Kites of all shapes, sizes, colors and themes fly over frozen Lake Harriet each January. But there’s more fun to be had on the ice – and even underneath it! Other fun family activities at the festival include ice fishing, horse-drawn wagon rides, snowshoeing, a kid’s medallion hunt and a marshmallow roast.

Minnesota Kite Society experts demonstrate their skills maneuvering spectacular kites, and offer their expertise to kite flying enthusiasts and to those who are new to the pastime. The DNR Ice Fishing Expo teaches kids ice fishing skills and safety tips.

Festival sponsors include the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, the Minnesota Kite Society, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the East Harriet Farmstead Neighborhood Association; People for Parks and the Linden Hills Neighborhood Council.

For more information call the Winter Kite Festival Hotline, 612-824-9350.