Funky Friends

Recommended for all ages

Meet some of your weird cousins of the non-animal kind, and explore the surprising relationships that plants have forged with other plants, fungi, insects, and more!

Collectors Day 2025

Recommended for all ages

The Bell Museum is excited to celebrate its fourth annual Collectors Day, a daylong event where members of the community are invited to share and showcase their own personal collections.

Circus Juventas Big Top Ball

Step into the spotlight at Big Top Ball!

Circus Juventas’ most important fundraising event of the year, the Big Top Ball supports the Scholarship Fund, ensuring that financial need never stands in the way of a young person discovering their extraordinary potential. Each year, this fund provides more than $225,000 in direct support to nearly a quarter of our students.

Minnesota's Best Vacation Rentals

Minnesota’s best vacation rentals sit on diverse landscapes — from beautiful lakes and vibrant cities to secluded forests. Whether you're seeking a luxurious stay in a Frank Lloyd Wright–designed home, a cozy treehouse nestled among the oaks, or a modern cabin by the lake, Minnesota has something for every traveler.

Here are some of our favorites on Airbnb, VRBO and beyond.

Anoka Halloween Grande Day Parade

Anoka is the Halloween Capitol of the World and their amazing grand day parade is not to be missed. The parade starts at 1 pm at State Street and Main Street. Route follows Main Street to 5th Avenue and finishes at South Street/ Military Road. The parade length is 1.5 miles long. Spaces along Main St. and 5th Avenue may be reserved after 4 AM the day of the parade. Chairs/blankets set out prior to this time will be removed by the city.