Pastimes Annual Art and Fine Craft Sale

The grand hall (Performing Arts Hall) will be a boutique filled with one-of-a-kind handmade pieces by local artisans and crafts persons. Paintings, pottery, wood turned bowls, beaded jewelry, baskets, hand woven scarfs, wood carvings, and more unique pieces.

IndiaFest

Welcoming our community for IAM’s signature event of the year. This event celebrates India’s Independence Day.

It is one of a kind open air, free-for-all event that is organized by IAM at the MN State Capitol Grounds. The event sees anywhere upwards of 20,000 visitors who enjoy the multiculrutal booths on display, delectable Indian cuisine put up by our restaurant and food truck partners, colorful Bazaar selling Indian handicrafts, clothing, jewelry and sports (Cricket) equipments.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra’s Season Finale: Strauss’ "Metamorphosen" with Gábor Takács-Nagy

This musical response to fascism offers a transformation
from pain and darkness to hope and light — a natural bookend to our 2025.26
season, which is framed by a quote from Robert Schumann: “To send light into
the depths of the human heart — this is the artist’s calling.”

Icebox Days & Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run

Welcome to the wacky winter festival known as Icebox Days – an annual celebration staged in what the world knows as the “Icebox of the Nation.” That trademarked moniker, given to us by Collier’s magazine decades ago, harbors plenty of implications but one thing is for sure - it keeps the media inquiring and has put us on the global map.

Ice Fest

Everything there is to love about Minnesota's winters all in one place! We invite you to come and enjoy Ice Fest at Breezy Point, where you can ski, fish, skate, and watch snowmobiles hit top speed! Check out our bocce ball tournament and candlelight cross country ski! Warm up at the many different bars and restaurants in the area while enjoying deals & discounts.

Ice Castles

We are back at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds for the 2026 season!

Step into wonder this winter as Ice Castles celebrates 15 years of magic. Immerse yourself in an awe-inspiring winter experience that transports you into another realm. Explore ice caverns, squeeze through passageways, wander beneath icy archways, race down slides, and feel like royalty upon frozen thrones. Please arrive during your 30-minute window, and explore as long as you would like.

Home for the Holidays

Home for the Holidays in New London
November 7-9, 2025

Come Home to New London for the Holidays!
Celebrate the festive season with us at our ‘Home for the Holidays’ event, where the charm of our town comes alive with local cheer and holiday spirit.

Shop Local for Unique Gifts
Explore the heart of New London and discover the perfect, one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. Support local businesses and make this holiday season extra special.

Here’s what’s happening at K + Company:

Holz Farm Old Fashioned Holiday

Enjoy an outdoor holiday celebration at Historic Holz Farm. Take a self-guided tour of the grounds, a hayride, and a chance to warm up around the bonfire. Santa will be making an appearance from the North Pole until 2:45 p.m. Bundle up and enjoy an afternoon making memories at Historic Holz Farm.

Holz Farm - Harvest Festival

Visit Historic Holz Farm and enjoy hayrides, kitchen demos, live music, animals and so much more. The Friends of the Farm and the City of Eagan invite you to join them for one of the two available times to learn about farming in the 1940s and explore this hidden Eagan gem. Tickets are required for all individuals 12 months and older, tickets will not be sold onsite.

Holidaze Event & Parade

Let’s Light up the night and Shine as a community for the 2025 HOLIDAZE Parade on Saturday, Nov. 22nd!

HOLIDAZE is a fun event for the whole family in downtown Willmar!