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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Sidewalk Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join We Are Water MN and Capitol Region Watershed District for a Sidewalk Poetry Workshop in partnership with Public Art Saint Paul. \nAttendees will be introduced to the 2026 Sidewalk Poetry Contest and invited to submit their own work to the juried pool of poetry. The contest is open to all residents of Saint Paul. \nThe theme of this year’s contest is Water\, to correspond with the We Are Water MN exhibit. The contest will accept poems in six languages: Dakota\, Hmong\, Karen\, Somali\, Spanish\, and English\, to honor and recognize the remarkable cultures that make Saint Paul such a special capital city. \nThis event is part of the We Are Water MN exhibit at Capitol Region Watershed District’s Watershed Learning Center from April 23 to June 14\, 2026. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: Contact the Capitol Region Watershed District \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-sidewalk-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Capitol Region Watershed District\, 595 Aldine St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,Twin Cities Metro,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Open House and Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join We Are Water MN and Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) for staff-led demonstrations\, art-making\, and free ice cream! \nVisitors are invited to \n\nExplore the We Are Water MN exhibit\nExperience short\, family-friendly demonstrations of CRWD’s work\nTour CRWD’s LEED Gold-certified building\nMake and take-home custom art in partnership with two artists from Springboard for the Arts’ Ready-go program: Custom screen printing with Jessica Lopez Lyman from La Luchadora and Water-themed metal casting with Sara Hanson from WOW Mobile Metal Lab.\n\nThis event is part of the We Are Water MN exhibit at Capitol Region Watershed District’s Watershed Learning Center from April 23 to June 14\, 2026. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: Contact the Capitol Region Watershed District  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-open-house-and-ice-cream-social/
LOCATION:Capitol Region Watershed District\, 595 Aldine St\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55104\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,Twin Cities Metro,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260618
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260811
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SUMMARY:Itasca - We Are Water MN
DESCRIPTION:The We Are Water MN traveling exhibit examines water issues statewide and in local communities through personal stories\, histories\, and scientific information. It strengthens Minnesotans’ relationships with water\, exposes visitors to new perspectives\, and increases participation in water stewardship activities. \nHost Partner: MN DNR Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station \nAs we reach the height of summer in Minnesota\, We Are Water MN travels north to a deeply significant site for water in our state: the headwaters of the mighty Mississippi River! The water found at Lake Itasca begins here and flows on its winding way 2552 miles to the Gulf of Mexico. Join the thousands of visitors from all over the state\, country\, and world this summer and see the We Are Water MN exhibit next to the serenity and natural beauty of Lake Itasca\, a national landmark. \nThis hosting will be within Itasca State Park\, run by the DNR\, and co-led by the U of M Itasca Biological Station\, an active field station devoted to research and teaching on how ecosystems work\, with an eye to cultivating an appreciation of their value and preservation for future generations. Itasca Station has been in operation since 1907 and is one of the oldest continuously operational field stations in the United States of America. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-we-are-water-mn/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T140000
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SUMMARY:Itasca - We Are Water Mn Exhibit Launch
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the launch of We Are Water MN at Itasca State Park with a morning and afternoon filled with free\, family-friendly activities. \n10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Water Encounters: Incredible Journey: Water’s Wild Ride Through the Water Cycle\nImagine being a water droplet as it moves through Earth’s systems! Come and discover the complex pathways that water follows on its journey through the water cycle. Through movement\, role-play\, and reflection\, participants will explore how water changes form and travels through the atmosphere\, land\, and living things. Everyone will make a beaded charm to represent their water droplet’s journey. \n11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.