Explore, discover, learn and embrace winter during the inaugural Winter Play Day, an official Saint Paul Winter Carnival event. A variety of family-friendly outdoor activities will be offered. Representatives from local organizations will be on hand to help attendees try out equipment, learn helpful tips and ensure safe participation, including:

• Guided hikes and outdoor photography sessions with National Park Service Rangers

• Birding with Urban Bird Collective

• Winter Sound Garden hosted by Wavelets Creative

• Fat tire biking with Melanin in Motion

• S’mores along the Mississippi River 

• Special appearance by Smokey Bear and the USDA Forest Service

• Traditional winter activities with Wakan Tipi Awanyankapi 

• An opportunity to learn about the future River Learning Center from the design team 

Exploring incredible outdoor adventure trips with Wilderness Inquiry