Annual Out of the Darkness Willmar Community Walk

16th Annual Out of the Darkness Willmar Community Walk
Sunday, September 27, 2026
at Robbins Island Regional Park

Check-in/Registration Time: 11:30 am
Program Speakers: 1:00 pm
Walk Begins: 12:00 pm

The Out of the Darkness Community Walk is a journey of remembrance, hope, and support. It unites our communities and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide and mental health conditions have affected our lives and the lives of those we love and care about.

Where to Hike With Kids in Minnesota

An essential part of any road trip, as any adult in the front seat knows, is stopping once in a while to give any restless kids (and pets) in the backseat a break. Every 100 miles or so, getting out of the car and into nature can be just what the doctor, or the driver, ordered.

Luckily, Minnesota offers an abundance of exceptional trails on which to stretch legs of any length. Here are just some of them.

Swing Bridge Park

Built in 1894, the Rock Island Swing Bridge was designed as a double-deck structure carrying railroad traffic on the upper level and vehicle traffic on the lower as it crossed the Mississippi River.

Today, the 670-foot walking pier is Inver Grove Heights’ most iconic landmark and extends over the Mississippi River for a unique panoramic view. 

West Central Bow Hunter 60 3-D Shoot

2026 West Central Bow Hunter 60 3-D Shoot
August 8-9, 2026
at Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center

Archery FUN for Everyone! Come to enjoy the rolling hills and grasslands of the Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center. Little Crow Archers of Willmar & Swift County Archers of Benson have teamed up to host this annual 60-Target 3-D shoot.
Shoot it in one day, or make a weekend of it and shoot both days!
Our promise is that you will not be disappointed.

West Central Bassmasters Green Lake Summer Classic

2026 West Central Bassmasters Green Lake Summer Classic
Sunday, July 19th, 2026 from 7am-3pm

This year’s Green Lake Summer Classic is going to be another great event you won’t want to miss!!

Don’t miss out, send your entry form in today! We fill up fast and entry is determined by paid entry forms in my mail box. Entry forms can be found below or at wcbassmasters.com

Rusty Eyeball Car & Motorcycle Show

19th Annual Rusty Eyeball Car & Motorcycle Show
Saturday, July 11, 2026 from 8am-3pm
at the Willmar Civic Center

Come on out for a great day full of hotrods, rat rods, choppers, go-karts and more!
Swap meet, one of a kind trophies, and rockin music!

Food and Beverage Vendors on Site

General admission $5 (12 and under free)
Car/Bike registration $10 (covers car and driver)
Vendor/Swap spots $20

8am – Gates Open
10am – Registration
2pm – Voting Closed
3pm – Awards

River Valley 100

The River Valley 100 is an opportunity for bicyclists of many levels – whether you want to conquer it or survive it – this is the ride for you. Whether you choose to ride gravel or pavement our routes showcase the scenic roads of the Minnesota river valley starting and ending in Mankato. The ride is free but please register on line to help us with planning.