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Statewide Star Party
2025-09-19 18:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Cloud State University Planetarium, Wick Science Building, 825 1st Ave S, St. Cloud, 56303, United States
St. Cloud State University Planetarium is presenting the Statewide Star Party on Thursday, September 18th and Friday, September 19th. The event runs from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM each evening.
Presented in collaboration with the Bell Museum, the event is titled “Aurora Voyage: Chasing the Northern Lights.” It is free and open to the public

Attendees can enjoy games and arts and crafts. There will also be a film about the sun and a planetarium tour of the current night sky.

Conversations on Race: Our Voices, Our Stories
2025-10-14 17:00 - 19:30 | St. Cloud Technical and Community College, 1540 Northway Dr, St. Cloud, MN, 56303, United States
Create CommUNITY is presenting their 20th Annual Conversation on Race on Tuesday, October 14th. Titled “Our Voices, Our Stories,” the event begins at 5:00 PM and takes place at St. Cloud Technical and Community College.
This event is free and open to the entire community. Children and families are welcome at the event.

The event will bring people together to discuss race, share experiences, and listen to each other’s stories. Attendees will also enjoy food from various cultures.

Register for the event at the Eventbrite link.

Poetry Reading with Freeman Ng, Dralanda Larkins, and Janna Knittel
2025-10-17 18:00 - 19:00 | James W. Miller Learning Resources Center, 400 6th St S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Atwood Library on the St. Cloud State University campus is hosting a poetry reading. The following poets will take part:
Freeman Ng is the author of Bridge Across the Sky, a YA novel-in-verse based on the Chinese immigration experience through Angel Island in the early 1900s (Atheneum Books for
Young Readers, 2024); Basho’s Haiku Journeys, a haiku picture book (Stone Bridge Press, 2021); The House We Sheltered In and The Masks We Wore, a pandemic picture book; Haiku Diem, a daily haiku feed; and Trumpbert, a political webcomic. He’s also the editor and illustrator of The Shape a Wing Makes, selected poems of Fran Claggett Holland paired with Freeman’s digital art, and the co-author, with Peter Dale Scott, of Poetry And Terror: Politics and Poetics in Coming To Jakarta, a discussion of Scott’s seminal book-length poem that combined autobiography with an exposé of the 1965 Indonesian Massacre (Bloomsbury USA, 2019). Ripples, a picture book about gravitational waves and friendship written by Freeman and illustrated by Daniel Miyares, is forthcoming from Neal Porter Books in fall 2027.
Dralandra Larkins is an award-winning spoken-word poet, multi-genre writer, and audiobook author of Before I Lie (2025). A COMPAS teaching artist, she is a recipient of the Loft Literary Center’s Teaching Artist Fellowship, the Minnesota State Arts Board Grant, and Springboard for the Arts’ Weathering Together artist grant. She has performed for the NAACP, Button Poetry, MN State Capitol, Mill City Museum, MN Black Business Ball and the MN Black Authors Expo. Her work weaves together rhythm, intimacy, and vulnerability to create a haven for healing rooted in her background as a social worker. She is the co-editor of Cracked Walnut’s anthology, Rewilding Hope (2023), and The Nations Underground: Writing with Our Ancestors with Cabello-Hansel (2024) and currently coordinates literary programming at Friends of the St. Paul Public Library including Club Book, Moving Words, and the Fireside Reading Series. Follow her journey: dralandrawrites.com.
Janna Knittel is the author of Real Work (Nodin, 2022), a finalist for the 2023 Minnesota Book Award in poetry, and the chapbook Fish & Wild Life (Finishing Line, 2018). In addition to several journals, Janna has also published poems in the following anthologies: Blue, A Humana Obscura Anthology (2025); The Experiment Will Not Be Bound (Unbound Edition, 2023); Broad Wings, Long Legs: A Rookery of Heron Poems (North Star, 2024); and Waters Deep: A Great Lakes Anthology (Split Rock, 2018). Janna’s second full-length book in-progress is tentatively titled The Last Cormorant.

