Weekend options: Lake Hiawatha Heart Warmer

February 6, 2014 at 9:57PM
Hayrides were among the many free activities available to attendees of the Lake Hiawatha Heart Warmer on Saturday.
Hayrides were among the many free activities available to attendees of the Lake Hiawatha Heart Warmer on Saturday. (Dml - Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

LAKE HIAWATHA HEART WARMER

A family-oriented winter-themed carnival with horse-drawn hayrides, ice skating and ice golf. Warm up inside with face painting, games, and arts and crafts. Dance to live music and win prizes. (Noon-3 p.m. Sat. Free. Lake Hiawatha Park, 2701 E. 44th St., Mpls. 612-673-2100. www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us.)

OPEN HOUSE

Celebrate the customs of Chinese New Year and celebrate the year of the horse. Learn about famous horses from literature and mythology and explore equine evolution. Play games, and enjoy entertainment and activities. (1-4 p.m. Sun. Free. Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 N. Dale St., Roseville. 651-792-7000. www.ci.roseville.mn.us.)

MELISSA WALKER

Performers take part in a night parade to celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong, Friday, Jan. 31, 2014. The Lunar New Year this year marks the Year of the Horse in the Chinese calendar. (AP Photo/Vincent Yu)
The Chinese Year of the Horse has begun. (The Minnesota Star Tribune)
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