Enjoy the fine art of Hygge at its finest. Through the month of February, you can cozy up by a roaring fire with your nearest and dearest at some of the most spectacular fireplaces in the region. Take the Cook County Winter Fireplace Tour this February and discover the best winter vacations.
January 24th, 2026 Snow Drag Races at Devil Track
Hosted by Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill
Race Day Registration at Skyport Lodge & Raven Rock Grill from 9:30am - 10:30am -Sharp!
Racing Begins at 11am!
Award Ceremony post racing (typically between 4pm - 5pm) inside the lodge.
March 7th, 2026 Snow Drag Races at Poplar Haus
Hosted by Poplar Haus Restaurant, Bar, & Cabins
Our Last Event of the Season!
Snow Drag Races at Hungry Jack Lodge on the Gunflint Trail
February 14th, 2026
Race Day Registration at Hungry Jack Lodge from 9:30am - 10:30am -Sharp!
Racing Begins at 11am!
Award Ceremony post racing (typically between 4pm - 5pm) inside the lodge.
Join the History Center of Olmsted County and Garden Party Books for a historic back to school book fair on Tuesday 8/19/25 from 4-7 pm in the History Center. - Garden Party Books will be bringing a selection of their adult’s and children’s used books - History center books will be on sale with a special promo buy any regularly priced book, you get a choice of one of three books for free. - Shop the Village Farmers Market including food and drink vendors
Annual Trout Derby Picnic and fishing contest.
Fundraiser hosted by the Cook County Snowmobile Club Ridge Riders.
Saturday, March 14, 2026
Our 2025 History Mystery kicks off with an event all about Ice Cream. Join us on Thursday, August 21st from 4:00-5:00pm and 6:00-7:00pm to explore the wonders of ice cream with Fuzzy’s Italian Ice on site. Don’t miss the trivia, Rochester ties, and an opportunity to make your own homemade ice cream! This event is free for everyone; please register online: https://www.olmstedhistory.com/events
The Bakken Museum is turning 50, and you’re invited to our Birthday Bash!
We are marking FIVE DECADES of curiosity, weird science, and downright delightful discoveries, and we want YOU to help us celebrate! Enjoy free entry to the museum, and spend the afternoon wandering through hands-on exhibits and experience a variety of special activities and festivities to commemorate the occasion!
Bring your bestie, bud, or your beau, and an undeniable sense of wonder. It’s free, it’s fun for the whole family, and it’s fabulously 50.