The event includes a Q&A with the poets. It will take place in the Valhalla Room at the SCSU University Library.

Granite City Radio Theatre with Special Musical Guest Witness Trips
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Pioneer Place on Fifth, 22 Fifth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
The 14th season of Granite City Radio Theatre is coming to a stage and a radio near you. The season episode takes place on Wednesday, October 29 and happens at the Pioneer Place Theatre in St. Cloud.
Our special musical guest for the season premiere is Witness Trips.
Witness Trips is the creative outlet for St. Joseph–based singer-songwriter Zachary Thomas, who crafts smart, tuneful Americana songs.
Our season 14 premiere episode is also notable as the debut of Lee Adams as the new show host and producer of Granite City Radio Theatre.
Otherwise, expect all your old favorites: house band Collective Unconscious, radio drama from Shades Brigade, trivia with Dan Barth, and loads of great comedy sketches.
Granite City Radio Theatre begins at 7:30 PM (CDT). You can listen to the show live at 88.1 FM or online at KVSC.org, but sitting in the audience at Pioneer Place on Fifth is the best place to take it all in. Buy single show tickets for the October 29 episode at the link. Alternatively, season tickets for Granite City Radio Theatre are still available, allowing you to secure your spot for our season premiere and all upcoming dates.
This program is made possible through support from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Scandinavian Music with Project: Constellation
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Great River Regional Library, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Project: Constellation’s Scandinavian music contribution picks up from where most people’s knowledge of the Swedish/Norwegian languages and culture seems to have left off. They play everything from 19th century standards to modern material.
Enjoy Swedish and Norwegian Children’s songs, Eurovision winners, 80s rock, contemporary, holiday songs, and more. This event is appropriate for all ages.
The event takes place in the Mississippi Room of the library.
This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

St. Cloud State University's Journey Across the World
2025-11-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Paramount Center for the Arts, 913 W. St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Come and experience the diverse cultures of St. Cloud through song, dance, and skits in a one night only showcase from St. Cloud State University students.

History Unboxed: Healing Histories
2025-11-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Stearns History Museum is presenting the program HEALING HISTORIES on Thursday, November 6th.
Presented in collaboration with CentraCare, the program explores the history of health care in our community. It includes an interactive look at medical artifacts, archival records, and historical innovations.
The event is free for all. Registration in advance is required to attend.

WNBA Discussion
2025-11-07 09:30 - 11:00 | St. Cloud State University Centennial Hall, 201 8th St S, St. Cloud, Minnesota, 56301
Are you following the current controversy in the WNBA?
Learn more about it with a fast-paced, accessible look at the economic forces shaping the WNBA — from player salaries and collective bargaining to a local Minnesota Lynx player’s role in a growing labor movement. With controversy brewing and negotiations getting tense, this talk dives into the numbers, podcasts and other new revenue streams, growing pains and the future of women’s professional basketball.
This event is free and open to the public.
The session is presented by King Banaian and Lynn MacDonald

Breakfast Club: Linden Hill Historic Estate
2025-11-12 09:00 - 10:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Stearns History Museum is continuing the Breakfast Club series with a program focused on the LINDEN HILL HISTORIC ESTAT
The event is free for museum members and there is a small entry fee for non-members.

Hops and History: History of the Fergus Falls State Hospital
2025-11-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Bad Habit Brewing, 25 College Ave N, St. Joseph, Minnesota, 56374
Stearns History Museum continues their Hops and History series with Bad Habit Brewing by welcoming Chris Schuelke, the executive director of Ottertail Historical Society, to talk about the history of Minnesota’s most famous state hospital.
Fergus Falls State Hospital opened in 1980 with the specific goal of alleviating overcrowding issues at other area hospitals
The event is free for members of Stearns History Museum and $10 for non-members.

Stearns History Museum presents Our Region's Natural Parks and Trails
2025-12-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The Stearns History Museum is presenting the program Our Region’s Natural Parks and Trails on Wednesday, December 10th. The event is part of the Breakfast Club series and begins at 9:00 AM.

Charlotte Stephens Eve and Gary Wallinga will be on hand to discuss three decades of preservation work by the National Parks and Trails Coalition.

