Art Shanty on The Ice Starting Later this Month in MN

It's art, it's on the ice, and it's part of what we want/expect from a Minnesota winter. Last year, this annual event had to be cancelled after a set up a month later than usual, and then had to be cancelled after just a few days on the ice. It was way too warm last year, and the ice was not safe.

The event is scheduled every year in January and takes place on Lake Harriet. The times of the event are each Saturday and Sunday January 18th through February 9th from 10am to 4pm.

It's fun, and it can be slippery. So, make sure you prepare yourself and dress appropriately for the conditions.

This year we are featuring 20 shanties and over 20 performances + art actions. Read the project descriptions here!
Every shanty is activated by artists from 10am – 4pm during each program day. Performances + art actions happen within the village at scheduled times.
Check out the 2025 schedule of Performances + Art Actions here!

If you get hungry, they have you covered there too. There will be hot food and beverage vendors nearby so you can get fueled up while you check out the 20 different art shanties.

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Every weekend has a different schedule, so you could visit each weekend and not have the same experience.

Saturday, January 18: D&D Goodies, Misfit Coffee, Youniverse Foodie Waffles
Sunday, January 19: D&D Goodies, Misfit Coffee, Taqueria el Patron
Saturday, January 25 (kite fest day): Ben & Jerry’s, Blue Tin Cup Kafé, KCM Eggrolls, Taquería El Patron, Youniverse Foodie Waffles
Sunday, January 26: Blue Tin Cup Kafé, D&D Goodies, Youniverse Foodie Waffles
Saturday, February 1: KCM Eggrolls, Misfit Coffee, Youniverse Foodie Waffles
Sunday, February 2: D&D Goodies, Misfit Coffee, Youniverse Foodie Waffles
Saturday, February 8: Blue Tin Cup Kafé, D&D Goodies, Habanero Tacos
Sunday, February 9: Blue Tin Cup Kafé, D&D Goodies, Habanero Tacos

Also, Art Shanty makes sure that the event is accessable to everyone who would like to particpate. They have ramps, kicksleds and paths that are plowed and groomed.

If you want more information on what this year's shanies will be, parking information, etc, you can just check out their website and all of the informaiton is there for you.

LOOK: Do you see faces in these photos?

Pareidolia refers to the ability to see recognizable shapes, often faces, in random objects. Take a look at the photos below and see if you can identify any faces or shapes. Some are easy to spot, while others might be more challenging.

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz