Join Maple Grove Parks & Recreation at Central Park to celebrate all the wonderful winter activities that Minnesota has to offer! Enjoy outdoor activities including horse & carriage rides, snowshoeing, kick-sledding, crokicurl, ice skating, s'mores making, scavenger hunts, kite flying, and more. There will also be an ice carving demonstration and food truck, and the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources will be teaching about ice safety. There is no cost for this event, and all ages are welcome.

Having the winter blues? Let the 5th annual Kites on Ice Festival brighten your day! Experienced show kite flyers from Minnesota and around the Midwest will demonstrate their skills with kites of all colors, shapes and sizes. Festival will include free kites for kids (while supplies last), free dog sled rides and kids ice fishing, plus food trucks, beer garden, hot chocolate, and more.