The event is free Stearns History Museum members, and there is an admission price for non-members.

30th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration
2025-12-13 16:00 - 20:00 | Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School, 901 1st St. South, Sauk Rapids, MN, 56379
The annual St. Cloud Area Kwanzaa Celebration will be held at Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School on Saturday, December 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Attendees are asked to register in advance to help the organizers plan the event.
This is a community celebration of African American culture with welcomes, performances and school and community recognitions. Dinner, toys and other gifts will be shared following these activities.
The event is free thanks to the generosity of many community members and sponsors including African American Male Forum; City of St. Cloud, Diggin’ Diversity Club – Sauk Rapids-Rice Middle School; herARTS in Action; Higher Works Collaborative; NAACP, St. Cloud Branch; Optimist Club; St. Cloud Financial Credit Union; St. Cloud State University; Time to Evolve Coalition; United Way of Central Minnesota; Whitney Senior Center; Yiran African Arts; YouthSet, and many more.

St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra: Children's Holiday Concert
2025-12-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Ritsche Auditorium, Stewart Hall, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Conductor Kornel Thomas leads the St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra in a selection of holiday-themed pieces.
The program includes the following:
Carillon from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1
Georges Bizet
Combined Carols
Rebecca Clark
Minuetto L’Arlésienne Suite No. 1
Georges Bizet
Mutations from Bach
Samuel Barber
Pastorale from L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
Georges Bizet
A Christmas Festival
Leroy Anderson
Farandole L’Arlésienne Suite No. 2
Georges Bizet
Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hikes: First Day Hike
2026-01-01 16:30 - 19:00 | Forestville Mystery Cave State Park, Preston, MN, 55965
Half the Park is After Dark!
Kick off the New Year with an adventure under Southeast Minnesota’s best night skies. Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is one of the rare places where the Milky Way still shines bright.
Wander at your own pace beneath star – filled skies on a self-guided walk past Historic Forestville and along the South Branch Root River. Telescope viewing and stargazing opportunities will help you get an up-close look at the wonders overhead.
Warm up by the fire at the picnic shelter with hot beverages and cookies. Bring your curiosity, your red light flashlight and a sense of adventure – your New Year begins under the stars!
A vehicle permit is required for this event. Traction devices are recommended as trails can be icy.

Meet at the picnic shelter.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hikes: Luce Line State Trail Candlelight Walk
2026-01-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Luce Line State Trail, Hutchinson, MN, 55350
This candlelight walk is on the trail section between Vicksburg Lane and Hwy 101.
Winter wonderland and flickering candles come together for a magical experience on the Luce Line State Trail during the candlelight hike! This self-guided, self-paced trail is two miles round trip, out and back. Refreshments will be at the east end of the candle lit portion near Vicksburg Lane.
Park at Wayzata Gleason Elementary School, 210 County Road 101 North, Plymouth. Get directions from Google.
Weather conditions are variable, so bring warm winter clothes and sturdy boots. Ice traction devices are always recommended when walking in winter.
No registration required. Leashed dogs are welcome.
651-677-8483. Clara.Brown@state.mn.us.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Lac qui Parle State Park Candlelight Hike
2026-01-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Lac qui Parle State Park, 14047 20th St NW, Watson, MN, 56295
Drop by any time between 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm for hiking as stars twinkle overhead and candles flicker in the snow.
The .8-mile trail starts at Group Camp 2 and ends at the historic warming shelter and is suitable for beginner-level hikers of all ages.
The evening wraps up with a cup of hot cocoa near a crackling bonfire.
Save time: Get vehicle permits and ski passes online before you go

