History Partners Memory Café

• Steele County Historical Society - Steele County History Center - 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna
• 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, 10:00-11:15 a.m.
• Memory Café serves to provide education, area services, and community resources in a safe environment for persons living with mild to moderate dementia and their caregivers.
• This is an in-person program focused on awareness of dementia and connecting family, friends, and neighbors to supportive services in the community through meaningful social activities such as storytelling, music, games, and SCHS museum collections.
• To RSVP or for more information, CALL: MaryAnne Higgins at 507-451-1420

Mill City Senior Living - Memory Loss Caregiver Support Group

• 3rd Monday of very month from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• Mill City Senior Living, 1520 17th St. N.W., Faribault, MN 55021
• Admission:   FREE
• Contacts: Jennifer Wignall 507-497-2014, Brenda Wells 507-497-2025
• Our support group is for those who are in need of emotional, education and social support for their role as a caregiver.  There will also be learning opportunities for developing methods and skills to solve problems that arise when caring for someone with dementia.  It is a safe and confidential environment.

St. Vincent's Table

• Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (except for holidays)
• St. Joseph's Parish, 512 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• A free warm meal and fellowship is provided for those in need.

Bethel Community Supper

• Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. (except for holidays)
• Bethel Church, 1611 Hemlock Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• A free warm meal and fellowship is provided for those in need.

Heritage Quilt Guild at St. Joseph Catholic Church

• 2nd Thursday of every month at 7:00 p.m.
• St. Joseph Catholic Church, 512 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Use entrance by parking in the lot on the west side.
• Visitors are welcome and all skill levels welcome.
• Please bring quilting projects for show and tell.
• Our mission is to promote the art of quilting.
• https://www.facebook.com/heritageqcowatonna
• Email: heritageQCOwatonna@gmail.com
• Any questions, call Bonnie Cole (507)456-2520

Tea Social at the History Center

• Held the third Thursday of the month at 1:30 p.m.
• History Center, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Free for SCHS Members and $2 for Non-Members

Open Arms Suicide Monthly Meeting

• First Monday of each month, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Veterans of Foreign Wars, 135 Oakdale Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Created to prevent and raise awareness for suicide.  ASK FOR HELP, YOU ARE WORTH IT!

Hardanger Work Sessions

• Third Tuesday of the Month, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Steele County Historical Society, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Work Sessions are FREE and Open to All
• SCHS is partnering with a local Hardanger Group to help preserve this precious Norwegian folk craft.
• This group of ladies meet monthly to work on their projects and want to share their knowledge with you.
• If you are completely new to the craft, come meet the ladies and see if this could be your newest hobby.
• You don't have to be Norwegian to enjoy learning about Hardanger! 

 

Table For All at Trinity Lutheran Church

• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Table For All is held every Thursday except for holidays.)
• Trinity Lutheran Church, 609 Lincoln Avenue South, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Trinity Lutheran Church offers a free warm meal and fellowship for those in need.
• Do you need a ride to Table For All?  Trinity has a bus that will pick you up!
• Call the Trinity Church Office at 507-451-4520 before noon on Wednesday each week to request a ride.    

Waseca County Winter Farmers Market

• Saturdays - 8:00 a.m. to Noon
• November 8th and 22nd, 2025
• December 6th and 20th, 2025
• January 3rd, 17th, and 21st, 2026
• February 14th and 28th, 2026
• March 14th and 28th, 2026
• Farmamerica, 7367 360th Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093
• Find locally grown, baked and made while supporting our local producers!

Our Neighborhood Supper at Our Savior's Lutheran Church

• This event is weekly on Monday evenings.
• 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., Our Savior's Lutheran Church, 1909 St. Paul Road, Owatonna, MN 55060

Owatonna Public Library Book Club

• Meetings will be the second Monday of the month.
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., Owatonna Public Library, 105 North Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• NEW in 2025!
• Visit:  owatonna.gov/library for more information 

Storytime Tuesdays at the Owatonna Public Library

• Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Owatonna Public Library, 105 North Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• November 25, 2025
• December 2025, - 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
• January 2026 - 6, 13, 20, 27
• February 2026 - 3, 10, 17, 24
• March 2026 - 3, 10, 17

Sunday Bingo at Boxcar Bar

• Starting Sunday, September 28, 2025 and going every Sunday  October 2025 through April 2026
• 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
• Boxcar Bar, 202 West Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093
• 15 Games, $1 per card, and Meat Raffles
• Sunday Bingo at Boxcar Bar Sponsored by Waseca Hockey Association

Sleigh & Cutter DreamCatcher Bingo @ Barden's Bar

• Monday, November 3, 10, 17, 24, 2025
• Monday, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 2025
• Monday, January 5, 12 19, 26, 2026
• Monday, February 2, 9, 16, 23, 2026
• Monday, March 2, 9, 2026
• 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Barden's Bar & Liquor Store, 110 North State Street, Waseca, MN 56093
• All proceeds go to Waseca Sleigh & Cutter's DreamCatcher Foundation - granting wishes for children with severe or terminal illnesses in Waseca County.

