Found your Inner Otter? Great! Otter Tail Lakes Country is filled with unique communities and businesses that host events that are sure to entertain every otter out there! Take some time to peruse our calendar, but don't forget to mark yours!
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Join Roots and Wings Forest School for our second annual Great Duck Race as we finish out The Amazing Chase on International Mud Day! "Adopt a Duck" for $5 and have a chance at winning the grand prize of $500. Tickets available to purchase at school, through school families and staff, and at select area […]
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NORWOOD BEACH Summer Party!ALL ARE WELCOME!! FREE BEER + ICE CREAM!MUSIC, SWIMMING, pickleball & MORE!TOUR OF LOTS AND HOMES750 FT OF SANDY BEACH! |
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Calling all awesome people 55 years young and up, You are invited to a weekly Cards & Games afternoon! We meet Tuesdays at 2 pm in Vogrin Hall. See you there!
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Join us for the Duo show Bri and Lars at the Barn at Dunvilla. Lets Celebrate Independence day! |
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Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm
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Join Mural on the Wall (artists Reyna Hernandez, Amber Hansen, and Sonia Hernandez) to help bring a new mural to life in downtown Fergus Falls! 🎨 Community Painting Days Tuesday, June 24: 5pm-8pm Wednesday, July 2, 11am-2pm Meet at the south side of Springboard for the Arts 201 W Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537 […]
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We’re bumping up the fun BEFORE the 4th — join us on Wednesday, July 2nd from 3–6 PM at Parkers Prairie City Park for a special holiday-week edition of the Prairie Farmers Market! (There will be NO market on Friday, July 4th, so don’t miss this one!) FREE SAMPLES ALERT! Our amazing vendors will be […] |
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Winter Trivia Night + Happy Hour is back! The first night on January 5th is a warm-up round so you can come check it out and starting January 12th we will start tracking league points. Top 2 teams will win a prize each night and the league winners will get growlers for a year! Trivia […] |
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Join us for the Erhard 4th of July Celebration! Parade starts at 11am Join in the park after the parade for: Food vendors Beer Garden Raffle Prizes Bean Bag tournament inflatable games Veterans memorial Tractor Pull and More!
Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm
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Join us for the Loon Lake Boat Parade on July 4th! Line up in the bay at 11am. m Any questions, contact Katie Jensen (Site 18)
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Join us for a Patio Party at the Vergas Liquor Store on Friday, July 4th from 2-4pm! Local musician damian will be performing on the brand new patio! |
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Join us for the Johnny Holm Band at Beach Bums on Saturday, July 5th at 9pm! $20 Cover at door- Tickets go on sale at 7pm. First come, first serve. This event is cash only and 21+. 
Join the Weekly Early Explorers for infant/ toddler hour A time for our youngest learners to play and explore throughout the museum every Saturday from 8-9am. 
Join us for the Otter Cove Open Play from 9am-5pm every Saturday! Reservations are not required. Daily Admissions are $9/ Person (12 Months or older). |
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Juicy, Sweet Georgia Peaches & Dark Cherries Coming to Town! 🗓WHEN: Sun July 6th 2:00PM-2:30PM CT 🌏LOCATION: Mama T's/Mrs. B's Restaurant Parking Lot, 43869 Fort Thunder Rd. Perham, MN Fruit Available This Delivery: 🍑Georgia Freestone Peaches: Approx 20lbs-$45 🍒Washington Dark Cherries: Approx 10lbs-$45 🍯SD Honey: $15 Jar Cash or cards at the Truck (No Checks) […] |
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Curious about wind energy? Join us for a free educational workshop to learn whether distributed wind is a good fit for your farm, rural business, or community. Hosted by Clean Energy Resource Teams, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, and West Central Initiative. Join us on July 8 at West Central Initiative in Fergus Falls to learn: What […]
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Calling all awesome people 55 years young and up, You are invited to a weekly Cards & Games afternoon! We meet Tuesdays at 2 pm in Vogrin Hall. See you there!
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Join us for Music in the Park with Blue English on July 8th! Free music event and free will concessions. |
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Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm 
Join us with the Depot on 59's Summer Volleyball league in Erhard, MN! 8 Weeks- Ages 21+- Coed Teams Volleyball & Chill Wednesday: May 38-July 23 July 30-September 10th Power Players Thursday: May 29-July 14th July 31-September 11th Sign your team up today by calling 218-842-5185 or stop by The Depot on Hwy 59 in […] |
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Join us for this years Henning Festival July 10-July 13th! There is something for everyone including: Farmers Market Historic Tours Food Stands Kiddie Parage Amateur Baseball Game Walk/Run AND SO MUCH MORE! 