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Lantern Light Event
2026-01-10 17:00 - 19:30 | Itasca State Park, 36750 Main Pk Dr, Park Rapids, MN, 56470
Bundle up to walk, snowshoe, or ski and let the glow of candlelight guide you through towering pines of Itasca State Park under a starry night sky. The lantern-lit trail will begin and end at the Forest Inn. Warm up by a campfire placed at the mid-point of the trail before heading back to the Forest Inn, where we invite you to gather outside on the heated patio or inside to enjoy live music. Check back here for more trail details closer to the event.
RENTALS … When snow conditions allow, skis and snowshoes can be rented from Itasca Sports. Adult and youth sizes available. Located inside the Forest Inn. Visit www.itascasports.com for more information.
A Minnesota state parks vehicle permit is required on all vehicles in the park. A Minnesota Ski Pass is required for all skiers over 16 years old. Purchase permits and passes at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center during business hours or purchase them online in advance. Pets are not allowed on groomed ski trails or inside park buildings.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Gateway State Trail Candlelight Walk
2026-01-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Gateway State Trail, St. Paul, MN
This walk along Gateway State Trail will be lit with hundreds of candle luminaries – from near Wildwood Elementary school to one mile down the trail (roundtrip will be a 2 mile walk).
Enjoy bonfires for warmth and roasting marshmallows on both ends of the lit trail section; hot chocolate, cider and marshmallows will be available at the Stillwater Rd end.
Come and enjoy a walk along this Minnesota State Trail! Leashed dogs are welcome. Ice traction devices are always recommended when walking in winter.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Candlelight Event
2026-01-24 17:30 - 20:30 | Nerstrand Big Woods State Park, 9700 170th St E, Nerstrand, MN, 55053
Grab your warmest winter boots and snowshoes to experience the beauty of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park by candlelight! Complete your night by warming up next to a bonfire with some hot chocolate or cider provided by the Friends of Nerstrand Big Woods State Park.
A limited number of snowshoes are available to rent on a first come-first served basis. This event is held outside, so dress for winter weather. Extreme cold or unsafe weather may lead to the cancelation of this event.
The event is free to attend, but a vehicle permit is required for all motor vehicles entering the park.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Fort Ridgely Candlelight Hike
2026-01-31 17:00 - 20:00 | Fort Ridgely State Park, 72158 County Road 30, Fairfax, MN, 55332
Fort Ridgely will hold its annual Candlelight Hike on January 31, 2026.
As conditions allow, two looped trails will be open – one hilly and 1 mile in length, the second flatter and .75 mile in length.
Snowshoers and skiers are welcome to bring their own equipment. Hot cocoa will be available at the chalet. The main trails start at the chalet, but if parking fills up there please park at the picnic area.
If wind chills are forecasted at -15 degrees or below, or if trail conditions are too icy, the hike will be canceled.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Glow in the Snow Candlelight Snowshoe
2026-01-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Lake Bemidji State Park, 3401 State Park Road Northeast, Bemidji, MN, 56601
Step into a winter wonderland and experience the magic of the season guided along a trail lined with flickering luminaries as you snowshoe through quiet woods and sparkling snow. Come enjoy the peaceful beauty of a winter night.
Stop by the Lavinia Group Camp to warm up around a cozy campfire and at the Visitor Center for live music, hot cocoa and other refreshments.
Bring your own snowshoes or a limited quantity will be available to rent at the park office at $6 per pair.
Embrace the magic of the season on this unforgettable evening!
All vehicles entering the park need a valid Minnesota State Park vehicle permit

