Otter Cove Children's Museum is a vibrant educational and cultural institution offering learning experiences through physical play, artistic exploration and imagination. We believe that play is the primary driver of learning, and we empower children to direct their own learning by letting their imaginations lead the way. Our immersive exhibits and innovative programs are created to maximize the power of play in developing skills and a sense of place and purpose.
Two Art Galleries celebrating the work of local artists and Charles Beck.
The Kaddatz Galleries strives to foster visual arts education and appreciation and to maintain a gallery that celebrates the work of area artists and honors the legacy of Charles Beck.
Wednesday June 16, 2021 starts our outdoor season of concerts in Sinclair Lewis Park. Each week a different performer fills the park with music.
June 16th, Pure Country Band plays from 6:60 - 8 PM. Limited seating is available. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket to sit and listen to free Concerts in the Park.
June 23-Blond and the Bohunk Aug 11- Nite Owls
June 30th- Livewire Aug 18- DJ Pete (Kids Night)
July 7th- Dana and the Bottle Rockets
July 14th- Crystal Breeze
July 21st-Katy's Swing Band
July 28th- Meier Grove Band
Our idea of a perfect winter day is completing a “snowfecta” of ice climbing, cross-country skiing and
Spelmansstämma
Spelman = Fiddler / Stämma = Gathering
The immigrant fiddle festival is a long-held Swedish tradition where fiddlers and musicians gather with their instruments to play and share folk music in the oral tradition.
This colorful annual festival is held on the Gammegården Museum grounds amid historic buildings from the 1850's that have been preserved to present and promote Swedish immigrant
heritage.
Family-owned sushi and hibachi restaurant. Lunch and dinner available, as well as online ordering and pick up.
Peaceful multi-day canoe trips in remote northern wilderness. Urban sightseeing floats in the Twin Cities.
The 2021 Granite Falls Maker’s Markets will be held on the first Thursday of each summer month, June through September, 4-7 PM. Enjoy live music, creative vendors and summer fun along the Minnesota River in downtown Granite Falls.
Vendor registration is $10 before April 1, $15 after that date.
Shop. Eat. Visit Santa. Create. A day packed with fun for the entire family. Do all of your holiday shopping from our 35 vendors selling nearly everything handcrafted or homemade.
Nearly 100 years after Peterson Station opened to serve Southern Minnesota Railroad customers, it welcomed the public again in 1974 – this time as a museum. Today, visitors can explore the area’s past through historical memorabilia, photographs, and artifacts, or learn more about their family’s history in the area at the genealogy center.
Our home-grown curator, John Erickson, has stayed true to his passion of amassing a history of Peterson and the local area and presenting it as a pleasing and interesting display of art and artifacts for all ages.
