Art in the Park 2025
Join us for a one-of-a-kind shopping experience at Monticello's Art in the Park, where creativity comes to life along the beautiful banks of the Mississippi River. This juried art and craft fair features talented vendors showcasing unique, hand-crafted treasures you won’t find anywhere else. From stunning artwork and home decor to jewelry and gifts, there’s something for everyone to discover.
Get ready to take the PLUNGE! Join us at Beach Park in Wabasha, MN Saturday, February 22nd, 2025.
Park in the picnic grounds parking lot to enjoy a candlelit path through the woods.
Enjoy a cookie and cider by a toasty fire in the picnic shelter after.
Maplewood State Park is a winter wonderland and this popular event is a must-do! Join us on a one-mile trek around Cataract Lake, lit by 150 candles. Ski, walk, snowshoe, or just chat around the campfire with friends, enjoy hot chili, smores, bars, and hot drinks.
Chili will be ready to serve by 5:00 p.m., and candles will be lit from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Location is the Trail Center.
Friends of Maplewood will have a limited number of snowshoes for rent. Skis are not available.
Ski, snowshoe, or hike on trails lit by luminaries. Warm up by the fire afterwards with some hot cocoa. Stop in anytime during this ongoing event. Adult and children's snowshoes are available to rent. Meet at the River Inn Visitor Center.
Notes:
1) No need to sign up ahead of time. Rent snowshoes upon arrival at the park headquarters which is next to the River Inn Interpretive Center. Both child & adult snowshoes are $6/pair.
Step into a winter wonderland on a moonlit snowshoe hike! Join us for a 3-mile round-trip adventure to the historic Glen Location, where our expert guides will lead the way, sharing fascinating stories and pointing out local history and nature along the trail. Afterward, we’ll cozy up around a crackling bonfire at the Thompson Homestead to enjoy hot cocoa and roast the perfect s’mores.
The vibrant and vital metro area surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul is home to many world-renowned art museums, festivals and fairs, artist-led collectives and creative hubs, and weeks, crawls and whirls.
The Buhl Winter Frolic offering family fun with kid's games and activities like Candyland, bottle bowling and boot hockey; bring a sled to slide our snow hill and your skates. Enjoy free horse- drawn carriage rides, hot cocoa, apple cider and s'mores. Warm up next to a fire pit and grab a bite to eat with Buns To Go food truck vendor. The fun continues with Entertainment from King of the Road at the Hydeaway starting at 9pm.
We have sold out for both dates! You can call 651-552-7548 during Lawshe open hours to check if there are any cancellations or to be waitlisted.
What a great hat! Escape the winter doldrums and join us for a Spring Tea on Saturday, March 22 (and 23rd) at 1:00 pm!
A Show for the Hunting Crowd!By Eric Meyer Show Promoter
