It’s a new year and that means we’re starting a new format to our blog. We’re going to feature four articles during the month, each with a specific theme. The first week of the month will include interesting events taking place in Plymouth, the western suburbs and the Twin Cities in general. The following week we’re going to be updating you on our various projects taking place around the Twin Cities. We’ll be doing reviews of the products we use when building a luxury home and we also hope to give you some good advice about building your dream home – where to begin, how to choose the right people, and things of that nature.
We hope you like our new format and if you’d like to have us include your event please feel free to send us the details in an email.
If you’re not originally from Minnesota you might wonder what it is we do all winter long. It’s too cold to do anything outside so surely all we do is sit inside and watch football, right? Some of us might but for the most part people who live in Minnesota don’t let the cold stop them from enjoying the outdoors. From pond hockey to sledding to ice skating, we don’t let the cold dictate our fun. If you’re new to the Twin Cities or are simply in need of some great ideas of what to do this blustery cold winter then here are some great activities indoors and out taking place in the Twin Cities metro area.
Wells Fargo WinterSkate
Get your skates on and head out to the Wells Fargo WinterSkate going on now through February 1st. Head east to St. Paul to experience the capital city and enjoy its beautiful downtown.
Where: Landmark Plaza
Date: November 29, 2014
Time: 5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Performances: St. Paul Figure Skating Club, holiday performances and more from 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free. Skate Rental: $4 per person
Click here for more information.
Ice Castles
After you’ve finished skating head over to Eden Prairie to see Ice Castles. Get inside the ice to view spectacular ice formations. Channel your inner Elsa, Anna or Sven as you crawl, slide and explore these stunning ice caves.
Dates: January 3rd through February 27th
Where: 17979 East Miller Parkway, Eden Prairie, MN 55347
When: Sunday – Thursday – 2pm to 9pm, Friday – 2pm to 10pm, Saturday – Noon to 10pm
Tickets: $6.95 – $12.95
Click here for more information about Ice Castles.
Winter Flower Show at the Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
Where: 122 Estabrook Drive, St. Paul, MN 55103
When: Daily
Cost: Free, but donation is appreciated
Warm yourself in the beautiful conservatory at the Como Zoo. This winter they will have a gorgeous mixture of reds, pinks, yellows and purples, colors to warm your heart and soul even as you gaze out at the frozen tundra of Como Park. Plants includeCyclamen, Pansies, Viola, Cineraria, Amaryllis, Primula, Azaleas, Camellias, and Velthemia with their pink flower spikes.
Saint Paul Winter Carnival
When: January 22nd – Feb 1st 2015
Where: Multiple Saint Paul Locations
Get ready for the 128th Saint Paul Winter Carnival! The “Coolest Celebration on Earth” since 1886. This is the ultimate and oldest winter festival where Minnesotans poke fun at winter and all it’s cold. The St. Paul Winter Carnival is full of family-friendly events held both indoors and out. It is a wonderful festival and the pride of St. Paul. Don’t forget the treasure hunt!!
Click here for more information about the St. Paul Winter Carnival.
International Builders Show
When: January 20th – 22nd, 2015
Where: Las Vegas
While not an event that takes place in Minnesota, the NAHB International Builders’ Show is the largest light construction show in the world. Attendees will have access to exhibits from two of the biggest trade shows for design and construction professionals. Attendees will also have access to great educational events, classes and learn about the latest technology in the building industry. You can read more about the event as it happens here.