Join us at Hyland Lake Park Reserve for a fun filled winter festival! Enjoy a variety of free outdoor activities and adventures designed for kids—and kids at heart.

Come play, explore and embrace the magic of the great outdoors!

Activities and Events

Make the most of the colder months (and maybe find your next hobby) by trying a new winter recreation activity with:

Free cross-country skiing
Free snowshoeing and kicksledding
Free mini classic-style cross-country ski lessons
Snow play areas*: Quinzee (a snow shelter) and Snow Mountain

Community Music And More

Make your winter visit complete with festive extras from the local community:

Winter yoga
Live music from local musicians
Local community partners and vendors
Ice sculpture demonstrations by local artist John Njoes

Schedule of Events:

11 AM – Festival begins
11:45 AM–12:45 PM – Live music with Mike Bustin at Midsummer Stage
1 PM – Snowmaking demonstration #1
1:15 PM – Winter yoga with Julia Andrighetti at Midsummer Stage
1:45–2:45 PM – Live music with the Power of 10 Jazz Quartet at Midsummer Stage
2:45 PM – Snowmaking demonstration #2
3:30 PM – Festival ends; free skiing and ski rentals continue
7 PM – Final rentals from Hyland Visitor Center
8 PM – Hyland Visitor Center closes

Date: February 22, 2025

Time: 11:00am - 3:30pm

Location: Hyland Lake Park Reserve, 10145 Bush Lake Road Bloomington, MN 55438

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