January Events -- Mr. Kite's New Years Fly & 11th Annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival

Post date: Dec 17, 2011 3:23:36 PM

Many times people seem surprised that we have kite events in the winter. Winter is a great time to fly kites. The people of Minnesota are hardy folks that like all kinds of outdoor activities.

We have a couple of favorite events coming up in January!

Please check our event calendar for the latest schedule of events.

On January 1st is Mr. Kite's Annual New Years Day Kite Fly. It's in Lakeville, MN from 11am - 3pm at North Park. This is a good park with lots of room to fly kites and a park shelter where you can come in from the cold for lunch and fellowship. So bring a kite to fly and food to share. You will have a GOOD time! map

The 11th Annual Lake Harriet Kite Festival is on January 14th from noon - 4pm at the Lake Harriet Bandshell in Minneapolis, MN. map

Alternate date: January 21st if weather conditions cancel the event on January 14th.

Lake Harriet gets better every year! Activities include:

• • Kite Flying

  • Stunt Kite Demonstration

  • Horse and Wagon rides

  • DNR Ice Fishing expo

  • Mulled Hot Cider, Hot Cocoa and Marshmallow roasting

  • Children's Medallion Hunt

  • Snowshoeing

For more information or to volunteer, call the festival hot line: 612.824.9350

or visit www.minneapolisparks.org or www.eastharriet.org

Attached is the official Lake Harriet Kite Festival poster for you.