Wicked Plants: The Exhibit

Delight in the interactive displays tucked into a warren of creepy rooms in a derelict Victorian manor. Dig into deadly nightshade and other villains, then continue into a room teeming with 10 of the world’s most nefarious invasive plants.

Inspired by author Amy Stewart's best-selling book, Wicked Plants: The Weed that Killed Lincoln's Mother and other Botanical Atrocities, this family-friendly exhibit showcases plants at the root of a myriad of conditions, including pain, addiction, obesity, allergies, cognitive impairment and even death!

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White Bear Township Day

Celebrate White Bear Township with us at beautiful Polar Lakes Park! The day is filled with family-friendly activities including live music all day, community demonstrations, an automotive car show, a bean bag tournament, and Town Hall tours. To finish out the day, there will be a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Don't forget to bring your own lawn chairs for the live music, entertainment, and fireworks!

There is also a Kid's Activity Zone including a variety of inflatable bounce houses, Touch-a-Truck, and a giant sandbox, and a Petting Zoo.

Whipper Snapper Races for Kids

Join us for the Whipper Snapper Races for Kids at Bayfront Festival Park on Duluth’s waterfront. These free races kickoff Grandma's Marathon weekend and are fun for the entire family. Registration begins at Noon and races start at 2 p.m.

When Writing Meets Art, a Literary Reading Series

The Zephyr Theatre, Stillwater, presents a reading series on Sunday, Jan. 19, at 2:00pm, featuring seven authors reading aloud their works of memoir, fiction and poetry, including three Minnesota Book Award winners.An exhibit of paintings by an accomplished visual artist also will be on display. Hovland Conservatory of Music will sponsor young pianists to play before and after the reading. Complimentary appetizers and cash bar. A donation of $10 is suggested at the door. No tickets required.

What a Woman Knows

Join Ginger Commodore, Debbie Duncan, Yolande Bruce and Gwen Matthews as they sing songs from a woman's point of view! We’re going to sing about “What a Woman Knows.” Her points of view. Her reasoning. Her humor. Her hopes. Her dreams. Her needs. Her wants. Her spirit. Her wisdom. Her reality.

Hear this truly legendary group of performers sing songs like “My Funny Valentine,” “I Loves You Porgy,” “Fools Fall in Love,” “I Will Survive,” “If I Could,” “If I Were Your Woman” and many more!

Whalan's Taste of the Trail

Free Taste Testing of local favorites including Fresh Lefse, Rommegrot and Pie from Aroma Pie Shoppe. Enjoy some Live Music while you have a fresh Brat or Hot Dog. Local vendors will be offering some locally produced products.

Whalan's Girls Fastpitch Softball Tournament

Fastpitch Softball Tournament Featuring some exciting action provided by some of the most talented female athletes from the area. Age groups of 12 and under through 18 and under will be competing in this three day event. Refreshments available onsite.

Whalan's Candlelight Ski & Soup Supper

Ski or walk the mile and quarter round trip on the luminary lit Root River State Trail. There will be a campfire at each end to warm yourself. Enjoy a soup supper in Whalan's City Hall sponsored by the Ladies Auxiliary and Minnesota DNR. A State Ski Pass is required. Soup served until gone.

West Central Wakesurf Open

West Central Wakesurf Open
Saturday, June 27, 2020
at Pirrotta Park in Spicer

The West Central Wakesurf Open is coming to bring a family friendly wakesurf competition to the shores of beautiful Green Lake. Riders, spectators, and sponsors will show their love of the lake by being involved in this full day event.

Willmar Wedding Expo

Willmar Wedding Expo
Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 2024
from 10am-3pm
at the Events Center/Willmar Civic Center

Free Admission!

The Willmar Wedding Expo is an event to help make your wedding stress free. We’ve invited the best vendors in central Minnesota to all gather under one roof to serve you. Our exhibitionists are commited to provide you with exceptional service and make this memory the best day of your life.

More info to come…