The Winter
Carnival will engage children of all ages with interactive and entertaining
activities in the LandmarkCenter’s Cortile each
weekend. Thes
e activities are free and open to the public.
Saturday, January 26
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Coloring Contest
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Each hour, kids 12 and under at the Sesquicentennial booth will be given 5 minutes to color in a one page from the DNR's Minnesota symbols coloring book. Then the offficial Sesquicentennial judge will choose a winner.
Teddy Bear Band10:30 – 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.
Besides the
fact that it's so much FUN, the Teddy Bear Band performs with a very simple
goal in mind: To entertain, inspire, and support children, families and
educators.
Started by
an Early Childhood Teacher and a group of talented musicians (and dads) in
1985, the Teddy Bear Band now plays upwards of 350 shows per year,
as well as providing
resource materials and Early Childhood Workshops.
Science Museum of
Minnesota’s Cryogenics – The Big Chill
11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. and 1:45 – 2:15 p.m.
The Science
Museum of Minnesota will present “Cryogenics - The Big Chill”: chilling feats
and freezing cold temperatures using liquid nitrogen.
Wells Fargo Kids Activities
3 - 5 p.m.
Come and
check out the variety of family-fun and interactive activities.
- Photo Buttons with "Jack the Dog"
- Spin the Wheel for prizes
- Kid's Coin grab promotion
Sunday, January 27
Minnesota Sesquicentennial Mosaic Making10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
In honor of
Minnesota’s
Sesquicentennial, artist Susan Warner will be leading the creation of a mosaic
based on the MN 150 medallion in the Landmark Cortile.
The public
is welcome to help her choose and place tiles. When finished, we’ll have a
beautiful piece of art to commemorate the Sesquicentennial and the 2008 Winter
Carnival.
Kid Spark Kids Activities
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
From hula
hooping to coloring projects, the folks at Kid Spark will keep the
kids busy with activities galore.
DJ 80’s
10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Saint
Paul's top DJ's will be spinning the best vinyl from the 80's & early
90's for a totally tubular mix of music.
This is one most excellent dance party you won’t want to miss.. its like, for
sure!
Radio Disney & ConcordiaLanguageVillage Party Patrol
1 – 2 p.m.
Join Radio Disney AM 1440
and staff from ConcordiaLanguageVillage
for a Party Patrol. Play games for great Radio Disney prizes, like DVDs and
Radio Disney t-shirts. Listen to some sweet Radio Disney music and have a
representative from ConcordiaLanguageVillage
teach you how to say hello in a different language.
Ha Family
Entertainment
3 – 4 p.m.
H
a Family Entertainment will perform
a traditional Lion Dance with live percussion, Chinese dance, music and Shaolin
Kung Fu for all ages to enjoy.
Saturday, February 2
Pony Pals
Beginning at 9 a.m. outside in the Landmark Plaza
Pony Pals
have entertained boys and girls ages 2
to 10 for over 40 years with live pony rides in the Twin Cities
area. For a small fee, children can enjoy pony rides outside near LandmarkCenter.
Kid Spark Kids Activities10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
From hula
hooping to coloring projects, the folks at Kid Spark will keep the
kids busy with activities galore.
Magician Star
Michaelina
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Magician
Star Michaelina presents an original magic show complete with a rare winter
blooming flower and a slow motion race between the Vulcans and the Royal
Guar
Magician
Star Michaelina has created the "coolest card trick on earth"
exclusively for the "Coolest Celebration on Earth™." Come see a high energy magic show the whole
family will enjoy.
Radio Disney’s & ConcordiaVillage “Party Patrol Stage Show”
1 – 2 p.m.
Join Radio Disney AM 1440
and staff from ConcordiaLanguageVillage
for a Party Patrol. Play games for great Radio Disney prizes, like DVDs and
Radio Disney t-shirts. Listen to some sweet Radio Disney music and have a
representative from ConcordiaLanguageVillage
teach you how to say hello in a different language.
Wells Fargo Kids’ Activities
3 – 5 p.m.
Come and
check out the variety of family-fun and interactive activities.
- Photo Buttons with "Jack the Dog"
- Spin the Wheel for prizes
- Kid's Coin grab promotion