The 2026 Special Olympics USA Games is an inclusive event that celebrates ABILITY, delivers the highest quality experiences for all who participate, and leaves a legacy of positive change in Minnesota. The Games are scheduled to take place from June 20-26, 2026, at the prestigious University of Minnesota, the official host venue. In addition to the university, the event will unfold across other premier locations, including the National Sports Center in Blaine.
Celebrate International Women’s Month with Utepils Brewing!
We’re dedicating every Saturday in March to honor and highlight incredible women-owned and women-run programs with a month full of amazing events!
Immerse yourself in owls in Houston, Minnesota March 7-9 at North America’s original full-weekend, all-owl event.
As winter gives way to spring, the sap starts flowing in the maple trees. That’s maple syrup time —at Osprey Wilds! Come join us for our annual Maple Syrup Day – a pancake brunch and hands-on maple syruping program.
Enjoy a lovely pancake brunch and learn about the history and process of making maple syrup. Actively participate in all the phases of syrup-making including identifying and tapping maple trees, collecting sap, observing the sap being boiled down into liquid gold maple syrup and tasting the result!
Bad Bad Hats
Bad Bad Hats is an indie rock band from Minneapolis, Minnesota. The band consists of Kerry Alexander and Chris Hoge. Named after the trouble-making character from the Madeline children's books, Bad Bad Hats is defined by a balance of sweet and sour. Their music honors classic pop songwriting, with nods to nineties rock simplicity and pop-punk frivolity. Through it all, Alexander's unflinchingly sincere lyrics cut to the emotional heart of things.
Friday, March 7th at 7:30 PM
Sponsored by Artist Julie Fakler
On March 7, 2025, at 7 PM, the Itasca Symphony Orchestra in partnership with The Reif, will present The Universe at the Symphony, a mesmerizing multimedia concert blending science and music.
True West explores the sibling rivalry of two estranged brothers, Austin, a screenwriter, and Lee, a petty thief, as they reconnect at their mother's house while she is away. The two butt heads as Austin struggles to focus on writing his screenplay with Lee's constant distraction. Tension builds between the brothers as they continue to clash, and explodes after a life-changing meeting with a Hollywood producer. This dark comedy masterfully explores themes of sibling rivalry, artistic passion, the American dream, and how people are more alike than they are different.
Monday night classes are specifically focused on sculpt. Using no weights, this class is a total body workout designed to tone and sculpt every major muscle group. This class will increase the heart rate with an easy to follow program and compliments your regular yoga practice by increasing overall strength.
These classes are in addition to the free Saturday Morning Yoga and Wednesday Night Yoga classes, and are taught by the talented instructors from Studio 9-to-5. All classes are offered for a variety of skill levels.
Wednesday Night Yoga classes are offered for a variety of skill levels.
These classes are in addition to the free Saturday Morning Yoga and Monday Night classes, and are taught by the talented instructors from Studio 9-to-5. All classes are offered for a variety of skill levels.
Participants are asked to bring a yoga mat, water and towel if needed.
Classes are held outside on the North Plaza, weather permitting, or in the Waiting Room, unless otherwise noted
Join St. Joseph’s School of Music-Saint Paul Conservatory of Music for a free performance series at the Minnesota History Center. Each concert features a unique program performed by members of the recently-merged music school’s faculty. For many years, Saint Paul Conservatory of Music has presented their daytime monthly Coffee Concerts. Don’t miss this chance to hear the series in the beautiful History Center Museum on select Thursday nights!
