Jan 31, 2026
The Great
Northern Family Day
Presented by Target
Join us at The Nicollet Island Pavilion for a day of excitement, adventure, and endless family fun. Family Day is free. RSVPS are required.
Celebrate the season with winter fun for all-ages
Let’s make some winter memories! Enjoy puppet shows, groove to a family-friendly concert series, try some hands-on winter activities, celebrate Hot Chocolate Day attend films at The Main Cinema, and create together in drop-in arts and crafts classes.
Family Day is FREE
Your RSVP helps ensure that we provide you with the best possible experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Family day is free. We do request that you RSVP for yourself and all members of your party.
You can RSVP by clicking on the RSVP links on this page or the “Passes” button in our Navigation bar.
Family Day will be taking place at The Nicollet Island Pavilion.
Yes! We welcome everyone to join us on the festival grounds on Sunday. Along with our family day activities, The Great Northern Sauna Village and the Vikre Winter Lounge will be open, and we’ll also be holding our Winter Farmers Market. Please note access to the The Great Northern Sauna Village requires a separate ticket.
The Great Northern Sauna Village requires a separate, paid ticket for entry.
You can purchase Sauna Village tickets by clicking the “Passes” button in our navigation bar.
