Special Olympics Minnesota will be hosting the Stearns County Polar Plunge on February 21. All community members are encouraged to register. Add your friends and family to your team. Fundraise a minimum of $75 to brave the plunge and support Special Olympics Minnesota.
SPRING BB&E BINGO IS BACK!
And if you know… you KNOW.You were there when we kicked things off with Purse Bingo.
You brought the energy for Summer Fun Bingo.
You showed up and showed OUT for Booze & Bags Bingo again and again…
Now it’s time to do it all over again — spring style.
Join us for Spring Booze, Bags & Electronics Bingo during one of our favorite seasons to gather, laugh, and WIN big! Saturday, April 11, 2026
Doors open: 11:00 AM
First number called: 1:00 PM
The Sound of Gospel©, (SOG) a Black History Month celebration presented by 2nd Chance Outreach, shines a light on the artistry, spirituality, and storytelling at the heart of gospel music. People of all ages are welcome to attend this soul-stirring and uplifting staged production that celebrates and honors Black History Month through the soundscape of African American history and spiritual resilience. The show takes the audience on an expansive historical musical journey featuring musical style.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day in Minneapolis with the POWER Drag Revue—Minneapolis’ must-see Valentine’s drag show! Join us Saturday, February 14th at Sociable Cider Werks for a night of fierce drag, burlesque, and high-energy Valentine’s entertainment. Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8:30 PM | First-come seating | Tickets will sell out! Get ready to sip, slay, and fall in love this Valentine’s Day
Press Play is an annual open house that invites participants of all ages to experience letterpress printing and book arts through hands-on activities in MCBA’s studios! Embrace spontaneity and play while letterpress printing with wood and bamboo type on our fun and portable Provisional Presses. Contribute to a community collage poem, and make a print to take home with you! Activities are designed for beginners, experienced makers, and families. Free and open to the public!
Morgan Wallen is scheduled to perform two shows in Minneapolis on Friday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, April 11, 2026, at U.S. Bank Stadium. The concerts are part of his "Still the Problem Tour 2026".
Emotions are stories we share. This idea rings true throughout the music of Minneapolis native, Matthew Smith. Smith’s soulful melodies and poignant lyrics reflect the spirit of authenticity. Influence from folk, funk, and indie rock creates a feeling of nostalgia, while improvised solos and jams make performances feel fresh and personal.
In a time honored tradition spanning 80+ years, join the Saint John's Abbey Arboretum and Outdoor University in a maple tapping festival! Sap collecting, syrup cooking, demonstrations, and hot maple syrup sundaes await the whole family!
The Polar Plunges are annual events organized by Special Olympics Minnesota; an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities. Plunge participation helps make a significant difference in supporting these athletes. Those who fundraise for their Polar Plunge get the chance to jump into a lake (i.e. Maple Grove - Fish Lake). If you fundraise, you are not required to jump. The event is open to the public to cheer on and support plungers! Volunteers are welcome!
Join Outdoor U in a community celebration of winter with an illuminated walk across Lake Sagatagan to the Stella Maris Chapel. There is no registration and no fees, but donations in support of Outdoor U programming on campus and in the community are welcome and encouraged.
