Welcome the turning of the season with a naturalist-led walk through the winter woods at Minneopa State Park. Explore the beauty of the longest night of the year. Meet at the Minneopa group camp parking lot. Bring a flashlight or headlamp and warm clothes. This
Join us for our 17th annual Baby & Kids Expo! A FUN event for the entire family! FREE ADMISSION! Enjoy a fun, family day out during the doldrums of winter! Visit with many exhibitors and learn more from our health providers, local businesses and organizations,
Since 1965, the Nobel Conference has been bringing leading researchers and thinkers to Gustavus, to explore revolutionary, transformative and pressing scientific issues and the ethical questions that arise alongside them. As the only event in the United States authorized by the Nobel Foundation in Stockholm,
Join us for this community event meant for every Minnesotan who cares about the Wilderness and our outdoor recreation heritage. Featuring Save the Boundary Waters’ Executive Director Ingrid Lyons and Gustavus Professor Jeff Jeremiason, we’ll talk conservation of the Boundary Waters Wilderness and learn how
🔥Join Us for Pitmasters on the Prairie: The Ultimate Rib Cook-Off! Bring your appetite and your crew – this event is open to all ages and perfect for families, friends, and foodies alike! Enjoy mouthwatering ribs, great company, and ice-cold drinks while cheering on 25
Friday, April 18, 2025 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM Schellberg Gym at MSU, Mankato Open to the public! Explore the sky through Indigenous Astronomy with the ExploraDome! Brought to campus by the Bell Museum, this traveling planetarium offers engaging showings open to all ages. Enjoy
Join us for the opening reception of Strange Paradises, featuring artwork by Jim Shrosbree, Todd Shanafelt, and Pocket Toscani, three artists whose work blurs the lines between sculpture, painting, and drawing. Each explores material, form, and meaning in their own way—balancing structure and spontaneity, the
Join us for family fun at the Blue Earth County History Center! Each month, enjoy free admission, a scavenger hunt, crafts, and a hands-on history workshop for all ages! Workshops will be short 20-30 minute sessions held at 10:30 am and 2 pm. (most months)
Join us at the Blue Earth County History Center on Saturday, January 11 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Family Day at the History Center. Admission is free for everyone. Each month the History Center offers free admission to the Museum. Family activities include
Step back in time to a Victorian Christmas, where the melodious sounds of the holidays and winter-themed art immerses you in the beauty of the holiday season. During the opening weekend, enjoy a living history experience with costumed characters where you can meet the Hubbard