Winter Carnival

winter carnival logo The Saint Paul Winter Carnival runs from January 21 to January 31, 2010.

Celebrate the 124th Winter Carnival at Central Library!

Saint Paul Central Library will present three events to celebrate the Saint Paul Winter Carnival.

Winter Carnival Memorabilia Display

In conjunction with the Ramsey County Historical Society (RCHS), Saint Paul Central Library will present a display of Winter Carnival memorabilia from the RCHS collection from January 16-31.

Items will be displayed in cases throughout the library.

The Great Winter Carnival Scavenger Hunt

Central Library will present “The Great Winter Carnival Scavenger Hunt” January 21-31 in conjunction with Ramsey County Historical Society.

Participants will search for 10 clues at the Saint Paul Central Library and Ramsey County Historical Society.

Questions will be available both at the Saint Paul Central Library and at Ramsey County Historical Society at Landmark Center, 75 West Fifth Street, Saint Paul. Prizes will be awarded.

The Hunt is On - Treasure Hunt History and Tips

At 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 17, librarian James from Central Library will present a brief history of the Saint Paul Winter Carnival Treasure Hunt and tips for finding the carnival treasure-including official sites and blogs, stories from past years, past treasure locations and more.

Fun Events for Kids

Saturday Live! features two great performers during the Winter Carnival!

January 23 - Bill the Juggler
January 30 - The Magic of Brian Richards

Shows start at 11:15 a.m. (the Library opens at 11:00 a.m.).

Find our more ...

Learn more about the Winter Carnival at Central Library's one-of-a-kind Saint Paul Collection, containing historical books, periodicals, and newspaper clippings you won't find anywhere else!

Check out Winter Carnival web sites for more information about the Coolest Celebration on Earth.