Northrup King Nights

Northrup King Nights is where creativity and community come alive! This evening celebration is your chance to experience the vibrant energy of our iconic building and the incredible talents of the artists within.

Northern Stars Turf Festival

Saturday, June 21
Our Signature Race Days kicks off with a special night of Live Racing on the turf!

Five turf stakes including the Lady Canterbury Stakes, the first race ever run on the Canterbury turf course in 1986. Also on the program are the Curtis Sampson Oaks, Canterbury Derby, Brooks Fields Mile and Dark Star Turf Sprint.

For the past three seasons, this night of racing has offered big fields and the largest single-day betting handle.

North Star Voices: Pushing the River

Join award-winning writer, Frank Bures, to learn more about tales of ambition, adventure, rivalry, friendship, and love on the waters of the Mississippi River and beyond.

North Star Voices: Chasing Wildflowers

In this program, Phyllis Root and Kelly Povo set out to share their experiences throughout the state of Minnesota as they search for these hidden gems of nature. Featuring Povo’s gorgeous photographs and Root’s finely detailed descriptions, their presentation will chronicle the thrills and occasional mishaps of the friends’ searches, from wading rivers and climbing rocky outcrops to getting their boots stuck in deep muck while on the run from an approaching storm.

Nivrana - A Tribute to Nirvana

Ready your hearts for a tribute that reverberates through the soul of grunge music lovers everywhere. Nivrana – A Tribute to Nirvana hits the stage, bringing with it the intense spirit and unforgettable anthems that defined a generation. For all those hardcore Nirvana fans spread across the lands, from coast to coast, the consensus is loud and clear: Nivrana captures the essence, the raw energy, and the undeniable presence of Nirvana, making it the real deal.

Nickle Dickle Day

Nickle Dickle Day is a one day craft fair with live music, 5 & 10k fun runs as well as the Nickle Dickle Tickle Run for 6th grade and under, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, classic car & truck show, mechanical bull ride, great deals in all of our stores, library book sale and amazing food! Great for families!

Needle Felting on the Farm: Goat

Step into the wonderful wooly world of needle felting with our partners Fairchild Farm and Mercantile! Whether you're an experienced crafter or just curious to try something new, needle felting is delightful way to turn wool into adorable creations.

We'll be offering two sessions - each with their own animal - so pick your favorite or purchase a ticket for both sessions to start your own collection of felted farm friends! Come craft a cat in the morning and a goat in the afternoon.

Needle Felting on the Farm: Cat

Step into the wonderful wooly world of needle felting with our partners Fairchild Farm and Mercantile! Whether you're an experienced crafter or just curious to try something new, needle felting is delightful way to turn wool into adorable creations.

We'll be offering two sessions - each with their own animal - so pick your favorite or purchase a ticket for both sessions to start your own collection of felted farm friends! Come craft a cat in the morning and a goat in the afternoon.

Naturally 7

Naturally 7 is unlike any vocal ensemble you’ve ever heard. No less than Quincy Jones has called them “the best a cappella group in the world”!

They are known worldwide for their extensive tours with Michael Bublé and as guests with Coldplay and Diana Ross. Moreover, the New York-based septet is a band in the classic sense. They create the sounds of guitars, bass, horns, keyboards, drums, and other instruments through the power of their voices. Here, they call their signature style “vocal play.”