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Camden State Park Candlelight Hike
2026-01-31 17:30 - 20:00 | Camden State Park, 1897 Camden Park Road, Lynd, MN, 56157
Come enjoy a magical winter night under the moon and stars at Camden State Park. Let the glow of hundreds of luminaries guide you on a 1-mile snow covered path through the trees. Then stop by the North Picnic Shelter to grab a cup of hot cocoa and a cookie while soaking up the warmth of a crackling campfire. Free-will donations go to support the Friends of Camden group.
Dressing in layers and sturdy boots is recommended. If snow conditions allow, bring your snowshoes. A limited number of snowshoes will be available for rent at the park office.
Event will begin at the Beach Parking Lot. Park Staff will be present to direct you.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Candlelight Event
2026-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Lake Carlos State Park, 2601 County Road 38 Northeast, Carlos, MN, 56319
Come enjoy an evening in the Lake Carlos State Park by candlelight and moonlight. Walk the trail where you will be guided by the full moon, candles and lanterns. Then come warm up by the wood stove or enjoy snacks and refreshments in the Lakeview warming shelter.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Candlelight Hike & Ski at Frontenac State Park
2026-01-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Frontenac State Park, 29223 County 28 Boulevard, Frontenac, MN, 55026
Come enjoy an evening in the park by candlelight! Snowshoe, ski, or hike the trail along the bluff top with beautiful views of the Mississippi River Valley, lit by dozens of luminaries and the light of the full moon. Warm up at campfires at either end of the trail or enjoy some light refreshments by the wood stove in the warming shelter.
Refreshments provided by the Frontenac State Park Association volunteer group.
Vehicles entering the park are required to have a State Park vehicle permit. Skiers 16 and older will need a MN Ski Pass to participate. Ski passes are $10 for a day pass, $25 for the year, or $70 for three years. A limited number of snowshoes will also be available for rent for $6 per pair.

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Candlelight Hike: Candlelight Event
2026-01-31 18:00 - 21:30 | Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, 15066 Kathio State Park Road, Onamia, MN, 56359
Enjoy snowshoeing (skiing or hiking if conditions permit) by the light the moon, with candle luminaries to help guide the way.
Trails start at the Interpretive/Visitor Center but will be determined closer to the event date.
Traditional snowshoes will be available for free use at the Visitor Center. Snowshoe and ski rental is also available at the Ranger Station for a fee. All is on a first-come, first-served basis.
After exploring the trails, visitors can warm up near a crackling bonfire while they enjoy hot cider and cookies at the Visitor Center.
Note that severe weather, poor snow conditions, or other factors may cause this event to be changed or canceled.

This event is co-sponsored by the Natural Resource Club of Central Lakes College.

2026-02-03 18:00 - 19:00 | Great River Regional Library, 1300 West St. Germain Street, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This performance blends music and storytelling to explore the historical, modern, and mythic West.
Traveling across America, Kerry Grombacher draws inspiration from the landscapes and cultures he encounters, transforming them into songs and tales that celebrate the West’s people and traditions.
For all ages.
This program was made possible with Arts & Cultural Heritage Funds from Minnesota’s Clean Water, Land, and Legacy Amendment.

Images of America: St. Cloud
2026-02-11 09:00 - 10:30 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Stearns History Museum presents the program IMAGES OF AMERICA: ST. CLOUD. The event is part of the Breakfast Club series.
Stearns History Museum Librarian Miranda Stueckrath and Archivist Grant Wilson will be on hand to discuss their forthcoming book that features photos of historic St. Cloud drawn from the museum’s enormous collection.

St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra presents "Storytime"
2026-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 | Ritsche Auditorium, Stewart Hall, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
The St. Cloud Symphony Orchestra invites everyone to join them for an afternoon of wonderful music that’s perfect for the whole family.
“Storytime” is a concert featuring the following:
Prelude from Hansel and Gretel
Engelbert Humperdinck
Peter and the Wolf
Sergei Prokofiev
Brandon Anderson, narrator
Witch’s Ride from Hansel and Gretel
Engelbert Humperdinck
The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra
Benjamin Britten
Dr. Gregory Tomso, narrator

The concert begins at 3:00 p.m. and there will be a pre-concert talk at 2:00 p.m.

Proofs, Tangents, and Echoes: Works by Sonja Thomsen
2026-02-26 - 2026-04-01 | Kiehle Visual Arts Center, 580 1st Ave S, St. Cloud, MN, 56301
Sonja Thomsen works in photography, sculpture, collage and light-based installation. With a background in both biology and studio art, and a deep interest in physics, her art practice uses light as a means to time travel—creating speculative collaborations with overlooked women photographers from the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College.
Gallery hours are Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

The Pandolfo Experience
2026-03-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Stearns History Museum, 235 33rd Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, St. Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
This hands-on program allows participants to explore original materials in the museum’s archives to learn more about Samuel Pandolfo, the notorious St. Cloud entrepreneur who started the Pan Motor Car Company.