Owatonna Board Game Crew

• Crew meets every Saturday at 1:00 p.m. 
• Mineral Springs Brewery, 210 North Oak Avenue, Suite 1, Owatonna, MN 55060
• The Owatonna Board Game Crew is a public group for folks in Owatonna that want to get more table time in,
• Join the Facebook group:  owatonna.boardgame.crew on Linktree 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Event

• Monday, January 16, 2026, 11:30 a.m.
• Steele County History Center, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
• The Martin Luther King, Jr. Day event at the Steele County History Center is hosted by the Owatonna Human Rights Commission.
• Doors will open at 11:30 a.m., free meal at noon, and then a panel presentation/discussion titled, "Justice in Motion, Moving from Recognition to Responsibility."  
• Preregistration required. Registration link at Owatonna Chamber of Commerce website.

 Owatonna Community Education Presents BOLD & COLD EVENTS

• Register on January 2, 2026:  OWATONNA.CE.ELEYO.COM
• Monday, January 19, 2026: 
• Fireside Story & Stuff-a-Squishy (ages 4-10) 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.
• Raindrop Wellness Workshop (ages 18+) 6-7:30 p.m.
• Glow & Snow: Winter Lantern Workshop (part 1) 6-7:30 p.m.
• Polar History Night: Surviving Early MN Winters 6:30-8 p.m.
• Tuesday, January 20, 2026:
•  Gingerbread Chopped Challenge 1-2:30 p.m. and 5-6:30 p.m.
• Cold Weather Cooking: 6-7 p.m.
• Wednesday, January 21, 2026:
• Acrylic Snow Bird (all ages) 5-6 p.m.
• Acrylic Deer in the Winter Woods (ages 16+) 6:30-7:30 p.m.\
• Thursday, January 22, 2026:
• Top it Off: O-town DIY Beanie (ages 10+) 5:30-7:30 p.m.
• Friday, January 23, 2026:
• Winter Wonderland Music Class: (ages 4-10) 4-5 p.m.
• Glow & Snow: Winter Lantern Workshop (part II) 6-7:30 p.m.

Bold & Cold Snow Sculpture Contest 

• Register by January 6, 2026 (call 507-444-4321
• Team Sculpting:  January 21-24, 2026
• Central Park, 100 East Main Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Unleash your inner artist by transforming an 8x8x8 block of snow into a breathtaking sculpture!
• You will have four days to shape your snowy masterpiece, and on Sunday, the public will cast their votes for their top picks.
• Cost: FREE

Owatonna Arts Center - The Wild Nature of Feminine Power in Art and Fashion

• Sunday, January 11, 2026 through Sunday, February 22, 2026, Opening Reception: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Presenting Patrice Goodall Abbe Paintings and Garments
• During the Covid pandemic, Patrice was inspired to start painting on clothing as a welcome change of pace. Gently used denim items became her new canvas and an interesting challenge.  
  This renewed her interest in sewing and designing that began at age 11. The design of the fabric itself inspires Patrice to create unique clothing with interesting details using thread, buttons, bead, paint, pockets and more.
• Enjoy a design she has created, or she can customize something just for you!

"Illustrated Photography" by Alan Shefland

• January 14, 2026 to February 22, 2026, Opening Reception: Sunday, January 18, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Owatonna Arts Center, 435 Garden View Lane, Owatonna, MN 55060
• This show is about revealing a process he has been developing that can transform existing images to appear like illustrations, a look that is compelling, simple, yet tells their stories.
• From the artist:  "I chose live performances, my favorite subject for this show because the "process" yielded a look that resonated with my soul.  My photography mentor, Carl Bihel, would remind us to 'simplify the frame and isolate the subject.' I feel this process gets me there!  Thank you, Carl!"
• Enjoy the show!

Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Annual Membership Gala

• Friday, January 16, 2026, 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• The 3 Ten Event Venue, 310 Central Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021
• Expect an unforgettable evening filled with: Cocktails, conversations, and captivating music.  A delectable dinner that will tantalize your taste buds.  Exciting raffles and chances to win amazing prizes.
• Learn about our exciting plans for 2026 and how we're making a difference in our community.
• Register today and secure your spot.  Contact Casie at: Casie@faribaultmn.org to learn more or to reserve your place.

Raise a Toast

• Friday, January 16, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Farmamerica, 7367 360th Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093
• Celebrate the season, and the women who make it special.  Treat yourself or someone you love to a beautifully curated farm-to-fork dinner experience, merriment, and plenty of time to connect. 
• This is a semi-formal event - the perfect excuse to bring out that dress you've been waiting to wear.
• Tickets for purchase here: https://farmamerica.ticketspice.com/raise-a-toast

Jigsaw Jam @ The Mill Event Center

• Friday, January 23, 2026, 4:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• The Mill Event Center, 310 2nd Avenue SW, Waseca, MN 56093
• No age requirement
• Teams of 4 people
• Register by Monday, January 20, 2026
• Entry Fee:  $40 per team (All entry fees must be paid by January 20th)
• Prize awarded to the fastest team to complete their 500 piece puzzle!
• Click link below to sign up: https://www.wasecachamber.com/events/details/jigsaw-jam-the-mill-event-center-16002

Bold & Cold Pool Bingo

• Friday, January 23, 2026,, 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
• Owatonna Middle School, 500 15th Street NE, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Dive into excitement with our Pool Bingo extravaganza!  The pool becomes your game boards and swimming skills are your tickets to winning prizes!

A Winter Walk with Beverages, Bites, and Brrr-ingo

• Friday and Saturday, January 23-24, 2026
• Various Locations - Owatonna Main Street District
• The premise is simple, participants will walk from establishment to establishment to eat, drink, or do both.  All participating downtown businesses will have brrr-ingo cards for people to pick up.
• Once you have visited an establishment, have the staff mark off the name of that business on the card.  Then take your brrr-ingo card to the next place.
• When you get a brrr-ingo, you can be finished.  OR . . . if you would like to visit more establishments, you can keep going - the more brrr-ingos, the better chance to win a prize.
• Leave your card at the last business you visit.  Winners will be drawn on Monday and we have some great prizes!
• Hope to see ya downtown!

Hot Cocoa Bar Event at Fleet Farm

• Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:00 a.m. to Noon
• Fleet Farm, 2121 Wests Bridge Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• (507) 455-1088

Owatonna Curling Club Bold & Cold Open House

• Saturday, January 24, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Owatonna Curling Club, 1440 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• We are back for Owatonna Bold & Cold.  Come check out the most accessible winter Olympic sport right here in Owatonna!

Bold & Cold Pickleball Tournament

• January 24, 2026, 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• West Hills Tennis & Pickleball Center, 502 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Cost:  $20 per team; ages 15 and up
• Serve up some fun at our Bold & Cold Pickleball Showdown!  Whether you're a seasoned player or just love a good competition, this fast-paced tournament is the perfect way to heat up a winter morning.

Bold & Cold Fat Bike Demo/Ride

• Saturday, January 24, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
• Kaplans Woods, 1205 SW 18th Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Join us to ride through Kaplan's Woods!  Hot cocoa and coffee after the ride.

Bold & Cold Adult Broomball

• January 24, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
• Morehouse Park, 350 West School Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Join the fun at Owatonna's Bold & Cold Festival with pick-up broomball games sponsored by Bethel Church Men's Ministry!
• Stop by the ice rinks at Morehouse Park from 1-3 p.m. on Saturday, January 24 for some friendly competition and free hot chocolate.
• We'll have all the gear ready - just bring yourself (and a helmet if you'd like one.)
• No sign-up needed - jump in for a game or two and enjoy the outdoors with friends!
• For the safety of all players, this event is for men and women only - Ages 16+

Bold & Cold Snowshoeing

• January 24, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Brooktree Golf Course, 1369 Cherry Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Enjoy a FREE showshoeing adventure for all ages!
• Equipment is first come, first served.
• No registration is required.

Bold & Cold Rock on Ice

• January 24, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Morehouse Park, 305 West School Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• FREE - No registration required
• Skaters of all ages will receive glow-in-the-dark accessories to enhance the fun!
• Perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to light up the night with outdoor winter fun.
• Skate rentals available for purchase.

