – February 6
The twisted genius of Roald Dahl brings to life the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a sharp mind and vivid imagination, dares to take a stand and change her destiny. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by this hit musical, celebrating the power of imagination. Matilda is an inspiring story for those who dream of a better life. Learn more