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June
Albert Lea
June 1
Storywalk Kickoff - Edgewater Park Outdoor Pavilion
June 3, 6, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 28
Albert Lea Farmer's Market - At Broadway and Fountain
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Aqua Zumba - Albert Lea High School
Austin
June 4
Summer Movie - Monsters, Inc. - Paramount Theatre
June 8, 15, 22, 29
Family Fun in the Park
June 11
Summer Movie - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings - Paramount Theatre
June 13
Downtown Dish - Arts + Eats Festival
June 18
Summer Movie - Homeward Bound the Incredible Journey - Paramount Theatre
June 25
Summer Movie - Zootopia 2 - Paramount Theatre
Decorah
June 6
Crater Trail Run - Van Peenen Memorial Park
June 6
Stan Shevik Family Fishing Clinic - Lake Meyer Park and Campground
June 9-14
Tennis Camp - Luther College
June 12 - 20
Middle School Dorian Summer Camp - Luther College
June 12
National Norwegian-American Folk Art Exhibition Opens - Versterheim Museum
June 19
Rotary Summer Picnic - Luna Valley Farm
June 22
Annual Chamber Golf Outing - Oneota Golf & Country Club
Lanesboro
June 1, 4-8, 11-15, 18-22, 25-30
Live Owl Program - International Owl Center
June 1-4, 7-11, 14-18, 21-25, 28-30
The Puzzle House - Scandinavian Inn
June 1, 5, 6, 8, 12, 13, 15, 19, 20, 22, 26, 27, 29
No Wake - Common Weal Theatre
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Fiber Fun - Paddle on Coffee
June 4, 11, 18, 25
Open Mic Night - High Court Pub
June 6
Rhubarb Fest - Sylvan Park
June 9, 23
Whittlers & Woodchippers - Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium
June 15
Fillmore County Cattlemen's Steak Fry - Sylvan Park
June 20
Art in the Park - Sylvan Park
June 26
Jokes on Tap Comedy Open Mic - Sylvan Brewing
Mankato
June 5
Pinot & Paint - Carnegie Art Center
June 11
Hard Hats on Belgrade - Various locations on Belgrade Avenue
June 13
Shop Small at the Mall - River Hills Mall
June 13
Great Northern Viking Festival - 20002 Hawkeye Lane, Mankato
June 13
Lee Brice - Vetter Stone Amphitheater
June 18
Beer, Brats & Bourbon - Mankato Regional Airport
June 20
Pitmaster's on the Prairie - Christensen Farms (Sleepy Eye)
Mason City/Clear Lake
June 2
Dance Class: Line Dancing - Fat Hill Brewing
June 3
The Cedar Summer Stock Theatre Cabaret Show - The Music Man Square
June 4
Mandu Masterclass with Kaylinn - Simply Nourished Market & Mercantile
June 10-14
Grim & Gruesome Grim - Stebens Children's Theatre
June 10-14
Horse Show: Mid States Summer - North Iowa Events Center
June 12
Thunderstruck - America's AC/DC Tribute
June 12-14
Sports Card Show - Larson Red Zone Sports
June 13
2026 Mason City Youth Baseball Tournament - Youth Baseball Fields
June 13
MacNider Arts Festival - MacNider Art Museum
June 13
Northern Iowa Freak Disc Tournament Series - East Park
June 15
Beer Choir - Fat Hill Brewing
June 18
Kids Pioneer Day - Kinney Pioneer Museum
June 18
Mason City Municipal Band - Federal Avenue Pedestrian Plaza
June 19
Annual Block Party! - 43 North Iowa
June 19
Big Daddy Weave with Megan Woods and David Leonard - Mason City Arena
Rochester
June 3
Classic Car Cruise-In - Berne Wood-Fired Pizza
June 5
A Taste of Ireland - Mayo Civic Center
June 5
The Lost Weekend - The Photography of May Pang - Studio 324
June 10
Forward Concerts-Davina and the Vagabonds/Mississippi Hot Club - Cascade Lake Park
June 11, 18, 25
Thursdays Downtown - -Peace Plaza Downtown
June 12
Berne Coffee in the Country - Berne Wood-Fired Pizza
June 12
Storytime at Oxbow Park - Oxbow Park Nature Center
June 14
Sal Vulcano: Everything's Fine Tour - Mayo Civic Center
June 16
History of Rochesterfest - History Center of Olmstead County
June 18
Rochester Community Band "30 Years of Harmony" - Cascade Lake Park
June 20
BBQ on the Farmstead - History Center of Olmstead County
Wabasha
June 5-7
Fresh Art Spring Tour 2026 - Local World Gallery & Iron Bridge Studios
June 12
The Whitesidewalls - Heritage Park
June 14
Soldiers of the American Revolution - Wabasha County Historical Society
July
Albert Lea
July 1, 4, 8, 11, 15, 18, 22, 25, 29
Albert Lea Farmer's Market - At Broadway and Fountain
July 3-6
Jamboree - Various locations in Albert Lea
Austin
July 2
Summer Movie - Finding Nemo - Paramount Theatre
July 3-4
FreedomFest - Bandshell Park
July 9
Summer Movie - Guardians of the Galaxy - Paramount Theatre
July 16
Summer Movie - Shrek - Paramount Theatre
July 23
Summer Movie - In The Heights - Paramount Theatre
July 30
Summer Movie - Trolls Band Together - Paramount Theatre
Decorah
July 4
VFW Post 1977 Luncheon - Mary Christopher Park
July 11
Free Second Saturday and Family Activities - Vesterheim Museum
