The countdown is on for I.C.E. Fest 2025, an action-packed winter festival returning Feb. 15–16 to Green Prairie Fish Lake in Little Falls.
Hosted by the Pay It Forward Foundation, the free I.C.E. Fest presents a lineup of exciting new activities, returning fan favorites, and a mission to support local children in need.
New this year — bigger and better than ever
• Hot Air Balloon Experience — Ever seen a hot air balloon up close? If the weather cooperates, you might even get to take a short, tethered ride!
• Face Painting — Let your little ones become their favorite characters or creatures!
• “Chill Your Wild Side”- Try your hands on being a winter zookeeper. This activity will give you the chance to chill your wild side by doing some typical zookeeper tasks that we do daily at Pine Grove Zoo.
• “Historic Games” — Step back in time and play classic games from the past like “the ice block race”.
• S’mores Station — Toast marshmallows over an open fire and build the perfect s’more!
Fan-favorite activities returning:
• Human Bowling & Finnish Sledding — Glide across the ice for some laughs and friendly competition.
• Human Foosball & Curling — Test your skills in these fun, icy showdowns.
• Santa Sleigh Rides — Take a magical ride with Santa himself!
• Frozen Forest — Meet Elsa and Anna, thanks to Girl Scout Troop 887.
• Giant Legos & Building Blocks — Get creative with life-sized construction fun.
• Paragliding Demo — Watch as daring pilots take to the skies.
• Spin It To Win It — Try your luck for fun kid-friendly prizes
A world record attempt you won’t want to miss
This year, I.C.E. Fest will attempt to set a new World Record for the Largest Bullseye Ice Carousel—a carousel within a carousel, within a carousel, spinning in opposite directions! Be part of history as we push the limits of ice engineering!
More fun for the whole family
• Hourly Entry Drawings — NEW THIS YEAR! 14 chances to win fun prizes just by attending!
• Fireworks Spectacular — A breathtaking fireworks show over the frozen lake Saturday at 6:00 PM.
• Warm-Up Tent with FREE Food & Beverages — Stay cozy while enjoying delicious treats!
Supporting local kids in need
I.C.E. Fest is more than just fun—it’s about giving back to local children. Proceeds benefit Flyer Pride Pack (a weekend food backpack program) and Kare Kloset (providing essentials to students in need). There are plenty of ways to help:
• Donate online: https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/1058468/detail
• Purchase raffle tickets: https://thrivent.cotribute.co/events/1090905/detail
• Volunteer & Make a Difference: https://rem.ax/3E94m4H