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Come and join us at Pelican Fest in Pelican Rapids! Bring the family and join the fun! They are bringing back many of the fun events from last year and introducing some new ones! Food Trucks Tractor Show Farmers Market Baby Duck races Meat Raffle Free Swim Saturday Parade and so much more!
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Fun, community event in downtown Fergus Falls promoting active living, families, local food, music, shopping, art & local businesses. Kids Activities, Live Music from Blind Joe (a former contestant on "The Voice"), and Food Trucks. FREE Outdoor Trade Show Booth for ALL Chamber Members! For more information, CLICK HERE. Join these vendors this year: Action Ministries/The […] |
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Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm
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The Pelican Fest Tractor Show is coming up on July 11 from 2-6. If you have a Tractor or any farm equipment you would like to show off, let me know! Anything farm related is welcome! Let's make this the best Pelican Fest tractor show ever 
Ottertail Open Air Market Summer 2025 Every Weekend Memorial Day thru Labor Day Fridays 4PM-7PM |
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Join us for the 2025 Phelps Mill Festival on July 12 & 13th at Phelps Mills Park! Two Days of art, entertainment, food, children's Activities along with craft beer and wine tasting!
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Join us for the 26th Annual Cars in the Park Car Show in beautiful Sherin Park, located along the Pelican river near downtown Pelican Rapids. July 12th 2025. Registration Starts at 8:00AM, $10 registration per car, any classic or custom car is welcome. Dash plaques for first 150 registrants. Raffle prizes drawn for registrants. Awards […]
Join the Weekly Early Explorers for infant/ toddler hour A time for our youngest learners to play and explore throughout the museum every Saturday from 8-9am.
Join us for the Otter Cove Open Play from 9am-5pm every Saturday! Reservations are not required. Daily Admissions are $9/ Person (12 Months or older). |
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Join us for the Barrel Fired Pottery Workshop at the Landmark Center Learn hand building and wheel throwing techniques! Experience barrel firing in the outdoor and all the excitement and curiosity it brings. 
Join us at Bladow beach Resort for Yoga on the Beach! Cost is $20 including coffee or ice cream Bring your own yoga mat
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The LACC is on the move. Turtle Races to be held at The Phelps Mill Festival!! This is our 3rd year back. Come join us and have some fun!
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Join us for the 19th Annual Henning Car Show at Amundson Park. You will get a chance to vote on your favorites, crowd's choice for winner in each class. All cars and trucks welcome, it does not need to be a classic. Drivers will vote for best in show prizes for top 3. |
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Calling all awesome people 55 years young and up, You are invited to a weekly Cards & Games afternoon! We meet Tuesdays at 2 pm in Vogrin Hall. See you there!
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Looking for a fun night out? Join us for our Monthly Mixer—a perfect opportunity to connect with new and old friends while supporting a beloved local restaurant. Enjoy great company, lively conversations, and good food! Whether you're a regular or first-timer, this social evening promises a relaxed and welcoming vibe. In July, we're heading to […]
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This Sensory Friendly low-sensory playtime offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration throughout the Museum for children with autism or other sensory needs and their families. Space is limited to 40 people and registration is required. This event is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA […]
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WEST OTTER TAIL COUNTY FAIR 2025 Fair Dates: Wednesday, July 16th - Saturday, July 19th Plan to attend the West Otter Tail County Fair Each year, we promise fun for the entire family. From grandstand events like concerts, Demo Derby, and a host of carnival rides provided by the Mighty Thomas Carnival, there is something […]
Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm 
WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Grab your coworkers, your trivia team, your weird cousin — whoever you need to FILL A TABLE (4 or more people) — and head to ABC Brewing Fergus Falls from 4–6PM! Here’s the deal: Fill a table (4+ humans required) at your table! Buy a pitcher, Draw for awesome prizes — […]
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Come have some fun paint with us July 16th at Drastic Measures in Wadena 6-8. Can't wait to see you!We will be painting a country Bear on canvas with step by step instruction. |
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Winter Trivia Night + Happy Hour is back! The first night on January 5th is a warm-up round so you can come check it out and starting January 12th we will start tracking league points. Top 2 teams will win a prize each night and the league winners will get growlers for a year! Trivia […] |
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Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm 
Art of the Lakes is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Studio Tour, and we invite you to be part of the fun! The Studio Tour is a scenic, drive-yourself art crawl through beautiful countryside with hills, lakes, prairie and small towns. Many of the studios are tucked away on rural roads scattered throughout […]
Ottertail Open Air Market Summer 2025 Every Weekend Memorial Day thru Labor Day Fridays 4PM-7PM |
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Join us for the 2nd Annual Hustle for Habitat event that includes the Rooster Run 5K and 1 Mile Strut. The Pelican River chapter of Pheasants Forever had a blast hosting this event in 2024 and we are excited to host it again in 2025. The date is Saturday, July 19, 2025. Location is the […]
Join the Weekly Early Explorers for infant/ toddler hour A time for our youngest learners to play and explore throughout the museum every Saturday from 8-9am.
