The GRIND

Welcome to the GRIND Mountain Bike Festival! Get ready for a thrilling weekend adventure the whole family will love! The GRIND isn’t just a race — it’s an experience packed with excitement, entertainment, and memories waiting to be made. The action kicks off Friday night with FREE live music from two incredible bands under the stars at the Giants Ridge courtyard.

Great River Shakespeare Festival: Callithump!

Don't miss this audience favorite - one of the hottest tickets in town! Callithump is a ridiculously fun, boisterous, and wildly entertaining fundraising show re-envisioned annually and produced by our company members. Tickets go fast! The fun starts at 5 p.m. with pre-Callithump outdoor activities! Bring a picnic dinner to enjoy on the lawn before the show begins inside at 7 p.m.

Grease

Greased-back hair and leather jackets, ponytails and poodle skirts, fast cars and rock’n’roll, Grease is back at Chanhassen Dinner Theatres! Experience the nostalgia of high school in the ‘50s – peer pressure, love, and teenage life set against the campy backdrop of Rydell High! Discover the drama, comedy, and pop-culture satire that has made Grease one of the most popular productions of all time! Don’t forget the music, with songs like “Summer Nights,” “We Go Together,” “Greased Lightnin’,” “Beauty School Dropout” and so many others, including the hits you love from the movie.

A Grand Ole Opry Christmas

Mick Sterling presents A Grand Ole Opry Christmas, a beloved holiday tradition for over seven years, bringing the heart and soul of classic country to audiences across the region. This special celebration features timeless holiday songs made famous by legends like Dolly Parton, George Jones and Tammy Wynette, Roy Orbison, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn, Johnny Cash, Wanda Jackson, Elvis Presley and more.

Golftoberfest Classic

The Original Up North Golftoberfest Classic
Presented by the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce Sunday, October 5, 2025
 Tianna Country Club, Walker, MN
 An Inaugural Fundraiser Celebrating Classic Golf & Oktoberfest Vibes! Join us for the first-ever Golftoberfest Classic—a fall golf fundraiser like no other! We’re blending traditional golf fun with Oktoberfest flair for a day of friendly competition, cold brews, bratwursts, and Bavarian swagger… all in support of the Leech Lake Area Chamber of Commerce! TOURNAMENT DETAILS:

Glaxy Band, 50s, 60s, and More!

Red Rock Center for the Arts presents the Galaxy Band. Galaxy will rock the Sylvania Park Bandshell with all your favorites from the 50s, 60s, and more. Bring your lawn chair, enjoy the music and grab a bite to eat at Kris Taco's food truck and Gran D's popcorn and lemonade. A free will donation will be taken for the Red Rock Center for the Arts.

In the event of inclement weather the concert will be held at the Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E Blue Earth Ave., Fairmont.

Girl Named Tom

Three siblings unlock one harmony to unite the world as Girl Named Tom. The trio—Bekah, Joshua, and Caleb Liechty—notably made history as “the only group to ever win NBC’s The Voice.” Along the way, they’ve impressively generated over 25 million of streams across chart-rattling covers such as “River,” “The Chain,” and “Dust in the Wind.” The proud Midwesterners gained further traction with the independent release of Another World EP.

Gibbon FunFest

Celebrate summer the small-town way at Gibbon’s annual FunFest Weekend! This four-day community festival is packed with fun activities for all ages, live music, great food, and family-friendly entertainment.

Kick off the weekend on Thursday with the Business Appreciation social, a meet & greet on Main Street, and live music from The CCL Band.

Friday evening brings even more excitement with a co-ed volleyball tournament, a community kickball game, a meat raffle, live music, wacky hairdos in the park, and a spectacular fireworks show at dusk.

GHOST

GHOST has announced its biggest world tour to date beginning with 55+ shows across the U.S., Europe, the UK, and Mexico next year. The GRAMMY-award winning Swedish theatrical rock icons will traverse the globe, headlining scores of the world’s most notable arenas.

Get to Know Your Produce: Basics of Food Prep

Join us for a hands-on, beginner-friendly demo where you'll learn simple and practical ways to prep and enjoy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables! In this session, we'll demystify everyday produce like eggplant, squash, kale, pomegranate, rutabaga, Brussels sprouts, mango, and avocado. You’ll get tips on how to select, cut, store, and cook these ingredients, along with easy recipe ideas that make healthy eating approachable and fun.