Baggin' in the Street

Our winter cornhole tournament "Baggin' in the Street" is back!

More than just bean bags! Music, prizes, beer poking, and more!

Brrr-ing your best game to Baggin’ in the Street!

Sperry House Candle Light Tours

Candle Light Tours at the Sperry House
Wednesday, December 3 at 6pm
Wednesday, December 10 at 6pm
Wednesday, December 17 at 6pm

Come and join us for an unique holiday tour of the Sperry House.
The candlelight tour will highlight Victorian holiday traditions & the Sperry family.

The Historical Society will be open until 7pm those nights so stop by before your tour to enjoy Kandi Kane Lane!

Reservations are REQUIRED.

Itasca Lantern Light Event

Join us for the Lantern Light Event at Itasca State Park this Valentine's Day! Bundle up and let the glow of candlelight guide you on an enchanting stroll to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Linger by the campfire and listen to the river flow across the frozen landscape. The Headwaters Trail is a 0.5-mile loop that is easy to follow, hard-packed, and flat. Recommended footwear is hiking boots or snow boots with good traction.

Winter Wonderland Pop-Up Jingle Bar in the Fair on 4 at MOA

From the holidays into the new year, this second-annual activation is going the extra mile to bring you and yours magical, toast-worthy moments and amazing photo opportunities. Check out EVEN MORE snowflakes, flocked trees and icicles with blue, silver, gold and white hues giving off that Minnesota winter vibe. Take advantage of TWO Instagram photo backdrops and TWO decorated bar areas, one with a cabin theme, break out your flannels!

Skate with Santa

Grab your friends and family, lace up your skates and enjoy free open skate with Santa and Mrs. Claus! Skate rental will be available for limited sizes.

A Quilters Demo

Join the talented Zumbro Valley Fiber Arts Guild as they host a demo dedicated to quilting! Come learn the art of this beautiful and historic fiber form, from piecing to finished design on December 6, 2025 anytime from noon to 4pm. It's a wonderful opportunity to be inspired by local artists!

$5 for all participants and FREE for HCOC members. olmstedhistory.com/events

North Star Voices: Urban Bird Collective

Join Executive Director Monica Bryand and leaders of The Urban Bird Collective as they talk about creating an organization and movement that changes what it means to be a birder while engaging the BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ communities to be out in nature in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The Urban Bird Collective is changing the face of birding and works to influence the outdoor and conservation industries. The Collective does this work through 40 leaders that represent the two communities they center, and they also partner with over 20 organizations to support outdoor

Meshell Ndegeocello

Meshell Ndegeocello has survived the best and the worst of what a career in music has to offer. She eschewed genre for originality, celebrity for longevity, and musical trends for musical truths. Fans have come to expect the unexpected and follow her journey. Then, she delves into soul, R&B, jazz, hip-hop, rock, all bound by the search for love, justice, respect and resolution. Thus, these sonic investigations have defied and redefined expectations for women, for queer artists, and for black music for over thirty years.

Mayo Clinic Lecture Series: "What Our Father Taught Us"

Join us for another fascinating Mayo Lecture Series at the History Center on December 4, 2025, where we will feature a special film that takes you back to the childhood of Dr. Will and Dr. Charlie Mayo. Special guest speaker Kerry Olsen recounts an actual event where they joined their father on a difficult operation—a day when they learned the core values of compassion, teamwork and dedication that ultimately became the foundation of Mayo Clinic. Don't miss this!