DFB - Winona Athletic Club!

From the Winona Athletic Club:
Bring a lawn chair, listen to some local musicians, and enjoy your favorite refreshing beverages while spending a summer afternoon in the heart of the East End at Winona Athletic Club's annual parking lot party!

3 Bands- Darr Family Band (DFB) 2-4, Uncle Mike 4:30-6:30, The Bus Boys 7-10.

We are excited to announce BackWater BBQ as the Food truck!

Welcome Christmas

Embrace the wonder of the season as VocalEssence continues its cherished tradition of welcoming Christmas in song. Hear sounds of the season from around the globe performed by four VocalEssence choirs, brass, guitar, percussion, and Northrop’s spectacular pipe organ. Feel the holiday spirit move through you as you lend your voice to joy-filled sing-alongs that will leave you feeling uplifted, festive, and ready to celebrate the season.


Twin Cities Highlights Tour

See Minnesota and the historic Twin Cities beauty aboard a luxury air-conditioned coach. Let Gray Line’s over 100 years of sightseeing experience take you through the cities oldest, most exclusive neighborhoods to discover why Minneapolis is called the “City of Lakes.” Learn about Historic Fort Snelling and the beautiful Landmark Center in St. Paul before passing the Capitol and St. Paul Cathedral. We will also take a drive down historic Summit Avenue in Saint Paul to see where the lumber and railroad barons, who built the city, once lived in their stately Victorian Mansions.

Three Sisters Garden Program

Join us to explore our Three Sisters Garden. Visitors will have the opportunity to examine historically accurate reproduction wood, stone, and bone tools.

Interpreters will discuss the archaeology and ethnohistoric background of the early horticultural and agricultural people of the Upper Midwest and Prairies.

Summer Nights: Sunflower Festival

Celebrate the bloom of sunflowers at Carters' Farm! Take a tractor out to the sunflower fields and snap a memorable picture. Pick and purchase your own sunflowers in a beautiful vessel. Mini golf, farm animals, slides, cornhole, basketball shoots, tractor rides, and picnic tables all available for your enjoyment.
**Depending on when the sunflowers decide to bloom, we have a backup date for this event of Friday, August 8.

Summer Nights: Evening U-Pick Edition

Pick a bucket of strawberries and enjoy the evening ambiance at Carters’ Farm with games and a wagon ride out to the strawberry patch! Farm-fresh strawberry smoothies and buckets for strawberry picking available for purchase!

Stillwater Highlights Tour

Nestled on the banks of the pristine St. Croix River, Stillwater, MN is a historic gem brimming with Victorian charm, stunning river views, and fascinating stories. Our guided motorcoach tour invites you to explore this scenic and popular village, offering an interesting blend of history, culture, and lumberjack lore. First, you’ll wind through neighborhoods of magnificently restored mansions, churches and important sites. Then, upon disembarking the coach, there will be walking free time to explore the historic lift bridge, enjoy lunch in nearby eateries, and shop on lively Main Steet.

St. Paul Tour and Mississippi River Cruise

Explore St. Paul’s beautiful history and enjoy scenic views from the Mississippi River on this interactive tour. Begin aboard a motorcoach traveling around Victorian mansions and famous landmarks of Minnesota’s capitol city, with live commentary from our knowledgeable and experienced tour guides. The tour includes a stop in a historic downtown district for lunch on your own.The tour then continues aboard a cruise boat on the mighty Mississippi River. We will depart from beautiful Harriet Island and visit several sights such as the St.

St. Louis County Fair

Join us for the FIVE BEST DAYS OF SUMMER at the St. Louis County Fair! This cherished annual event brings together agriculture, entertainment, local culture, food, and community spirit in one unforgettable celebration. Whether you come for the livestock shows, the midway rides, or the mouthwatering fair food, there's something for everyone—from toddlers to grandparents.