Join us for the Otter Cove Open Play from 9am-5pm every Saturday! Reservations are not required. Daily Admissions are $9/ Person (12 Months or older). |
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Art of the Lakes is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its annual Studio Tour, and we invite you to be part of the fun! The Studio Tour is a scenic, drive-yourself art crawl through beautiful countryside with hills, lakes, prairie and small towns. Many of the studios are tucked away on rural roads scattered throughout […]
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KLN Interns Present: Quest in the Park – Supporting Brave Like Gabe This summer, KLN’s Class of 2025 Interns embraced a challenge with purpose: to plan and host a fundraiser that makes a difference. After thoughtful consideration, they chose to support the Brave Like Gabe Foundation—a tribute to the inspiring legacy of Gabriele “Gabe” Grunewald, […] 
Family Day at ABC Brewing! Looking for some laid-back, family-friendly fun? Swing by ABC Brewing each Sunday for Family Day — happening at both our Fergus Falls and Battle Lake locations! Bring the whole crew for: * Yard games & board games galore * Pirate ship play system** (Battle Lake location) * $3 OFF any […] |
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Learn practical tips for planning the transfer of cherished personal items and preventing family conflict. This session includes helpful tools and conversation starters for organizing and sharing your legacy. Who Gets Grandma’s Yellow Pie Plate Workbook (Required) This $15 workbook guides you through key decisions and conversations around personal possessions. One workbook can be shared […] |
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Calling all awesome people 55 years young and up, You are invited to a weekly Cards & Games afternoon! We meet Tuesdays at 2 pm in Vogrin Hall. See you there!
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Join us for Music in the Park with Rick Adams on July 22nd Free will concessions and free music event! |
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Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm
WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Grab your coworkers, your trivia team, your weird cousin — whoever you need to FILL A TABLE (4 or more people) — and head to ABC Brewing Fergus Falls from 4–6PM! Here’s the deal: Fill a table (4+ humans required) at your table! Buy a pitcher, Draw for awesome prizes — […]
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Come join us at the Stained Studio and create your very own stained glass tulip suncatcher! All pieces are pre-cut and ground, and ready for you to foil, solder, and finish. Class fee of $45 includes all materials and supplies needed to complete your piece. Ages 14+ Must buy tickets in advance *Colors may vary […] |
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Join us for the East Otter Tail County Fair from July 24-27th at the Fairgrounds in Perham! Scarecrow Contest Livestock Flag Raising Entertainment Carnival Beer Garden And more!
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Winter Trivia Night + Happy Hour is back! The first night on January 5th is a warm-up round so you can come check it out and starting January 12th we will start tracking league points. Top 2 teams will win a prize each night and the league winners will get growlers for a year! Trivia […] |
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Join us for Wenonga Days in Battle Lake July 25-27 for a weekend full of fun, food, and hometown pride! 5k/10k Run Craft & Vendor Fair Farmers Market Kids Carnival Bingo Parade Street Dance And so much more! 
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Join us for the 2025 Deer Trail Days July 25th & 26th! Craft & Vendor Market Kiddie Parade & Grand Parade Food Booths Petting Zoo Music on Main Street And more!
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Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm
Ottertail Open Air Market Summer 2025 Every Weekend Memorial Day thru Labor Day Fridays 4PM-7PM |
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Join the Weekly Early Explorers for infant/ toddler hour A time for our youngest learners to play and explore throughout the museum every Saturday from 8-9am.
Join us for the Otter Cove Open Play from 9am-5pm every Saturday! Reservations are not required. Daily Admissions are $9/ Person (12 Months or older).
