2025
January 3
Moonlight Ski at Quarry Park, Waite Park, MN, in partnership with Stearns County Parks
Free event. S’mores. Prize drawing.
5:00-8:00pm
January 7 (thru March 3)
Central Minnesota Youth Ski (SkiSpark) Club at Riverside Park, St. Cloud, MN
1:45-3:30pm SUNDAYS
January 18
St. Cloud Winter Chill at Riverside Park, St. Cloud, MN, Co-Sponsor with St. Cloud Parks and Recreation Department.
Afternoon of free outside winter activities
1:00-4:00pm
“Bundle up and enjoy free outdoor winter fun for the whole family at Riverside Park! Winter activities include sledding, snowshoeing, Nordic skiing, arts and crafts, making s’mores over the fire, prizes, and much more. Free introductory lessons are provided by the Nordic Ski Club of Central MN. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Bring your own winter activity equipment from home (snowshoes, skis, sleds, etc.). Snowshoes will also be available for use while supplies last. No registration required.”
January 19
Annual Sons of Norway Barnelopet, a fun youth ski race for ages 3-13
Free youth ski, boots, and pole rentals are provided by the Minnesota Youth Ski League
11:30am Registration
1:00pm Youth Races begin
February 9- March 9
Stearns County Parks Ski Sampler
Stearns County Parks and the Nordic Ski Club of Central Minnesota encourage you to Ski and Sample the trails in four parks from February 9 – March 9, 2025.
Win a prize! Learn more.
February 9
Ski at Mississippi River County Park – Skis, poles, boots, and snowshoes available for FREE! 1- 3pm. Ski Club members will be available for lessons.
February 12-13
Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL )
High & Middle /Junior School Boys & Girls Nordic Ski Racing State Tournament
Giant’s Ridge Golf and Ski Resort, Biwabik
Even years: Team Sprint – Classic
Odd years: Team Sprint – Skate
Boys/Girls will alternate who competes first in the Team Sprint every two years.
April 13 – END OF THE YEAR PARTY and SNOW DANCE for Next Year!
3-5 pm at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph.
If you’d like to bring food to share, you sure could. We are taking donations to offset the use of the room. You can purchase beer and other beverages in the main brewing room. We’ll be in the Production Room behind the Tap Room.
Should be fun!