- Picnic in the Park\nBring your own picnic lunch to enjoy during the opening activities. \nNoon – 1:00 p.m. – Ice Cream Social\nEnjoy a sweet treat to help celebrate water! Friends of Itasca are sponsoring the ice cream social. Ice cream available while supply lasts. \n1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Water Encounters: Water Blessing\nMeet at the campfire circle outside the Lakeside Museum in the picnic grounds (in between Lake Itasca and the picnic shelter) \nAnimikii Graves will perform songs in English and Ojibwe on drum and flute\, leading us in an exploration of connections between water\, nature\, gratitude\, and tradition. Water songs will honor the important relationship between women and water in Ojibwe teachings. The program will conclude with a Miigwech (“thank you” in Ojibwemowin) Season ceremony to express gratitude for the gifts of the seasons\, as we shift from spring into summer. There will be time for audience questions and conversation about these Anishinaabe teachings. Notes: Seating is limited\, consider bringing your camp chair. In the event of rain\, the presentation will be held inside the Lakeside Museum or under the picnic shelter by the museum. \nAbout We Are Water MN\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/itasca-we-are-water-mn-exhibit-launch/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T180000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul – Juneteenth Family Day with Anika Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to sponsor the Anika Foundation Juneteenth Family Celebration! Join us for family-friendly fun\, games\, and community. \nJuneteenth is a community celebration that honors our culture\, journey\, and contributions of People of African Descent in Minnesota …in America. We celebrate our Ancestors\, our food\, our music\, our families…our LEGACY! JOIN US! \nThis event is free and open to all. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-juneteenth-family-day-with-anika-foundation-2026/
LOCATION:State Capitol\, 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr. Blvd\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55155\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Free,Juneteenth,Kid Friendly,Public Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T171356Z
CREATED:20260529T215455Z
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SUMMARY:Freeborn County - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and Freeborn County Communities Foundation for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Improv show\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partner: Freeborn County Communities Foundation \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/freeborn-county-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Events at the Broadway\, 201 S Broadway Ave\, Albert Lea\, 56007\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Sketches of Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260711T153000
DTSTAMP:20260728T141704Z
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SUMMARY:Itasca - Loon Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an afternoon of free\, family-friendly activities at Itasca State Park and U of M Itasca Biological Station as part of the We Are Water MN exhibit. \n1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. – Itasca’s Presenter’s Under the Pines: Loons – A History of a Minnesota Icon\nJoin guest presenter and storyteller\, Steve Maanum\, as he takes you on a photographic journey into the lives of the Minnesota state bird. \n1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. – Water Encounters: Loon Bingo\nLet’s play Yodel — the loon version of Bingo! Play for prizes and learn about loon habitat\, predators\, and prey! \n2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. – Waterwise Science Talk: The Minnesota Loon Restoration Project\nLearn how the Minnesota Loon Restoration Project is helping loons thrive through habitat protection\, nesting platforms\, and volunteer monitoring. Join Loon Program Coordinator\, Tim Mitchell\, for a project update and discover how you can bring this citizen science effort to your lake. \n3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Water Encounters: Loon Calling Contest\nWooo! Wail\, tremolo\, yodel\, and hoot — come win a prize and impress with your best loon call at our Loon calling competition! Sign up the day of the competition at the Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center. \nAbout We Are Water MN\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/itasca-loon-afternoon/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260716T203000
DTSTAMP:20260702T171421Z
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SUMMARY:Red Wing - Sketches of Minnesota
DESCRIPTION:Join the Minnesota Humanities Center\, Danger Boat Productions\, and the Red Wing Community for the Sketches of Minnesota civic improv comedy tour! These free events use laughter and comedy to celebrate Minnesota communities\, promote dialogue\, bridge divides\, and help find ways to work constructively across differences in today’s political environment. \nBeginning with a catered meal\, these gatherings invite audience members to share what makes their town great\, what they think people get wrong about it\, what local divisions concern them\, and what future they imagine. An improv comedy troupe listens in on the conversations\, takes everything they heard from residents\, and brings it to life on stage through entirely unscripted improv comedy theater. \n5:00–6:00 PM: Doors open / Community hour\n6:00–7:15 PM: Dinner\n7:15–8:00 PM: Performances\n8:00–8:30 PM: Talkback \nHost Partners: Anderson Center\, City of Red Wing\, Jones Family Foundation\, Sheldon Theatre\, and Red Wing Arts \nThe work of the Minnesota Humanities Center is to create a stronger Minnesota by increasing our understanding of the beauty\, wisdom and stories of its people. Through partnerships\, we facilitate the spaces\, like Sketches of Minnesota\, that seek to build connections and deepen understanding of ourselves and our communities in pursuit of a more just society. \nThis event is made possible by the generous support of the Saint Paul & Minnesota Foundation. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/red-wing-sketches-of-minnesota/
LOCATION:Red Wing Public Library\, 225 East Ave\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,Sketches of Minnesota
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260720T134320Z
CREATED:20260513T223329Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Summer on the Lawn: Children's Puppet Show!
