2022/23 Winter Events at Itasca State Park

Itasca State Park is the place to be this winter. These family-friendly outdoor events are free to attend. Explore the trails and learn about the parks’s birds between now and February.
Circle Time Under the Pines: C is for Chickadee
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
11-11:30 a.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Children 2-5 years old, come explore Itasca as we learn about nature through stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
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Kids Science Discovery: Backyard Birds
Tuesday, December 20, 2022
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Kids, let’s investigate birds in your backyard! Science Discovery programs are geared for students looking to take the classroom outside.
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Last Day Hike: Exploring the Brower Trail
Saturday, December 31, 2022
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
End your 2022 New Year’s resolution strong or get your 2023 New Year’s resolutions going a day early on the last day of the year!
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Get Outside and Snowshoe! A Beginner’s Guide
Saturday, January 7, 2023
11 a.m-Noon
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Looking for a fun, winter activity that will get you outside? Enjoy the beauty of winter on snowshoes!
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Kids Science Discovery: Winter Animals
Friday, January 13, 2023
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Kids, let’s investigate winter animals! How do they survive cold and snowy Minnesota winters?
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Circle Time Under the Pines: M is for Mittens
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
11-11:30 a.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Children 2-5 years old, come explore Itasca as we learn about nature through stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
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Itasca’s Evening Lantern Lit Snowshoe and Ski
Saturday, January 21, 2023
5-7:30 p.m
V. Brower Visitor Center
Come out and ski or snowshoe by the light of the stars and kerosene lanterns along the trail.
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Kids Science Discovery: Snowshoeing
Thursday, February 9, 2023
1:30-2:15 p.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Kids, let’s investigate the science of snowshoeing! Science Discovery programs are geared for students looking to take the classroom outside.
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Circle Time Under the Pines: W is for Woodpeckers
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
11-11:30 a.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Children 2-5 years old, come explore Itasca as we learn about nature through stories, songs, crafts, and outdoor discovery.
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Itasca’s Evening Lantern Lit Snowshoe Walk
Saturday, February 18, 2023
5:30-8 p.m.
Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center
Come out and ski or snowshoe by the light of the stars and kerosene lanterns along the trail.