The Saint Paul Peony Festival

The first annual Saint Paul Peony Festival will bloom with not only peonies, plums, azaleas and iris in a Chinese garden, but also dances, song, poetry. Peony plants will be raffled by Bachmans. Fresh cut bouquets, peony candles and greeting cards will be for sale. A peony expert will answer questions. Peony Bulbs may be ordered from Hidden Springs Nursery for fall delivery. Children's art activities will include a lego garden, student art show, and arts activities including calligraphy painting on sidewalks and making beautiful marble-painted fans. Food will be available. 

EXTRA Fridays Drag Show at Roxy's Cabaret

More is more at EXTRA Fridays at Roxy's Cabaret. ? Get ready for an unforgettable night of stunning performances and incredible moments. From May 30th to July 18th, every Friday, our talented cast will mesmerize you with their dazzling looks and amazing dance moves. Gather your friends and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of drag live at Roxy’s Cabaret! Don’t miss out! ?

Full food and drink menus are available for purchase. After the show, meet the queens and snap photos with your favorite performers at our meet-and-greet! ??

47th Annual Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament presented by Pool 4 Adventures

The Wabasha Riverboat Days Fishing Tournament is back thanks to our sponsor Pool 4 Adventures! Read below for the rules:Signup and Rules Meeting Friday, July 25, 2025 at Izaak Walton Park 7:00pmEntry Fee: $100 per boat – 2 People ($10 optional big fish pot)
$50.00 Additional Per Person Over 2 people per boatTeam Payout Amounts
Prize money based on number of boats
4 Walleye only 2 over 20” inches

Fields of Valor : Civil War History Weekend

Join us for an engaging weekend filled with living history, where you will discover Minnesota’s role in the Civil War. The Bruentrup Heritage Farm will be transformed into one of the most authentic, educational, and entertaining Civil War events in Minnesota.

Three days of events and programming bring the world of the Civil War Era to life with reenactors, military drills, campfire cooking, children’s games, crafters and artisans, live music, presentations and exhibits, and for your modern sensibilities: food trucks.

How to Do Home Gardening in Minneapolis-St. Paul

You should be touching dirt. Seriously. Studies have shown that contact with soil supports a healthy gut-brain axis. Plus, gardening can sustain our pollinators, feed our families, and create beautiful and relaxing spaces around us. 

Interested, but don’t know where to start? Here’s everything you need to know about growing a garden of any size in Minneapolis and St. Paul. 

Year of Earth at the Bell Museum

How do we work together to find solutions to climate change? Where do we find hope in the climate crisis? What does it mean to make a climate commitment?

Join us for our Year of Earth, where we’ll explore these questions, celebrate community, and imagine new futures for our changing climate. From April 2025 to 2026, our programming will highlight the ways Minnesota is changing, how people across the state are taking action to foster a better tomorrow, and things you can do to help.

May Star Party

Recommended for all ages

Join us for our next in-person Star Party! Outside, we’ll have our telescopes set up to observe our favorite deep space objects (weather permitting). Inside, you can explore hands-on activities, and our expert astronomy team will guide you through the night sky and highlight cosmic sights in our planetarium.

Registration is requested to receive updates regarding this event through Eventbrite.

Exhibit Opening Day Celebration - Imagine the Future

Recommended for all ages

While finding solutions to the climate crisis may seem daunting, we are not alone. Join us for an opening day celebration for our redesigned gallery, Imagine the Future.

In the gallery, see stories of resilience and hope from community members, scientists, and climate activists. Explore your emotions about climate change and learn what changes we can expect in Minnesota. Then decide what actions you’ll commit to in order to make meaningful contributions everyday.