July 23-25
Nordic Fest - Various locations in Decorah
Lanesboro
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Fiber Fun - Paddle on Coffee
July 2, 5, 6-9, 12-16, 19-23, 26-30
The Puzzle House - Scandinavian Inn
July 2-4
No Wake - Common Weal Theatre
July 2-6, 9-13, 16-20, 23-27, 30-31
Live Owl Program - International Owl Center
July 9
Norwegian Movie Night - Heimbygda Lodge
July 11, 12 16-19, 23, 25-26, 30
The Spitfire Grill - Common Weal Theatre
July 14, 28
Whittlers & Woodchippers - Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium
July 24
Jokes on Tap Comedy Open Mic - Sylvan Brewing
July 30-31 - August 1
Buffalo Bill Days - Sylvan Park
Mankato
July 3
Pinot & Paint - Carnegie Art Center
July 4
Red, Hot and Boom! - MSU Athletic Fields
July 10
Billy Currington - Vetter Stone Amphitheater
July 24
Niko Moon - Vetter Stone Amphitheater
Mason City/Clear Lake
July 1-6
Clear Lake July 4th Celebration - Main Avenue
July 2
Arrival From Sweden - The Music of ABBA - Surf Ballroom
July 9
Mason City Municipal Band - S. Federal Avenue
Rochester
July 1
America's 250th Birthday Bash - History Center of Olmsted County
July 4
Rochester Community Band "July 4th Concert: Let Freedom Ring!" - Cascade Lake Park
July 4
4th Fest: Rochester Celebrates America - Soldiers Field Memorial Park
July 9, 16, 23, 30
Thursdays Downtown Street Festival - 1st Avenue and Peace Plaza
July 10
Rochester Chess Festival 2026 - Mayo Civic Center
July 11
Summerfest - Northbridge Community Church
July 12
Riverside Music Series/Vertical Horizon - Mayo Park
July 18
Incognito's 40th Anniversary Celebration - Historic Chateau Theatre
July 19
Riverside Music Series/Tank and the Bangas with Danger Club - Mayo Park
July 23
Rochester Community Band "Let's Celebrate" - Canfield Amphiteather at Cascade Lake Park
July 24
Tacos & Tequila Night - Peace Plaza Downtown
July 26
Riverside Music Series/Mackenzie Carpenter with Kevin Daniel - Payo Park
July 27
Harmony for Mayo| Lehto & Wright - Peace Plaza Downtown
July 27 - August 2
Olmsted County Fair - Olmsted County Fairgrounds
Wabasha
July 24-25
Riverboat Days - Various locations
Winona
July 2
American Red Cross Blood Drive - Minnesota Marine Art Museum
August
Albert Lea
August 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29
Albert Lea Farmer's Market - At Broadway and Fountain
August 4-9
Freeborn County Fair - Freeborn County Fairgrounds
Austin
August 6
Summer Movie - Up - Paramount Theatre
August 11-16
Mower County Fair - Mower County Fair Grounds
August 13
Summer Movie - Cars - Paramount Theatre
August 20
Summer Movie - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 - Paramount Theatre
August 27
Summer Movie - Jurassic Park - Paramount Theatre
August 29-30
Austin ArtWorks Festival - Downtown Austin
Decorah
August 8
Free Second Saturday and Family Activities - Vesterheim Museum
August 15
Tomato Tasting - Heritage Farm
August 15
Nordic Echoes: Tradition in Contemporary Art Exhibit - Vesterheim Museum
Lanesboro
August 1, 6, 8, 9, 13, 15, 16, 20, 22, 23, 27, 29, 30
The Spitfire Grill - Common Weal Theatre
August 2-6, 9-13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20,
The Puzzle House - Scandinavian Inn
August 1-3, 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31
Live Owl Program - International Owl Center
August 5, 12, 19, 26
Fiber Fun - Paddle On Coffee
August 6
Sons of Norway Community Potluck - Heimbygda Lodge
August 6, 13, 20, 27
Open Mic Night - High Court Pub
August 11, 13-15, 18, 20
Stringwood Chamber Music Festival - Sons of Norway Heimbygda Lodge
August 11, 25
Whittlers & Woodchippers - Paddle On Coffee & Maker Emporium
August 21
Lanesboro Area Art Trail - Various locations in Lanesboro
Mankato
August 7
Hickory Street RibFest - Civic Center Plaza
August 8
Shop Small at the Mall - River Hills Mall
August 28
Clay Walker with Blackhawk - Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center
August 30
Music on Madison - Madison East Center
Rochester
August 1
Killers of Kill Tony - Mayo Civic Center
August 2
Sister Sledge with Adam Bohanan - Mayo Park
August 6, 13
Thursdays Downtown Street Festival - 1st Avenue and Peace Plaza
August 9
Riverside Music Series/Better Than Ezra with Marina City - Mayo Park
August 10
Harmony for Mayo | The Rough & Tumble - Peace Plaza Downtown
August 14
Castle Con: The Summer Campaign - Historic Chateau Theatre
August 17
Harmony for Mayo | Flagship Romance - Peace Plaza Downtown
August 20
Downtown Art Walk - Historic Chateau Theatre
August 23
Sundays at Seven: An Improv Show - Rochester Civic Theatre
August 24
Harmony for Mayo | Pan Handlers - Peace Plaza Downtown
August 29
Justin Willman: One For The Ages Tour - Mayo Civic Center