Ready to enjoy the balmy 20-degree weather? The City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival returns this weekend with winter competitions throughout Theodore Wirth Park.

What to expect: This year's activities include fat bike marathons, snowshoe runs, a scavenger hunt on skis and the popular Skijor Loppet, where you can cross-country ski the trails with your dog.

• For those not as outdoorsy, the Loppet has the (self-proclaimed) world's largest winter Kubb tournament — the Swedish lawn game similar to cornhole or bocce ball.

Note: The Loppet has been split into two weekends this year, with the Luminary Loppet set for next Saturday, Feb. 7.

📍 Details: Saturday-Sunday at Theodore Wirth Park in Minneapolis. Advance sign-ups required; prices vary.

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🏒 The "Heated Rivalry" craze has spread to Minneapolis, and Union Rooftop is hosting an evening of "hockey, boys and dancing" Friday night. Expect hockey go-go dancers, drag performances and a sporty dress code.

• Get tickets fast — as of Thursday afternoon, it's almost sold out. ($22)

❄️ Winter festivals are headed to the 'burbs this Saturday, starting with an 18-hole ice golf tournament on Long Lake at 10am. ($25+)

• Polar Fest in Burnsville will have ice bowling, skating, sledding and horse-drawn carriage rides, while Maple Grove's Wonders of Winter activities include dog sled rides and snowshoeing. (Both free)

🍻 Take a grown-up field trip to the Science Museum of Minnesota's Brewsology Beer Fest Saturday night. Tickets include unlimited samples of over 150 beers and access to exhibits, science demonstrations and the planetarium. $69.10+ for a drink pass

🐶 Start your Sunday with dog yoga at Union Depot's Doggie Depot, held in conjunction with the St. Paul Winter Carnival. Rescues, adoptable pups, vendors and more will be on-site, and stick around for the crowning of the Canine King and Queen. Free

🚲 Need a hard-to-find bike part? The Great Minnesota Bike Swap returns this Sunday in Blaine with bicycles, parts and gear from mechanics and collectors alike. Free to shop and swap

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