With winter fast approaching, you may be asking yourself what you can do this season to make the most of the chilly weather. Here are 10 things that you can do this winter season that are guaranteed to make you and your family or friends smile.

1. Take a stroll through the Holidazzle Village and Holiday Market in Loring Park.

Holidazzle is a Minneapolis tradition. It features local well known businesses and products. Get ready for some delicious food, warm drinks, lively music, laughter and a fun family experience for people of all ages. This year, the Holidazzle runs from Friday, November 25, through Friday, December 23.

2. Go skating at the DEPOT.

For those of you that are more athletic, or just want to try something fun this holiday season, don't forget to cross skating at the depot off your list. Not only is it super fun, It's great exercise too! The Depot opens November 28th. It provides an indoor skating rink, with glass walls to give a great view of the city.

3. Go snow tubing.

There are a number of places to go snow tubing in the Twin Cities area this season. Grab your friends and a snow tube and let the fun begin!

4. Ice Fishing.

For the outdoorsman (and women), Minnesota has a whole lot of lakes; however, during the winter some of them may get frozen. What better way to take advantage of this opportunity, than going Ice fishing!

5. Venture out to a Minnesota Wild Game.

Calling all Hockey Fans! Winter may be the coldest season, but you know what else it is good for? That's right: Hockey! Whether you are just recently a hockey fan, or have been all your life, or you are looking for something exciting to do this holiday season, make sure you cross going to a Wild game off your list. Hockey games are super exciting, and let's face it, the hockey players are pretty cute.

6. Go see Crashed Ice in St. Paul.

St. Paul Minnesota will be hosting the third event of Crashed Ice this holiday season, February 3-4, 2017. Racers compete in four-man groups to be the first to finish a long ice track filled with obstacles.

7. Grab a warm Burger at the Nook in St. Paul.

Feeling chilly this winter season? Grab a bite to eat or a warm drink at Casper's and Runyon's Nook.

8. Winter Carnival.

Come join in on the fun Jan 26 through Feb 5 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Carnival is partly based on a legend of the city and even has a royal court that is announced each Carnival. There is music, dancing, ice sculptures, parades, and of course food and more!

9. Take a Walk through Minnehaha Falls.

The waterfall got it's name from Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, a New England Poet, although he never saw the 53 foot waterfall he wrote of in his Song of Hiawatha in 1853. Some attractions include an off-leash dog park, John H. Stevens House, The Princess Depot, and Minnehaha Creek.

10. Guthrie Theater.

Catch a glimpse of Minneapolis's world of theater when you go see A Christmas Carol at Guthrie Theater. Tickets are on sale now through the 29th of December. When you are there, don't forget to stop for a delicious bite at Sea Change Restaurant and Bar, which is located on the first floor of the theater.