Note: Bell Museum admission is not included
All visitors can join the birding fun on the Bell Museum’s Learning Landscape! This drop-in guided experience welcomes all experience levels, especially those who are new to bird-watching! Binoculars are available and the group will remain on the flat, paved sidewalk just outside of the museum.
No registration is required for open birding; you can drop in any time during the session!
Another season change is upon us and we're here to party. Join us on Saturday, September 13th, as we raise our glasses to welcome the change over to Fall. Walker's Ethnic Fest celebration will also be happening all day, so come by to enjoy a wide range of diverse cultures and communities with music, crafts, and cuisine from around the world.
The Elk River German Band will be hitting our back lot at 3PM, with foods from our neighbors Village Square Cafe and Meat Boutique. Hope to see you!
This iconic jukebox musical is guaranteed to blow the roof off the NorShor Theatre! On December 4, 1956, an extraordinary twist of fate brought Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Elvis Presley together at Sun Records in Memphis for one of the greatest jam sessions ever. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, and celebrations.
Set sail this season for the best lunch table in Minnesota—on the water with Vista Fleet!
Join us for a relaxing midday cruise through the St. Louis River system, where vibrant fall colors line the shores and crisp autumn air fills your lungs. Enjoy a delicious lunch from MidCoast Catering (included with your ticket!) and learn about the history, ecology, and iconic bridges of the Duluth-Superior Harbor.
Legacy Of The Loud is a rock band based out of the Twin Cities who brings together accomplished musicians to create a one of a kind medley format by covering history’s top selling artists such as: Journey, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Styx, Boston, Def Leppard, Kiss, Foreigner, Whitesnake, Scorpions, Lover Boy, Cinderella, Poison, and many more.
Swedish musical sensation Gunhild Carling is an internationally acclaimed superstar whose show is a can’t-miss event! Whether she’s singing favorite swinging jazz standards, playing one of many instruments (trumpet, trombone, harmonica, oboe, harp, flute, recorder or jazz bagpipe!) or juggling and tap dancing, Gunhild’s sublime showmanship shines. And just wait for the finale – spoiler alert – she plays three trumpets at once!
Boney James’s latest, 2024’s Slow Burn is a new high point in a remarkable career that now spans more than three decades. He has earned a long list of accolades: four Grammy nominations and three NAACP Image Award nominations. Also, a Soul Train Award for Best Jazz Album and four RIAA Gold Record certifications. In 2009, Billboard named James one of the Top 3 Contemporary Jazz Artists of the decade.
Come join us for a day of music, apples, food and drinks! Twin Cities-based bands, Bigfoot County, Johnson Brothers and Tim Booth will be serenading you while you pick the perfect apple and drink the tastiest beverage.
Bring your blanket and chairs to sit on
Gates Open at 1pm, Music from 2pm-9pm
IRPS and Range Fancon will be joining forces to bring you Pasty Festival 2025 on Saturday, October 4, 2025 at the Mt. Iron Community Center. Look for pasties made with ALL locally grown and sourced ingredients—including a pie crust!
More information on the event can be found on the official IRPS website.
Minnesota farmers’ markets are much more than just grocery stops; they’re seasonal celebrations of freshness, local craftsmanship, and community spirit where local farmers take centerstage. Whether you’re stocking your kitchen with local flavor, or simply craving a perfect sun-ripened tomato, here are 12 markets that deliver a unique slice of life, bursting with fresh foods and hometown spirit.
