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This schedule of events is subject to change. For updates, call 651-223-4700 or check http://www.wintercarnival.com/.

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Wednesday, Jan. 25

  • Multi-block ice carving competition, all day through Friday, Jan. 27, Rice Park, Free.

Friday, Jan. 27

  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, with 10 a.m. unveiling and 10:30 a.m. reception, Rice Park, free.
  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skating, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Mixed Bonspiel, 8 a.m.-midnight, St. Paul Curling Club, Free with Winter Carnival Button.*
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Roseville Oval, Roseville, Free.*
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, Free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Multi-Block Ice Carving Judging, noon, Rice Park, free.
  • Gaslight Tours, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Royal Coronation, dinner, 5:30 p.m., St. Paul RiverCentre Ballroom, $75 per person, by reservation only.
  • Royal Coronation, 8 p.m., St. Paul RiverCentre Ballroom, free.
  • Royal Ball, 9 p.m.-midnight, Landmark Center, free.

Saturday, jan. 28

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, 5-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Roseville Oval, Roseville, Free.*
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Mixed Bonspiel, 8 a.m.-midnight, St. Paul Curling Club, free with Winter Carnival Button.*
  • Winter Carnival Dance Team Competition, 8 a.m.-8 p.m., Irondale High School, New Brighton, discount with button.*
  • Single-Block Ice Carving Competition, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Rice Park, free.*
  • MSF Outdoor Broomball State Championship, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., McMurray Rink, free.*
  • Minnesota Wild Pond Hockey Championships, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., two-day competition with round-robin pool play on Saturday and single elimination championship round Sunday, Lake Phalen, free.*
  • Vulcan Coming Out,10 a.m., Minnesota State Fairgrounds, free.
  • Winter on the Hill History Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Saintly City Cat Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall, discount with button.
  • Kids' Family Fiesta, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Orchid Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, discount with button.
  • Ice Carving Demonstrations, 10 and 11 a.m., noon, Rice Park, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • 3M King Boreas Grande Day Parade, 1:30-3:30 p.m., grand marshal: KARE-TV anchor Mike Pomeranz, downtown St. Paul, free.
  • Gaslight Tours, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Klondike Kate Cabaret, 8 p.m., Radisson City Center, discount with button.
  • Winter Carnival Classic Gymnastics, all day, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, admission required.
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Ice Palace" Play, 6 and 8 p.m., Landmark Center, $8 and $10.

Sunday, Jan. 29

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free. Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Mixed Bonspiel, 8 a.m.-midnight, St. Paul Curling Club, free with Winter Carnival Button.*
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculpting Competition, 9 a.m.-noon, Roseville Oval, Roseville, Free.*
  • Saintly City Cat Show, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Roy Wilkins Exhibition Hall, discount with button.
  • MSF Outdoor Broomball State Championship, 9 a.m.5 p.m., McMurray Rink, free.*
  • Winter Carnival Orchid Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Marjorie McNeely Conservatory, discount with button.
  • Minnesota Wild Pond Hockey Championships, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., two-day competition with round-robin pool play on Saturday and single elimination championship round on Sunday, Lake Phalen, free.*
  • KARE 11 Winter of Fitness, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Como Park Ski Hill, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-4 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Frosty Fingers Kite Flying, noon, Como Lake, free with button.
  • Winter on the Hill History Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Sleigh and Cutter Rally, noon-2:30 p.m., Phalen Golf Course, free with button.
  • Annual Jigsaw Puzzle Contest, 1 p.m., Radisson City Center, discount with button.
  • Hooked on Carnival Fishing Contest, changed because of weather conditions to Hot Time in the Park, family events, 1-5 p.m., Como Park, free.
  • Children's Skating Races, 2:30-3:30 p.m., Roseville Oval, Free. Winter Carnival Classic Gymnastics, all day, Roy Wilkins Auditorium, admission required.
  • Winter Carnival All-Star Hockey Game, 8:30-10 p.m.,
  • Winter Carnival Legend characters (the Vulcans, Royal Guard and Winds past and present) vs. team of local media and celebrities, Roseville Oval, admission: food shelf donation.

