Things to do in Mansfield in January

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Overview

January is a good time to visit Mansfield. The weather is usually really cold and breezy, with temperatures ranging from 24—42°F (-4—6°C).

Mansfield has plenty to offer for visitors of all ages and interests. In this article, we tell you the top things to see and do for your January trip to Mansfield. Get inspired by the events, activities, attractions, and experiences unique to January. We’ll let you know where to explore events based on your interests, whether that’s food, culture, art, music, sport or others.

We’ll let you know everything you need to prepare for the weather in Mansfield in January. Learn about what to wear and pack for your trip, the average temperatures throughout January, temperature changes from morning to evening and much more.

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Best events and things to do in Mansfield in January

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January
  • New Year's Day (January 1)
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 19)
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Weather in Mansfield in January

Temperatures on an average day in Mansfield in January

The average temperature in Mansfield in January for a typical day ranges from a high of 42°F (6°C) to a low of 24°F (-4°C). Some would describe the temperature to be really cold. The general area may also feel breezy.

For comparison, the hottest month in Mansfield, July, has days with highs of 91°F (33°C) and lows of 69°F (21°C). The coldest month, January has days with highs of 42°F (6°C) and lows of 24°F (-4°C). This graph shows how an average day looks like in Mansfield in January based on historical data.

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Historical temperature average in January
42°F
highs
24°F
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General weather summary

Really cold, breezy
Feels like
20%
Chance of rain
0.122 in
Amount
13.1 mph
Wind speed
88%
Humidity
9.9 hrs
Daylight length
7:21 AM
Sunrise
5:16 PM
Sunset
49%
Cloud cover
Jacket
What to wear
What to wear in January
With an average high of 42°F (6°C) and a low of 24°F (-4°C), it generally feels really cold and breezy. With that in mind, most people would dress in something warm like a jacket
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Best attractions for Mansfield in January

