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The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival is a two-day event offering various activities. You can enjoy point-to-point Cross-Country skiing, Fat Bike, Skijor, and Snowshoe events, including competitive races and recreational touring events through Theodore Wirth Park. There are also unique events such as the Kubb Tournament and Luminary Loppet, the Loppet's largest fundraiser. In addition to these events, there are various other activities to enjoy, such as shopping tents, ice skating, snow sculpting contests, ice bike racing, and skijoring, a combination of dog sledding and skiing. During the festival, you can also indulge in good beer, food, hot cocoa, and warm bonfires. Remember to bundle up as it will be cold outside.

Enjoy an extraordinary dining experience in the Twin Cities that you'll always remember at the Mystery Cafe. For over 26 years, they have entertained diners with uproarious "whodunit" dinner theatre. As you savor a delicious four-course meal, you'll participate in the play and become a detective trying to solve the case. And who knows? You may even win an exciting prize. Mystery Cafe is the original and best interactive comedy dinner theatre in the area. Only the finest local talent provides a top-notch entertainment experience. Plan a corporate event or a night out with friends or family and indulge in an unforgettable evening of laughter and suspense.

Discover an arts paradise in the heart of Minneapolis. The Northeast Minneapolis Arts District is an absolute must-visit for art enthusiasts. With over 400 independent artists living and working in the area, the district is teeming with creativity and inspiration. From stunning art galleries to captivating theatres, this district has it all. Enjoy exciting events like the Art-A-Whirl and the Fall Fine Arts Show that bring the community together and showcase their incredible talents. Come and immerse yourself in the vibrant arts scene that makes Northeast Minneapolis a hub for creativity.

If you are interested in natural history, check out the Bell Museum. They have various animal specimens, such as mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, insects, and plants. Additionally, the museum has many traveling exhibits, dioramas, and touch-and-see exhibits that you can explore. Furthermore, you can visit the Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. It is the state's natural history museum and a planetarium. There, you can take exciting journeys from the cosmos to the human brain and learn about the universe's origins, diverse life on Earth, and Minnesota's wildlife dioramas. You can also experience the Touch & See Lab, which has a wide range of items such as 10,000-year-old fossils, living plants and animals, and more. Also, you can explore the native plant landscape, geology gardens, and solar station outside the museum.