Discovery Days: Women in Science at the Bakken Museum

Get inspired by women using science, technology, and the humanities to make the world a better place. Join us for a family-focused event featuring hands-on activity tables, interactive experiments, and demonstrations by community partners.

This event is recommended for ages 5-14, plus friends and family. Discovery Day access and activities are included with the cost of museum admission.

Dancing with the Lakes Area Stars

Join us for an annual fundraising event to support Lakes Area Habitat for Humanity in building a house for a family in need! Dedicated Lakes Area couples take the stage for a thrilling dance competition, showcasing their commitment to this noble cause by contributing their time, talents, and resources to raise funds that will help build a brighter future for a deserving family.

Daisy Fest Outdoor Festival - 5th Year Celebration!

Join us for a day of outdoor fun and holistic wellness at Daisy Fest Outdoor Festival, happening on Saturday, September 7th, in the picturesque Albert Lea, Minnesota! Family & pet-friendly event featuring live music, enlightening classes, vibrant vendors, captivating demos, and much more, all celebrating the essence of natural living and holistic wellness. Don't miss out on the special musical performances by Root River Jam and Bourbon Stiletto! All are welcome!

Calling ALL Artists for the 22nd Annual Arbor Lakes Art Fair

Calling All Artists: Arbor Lakes Art Fair 2024 Feature Your Work in Front of Summer Crowds at The Shoppes at Arbor Lakes in Maple Grove Want to Apply? Go HERE: https://www.maplegroveartscenter.org/art-fair-artist-application IMPORTANT DATES: Application Deadline ($30 Fee): April 26, 2024 Acceptance or refusal notices will be emailed out by May 17th, 2024 Full payments MUST be made electronically by June 7th, 2024 No refunds will be given after June 7th, 2024

Bridge the Valley - Bike Rally

4th annual bike rally in the beautiful St. Croix Valley. Pedal
across bridges on scenic bike routes in and around Stillwater and into western
Wisconsin. Experience the picturesque St. Croix River Valley!

Centered at the historic Stillwater lift bridge, all routes start and finish in downtown Stillwater.

Brainerd Boat Show

The best boat show is in Brainerd, March 8-10th, 2024. Brainerd Lakes Area top boat dealers and vendors will be showcasing new products and exclusive show-only discounts. This family-friendly event will have activities for the kids, giveaways and contests!

Bohemian Queen Tribute Concert

The nation's #1 tribute band is coming to the Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd, MN! Bohemian Queen embodies the iconic band everyone knows and loves - Queen! Fans and concert goers will get an authentic experience from the talented members of Bohemian Queen. The Northern Pacific Center has partnered with Smiles for Jake on Paint the Town Blue Day, February 21, 2024, to bring awareness to suicide prevention through this concert. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the SFJ Movement.

Bagels & Birds

Free program on the first Saturday of the month. Join us for bagels while watching birds through the windows on the wild viewing area.

Albert Cummings

“Cummings’ guitar work is sizzling.” – Billboard From his first album in 2003, the burgeoning blues world of the 2000s opened its doors for Albert Cummings. The guitarist extends the boundaries outside the blues world to include country and rock influences like he really hadn’t before. 2022's Ten is a full realization of that possibility.

8th Annual Border to Border Country Music Farm Party!

Grab your cooler, a blanket or lawn chair and get ready for an evening of music on the farm! Our favorite gals from South Texas - Jamie Lin Wilson & Courtney Patton!! Texas Red Dirt Music hits the Red Rock of the Iron Range! Tickets are $20 per person. Kids under 12 are $10. Toddlers under 2 are free. Food will be available for sale by one of our favorite food trucks "Later Tater" Coolers welcome Limited camping available via HipCamp / Camping with the Critters