Bands, Brews & BBQ
The Minnesota Discovery Center holds live performances from various artists on select Thursdays with BBQ and drinks available for purchase. It's everything great about summer all in one place!
Bands on the Bluff: Brooklyn Big Band
Bring your lawn chair or find a spot on the stone seating at Historic Fort Snelling's spectacular Klas Overlook amphitheater for a free outdoor band performance by the Brooklyn Big Band!
The 18 piece Brooklyn Big Band was founded in 2006 by BUMC music director Michael Anderson and North Hennepin Community College Jazz Ensemble Director David Mantini. Originally formed to play big band jazz arrangements, the BBB has expanded to classic, standard and modern jazz music.
Back to the Rockin' 50's
Back to the rockin 50's with the Holy Rocka Rollaz
Take an authentic trip back to the fantastic 50s with The Holy Rocka Rollaz!
Avey Grouws Band w/Jake La Botz at FORWARD Park Concerts
Avey Grouws Band w/Jake La Botz
Wednesday, August 13, 5:30 PM-8 PM
John Withers Sports Complex (Ward 1)
SCHEDULE
5 PM | Get ready!
Come early to enjoy the space and to grab your spot before the show starts. Food and beverage vendors will be onsite. Lawn chairs, blankets, coolers and picnics are welcome.
5:30 PM JAKE LA BOTZ (Chicago, IL)
Auto Restorer's Car Show & Swap Meet
Annual Car Show & Swap Meet at the Nicollet County Fairgrounds. For more information, check our website: http://www.autorestorerscarclub.com/
Author Event: "The War at Home" with Greg Gaut
The Charles Lindbergh House and Museum is thrilled to host Greg Gaut for a talk about his new book The War at Home. He will discuss Minnesota’s history from the beginning of the First World War in Europe in 1914 through the 1920 US election. His book provides a bracing assessment of the war’s enduring impact on American society, including illuminating context for the present moment.
Books will be available for purchase and signing.
At War and At Home: The WWII Experience
Join them on July 12 and 13th as they turn the clock back to 1945 once again! They will have authentic WWII era military vehicles, weapons demonstrations, children’s activities, WWII trivia, and more! Hot dogs will also be available for purchase throughout the event.
ArtSplash Art Fair in North Mankato
ArtSplash Art Fair is a local art fair that helps raise money for the North Mankato Taylor Library. New date AND location for our 20th year! The 20th Annual ArtSplash will be held on June 28th, 2025 in Wheeler Park. Enjoy local art, kid activities, live music, food trucks, and more!
Register to be a vendor here! Standard fee is $35 for a 10'x10' space. Vendors under 18 can have a booth at no charge!
The Art of Knitting
Join us as we celebrate National Knitting Day with the Zumbro River Fibre Arts Guild! Knit on a wooden spool or join us for sit and knit. Members of the Zumbro River Fibre Arts Guild will be available to troubleshoot and answer questions. This is a great time to start your journey into the world of knitting, fun for all ages and skill levels. This event is free for members & $5 for each non-member participant.