Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra

The Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra
“Masterworks”
Sunday, February 22, 2026 at 3:00pm
at WEAC Auditorium

Come enjoy an afternoon of great music performed by the Willmar Area Symphonic Orchestra at the Willmar Education and Arts Center (WEAC).

“Masterworks” includes Sean Biehn, trombone solo! This will be great!

William A. Irvin 5K

The William A. Irvin 5K started in 1994 and has now become the popular kickoff event to an exciting lineup of races and festivities on Grandma’s Marathon weekend.

A perfect race for people of all ages and abilities, the 3.1-mile course was named after the William A. Irvin ore boat located next to the Duluth Entertainment Convention Center (DECC).

Willmar Wedding Expo

Willmar Wedding Expo
Saturday, Nov. 23rd, 2024
from 10am-3pm
at the Events Center/Willmar Civic Center

Free Admission!

The Willmar Wedding Expo is an event to help make your wedding stress free. We’ve invited the best vendors in central Minnesota to all gather under one roof to serve you. Our exhibitionists are commited to provide you with exceptional service and make this memory the best day of your life.

More info to come…

Wayzata Chilly Open

The largest, most well-known and unusual golf tournament held on a frozen lake. Each year, over 2,000 golfers come from all around with their golf clubs and hockey sticks to putt with tennis balls around Wayzata Bay. So start gathering your squad and mark your calendar - golf tickets are on sale December 1, 2026.

We hope to see you on Saturday, February 6, 2027! 

Wayzata Art Experience

The quaint lakeside village of Wayzata, otherwise known as the jewel of Lake Minnetonka, draws art lovers from across the twin cities with its charming shops and dining hot spots. Wayzata Art Experience, held in the heart of downtown Wayzata, provides a 2-day celebration of art, music, food, and fun for all ages! Established in 2004, the Wayzata Art Experience is held on the shores of Lake Minnetonka. Everybody get lakeside! 

For more information, please visit wayzataartexperience.com

Walk to End Alzheimer's - West Central MN

2026 Walk to End Alzheimer’s – West Central MN
Saturday, September 19, 2026
at Robbin’s Island Regional Park
This is a Free Event, but you must Pre-Register

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser to advance the care, support and research efforts of the Alzheimer’s Association. This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to join the fight against this disease!

Musician Appreciation Concert

You’re invited to the eighth annual Musician Appreciation
Concert, a celebration of SPCO musicians, who enrich thousands of lives each
year through world-class performances. This one-night-only program is an
opportunity to spread a little joy of your own, as all proceeds go to members
of the orchestra. This spirited concert will showcase the artistic excellence
of SPCO musicians in two works for chamber orchestra. In Stravinsky’s Suite
from Pulcinella, the short
movements pulled from the ballet feature nods to Baroque dances, winking