Waseca Marching Classic
38th Annual Waseca Marching Classic
~ September 20, 2025 ~
Celebrating 38 Years, the annual Waseca Marching Classic is on Saturday, September 20, 2025.
Songkran Festival
Happy Songkran!
The New Year is widely celebrated across the world and is one of the most important holidays in Thailand. It is a time when the community comes together to welcome the new beginning and show appreciation to our elders.
Twin Cities Bead Bazaar
The Twin Cities Bead Bazaar, a semi-annual gathering of artists, crafters, jewelry designers, and stone lovers, will be held again at the Eisenhower Community Center in Hopkins, MN. The show is hosted and organized by Edina's own Dakota Stones and Goody Beads. Dozens of local and nationally known vendors will offer their wide selection of semi-precious gemstones, beads, kits and patterns, and finished jewelry.
Turkey Leg 5K
Turkey Leg 5K Run 2025
November 27, 2025
Race Location:
Kandiyohi County YMCA
Description:
Join us for a fun start to your Thanksgiving, at the Turkey Leg 5K! This race is a 3.1 mile asphalt roadside race around Willmar streets. Water is available at the 1/2 way mark. Walkers are welcome! Largest Family Group wins a medal. And get your Thanksgiving costumes on, as the best dressed will receive an award.
Please note the course is only open for 1.5 hours as we keep a tight schedule with it being Thanksgiving Day.
Winter Beer Dabbler
We’re beyond excited to welcome you all back to the Mighty Midway to sample great beer from breweries all over the United States, an amazing selection of cider and wine from renowned producers, and the tastiest seltzers on the market—all while enjoying music, food trucks, and other thrilling attractions.
The Haunting Experience
Step into the realm of fear at The Haunting Experience on Highway 61. Whether you’re looking for a thrilling night out with friends or planning a spine-chilling event, we’ve got you covered. At The Haunting Experience, we accommodate groups of all sizes and can host special events to make your Halloween memorable.
The Dead End Hayride
Dead End Hayride: Minnesota’s premiere haunted hayride experience — brings the scares into a seriously dark, deep, and isolated 160-acre wooded trail and farmland. The thriller stars more than 200 zombies, monsters, creeps, and other deranged encounters. After the slow, creepy fright ride, guests are dropped off to explore dozens of unique sets and haunted scenes. From crazed clowns and barbaric butchers to dazzling pyrotechnics, you won’t be able to look away (even though you may want to).
Meet at Mia: Event Series
Connect, create, and kick back! Meet at Mia is a new series of free Thursday evening events for adults. Get to know us—and each other—with live music, art making, special programs, and unique food and drink (for purchase). No registration or secret handshake is required. This summer, find something new nearly every week in Target Park! Join us for a bike night, a movie in the park, or a courtyard concert. Enjoy artmaking led by local artists and organizations.
The Barn Theatre Presents: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
The Barn Theatre Presents: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
Based on the animated television special “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer”
Music and Lyrics by Johnny Marks
Script Adaptation by Robert Penola
Developed by Character Arts Creations, LLC
Originally produced, directed and conceived by Jeff Frank and First Stage
Arrangements by Timothy Splain
Orchestrations by William C White
Directed by: Bailey Willhite
Taylors Falls Lighting Festival
2025 Schedule
The Lighting Festival theme this year is Memories Await.
Friday, November 28
All Day: Enjoy the river and trails at the FREE Entrance Day at Minnesota Interstate Park
All Day: TF Shop Crawl—Local Businesses Participating