Besides the array of exciting events and activities Mansfield has to offer for travelers in January, we want to remind you of the classic attractions in Mansfield that are great to visit at this time of the year as well! You can’t miss these iconic landmarks, local favorites, and places rich with cultural heritage. We hope to give you insights and inspiration into the best things to see and do to make the most of your visit. Here is a list of our top attractions in Mansfield for January.
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum
1. Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home & Museum
4.7
(1583)
Historical place museum
Sights & Landmarks
Original manuscripts in a farmhouse where the “Little House on the Prairie” books were written.
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Aug. 2025: If you have read the Little House books, you will want to visit! So many things on display that you will remember from the reading. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff who clearly have a passion for keeping those memories alive. Great displays, availability of both houses on the property.
Tiffany P — Google review
We enjoyed visiting the Laura Ingalls Wilder Museum. The museum is a self guided tour that tells a lot about the history of the family. There is a large amount of items on display including clothing made by and worn by Laura Ingalls Wilder. We also enjoyed the family photographs and Pa Ingalls’ violin.
Louis E — Google review
Excellent place to visit, if you're in the area. There's a museum and guided tours of the two homes owned and lived in by Ms. Wilder. The staff were very knowledgeable and pleasant to talk to. Admission is 18$ for the museum and guided tour or 8$ for the museum. There is a 3/4 mile trail that climbs and descends at 45°. Leashed dogs are permitted on the grounds, but bring your own waste bags.
Dick ' — Google review
My friend and I had a great day in Mansfield! We remembered our elementary school field trip to the museum (50 years ago?!?) Very informative, well kept, new museum and Rose’s Rock House wasn’t open back then. Well worth the drive and ticket price. I’m going to start listening to Little House in the Big Woods tomorrow. 🤓🤓🤓
Cathie M — Google review
I was very impressed by this museum., and the houses available for touring. These were The farmhouse and a stone house where Laura Ingalls Wilder wrote the Little House books Little House books and lived the last years of her life. I haven't read any of the books, do I guess I watched the TV series. I guess this is one of 5 museums dedicated to her. I didn't realize how many times she had moved in her earlier life.
Philip K — Google review
Great experience. Was a great opportunity for our kids who have read several of her books. The Rock House has a great history, and was a highlight not to miss. Tour guides are a wealth of knowledge.
Michael L — Google review
✅on my bucket list!! Was so excited to tour! So, there is a main metal building that is like a visitor center/gift shop. It has a exhibit in the back of it that has a short video and tons of belongings on display. The Farmhouse is to the left of the building. Tours start at the back door. So amazing. The house is left just as Laura left it the day she passed. Both Laura & Manny passed in the house. It was built when Rose was a little girl. Nothing has been moved. 1/2 mile up the road is the Rockhouse that Rose built for her parents with all the “modern convenience”. She got the plans from a Sears & Roebuck. It would’ve been around $2,000 to build but Rose wanted certain things upgraded - it ended up costing $11,000 to build. Please read the brochures about the houses.
Kelly F — Google review
The employees were very knowledgeable and informative. The new museum is worth to see. Not far off Hwy 60 in Southern Missouri. Lots of little house on Prarie books. You can tour the home, for a small charge.
Arlene P — Google review
Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
2. Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company
4.5
(1479)
Seed supplier
Shopping
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I attended the Flower Festival last weekend and could not have been happier or surprised with the experience! (I drove from Oklahoma!) My bonus daughter and I met my son there, and we spent a good part of the day just exploring, enjoying, and learning! The food trucks were amazing! The music was beautiful, the staff was friendly and helpful, and the grounds were immaculate. Truly, it felt like we were at Silver Dollar City for gardeners! We meandered around the property, looking at all the greenhouses, booths, stores, and exhibits. We ended up making three trips to the car to drop off our new gardening goodies! We weren't expecting the various musical platforms, which sent our overall impression of Baker Creek Seeds even higher than it already was! We all came home happy, with full tummies and lots of tried-and-true (and many NEW) packets of seeds to try this year! If you are looking for heirloom seeds, knowledgeable gardening advice, and an exceptional experience, look no further than Baker Creek! (the drive may be to the middle of nowhere, but the roads that lead to it are picturesque and peaceful.
Dr P — Google review
This location is about 50 minutes from where we live, and the trip was absolutely worthwhile. I decided to take my children after seeing it several times on Facebook, and we made a day of it. They rated the experience 9 out of 10 and described it as a great time. The staff were outstanding, and we look forward to visiting again.
Baby S — Google review
Placed my order on Wednesday and received them Friday. That alone was worth 5 stars. I haven't planted anything but I've open a few packs and looked the seeds over and everything seems great. Count has been exact or over by a one or two on the packs I opened. Also, they had some varieties that I couldn't find any where else. I was working out what else to plant when I saw that they had what I needed. I do wish bulk packaging had been available but it's a minor issue. Plus they threw in free seeds. Hard to ever complain about free. Even needed some of the seeds for second plantings coming later in the year so it worked out perfectly. If the germination rate comes through, which I'm expecting it too, then this was the perfect deal. Hope to be adding those pictures in a few weeks.
Bryant T — Google review
I placed a rather large order of seeds and have been very pleasantly surprised at the Yield. We have already harvested our first batches or radishes, lettuces and kales. And are beginning out green bean picking!
Laurenbart24 — Google review
Way off the beaten path down a dusty road is a green thumb paradise. An heirloom seed paradise. Set in an 1800’s era small town, you have a general store, mill and restaurant, blacksmith, opry, and jail. All active and working away to create quite the vibe. Wonderful place!!! (Rumor has it Martha Stewart is a secret shopper there.)
Michael D — Google review
This place was a hidden gem! I would never have thought that such a beautiful place was tucked away in such a remote place. The grounds are stunning with so many flowers in every color you can think of. They have almost 1300 different kinds of seeds. I was blown away by the variety! There was a whole section just for corn and another for tomatoes in colors and varieties that I had never heard of. It was a fun place to visit. Also they have pygmy horses that are adorable and a couple of them are super friendly. I highly recommend a visit to this place. I know me and my family will return with a lot more time on our hands for another visit!
Christian H — Google review
I decided I couldn’t wait for March so I started some peppers to try on my H2O system. I’ve been growing different peppers for over 10 years and can tell that these are very good quality. All of my seeds sprouted, and nice leaves are forming, all in just over a week. I love the videos and overall good vibes your company gives off! Got a catalog and it made ordering really easy. I will be getting a lot more soon!
Jason L — Google review
To my gardening friends... While I do try to save many of my seeds, sometimes I need other seeds or my stock seems to be "less than". This year 2025 I ordered a lot of new stock from a company new to me Baker Creek, simply because I love their one guy that does a lot of their videos. He cracks me up lol. So anyway, all of their seeds performed beautifully (plus some). Except for my basil, which I really didn't think about and just attributed to my planting location. Anyway, fast forward to today's mail (pic) If you're looking for a good seed company I would more than highly recommend this one even if just for this unexpected display of their care and service!! Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Susan L — Google review
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