Bold & Cold Luminary Hike

• January 24, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• Brooktree Golf Course, 1369 Cherry Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Take a peaceful nighttime walk through Brooktree Gold Course, lit by hundreds of glowing luminaries beneath a blanket of stars.

Bold & Cold Pickleball/Tennis Open House

• January 25, 2026, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• West Hills Tennis & Pickleball Center, 502 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• FREE - no registration required!
• Thinking about trying pickleball or tennis?  Whether you're seasoned or brand new, now's a great time to jump in and stay active this winter.

Bold & Cold Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

• January 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• West Hills Social Commons, 500 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Cost:  $10 per team
• Register by January 12, 2026
• Get ready for the ultimate mental face-off! Teams race against the clock to complete a jigsaw puzzle before the competition does.

Bold & Cold Ice Fishing

• January 25, 2026, 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
• Lake Kohlmier Boat Launch, 1205 18th Street SW, Owatonna, MN 55060
• FREE - No registration required!
• Ready to take the bait?  We'll supply all the gear - no fishing license needed.  Perfect for all ages to reel in some fun at Lake Kohlmier.

2026 Waseca Community Awards Recognition Event

• Monday, January 26, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Starfire Event Center, Black & White Ballroom, 204 2nd Street SW, Waseca, MN 56093
• Tickets:  $35 per person and must be purchased before 01/16/26
• RSVP to info@wasecachamber.com or call 507-835-3260
• The Community Award banquet celebrates community achievements by presenting awards from both the Waseca Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism, and other Community entities.

Wine Education Class:  Exploring Spanish Wine

• Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
• Grapeful Wine Bar, 306 North Cedar Avenue, Suite 2, Owatonna, MN 55060
• $35 per person
• In this class, we'll explore: Spain's major win regions, native Spanish grapes, how climate, elevation and tradition shape Spanish wine styes, and a curated tasting of Spanish wines
• Whether you're a longtime Spanish wine fan or just curious to learn more, this class will be fun, approachable, and full of great wine.  Reserve your spot and come sip through Spain with us!

Chamber Mixer - Grinney & Davis Wealth Management

• Thursday, January 29, 2026, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 2301 4th Street NW, Faribault, MN 55021
• Free Admission!
• The Chamber Mixer is open to all members, employees, and prospective members of the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Join us for a relaxed evening of networking, laughter, and making new connections at the Chamber Mixer!

Adult Carnival

• Friday, January 30, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Waseca American Legion, 700 South State Street, Waseca. MN 56093
• Step right up for a night filled with carnival games, great prizes, and even better company, to support our American Legion
• Silent auction, live auction, food, games, prizes, wine wall & tastings
• Proceeds going towards hall renovations

Land, Air, Water:  Celebrating Conservation & Preservation in Steele County

• February 2, 2026 to December 31, 2026
• Steele County History Center, 1700 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060, Main Exhibit Hall
• The Owatonna Izaak Walton League will be celebrating 100 years of service, and the Steele County Soil and Water Conservation District will be celebrating 80 years of operation.  Come learn about local conservation and preservation projects.  There will be interactive displays for the whole family.  SCHS is partnering with local Native American historian Jeff Jarvis to create original illustrations and panels sharing the Steele County Wahpekute Dakota history.
• The Native Wahpekute exhibit will be featured in the 2026 main exhibit Land, Air, Water.  It will then become a standalone exhibit at the History Center.
• Audiences:  All ages

Sherry's Stash - Charity Sale

• Saturday, February 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
• 1120 East Elm Avenue, Waseca, MN 56093
• Items, including fabric, quilting tools, rulers, thread, batting, practically done quilting projects and more.
• All proceeds will be going to the Waseca Area Caregiver Services
• Questions?  Contact: The WACS (507)833-0015

Galentine's Cookie Decorating & Wine Night

• Thursday, February 12, 2026, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
• Grapeful Wine Bar, 306 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Galentine's Cookie Decorating & Wine Night with Custom Cookies by Kathe
• Grab your favorite Galentine and join us for a sweet, sip-filled night at the Grapeful Wine Bar!
• Kathe of Custom Cookies by Kathe will guide you step-by-step through: basic piping techniques, flooding cookies, detail and finishing work
• No experience needed!  Kathe provides a complete guide, all materials, and expert instruction so you'll feel confident and successful.
• What's included: Cookie decorating instructions and supplies, a glass of wine by Grapeful Wine Bar, Instagram-worthy sugar cookies to take home, and a fun, relaxed Galentine's night out