Monday, Jan. 30

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, noon-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Noon Hour Program, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.

Tuesday Jan. 31

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, noon-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free. Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Noon Hour Program, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.
  • St. Paul Bouncing Team Tryouts, 7:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, noon-2 p.m., 8-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free. Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Noon Hour Program, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.

Thursday, Feb. 2

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, noon-2 p.m., Royal Women Skate, 7-9 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Seniors Day at the King's Castle, 10:30 am-2:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.
  • Senior Royal Coronation, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Gaslight Tours, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.

Friday, Feb. 3

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, noon-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; broomball between Vulcans and Royal Family, 3-4 p.m.;
  • Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Noon Hour Program, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Landmark Center, free.
  • Gaslight Tours, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Circus Juventas' "Dyrnwych" Performance, 7 p.m., 1270 S. Montreal Ave., discount with button.

Saturday, Feb. 4

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, noon-2 p.m., 5-10 p.m.; broomball between Vulcans and Royal Family, 3-4 p.m.;
  • Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Car Races on Ice, with an appearance by Discovery Channel's "Monster Garage," 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Lake Phalen, free.*
  • Softball on Ice Tournament, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake McCarron, Roseville, free.*
  • Winter Carnival Disc Sports Festival, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Como Park, discount with button.
  • Securian Frozen 5K and Half Marathon, 10:30 a.m. race start, downtown St. Paul, free.
  • Winter on the Hill History Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Boy Scouts Klondike Derby, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Como Park, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Circus Juventas' "Dyrnwych" Performance, 1 and 7 p.m., 1270 S. Montreal Ave., discount with button.
  • Gaslight Tours, 6, 6:30 and 7 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Vulcan Victory Torchlight Parade, 6-7:30 p.m., grand marshals: Minnesota Twins mascot TC and Kurt Daugherty, regional marketing manager for TDS Metrocom, downtown St. Paul, free.
  • Dethroning, 7:30 p.m., Mears Park, free.
  • Vulcan Victory Dance, 8:30 p.m.-1 a.m., Radisson Riverfront Hotel, admission.
  • F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Ice Palace" Play, 4 and 8 p.m., Landmark Center, $8 and $10.

Sunday, Feb. 5

  • Wells Fargo WinterSkate Ice Rink, open skate, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Market Street/Landmark Plaza, free. For rink details, visit http://www.capitalcitypartnership.com/.
  • Minnesota State Snow Sculptures, on display all day, Roseville Oval, free.
  • Affinity Plus Signature Ice Sculpture, a replica of Irving School honoring 150 years of excellence in St. Paul Public Schools, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Royal Courtyard With Ice Sculptures, all day, Rice Park, free.
  • Ice Palace Models Display, all day, Landmark Center, free.
  • Car Races on Ice, with an appearance by Discovery Channel's "Monster Garage," 8 a.m.–4 p.m., Lake Phalen, free.*
  • Softball on Ice Tournament, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake McCarron, Roseville, free.*
  • KARE 11 Winter of Fitness, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.,
  • Como Park Ski Hill, free.
  • Showcase St. Paul Art Exhibit, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Room 317, Landmark Center, free.
  • Winter Carnival Memorabilia Exhibit, 11a.m.-2 p.m., Room 326, Landmark Center, free.
  • Skijor Race, cross country skiing while harnessed to a dog, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
  • Phalen Golf Course, free. Winter on the Hill History Exhibit, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., James J. Hill House, 240 Summit Ave., discount with button.
  • Circus Juventas' "Dyrnwych" Performance, 1 p.m., 1270 S. Montreal Ave., discount with button.
  • Salute to the Military Concert,1-2 p.m., Landmark Center, free.

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