Father's Day Steak and Bourbon
Celebrate Dad with a steak dinner at the Merryweather!
Enjoy a juicy steak paired with a classy old fashioned, twice baked potato, and a delightful summer salad and chocolate cake.
Saturday June 15 6PM
Dinosaur Expedition at Como Town
DINOSAUR EXPEDITION at Como Town is a Gigantic Dinosaur event where kids of all ages can explore and discover their favorite pre-historic giants. Our Dinosaurs are “true-to-life” in both size and appearance. This limited-time, must-see event features the LARGEST dinosaurs touring the country. Dinosaurs are among us from May 24th to September 2nd, daily 10:30am-5:00pm; September 7th – 29th, Saturday and Sundays only, 10:30am-5:00pm. Book your reservation today, Children 2 years and under are free
Classic Cruise Night at Lakeview
Classic Cruise Night
Wednesday, June 5
6-8pm
Live Music – Root Beer – Prizes
Chunky Game Day
In this program visitors will get a chance to play the game of chunky, a sport enjoyed by the people of Americas’ first cities 1,000 years ago.
Chunky is a game that involves rolling discs across the ground and throwing spears as close to the disc's resting point as possible. It's a great game to play out under the summer skies and on the summer grasses!
Balloons by Kevin at Wabasha Riverboat Days!
Join Balloons by Kevin under the bridge at Heritage Park the Friday of Wabasha Riverboat Days! There will be live music, a children's pedal pull, food trucks, and more!
Arrowheads and Stone Tools
Learn about the art of making spear points and arrowheads, and how modern flint knappers keep this ancient craft alive. The event will include hands-on crafts, games, and demonstrations.
4th of July Light it Up Celebration
Celebrate 4th of July with the Maplewood Community. Our event features bounce houses, yard games, food trucks, a live band and fireworks.
- Festivities start at 4 PM
- Band at 6:30
- Fireworks at 10pm
Night Trains - Summer Edition
Night Trains® season is a well-loved special Holidays tradition at the Twin City Model Railroad Museum. But why wait till winter?
Mississippi River Paddle Weekend
Join us for the third annual Mississippi River Paddle Weekend, hosted by Two Paddles Canoe & Kayak Races from June 7-9, 2024, with events and races taking place from Brainerd to the Twin Cities. With growing participation and a new finish line location as part of Champlin’s Father Hennepin Festival, this year’s event offers a diverse range of races and tours to over 200 paddlers on the Mississippi River, promoting inclusivity, celebrating community, and bringing people to the river's beauty.
42nd Annual Antique Engine and Tractor Show
42nd annual antique farming and agricultural equipment show, featuring equipment from Allis-Chalmers and related companies, with a second feature of antique trucks. Activities and displays include: -Threshing -Sawmill -Rideable scale railroad -Tractors of various makes/models -Gas engines -Daily tractor parade -Friday evening tractor pull at 5 PM -Musical entertainment -1930s Farmstead -Scavenger hunt and games And much more! Food available for purchase on the grounds.