Goldzilla 2025 – It’s GIGANTIC! Something BIG is coming… Are you ready? Mark your calendar for Sunday, September 14, 2025, and get ready for Goldzilla—RAGOM’s unforgettable Fun Fair and Walk for Rescue! Walk alongside fellow Golden lovers - Enjoy a day packed with exciting activities - Meet adorable Goldens and Golden mixes - Support a mission that saves lives
Share smiles and explore all the nooks and crannies at The Homestead Boutique! Located just one block off of Broadway in Historic Downtown Albert Lea's shopping district, you'll find gifts for all occasions, unique home goods & decor, a mini-toy store and apparel for women sizes small thru 3X! Our trademark line of Homestead Tees includes fun graphic tees and sweatshirts for men and women. We also proudly offer work by several local artisans! Abundant front-door parking and a spacious, handicap accessible sales floor, fitting rooms and restrooms.
In Minnesota in 1972 the only way onto the field with the boys ran through a federal court—so that was where two girls went. On May 15, 2025 from 7pm-8:30pm learn the story of how two teenagers took on the unequal system of high school athletics, setting a legal precedent for schools nationwide. Be sure to purchase your own copy of this amazing book in our gift shop! Free for members and $5 for non-members.
Looking for a unique day trip from Rochester, MN? Join us for the Underground Wonders & Historic Charm: Forestville/Mystery Cave Tour, a fully guided, 7-hour experience that showcases some of the most fascinating natural and historic sites in Minnesota. Perfect for visitors in town for the Mayo Clinic, history lovers, and locals in Stewartville or Spring Valley looking for a memorable day close to home.
Join us for an exciting lecture: Author and Mississippi River Boat Captain Lee Hendrix will bring many stories and recollections of his life on the Mississippi to the History Center on May 29th at 7:00 pm. Hendrix has worked on the Mississippi for fifty years. In his book "Peep Light: Stories of a Mississippi River Boat Captain", he provides unique insight on people who work and live on and near the Mississippi River. Free for members and $5 for non-members.
Explore a world of color at this year’s Selfie Studio, where you can discover a vibrant side of your personality: your inner color. Are you a playful pink? Or maybe a methodical blue? You’ll have the chance to journey through eight different color personalities to find the hue that speaks to you. Then, step inside your color zone — and snap your best selfie yet! Selfie Studio is here for a limited time, designed for all ages, and completely free to enjoy!
Juneteenth | Freedom Day
Thursday, June 19th
6-7pm Refreshments and Celebration
-Free to the public-
Let’s celebrate Juneteenth!
With local speakers &
performers, it will be a night of
celebration, learning, & FUN!
Crazy Days in Albert Lea will be the Summer retail event you won't want to miss!
Sidewalk sale clearance deals, closeouts, bargain racks...Shop SHOP SHOPPPP!!
Get to stores early, for the best deals!
Food Trucks & Fun Downtown!
Do not miss this stellar tribute to The Carpenters, the biggest-selling soft-rock group of the ’70s. If you were a Carpenter’s fan, this concert will make you smile, sway and want to sing along. Aimée Lee, the quintessential “Karen,” is backed by 12 musicians and back-up singers who perfectly re-create that classic Carpenters sound you remember and love. Featuring favorite classics “Close To You,” “Yesterday Once More,” “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “Mr. Postman,” “Superstar,” “For All We Know” and many, many more! Book early — this favorite sells out in a flash. Do not delay!
Bring your bike to Historic Fort Snelling and embark on a captivating tour led by knowledgeable guides. Pedal through time and picturesque landscapes, touring the land between two great rivers to learn about the site's significance. You'll be led to several stops in and around the historic fort as well as to the newly renovated Upper Post for a unique peek into Minnesota's role in world conflicts.
Join us for a remarkable 90-minute, 3-mile journey into the past over easy, mostly level terrain.
