Fun Winter Activities For Kids In Mora, Minnesota

When you live in the northern part of the United States especially in a state where it's not rare to see temperatures dip to below zero for about 3 or 4 months out of the year, you need to be able to enjoy yourself with some cold weather activities during that time. Here in Mora, Mn. there are a number of fun things the kids can do while, like an old Xmas tune says "Oh The Weather Outside is Frightful", but we just "Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow", and enjoy it. Weather it's snowmobiling, ice fishing, skiing, ice skating or playing hockey, the Minnesota kids keep plenty busy throughout the winter months with these various activities. Here is a guide to some of the the fun things Mora kids may be doing while a blanket of snow covers our terrain.

1. Mora Miniloppet:This is a cross country ski tournament for kids that will be held on Feb.12,2011. This yearly event is held in conjunction with the Mora Vasaloppet, one of the largest cross country ski races in the nation. This 3 day weekend ski festival is comprised of a number of races that challenge the expert racer and touring novice alike. It draws skiers from all over the world, including Sweden, where it first began. The Mora Vasaloppet and Mora Miniloppet are winter family events that one can participate in either as skier or a spectator and have fun. For more information on registration for either of these events go to Mora Miniloppet.com or Mora Vasaloppet.com.

2. Mora Hockey Tournaments: The Old School Outdoor Jamboree Mite will be held on Jan. 8 & 9 2011 and The Indoor Jamboree Mite will be held on Feb. 6,2011. These two hockey tournaments are designed for the younger hockey fans. The Mustang Showdown Tournaments which run from Dec. 10, 2010 to Jan. 23,2011 are for the older youth in your family. These winter kids hockey activities are a lot a fun for kids from all over the state of Minnesota. Hockey is a well recognized sport here in the Upper Midwest. The rinks are opened all winter long, not only during tournaments so the kids from Mora can have fun skating throughout the entire winter season.

3. OR US Nationals:This is a new winter activity in the area that will held on Feb.4-6,2011. This spectator event at the Ogilvie Raceway is for anyone that enjoys snowmobiling and snowmobile racing. The Oval Racer Alliance is a snowmobile racing club that will put on this event. It will consist of Pro & Vintage Ice Oval Racing. The Ogilvie Raceway, where this event will take place, is a 3/8 mile Dirt Clay oval racetrack, located near Ogilvie on Hwy.23, which is approximately 5 miles west of Mora.

These are just 3 of the winter events that kids of all ages can enjoy here in the Mora area. There are a number of other winter events such as ice fishing contests that are great for winter family enjoyment. For more information on these events or any other fun things to do during the winter in Mora, visit the Mora Chamber of Commerce either at their downtown location here in Mora, or online. They have a very nice visitors guide that may help you find just exactly what winter fun events you may be looking for in the area.

Sources:morahockeytournaments@yahoo.com
www.morayouthhockey.com
moravasaloppet.com
moraminiloppet.com
ogilvieraceway.com
personal experience