Events

Saturday, August 17

Chunky Game Day

Learn how to play this early sport!
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Jeffers Petroglyphs, Comfrey
  • Family

Sunday, August 18

Mille Lacs Indian Museum Fun Run

Come to the Mille Lacs Powwow Grounds for the Annual Fun Walk/Run
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Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe Powwow Grounds, 16587 Zhaaboshkang Neyaashiing Miikanaans, Onamia, MN 56359
  • Native American

"Going Out, Coming In" Walking Tour

Take a guided walking tour of LGBTQIA+ community spaces in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Mille Lacs Indian Museum Open House

Stop by to explore the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Native American

Wednesday, August 21

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Thursday, August 22

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Free Thursday Nights at the History Center

Visit the Minnesota History Center on a Thursday night from 4 pm-8 pm, and get FREE admission and parking!
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Minnesota History Center, St. Paul
  • Family

History on Two Wheels: Inside Historic Fort Snelling and to the Upper Post

Join a Historic Fort Snelling Bike Tour focused on history within the fort!
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Historic Fort Snelling, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Friday, August 23

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Ramsey After Dark

Explore the hidden secrets of Victorian society in this evening tour. Topics change monthly. Tours last 75 minutes and are recommended for ages 18+.
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Alexander Ramsey House, Saint Paul
  • Tours

Saturday, August 24

Great Northern Forest History Tour

Take a 90-minute, horse-drawn trolley tour narrated by interpreters.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Historic West End Walking Tour

Explore the West End, one of St...

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Tour departs from High Bridge Park North - 476 Smith Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Single Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Mississippi River Kayak Adventure: Tandem Kayak

Take a guided kayak tour of the Mississippi River.
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Forest History Center, Grand Rapids
  • Tours

Women's Work Tour

Discover the stories of women who lived and worked in Minneapolis on this outdoor tour.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Kid Craft: Cornhusk Doll

Kid Crafts
Learn to create a toy popular with young Ojibwe children.
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Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, Onamia
  • Classes & Workshops
  • Family
  • Native American

Sunday, August 25

Millers' Tour

Tour the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex.
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Mill City Museum, Minneapolis
  • Tours

Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides

Enjoy a horse-drawn wagon ride and a self-guided tour at Historic Forestville!
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Historic Forestville, Preston
  • Tours