Enjoy the evening on a self-guided, lantern lit hike. The Pond View Interpretive trail will be illuminated for the evening. It is a 0.7-mile loop with a maximum grade of 7 percent over 190ft.
Before or after hiking, drop by the campfire at the amphitheater to socialize and warm up. Hot Coco and Apple Cider will be available in the Trail Center.
Come out to Glendalough State Park on Valentine's Day, Saturday, February 14th, between 6:00 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. to enjoy a lantern lit path through the woods! A mile of trail will be illuminated by lanterns and an almost-full moon. The trail starts at the Dining Hall and is suitable for beginner-level hikers and snowshoers of all ages. The evening wraps up with a cup of hot cider near a crackling bonfire. Snowshoes can be rented in-person at the park, after 10:00 a.m. on the day of the event, while supplies last.
SAVE TIME: Get a vehicle permit online before you go.
Winter wonderland and flickering candles come together for a magical experience at Afton State Park during the candlelight hike! This self-guided, self-paced trail is 2 miles round-trip, out-and-back. Begin at the Visitor Center and follow the glowing luminaries along the trail. A bonfire for roasting marshmallows will be held on the back patio of the Visitor Center and refreshments will be served inside.
Minnesota is well-known for its statewide access to stellar outdoor recreation. But that doesn’t mean its gym scene is lacking, especially in the metro area surrounding Minneapolis and St. Paul.
Tom Mills, Sara Renner & Chryss Altamirano will always be Three Soul Cry. During their time together, they won the Minnesota State Fair talent competition and went on to record 2 great albums of their original songs: "III Soul Cry" and "These Remaining Days". It's been quite a few years since they were together as a group, so we are excited for this rare opportunity to hear this powerful trio live, for a special reunion concert.
Tickets are $30.00 in advance and $35.00 at the door. Seating is general admission and doors open at 6:30 PM.
Local rock and country legend Pat Frederick, of Daisy Dillman Band fame, presents Southbound All-Stars—a joyful, thunderous tribute to the glory days of Southern rock. Born in the backwaters of Muscle Shoals and Jacksonville, Southern rock made waves through the ’60s and ’70s, blending blues, hillbilly, gospel, boogie and rock into a swaggering mix of soaring twin guitar leads, burning fiddle and soulful vocals.
Fiber Art for All: Growing Community A yearly winter celebration celebrating all things fiber art! Featuring a Makers Market with 25 local artists, hands-on demos with our staff and teaching artists, coffee, music, a scavenger hunt, and more, it’s a chance to make connections and find inspiration during Minnnesota’s coldest and darkest season! Free and open to the public, there’s opportunities for all to explore, create, shop, and engage with fiber art in all its forms.
Exhibition Reception & Artist Talk with MiNHi England
Join us at Foci Minnesota Center for Glass Arts for the reception and artist talk for our solo glass exhibition Streptomyces by MiNHi England. This reception is an opportunity to meet a professional glass artist and hear them speak first-hand about how and why they create their artwork. Light snacks and beverages will be provided.
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We’re celebrating International Women’s Day by showcasing some of the greatest female artists from the 1960s such as Mama Cass, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Cher, Lesley Gore, Grace Slick, Janis Joplin, Dionne Warwick, Joan Baez, Ella, Laura Nyro, Diana Ross, Barbra Streisand, Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt, Nina Simone and many more.
The Dave Matthews Band exploded onto the charts with their massive hit “What Would You Say” in 1994. Since then, they have found huge success with songs such as “Satellite,” “Crush,” and “Grey Street.” Not only do they continue to make new music, but they have also consistently been one of the best-selling live acts in the world, releasing over 80 live albums.
