Twin Cities weekend: "Survivor" challenge, Frozen Faceoff, GeekCraft Expo
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"Survivor" during the tribal council. Photo: Monty Brinton/CBS via Getty Images
Begin the challenge of a lifetime (or an afternoon) this Saturday at the Survivor Beach Drop, an open-to-all competition inspired by the long-running reality TV show "Survivor."
Driving the news: Mall of America's Huntington Bank Rotunda will be transformed into a "Survivor" competition, with classic challenges, activities, a Tribal Council Confessional Booth and chances to meet some of your favorite players.
- While pre-registration for challenges has sold out, there will be a standby line — but you might want to show up early for a spot, as admission is not guaranteed. Spectators are also welcome.
Details: Saturday from 11am-5pm at the Mall of America. Free!
More things to do ...
🎣 The Great Waters Fly Fishing Expo, known as the largest fly fishing event in the Midwest, takes over Hamline University in St. Paul all weekend. Expect dozens of educational programs, casting demonstrations and kids' activities. $14 for one day, kids 12 and under free
🏒 ICYMI: The National Collegiate Hockey Conference's "Frozen Faceoff" is about to kick off at Xcel Energy Center. Denver, Arizona State, North Dakota and Western Michigan play Friday, and the Wild will face the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday afternoon before the championship game that night. $45+
🚙 Bring your rusty, trusty ride to the Winter Beater Car Show and Rider Social in Eden Prairie on Saturday afternoon. Expect free food, a people's choice award and all makes and models welcome.
- Per the event listing: "If it runs, it's in." Free
🤓 Support local nerds at the GeekCraft Expo at the Minneapolis Convention Center Saturday and Sunday. No mass-produced items are allowed; everything must be made by hand. $5, kids 12 and under free
🥦 The Midwest tradition of meat raffles is going vegan. Falling Knife Brewing Company in Minneapolis is hosting a three-hour meatless meat raffle Sunday night featuring goods by The Herbivorous Butcher; raffle tickets are $1 and proceeds benefit a nonprofit farm sanctuary.