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ORB365: A Community Art Collaborative
Superior residents, businesses, classrooms, and organizations are encouraged to join the ORB365 community art collaborative!
Participants will pledge to prevent water pollution for the year. The participant’s pledge is symbolized by ice orb(s). The ice orbs represent each day that clean water is important to them. The community goal is to make 365 ice orbs!
The ice orbs will be assembled in the shape of Lake Superior to create a community art sculpture as part of the Lake Superior Ice Festival.
Pledge examples: I pledge to pick up trash on daily walks.
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 12pm - 4pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 1pm - 4:30pm
Free Tours at Fairlawn Mansion
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Lake Superior Ice Festival at Fairlawn Mansion! Join us for a weekend of fun and festivities! Tour the historic Fairlawn Mansion for free on Friday and Saturday and take advantage of gift shop clearance sales.
Tour Schedule:
Friday: Tours at the top of each hour from 12:00–4:00 PM
Saturday: Tours at 10:00, 11:00, 3:00, and 4:00 PM
Don’t miss this magical weekend celebrating 10 years of the Lake Superior Ice Festival at Fairlawn Mansion!
http://www.superiorhistoricproperties.org
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 12pm - 4pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am, 11am, 3pm & 4pm
Ice Carousel
Take a Spin on the Ice Carousel!
Step onto one of the coolest attractions at the Lake Superior Ice Festival — our Ice Carousel! This massive spinning circle of ice is cut right from the frozen lake, creating a magical ride that glides along with the winter breeze.
While you’re here, take a moment to dive into history! Discover vintage ice-harvesting tools on display and learn how communities once gathered and stored lake ice long before modern refrigeration. It’s a fun blend of old-fashioned ingenuity and modern winter excitement!
Bring your curiosity (and your camera!) — this is one icy adventure you don’t want to miss!
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
Midwest Ice Racing
Midwest Ice Racing Association is a non-profit group that races Motorcycles and Quads on the ice! This exciting event allows you to get up close to the action. Come one and all to experience how FAST winter can be!
ENTRANCE FEES: $12 per person, kids 5 and under are free
Dates and Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 – 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 10am - 4pm
Superior Snow Slide
Grab a sled and let the fun begin!
Experience winter thrills at the Lake Superior Ice Festival’s very own constructed sledding hill — the biggest of its kind in Superior! Whether you’re racing friends or taking a leisurely glide, this hill guarantees smiles all weekend long.
Our team will be on-site to keep the fun going throughout Friday and Saturday. Sleds are provided, but feel free to bring your favorites from home!
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic
Superior Amateur Hockey Association invites you to play on the largest fresh-water pond in the United States with 100% of the proceeds going to youth hockey.
To register your team: https://superior.pucksystems2.com/page/show/12677-old-time-hockey-
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 -
Guns ‘N Hoses Police & Fire Kick-off Game - 5pm - 6pm
Pond Hockey Tournament - 6pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
Winter Mini Golf
Ever have the feeling the golf season is too short in the northland? Well don’t worry, come visit Nemadji Staff at Capt’n J’s Mini Golf Course for a quick 9 holes. This snow covered under the lights experience is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Bundle up and come post your low score this year down in Festival Park! Enter for a chance to WIN 4 players with shared carts for the 2026 golf season at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, WI after your round.
Free to play (We supply putters and golf balls)
Dates & Times
Friday January 30, 2026 - 5pm - 8pm
Saturday January 31, 2026 - 10am to 6pm
Princess Makeovers at the Mansion
Making a magical return in 2026, Princess Makeovers at the Mansion are back and better than ever. This beloved activity was part of our original Ice Festival lineup, and we are thrilled to bring it back for a new generation of royal guests.
Before meeting the princesses at the beautiful Fairlawn Mansion, young royalty can enjoy a FREE Princess Makeover provided by talented volunteers from the Northwood Technical College Cosmetology Program. From polished hair to a touch of sparkle, this experience is all about feeling confident, special, and ready for a royal moment.
Advance reservations are required and spots are limited, so be sure to book early. Reservations must be made through the Superior Historic Properties website: https://superiorhistoricproperties.org/tours/
Dates & Times
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Princess Makeovers: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Princess Meet & Greet: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kid's Snowshoe Obstacle Course
Come test your snowshoe skills on our freshly designed obstacle course. Staff from the Lake Superior Reserve have put together a fun and challenge course for kids to try out snowshoes on. How fast can you get through the course?? Come find out!!
Midwest Ice Racing
Midwest Ice Racing Association is a non-profit group that races Motorcycles and Quads on the ice! This exciting event allows you to get up close to the action. Come one and all to experience how FAST winter can be!
ENTRANCE FEES: $12 per person, kids 5 and under are free
Dates and Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 – 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 25, 2025 – 10am - 4pm
Twin Ports Cornhole Boards & Tournament
Come out and throw some bags during open boards. Never played before? This is a great chance to learn and get some tips from the Twin Ports Cornhole group. Open boards are free for anyone to play. There is a $20 fee to join the tournament which can be paid the day of the event.
Stay tuned for details on how to sign up for the tournament!
Dates & Times
Saturday, January 30, 2026 – 10am – 12pm – Open Boards
Saturday, January 31, 2021 – 12pm – Tournament Begins
Superior Snow Slide
Grab a sled and let the fun begin!
