Western Minnesota Prairie Waters

Sleigh Rides
2021-12-19 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison Country Club, 2225 MN-40, Madison, MN, 56256, United States
Come out to the Madison Country Club to enjoy a horse drawn sleigh ride.

Santaland is Open
2021-12-18 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-11 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-12-04 10:00 - 14:00, 2021-11-27 10:00 - 14:00 | Heather Floral & Nursery, 309 6th Ave, Madison, MN, 56256, United States
Come and see the newly renovated Santaland. Santa & the North Pole await your visit!!
Santaland is located in the 2nd level of Heather Nursery and Floral at 309 6th Avenue in Madison, MN.
Santaland will also be open, by appointment, for groups.​

Christmas Parade
2021-12-05 | City of Madison, 404 6th Avenue North, Maison, MN, 56256, United States
Get in the Christmas spirit in Madison! Enjoy a holiday parade, free movies, baking contest, Santa Claus, and more!

Merry Montevideo Holiday Lighted Parade
2021-12-04 17:00 - 19:00 | City of Montevideo, 103 Canton Avenue, Montevideo, MN, 56208, United States
Santa will be leading the annual lighted parade for 2021! Find your spot on Main Street to watch this festive parade!

Holiday Expo
2021-11-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Appleton VFW Post 4955, 450 South Munsterman Street, Appleton, MN, 56208, United States
Get your Christmas shopping started at the holiday craft and vendor expo in Appleton! Find tumblers, T-shirts, handmade jewelry, signs, doormats, ornaments, soaps, candles, and so much more! Pampered Chef, Tastefully Simple, Thirty-One Gifts, Bare Daisy Boutique, and Golden Era Farms are just a few of the vendors that will be set up. There will be food and drink specials.

Dawson Crafters & Vendor Fair
2021-11-06 09:00 - 16:00 | City of Dawson, Dawson, MN, 56232
Support local artisans and small businesses at the Dawson Crafters and Vendor Fair! Vendors will be set up at three different locations: Hilltop Bar and Grill, Dawson City Building, and Dawson Senior Citizens Center.

Trunk or Treat
2021-10-30 14:00 - 17:00 | Granite Falls, Granite Falls, MN, United States
Come to Granite Falls to join in on the fun of Trunk n Treat with a costume contest! Trunks will be spread out along 8th Avenue which will be closed to traffic for the event. Enter at Prentice Street.

Bluenose 50 Gravel Road Race and Ride
2021-07-24 | Bluenose Gopher Public House, 681 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN, 56241, United States
Ride out of downtown Granite Falls into the Minnesota River Valley past the oldest rock in the world, wildlife and historic sites. A 50 mile loop includes parts of the Minnesota River Valley National Scenic Byway.
Registration is FREE, we encourage preregistration.
Live music outside the Bluenose Gopher Public House following the race.

Music On Mondays
2021-07-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Canby Central Park, 4th Street W and St Olaf Ave N, Canby, MN, 56220, United States

Summer Black Party
2021-06-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Talking Waters Brewing Company, 205 S 1st, Montevideo, MN, 56265, United States
A night of food, beer, music and fun. The party officially starts at 6PM with music starting at 7PM.
Traveled Ground will be strumming the strings on stage in the Java River courtyard. There will be a $5 cover charge at the gate.

Santa and Live Reindeer
2020-12-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Volstead House Museum
Come to the Volstead House Museum and bring your cameras to capture some great family photos! This will be an outside event only. Free and open to the public!

Lighted Christmas Parade
2020-12-13 17:30 - 19:30 | City of Madison, 404 6th Avenue North, Maison, MN, 56256, United States
Head to Madison to get in the holiday spirit with their 15th Annual Christmas Lighted Parade! The parade will line up at the elementary school, turn south on 5th Avenue, turn west on 2nd Street, and turn north on Main Street, before ending at the courthouse. Following the parade, tour Madison and enjoy all the Christmas lights and decorations.

Halloween Drive In Movie
2020-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Shooters Bar and Grill, 530 Christenson Avenue N, Appleton, MN, 56208, United States
There will be a drive-in movie at 7 p.m. at the Shooter’s Bar and Grill parking lot. The Addams Family 2019 animated movie will be showing. Please stay in your vehicle during this event. ​

Halloween Family Fun Night
2020-10-30 17:00 - 21:00 | Watson Hunting Camp, 13070 10th Street NW, Watson, MN, 56295, United States
The night will be packed with tons of things to do for all ages! There will be hay rides, a bon fire with s’mores, Halloween candy and costumes are strongly encouraged! Hotdog and Burger baskets will be available for $5 starting at 5pm! And of course, cold beer is available for the parents!