DESCRIPTION:Roll up to MHC as Summer on the Lawn continues with a fantastic\, family-friendly puppet show! Open Eye Theatre’s Driveway Tour presents “Jeremy & The Giant King\,” an all-new production featuring two brothers\, a storybook realm with many amazing residents\, and oh yes\, one Giant King causing trouble! Open Eye performers will remain after the show to give curious kids and adults a behind-the-scenes peek and a closer look at the featured puppets. \nPlease note that this event will be outdoors\, weather permitting. MHC will provide light refreshments during the event. Picnics\, lawn chairs\, and blankets are welcome. The performance will be in an area with some shading\, but audience members should expect exposure to the sun. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will be available for use at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. In case of inclement weather\, the performances will be moved indoors to the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. \nAbout Open Eye Theatre\nOpen Eye Theatre is nationally recognized for bringing a visual feast of evocative figure theater to the stage. The company’s whimsical yet profound work surprises and delights whether experienced in the company’s historic jewel box theater in Minneapolis or in neighborhoods throughout the Twin Cities with the Driveway Tour. From experimental object works to puppet shows in backyards to community pageants to miniature spectacles\, Open Eye consistently creates a unique\, contagious exchange between artists and audiences. \nThis event is part of MHC’s 2026 Summer on the Lawn series. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend. Registration is encouraged but not required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-summer-on-the-lawn-childrens-puppet-show/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Summer on the Lawn
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T143000
DTSTAMP:20260728T141246Z
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SUMMARY:Park Rapids - Wet and Wild Mississippi River Day
DESCRIPTION:Come explore water and life along the Mississippi River at a variety of information and activity stations. Learn about water\, wildlife\, plants and people that make the river home. This come-and-go event is family-friendly and has activities for all ages. \nAbout We Are Water MN?\nWe are Water MN is a project of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Minnesota Humanities Center in partnership with the Minnesota Historical Society; the Board of Water and Soil Resources; the Minnesota Departments of Agriculture\, Health\, and Natural Resources; and University of Minnesota Extension. \nWe are Water MN is paid for by the Clean Water\, Land\, & Legacy Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on November 4\, 2008. \nLearn more about the We Are Water MN exhibit\, partnership\, and programs. \nLearn More
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/park-rapids-wet-and-wild-mississippi-river-day/
LOCATION:Itasca State Park\, 36750 Main Park Drive\, Park Rapids\, MN\, 56470\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Renewal,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Traveling Exhibits,We Are Water MN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260803T215421Z
CREATED:20260803T215421Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Voices Forward: Teen Poets Imagine the Future
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of teen poetry with Voices Forward at the Bell Museum. Voices Forward is a poetry and public humanities project for emerging poets (ages 13-19) from across Minnesota. Through mentorship and workshops with acclaimed Minnesota poets\, teen poets spent the summer crafting poetry that explores the Smithsonian Folklife Festival’s themes around the 250th anniversary of the country: Remembering Together\, Harmonizing Together\, Moving Together\, and Building Together. \nAt this showcase\, students will read their poetry that imagines futures for themselves\, their communities\, and the nation—in their own words! The evening will also include reflections from the poetry mentors: Michael Bazzett\, Lester Batiste\, Tarik Dobbs\, and Amanda Rosas. The reading and reflections will be set against the backdrop of the Imagine the Future gallery\, grounding us in a space that invites us to work together\, uphold community\, think big\, wonder\, and boldly ask — what futures can we imagine? When you join us early\, you can explore this gallery and dive into writing and reflect prompts to try some writing of your own. \nSchedule\n6:00 p.m. – Doors open.\n6:00–7:00 p.m. – Participants can explore the gallery Imagine the Future\, with writing and reflection prompts. The Bell’s Curiosity Shop will be open.\n7:00 p.m. –  Program participants will read their work.\n7:45 p.m. – Program ends. \nAbout Voices Forward\nVoices Forward is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250\, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils across the United States\, its territories\, and the District of Columbia in collaboration with local partners. Together\, these programs explore 250 years of the nation’s cultural life and imagine its shared future. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage as a complement to the 2026 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. \nRegistration\nThis experience is free and open to all\, however registration is required. \nAccessibility Note: The Bell Museum is fully committed to creating an inclusive environment. We are proud to offer multiple services or resources. For additional information or to request an accommodation\, please contact the accessibility office at 612-625-4511 or bellaccess@umn.edu. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-voices-forward-teen-poets-imagine-the-future/