Experience winter thrills at the Lake Superior Ice Festival’s very own constructed sledding hill — the biggest of its kind in Superior! Whether you’re racing friends or taking a leisurely glide, this hill guarantees smiles all weekend long.
Our team will be on-site to keep the fun going throughout Friday and Saturday. Sleds are provided, but feel free to bring your favorites from home!
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 5pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
Take the Hypothermia Challenge
Join us inside the Estuarium!
Our beautiful Lake Superior is an amazing and fun place to swim, fish, and boat, but it’s important to recognize that it can be dangerous, too. Join Wisconsin Sea Grant to learn about how cold water can affect our bodies and some steps you can take to keep yourself and your loved ones safe when you’re in and around the water.
Outdoor Curling Exhibition Bonspiel
Hosted by the Superior Curling Club. Watch 8 teams compete as they attempt to curl on Lake Superior ice. Curling is a winter sport played on ice, where two teams of four players slide heavy granite stones towards a circular target called the "House" This is your chance to watch a game in a one-day bonspiel (competition). Lake Superior ice (natural ice) is VERY different from the indoor, groomed ice we normally curl on. These games can be very interesting and fun to watch.
If you would like to try curling, you can use the link to sign up on our website for a Learn-to-Curl event at our club on Sunday, Feb 1. (There may be an opportunity to throw a rock in between our last two games).
https://superiorcurlingclub.com/index.php/curling/how-to-curl-with-us
Dates & Times
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - Games at 10, 11, 12, 1, and 2:30
Great Lakes Pond Hockey Classic
Superior Amateur Hockey Association invites you to play on the largest fresh-water pond in the United States with 100% of the proceeds going to youth hockey.
To register your team: https://superior.pucksystems2.com/page/show/12677-old-time-hockey-
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 -
Guns ‘N Hoses Police & Fire Kick-off Game - 5pm - 6pm
Pond Hockey Tournament - 6pm - 8pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am - 6pm
Kid's Zone by the Superior YMCA
Step inside the Estuarium and discover the Kids’ Zone—a warm, welcoming space packed with hands-on winter fun! Hosted by the Superior YMCA, this family-friendly area invites kids to get creative with a beaded snowflake craft and explore interactive sensory bins designed to spark imagination and curiosity. It’s the perfect place for younger festivalgoers to play, create, and take a break from the cold while enjoying engaging activities in a cozy indoor setting.
Winter Mini Golf
Ever have the feeling the golf season is too short in the northland? Well don’t worry, come visit Nemadji Staff at Capt’n J’s Mini Golf Course for a quick 9 holes. This snow covered under the lights experience is perfect for the whole family to enjoy. Bundle up and come post your low score this year down in Festival Park! Enter for a chance to WIN 4 players with shared carts for the 2026 golf season at Nemadji Golf Course in Superior, WI after your round.
Free to play (We supply putters and golf balls)
Dates & Times
Friday January 30, 2026 - 5pm - 8pm
Saturday January 31, 2026 - 10am to 6pm
Free Tours at Fairlawn Mansion
Tour the historic Fairlawn Mansion for free!
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Lake Superior Ice Festival at Fairlawn Mansion! Join us for a weekend of fun and festivities! Tour the historic Fairlawn Mansion for free on Friday and Saturday and take advantage of gift shop clearance sales.
Tour Schedule:
Friday: Tours at the top of each hour from 12:00–4:00 PM
Saturday: Tours at 10:00, 11:00, 3:00, and 4:00 PM
Don’t miss this magical weekend celebrating 10 years of the Lake Superior Ice Festival at Fairlawn Mansion!
http://www.superiorhistoricproperties.org
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 12pm - 4pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 10am, 11am, 3pm & 4pm
Princess Meet and Greet
Bring the whole family for a free Princess Meet & Greet featuring Sterling Silver Studio. Kids can meet and take photos with their favorite Disney Princesses and characters!
Dates & Times
Saturday January 31, 2026 - 11am to 1pm
ORB365: A Community Art Collaborative
Superior residents, businesses, classrooms, and organizations are encouraged to join the ORB365 community art collaborative!
Participants will pledge to prevent water pollution for the year. The participant’s pledge is symbolized by ice orb(s). The ice orbs represent each day that clean water is important to them. The community goal is to make 365 ice orbs!
The ice orbs will be assembled in the shape of Lake Superior to create a community art sculpture as part of the Lake Superior Ice Festival.
Pledge examples: I pledge to pick up trash on daily walks.
Dates & Times
Friday, January 30, 2026 - 12pm - 4pm
Saturday, January 31, 2026 - 1pm - 4:30pm
Duluth Figure Skating
We offer an open skate area and free Learn to Skate Lessons. Learn to Skate Duluth instructors and club volunteers will be there helping skaters with tying skates. We help you learn basic skating FUNdamentals - how to get up, move forward & backward, how to stop, and usually some fun games with prizes.
We hope to have some skates for kids to use, but if you have your own skates, please bring them!
http://duluthfsc.org - Click on Learn to Skate to get more information about our program and our current programs.
Dates & Times
Saturday, January 31 - 1pm - 4:30pm
