Minneapolis-St. Paul's Best Splash Pads

For many families in Minneapolis-St. Paul, it isn’t summer without a soaking run through a splash pad. These (mostly free) municipal and park-based attractions allow everyone to cool off without the fuss of swimming pools.

Facilitation Lab Minneapolis: Practice Playground with Voltage Control

Step into the Playground – and Practice Like a Pro! Whether you’re an experienced facilitator or just getting started, Practice Playground is your safe, supportive space to take creative risks, explore new techniques, and level up your facilitation skills. Gain confidence through real-time facilitation practice! Reserve your spot and get ready to play, learn, and grow!

Cats: Young Actors Edition

Jellicle Cats come out tonight! Come one, come all to Duluth Playhouse’s 2025 Junior Intensive. This all-singing, all-dancing Tony Award-winning musical spectacular ran on Broadway for 18 years. Set amongst a larger-than-life junkyard playground, the Jellicle Cats come out to play on one special night of the year. They tell their stories and dance the night away in this iconic mega-musical.

Antique Appraisal

Bring your antique/collectible item for a free appraisal to the St. Louis County Depot at 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota.
The St. Louis County Historical Society has arranged for Denny Mager of Northern Specialty, an expert in antique appraisal, to be at your service beginning at noon in the rotunda, which is on street level. Follow event signage.

Twin Cities Book Festival

Rain Taxi’s 25th annual Twin Cities Book Festival features a vibrant all-day book fair with over 130 publishers, literary organizations, book dealers, authors, and more! Author events for all ages take place throughout the day, including readings, activities, and opportunities to meet and chat with dozens of Minnesota authors. Experience the energy of the Minnesota literary scene under one roof and get inspired! This event is FREE and open to the public!

Styx

Styx with Special Guest Loverboy

Rock legends Styx and Loverboy are teaming up for a must-see tour, promising fans an unforgettable evening of classic hits and electrifying performances. They will be making a stop at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center on Thursday, November 13.

The Simple Feeling of Christmas - Like Friends & Family Singing in the Kitchen

For many of us, the kitchen is that magical place where we share so much throughout our lives. It always seems to be the room where people gather during Christmas and the holiday season. It’s a warm haven where we talk about our struggles, our successes, our loves and sometimes our losses. The kitchen holds many of our secrets and stories.

Lori, Rachel, Judi, Ginger and Joyann will reach into their bag of personal favorites and share a heartfelt collection of memories—snapshots in time that remind us of what really matters.