Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight and moonlight. Walk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon, candles and lanterns. Then come warm up by the wood stove or enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Lakeview warming shelter.
There is no cost for this event, but a Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required to enter the park ($7/day or $35/year).
Come enjoy an evening in the park. Walk or snowshoe the trail if conditions allow. You will be guided by lantern light along the way or come take in the views of the stars overhead with help from GLASS. If the weather/sky conditions allow, Glacial Lakes Astronomy and Stargazing Society (GLASS) will be on hand to point out a few neat stars and constellations that are in view. Then come warm up by one of the fires with a cup of apple cider and cookies. This event will be a hike at this time due to lack of snow.
Come enjoy a magical winter night under the moon and stars at Camden State Park. Let the glow of hundreds of luminaries guide you on a 1-mile snow covered path through the trees. Then stop by the North Picnic Shelter to grab a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie while soaking up the warmth of a crackling campfire. Free-will donations go to support the Friends of Camden group.
Dressing in layers and sturdy boots is recommended. If snow conditions allow, bring your snowshoes. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for rent at the park office.
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Experience the beauty of park trails in winter.
Bundle up and take a walk through hundreds of lanterns lighting up the trails at night. Enjoy these lit trails for free at both Lebanon Hills and Whitetail Woods regional parks during select dates.
Location & dates: Lebanon Hills Regional Park – Daily, Dec. 21, 2025 through Jan. 4, 2026. Except Dec. 31.
Note: Park will be closed for New Year's Eve Party.
Get your favorite local goods on select Wednesdays in the Oaks Banquet Rooms at the Eagan Community Center. You will find bread, baked goods, sauces, cheese, body products, artisan items and more! Limited produce will be available. Stay up to date by visiting our website for details.
According to MN Compass, nearly 180,000 people from East and West Africa call Minnesota home, including members of Minneapolis and St. Paul's tight-knit Somali, Ethiopian, Kenyan, Liberian and Nigerian communities. Here are 10 metro area mainstays that offer both a taste of home and something new for curious Minnesotans to try — from egusi and fufu to deeply flavorful doro wat.
At Krewe in St. Joseph, chef Mateo Mackbee faithfully replicates family recipes to make diners feel as though they have been transported to New Orleans. The restaurant opened in May 2020 and is named after the people responsible for bringing Mardi Gras’ lively parade floats to life. In 2025, Mackbee became a Best Chef: Midwest semifinalist at the James Beard Awards.
Join the Laurel School of Music for the Rothchild Family Concert Series at the Minnesota History Center. Each concert features a unique program performed by members of the music school’s faculty. Don’t miss this chance to hear the series in the beautiful History Center Museum on select Thursday nights from November to July!