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Join us for the Art in the Park in Pelican Rapids! this is one of the largest shows in the area! |
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29th Annual Hoot Lake Triathlon Fergus Falls, MN Sunday, July 27, 2025 Sprint Individual and Sprint Relays Shirts, medals, awards, post-race party Race registration and details Benefits the new LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program in Fergus Falls!
Join us at Bladow beach Resort for Yoga on the Beach! Cost is $20 including coffee or ice cream Bring your own yoga mat
Family Day at ABC Brewing! Looking for some laid-back, family-friendly fun? Swing by ABC Brewing each Sunday for Family Day — happening at both our Fergus Falls and Battle Lake locations! Bring the whole crew for: * Yard games & board games galore * Pirate ship play system** (Battle Lake location) * $3 OFF any […]
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OH Black Water & Space Cowboy: the Music of The Doobie Brothers and Steve Miller Band Sunday, July 27 6pm The third of six in our 2025 Summer Outdoor Concerts at the Kirkbride. Pre-show begins at 5pm Bring Your Own Chair - Food & Beverage Trucks on site, or bring your own! |
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Calling all awesome people 55 years young and up, You are invited to a weekly Cards & Games afternoon! We meet Tuesdays at 2 pm in Vogrin Hall. See you there!
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Join us for a day of food, fun, and community as we come together to celebrate our local Veterans! Representatives from the VFW, DAV, and American Legion will be there—interested in joining? Come meet the officers and learn more about how you can get involved. Let’s honor those who’ve served and enjoy a great day […] |
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One of the largest small town festivals in the region! Street Dance, Beer Garden, Elvis Tribute Show, Street Fair, Food Court, Bean Bag Tourney, Kids Events and Games, Waterski Show, Rummage Sales, Wiener Dog Races, Classic Car Show, Puppy Plunge, Grand Parade and so much more!
Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm
WEDNESDAY HAPPY HOUR ALERT! Grab your coworkers, your trivia team, your weird cousin — whoever you need to FILL A TABLE (4 or more people) — and head to ABC Brewing Fergus Falls from 4–6PM! Here’s the deal: Fill a table (4+ humans required) at your table! Buy a pitcher, Draw for awesome prizes — […]
Join us with the Depot on 59's Summer Volleyball league in Erhard, MN! 8 Weeks- Ages 21+- Coed Teams Volleyball & Chill Wednesday: May 38-July 23 July 30-September 10th Power Players Thursday: May 29-July 14th July 31-September 11th Sign your team up today by calling 218-842-5185 or stop by The Depot on Hwy 59 in […] |
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Join us for the Parkers Prairie Fall Festival July 31st- August 3rd! Enjoy Pageant, Bull riding, and parades, and so much more fun for everyone!
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Join TAP in Vergas at Billy's Corner Bar for Looney Days! Our artist will guide you each step of the way to paint your very own "Up North Loon" inspiration! Thursday, July 31 | 1-3:30pm Billy’s Corner Bar 158 W Main St, Vergas MN 56587 16x20 Acrylic on Canvas $40/ person | Ages 13+ | […] |
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We're super excited for this years Crazy Dayz celebration!! You'll find the crazy dealz throughout town all weekend long, but most events will be planned and concentrated on Saturday, August 2nd. Like our first ever JUMBO BEACH BALL PIT!! The Chamber is putting this one together and it will be hosted by the Heart of […] 
The Silent Art Auction is our biggest fundraiser of the year. All proceeds from the sale go directly to programs, events, and materials for the library. The auction opens on August 1 at 9:00 a.m. and closes on August 9 at 2:00 p.m. We hope to see you there! 
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Come enjoy an evening of live music from the “Island Time” Caribbean steel drum duo and enjoy some delicious ice cream. We will be having specials and have a few new flavors of ice cream to try!
Join us at the Perham Farmers Market We’ve sprouted into a vibrant hub of local goodness, now with triple the vendors offering fresh produce, artisanal crafts, and more. Let’s celebrate our community’s growers, makers, and vendors together!\ Market Days Wednesday 9am-1pm & Friday 9am-1pm |
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Join the Weekly Early Explorers for infant/ toddler hour A time for our youngest learners to play and explore throughout the museum every Saturday from 8-9am.
Join us for the Otter Cove Open Play from 9am-5pm every Saturday! Reservations are not required. Daily Admissions are $9/ Person (12 Months or older). |
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