LOCATION:Bell Museum\, 2088 Larpenteur Ave W\, St. Paul\, 55113\, United States
CATEGORIES:America 250,Books, Poetry, & Literature,Civic Renewal,Free,Kid Friendly,Twin Cities Metro,Voices Forward
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T213000
DTSTAMP:20260916T165106Z
CREATED:20260513T223322Z
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Summer on the Lawn: "Black Panther" Movie Book Club
DESCRIPTION:The State Fair is over\, Labor Day has come and gone\, and homework is back. Summer’s end can be tough\, but MHC’s Summer on the Lawn series closes the season on a high note with a community conversation and outdoor screening of a modern movie classic! In partnership with TriLingua Cinema and SAGE GRAY\, Summer on the Lawn presents “Black Panther” movie book club. SAGE GRAY\, a noted scholar of Afrofuturist Design and developer of the Wakanda Syllabus\, will begin the evening with a community discussion about the impact of the “Black Panther” multiverse and its importance to history and contemporary culture. GRAY will then introduce a screening of “Black Panther\,” an epic tale about the struggles and triumphs of T’Challa\, King of Wakanda and the superhero Black Panther\, as he faces the dual challenges of archrival Killmonger\, a pretender to the Wakandan throne\, and the political difficulties of securing the safety and sovereignty of his country. \nThis film is rated PG-13 and runs for 134 minutes. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to consult Common Sense Media for more information on film content. \nShowtime begins right after sunset (approximately 7:20 p.m.). Light refreshments will be provided by TriLingua Cinema and MHC. Picnics\, lawn chairs\, and blankets are welcome. Note that the screening is in an open field with minimal shade. Please plan accordingly. Restrooms will be available for use at the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. In case of inclement weather\, the screening will be moved indoors to the Minnesota Humanities Event Center. \nAbout TriLingua Cinema\nTriLingua Cinema is a nonprofit traveling cinema with the mission of utilizing films to build community among the diverse residents of Saint Paul’s East Side. Their ultimate goal is to open a brick-and-mortar movie theater in Payne-Phalen or Dayton’s Bluff. \nThis event is part of MHC’s 2026 Summer on the Lawn series. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend. Registration is encouraged but required.  \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-summer-on-the-lawn-black-panther-movie-book-club/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films, Plays, & Performances,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming,Summer on the Lawn,Twin Cities Metro
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T110000
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SUMMARY:Red Wing – Minnesota Children’s Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The 27th annual Minnesota Children’s Book Festival will be held on Saturday\, September 19\, 2026 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade. Taking place at the Anderson Center’s beautiful\, historic Tower View campus\, the Children’s Book Festival is an ideal opportunity for families to connect\, learn and play. \nThroughout the afternoon\, each author or illustrator presents their work\, reads from their book\, and participates in a meet & greet and book signing booth. Taking place outdoors\, the event also features hands-on activities that engage the mind\, body\, and imagination. With balloons\, facepainting\, art-making\, kid-friendly food trucks\, and more\, there’s something to delight the inner child in all of us.  \nThis event is FREE and all ages are welcome! \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be tabling throughout the day — stop by to say hello\, learn more about our book projects\, and let us know you saw the event on our website to win a prize! \nFor a complete schedule of events\, please visit the Anderson Center website. \nSchedule of Events
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/red-wing-minnesota-childrens-book-festival-2026/
LOCATION:Anderson Center at Tower View\, 163 Tower View Drive\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, & Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Kid Friendly,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Public Programming":MAILTO:programs@mnhum.org
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