Celebrating Winter on the Northern Plains

Vinterfest is a month-long celebration of winter, here on the Northern Plains. The festival seeks to promote educational, recreational, and cultural heritage programming throughout central North Dakota for the public’s enjoyment. From artisan workshops to cross-country skiing, Vinterfest invites you to learn new hobbies and share in time-honored traditions. 

Schedule:

Take and Create Craft Kit: Blind Date with a Craft Kit

Sat Feb 15th 9:00am - 11:00am

Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library 

Make a craft at home. This month’s craft is a surprise!

Stop by the Adult Information Desk to read the clues on each kit and pick a kit to take home with you.

Supplies are limited and will be given out on a first come, first served basis. 6th-12th graders and adults can pick up a craft kit at the Adult Information Desk or request a kit during curbside service.

Teens and Adults only.

Free, first come first served.

Brought to you by: Bismarck Veterans Memorial Public Library

Sweetheart Hike

Sat Feb 15th 10:00am - 12:00pm

Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park, 4480 Fort Lincoln Rd, Mandan, ND 58554, USA  

Hike starts at our Visitor Center/Museum.

Vehicle entrance fees are required and annuals are available for purchase.

All ages welcome.

Brought to you by: Fort Abraham Lincoln State Park

Snow Painting

Sat Feb 15th 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Former Governors' Mansion State Historic Site, 320 E Avenue B, Bismarck, ND 58501, USA  

Use colors to paint pictures in the snow at the Former Governors Mansion.

Brought to you by: State Historical Society of North Dakota

Laughing Sun Live Music

Sat Feb 15th 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Laughing Sun Brewing Co., 1023 E Front Ave, Bismarck, ND 58504, USA  

Enjoy live music from Michael Cartwright

All ages welcome

This is a ticketed show with a cover.

Brought to you by: Laughing Sun Brewing

Date: January 19 - February 16, 2025