Join acclaimed astronomer Mike Lynch for a stellar evening as you watch a great celestial show over the Forest History Center. Mike will have his telescopes set up for viewing, including his 20 inch giant reflector telescopes! View stars, planets, nebulae and galaxies! You are welcome to bring your own binoculars or telescopes, and bring lawn chairs and a blanket.
Winter is the longest and most defining season in the North. With snowy days and dark nights, this season is a time both for outdoor adventure and for gathering to share traditions, meals, and stories.
The annual Winterers’ Gathering & Arctic Film Festival at North House Folk School in Grand Marais celebrates the crafts, customs, history, and stories that have been inspired by winter. Featuring winter-centric coursework, a winter tent camp, gear sale, film festival, speakers, and more, this is a classic event to welcome the start of the chilliest season.
Create unforgettable Halloween memories with our spooky weekend package. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with thrilling activities and cozy accommodations.
Join community members for an evening to commemorate fifty years of Hmong Americans in Minnesota. The event will feature exhibitions, hands-on activities and games for all ages.
Join us on Tuesday, August 26th at 4:00 pm for a FREE class for students and families interested in finding their roots. The History Center, along with the City of Rochester's Chalk the Block event theme "Origins", present this exciting class which will teach you how to get started with family research.
With so many breathtaking views and unique attractions along the way,
Kickstarting the season in style, three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning and Daytime EMMY® Award-nominated vocal quintet Pentatonix have announced their Christmas in the City Tour. Pentatonix will hit the road on what promises to be their boldest, brightest, and biggest holiday tour yet, including a stop at Grand Casino Arena on November 20.
On Sunday at The Bakken Museum, books take center stage at Minnesota’s first STEM Book Festival, hosted with The Thinking Spot and the Minnesota Tech Network. This one-day celebration blends the power of stories and science into a day of discovery and inspiration.
Explore panels featuring STEM authors on topics ranging from climate and medicine to math and technology. Browse the STEM marketplace, filled with books that challenge how you see the world, and take part in hands-on activities for inquisitive minds of all ages.
Prolific guitarist Leo Kottke boasts an impressive body of work and an unrivaled fingerpicking style. His forty-plus albums over four decades have earned him two Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim. Drawing inspiration from folk, blues and jazz, he plays his signature six-string and twelve-string guitars with effortless aptitude, a big heart and an even bigger grin.
Great Northern Viking Festival & A Night in Valhalla – Mankato, MN
