How to Survive on the Prehistoric Prairie

Learn how the prehistoric people of the Upper Midwest adapted and survived through the millennia! Visitors will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with the artifacts that typify their important cultural transformations. The program will run from 1-3pm and is included with regular site admission.

The 50th Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club Car Show and Swap Meet

The 50th Annual Lone Eagle Auto Club Car Show and Swap Meet features over 500 show cars and over 100 swappers with a used car corral. There will be 35 classes of vehicles that will be voted on by participants. This event runs from 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. rain or shine.

2025 Rivertown Days Festival

SAVE THE DATES! 

Hastings Rivertown Days July 19 - 21st, 2024.

Here is what to expect

- More than 20 bands on 3 stages in
downtown Hastings set along the Mississippi River

- Multiple food trucks, beer tents AND
local bars/restaurants = lots of variety & limited lines

- Carnival rides overlooking the
Mississippi River

- Vendors & street art

PLUS… enjoy an arts & crafts fair,
classic car show & multiple events around town with free admission!

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Points Unknown Dog Sledding & Mindful Paddling

Points Unknown offers:
  • Dog Sledding Experiences in the winter
  • Fall wheeled tours with the sled dogs in the fall
  • Mindful Paddling Day Trips into the BWCA
  • Women's Off-Grid Lifestyle Immersion Experiences
  • River Canyon Wild Wanders
  • River Canyon Snow Treks
  • Off-Grid (Modern) Guest Suite
  • Tiny Amish-Crafted Log Cabins
  • Sled Dog Cuddles Included!

Please visit the website for details on all of the above experiences. We can't wait to host you!

Cruise Against Cancer

The Cruise Against Cancer MN is a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, with all the funds raised staying right here in MN! This event is held each year in loving memory of every cancer patient, family and friends who have lost the battle with cancer, and for the ones who continue to conquer it.
Come honor those we’ve lost,
celebrate our survivors and help raise money to find a cure!

Brilliant: A Fundraising Fête for The Bakken Museum

Skip the chicken dinner and join us at The Bakken Museum to experience our nationally recognized education programs and support inquiry-based STEM education. We're setting up games and experiments all over the museum to show off what we do best - inspire innovators.

Proceeds from the event support our one-of-a-kind museum experience, equity-focused STEM education programming, and helps to preserve our historic artifact collection. Plus, it's going to be a lot of fun! The evening will include: