1 Take a kid ice fishing day
Whitewater State Park, Jan. 18, 1:30-4 p.m.
Meet at the park for a brief primer on ice fishing, then hop in your cars and caravan to Half Moon Landing on the backwaters of the Mississippi River for an afternoon of ice-fishing fun. All equipment and bait provided. Reservations required; 1-507-932-3007, ext. 226. More information: www.mndnr.gov.
2 Candlelight ski, snowshoe and walk
Minneopa State Park, Jan. 18, 5-9 p.m.
Enjoy a twilight excursion lit by ice candles. Meet at the park's group campground before departure. End the evening beside a blazing bonfire with cocoa and cookies. Skiers age 16-plus must have a Minnesota Ski Pass. No pass needed for snowshoeing and hiking. More information: 1-507-384-8890 or www.mndnr.gov.
3 Snowshoeing to the stars
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, Jan. 18, 7-8:30 p.m.