River Walk Tours

Rivers are constantly changing! We invite you to explore the environmental and cultural changes along the Minnesota River by taking a walk along the river in Mendota, MN. You will hear stories of the people who have passed along the river through history, examine the natural communities along the river, and find evidence of natural and human caused changes in the river bottom. You may even see migrating birds amidst autumn’s changing colors! The walk is approximately one mile along a fairly flat, unpaved dirt trail. Pre-registration is required, space is limited.

Minnesota Children's Book Festival

The 25th Annual Minnesota Children’s Book Festival will take place on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 11 A.M to 4 P.M. Stay tuned for the lineup to be announced this summer. In the meantime, you can check out last year’s festival information for more details here. 

Glewwe Suffrage Memorial Luncheon

The Glewwe Suffrage Memorial Luncheon will celebrate and honor the 90 women from South St. Paul that became the first in the country to vote after passage of the 19th Amendment. It also recognizes the amazing work done by local historian, Lois Glewwe, to help preserve and share this important history.

All proceeds from this event will go toward the future maintenance of the Lois Glewwe Suffrage Memorial located across the street in Lawshe Park.

Foreigner Farewell Tour

With ten multi-platinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, FOREIGNER is universally hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales, now exceeding 80 million.

Empower HER

Elevate, empower, and evolve alongside likeminded women from SW MN at this women's conference! Listen to local, inspiration speakers, enjoy catered lunch and snacks, grab a swag bag full of goodies donated by local businesses, network with other rural women, and spend the day filling your cup!

Winter Discovery Booths for All Ages

Drop-in between 9:30 a.m.-noon every Thursday; Nov. 7, 2024-April 10, 2025, for free, family-friendly activities!

We are continuing our Discovery Booth series in the winter! Families can stop by the Oswald Visitor Center balcony between 9:30 a.m. and noon every Thursday for new activities each week. See below for additional activity information.