Halloween in Madison
2020-10-30 - 2020-10-31 | City of Madison, 404 6th Avenue North, Maison, MN, 56256, United States
October 26th The Great Pumpkin Hunt…like a medallion hunt but you’ll be looking for a special pumpkin. Clues will be given on Q92 and posted in the window of the Chamber office starting Monday, Oct 26th. Open to kids 12 and under. The winner gets $50 in Madison Bucks!
October 30th The Chamber will hand out free bags of trick or treat goodies. Just drive up to the front of the Grand Theatre between 4:30 and 5:30 PM. You don’t have to get out of your car! Walk up if you’d like.
October 31st There will be a free matinee of Hotel Transylvania 3 at the Grand on Saturday. Only 60 people allowed in per showing. It will be shown twice at 1:00 and 3:00 PM. Masks will be required for admission. Open to all ages. The Grand can seat over 250 so there is room for social distancing.
Post a photo of your kids in costume on the Chamber Facebook page in our “virtual parade”. There will be random drawings for prizes.​

Holiday Craft Fair
2019-11-17 | City of Milan, Milan, MN, 56262, United States
Great food & events for all ages with a Scandinavian tone!

Crazy Days
2019-08-01 - 2019-08-03 | City of Montevideo, 103 Canton Avenue, Montevideo, MN, 56208, United States
Mark your calendar for Crazy Days in Montevideo! Stroll the shops of Montevideo for sales, steals, and deals!

Town & Country Days
2019-07-26 - 2019-07-28 | City of Kerkoven, 208 North 10th Street, Kerkhoven, MN, 56252, United States
The City of Kerkhoven will have its celebration. There are many events scheduled for all ages. Bring the whole family and enjoy the festivities!

Mission Sunday
2019-07-14 10:30 - 15:00 | Lac qui Parle Mission, Jct of Chippewa County Hwy 13 and County Rd. 32, Montevideo, Minnesota, 56265
A worship service with a guest Lakota pastor and the Sisseton Dakota Choir begins at 10:30 a.m. Explore the sight and learn more about Joseph Renville, an explorer and fur trader who invited missionaries to establish the Mission in 1835.
A potluck meal will follow at noon in the park across the river from the Mission. Speakers will lead a program of reflection at 1:30 p.m.

Cobra Fest
2019-07-12 - 2019-07-14 | City of Canby, Canby, MN, 56220
Come to Canby and enjoy a fun-filled weekend including a home run derby, bean bag tournament, kickball tournament, and more!

Prairie Fest
2019-07-11 - 2019-07-13 | City of Clara City, 56222
Bring your family and friends and enjoy all the activities and events Prairie Fest has to offer: pancake feed, kids tractor pull, parade, beer gardens, and much more!

July 4th Parade
2019-07-04 | MN
Come to Madison to celebrate the 4th of July with a parade and fireworks at dusk!

July 4th Celebration
2019-07-04 | City of Maynard, 321 Mabel Street, Maynard, MN, 56260, United States
Come to Maynard to enjoy a fun-packed 4th of July celebration! Parade, entertainment, and more. End the day with fireworks at dusk hosted by the Maynard Lions Club.

Summerfest
2019-07-01 - 2019-07-06 | City of Madison, 404 6th Avenue North, Maison, MN, 56256, United States
Come to Madison for all kinds of fun! Something for everyone- parade, water fights, food, games, and more!

Volstead Days
2019-06-28 - 2019-06-29 | City of Granite Falls, Granite Falls, MN, 56241

Good Time Days
2019-06-07 - 2019-06-09 | City of Boyd
A good time for all. Lots of activities and fun. There is a street dance, great food, a parade, a softball tournament, and so much more!

Lac qui Parle Mission Open House
2019-04-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Lac qui Parle Mission, Jct of Chippewa County Hwy 13 and County Rd. 32, Montevideo, Minnesota, 56265
Join us for an open house on April 28th! The Lac qui Parle Mission, which overlooks the “Lake that Speaks” began in 1835 by the Congregational and Presbyterian ministries. The mission is home to the first church bell of Minnesota. See exhibits and artifacts that tell of the Dakota, and the role missionaries played in the development of the written Dakota alphabet and the translation of the Bible into the Dakota language.