2026 Little Theatre of Owatonna Presents The Lost Boy

• Friday, February 13th and Friday, February 20th, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, February 14th and Saturday, February 21st, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, February 15h and Sunday, February 22nd, 2:00 p.m.
• Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Despite finding success and fame as a writer, James M. Barrie is dissatisfied with his work and his life.  He returns to his hometown in Scotland to visit his mother, who still blames him for the long-ago death of his older brother in a skating pond.
• Target audience: Pre-teen to Adult, Appropriate for all audiences

Adult Victorian Tea at SCHS

• Saturday, February 14, 2026
• Seating at 10:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.
• Steele County Historical Society, 1448 Austin Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Members: $25 and Non-members $35
• Lunch Menu: Frozen Strawberry Mocktail, Ham & Cheese Crepes, Raspberry Scone, Fresh Fruit, and Lemon Dessert
• Call (507) 451-1420 to RSVP by February 10, 2026

Hometown Sampler

• Friday, February 27, 2026 - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, February 28, 2026, 3:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 1, 2026, 3:00 p.m.
• Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Please join us for a weekend of concerts featuring talented, local musicians to support Community Pathways and our community's hunger needs.
• Admission of food or monetary donation

2026 Faribault Flannel Formal

• Saturday, March 7, 2026, 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
• Craft Beverage Curve, 22 4th Street NE, Faribault, MN 55021
• Admission: $25
• Live Music, Drinks & Hotdish, Lumberjack games, Collectible Pint Glass, and Photo Booth
• Contests: Show off your flannel fashion and hotdish skills for a chance to win prizes.
• Dress Code:  Embrace your inner lumberjack or lumberjane and wear your finest flannel attire! This event is more Minnesotan than a hotdish at a state fair.  So, grab your flannel, embrace the lumberjack vibes, and make memories at the 2025 Faribault Flannel Formal.
• See you there!

Annual Figure Skating Showcase - Sound of Musicals

• Saturday, March 14, 2026, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Four Seasons Centre, 1525 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Tickets may be purchased at the door or online at: owatonnafsc.org

North American Farm & Power Show

• Thursday, March 19, 2026 - Saturday, March 21, 2026
• Show Hours: Thursday and Friday 9 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
• Four Seasons Centre, 1525 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Tradexpos, Inc. welcomes you to the North American Farm and Power Show!
• The North American Farm and Power Show serves as a midwestern hub for exhibitors to showcase their latest products and finest innovations!
• We provide a convenient, exciting opportunity for exhibitors and the farming community to learn from and network with each other.
• Free admission and Free parking!

KOWZ/KRUE Home Show

• Friday, March 27, 2026 through Sunday, March 29, 2026
• Four Seasons Centre, 1525 South Elm Avenue, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Friday, March 27, 2026, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Sunday, March 29, 2026, 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

2026 Little Theatre of Owatonna Presents the Sunshine Boys

• Friday, April 24th and Friday, May 1st, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, April 25th and Saturday, May 2nd, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, April 26th and Sunday, May 3rd, 2:00 p.m.
• Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• The story follows the attempt by a young theatrical agent to re-unite his elderly uncle, a former vaudevillian great, with his long-time stage partner for a TV reunion.  Despite their celebrated reputation, the old men have not spoken in twelve years.  Besides mastering their sketch, the two men have numerous issues to work out before they are ready to return to the public eye.

Souba Greenhouse Spring Celebration

• Saturday, April 25, 2026, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Souba Greenhouse, 4003 Crane Creek Road, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Flowers and vegetables all grown on our farm, Pleasant Grove Pizza, Mineral Springs Brewery OTB ice cream, hay rides, local vendors, farm animals, giveaways and door prizes.
• Hold the date.  Stay tuned for more information as the event gets closer.

Memorial Day Parade 2026

• Monday, May 25, 2026, 9:30 a.m.
• Program at the Four Seasons begins at 10:30 a.m. 1525 South Elm Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• The Parade Route starts at Elm & School Street

2026 Little Theatre of Owatonna Presents The Wizard of Oz

• Thursday, June 18th and Thursday, June 25th, 7:30 p.m.
• Friday, June 19th and Friday, June 26th, 7:30 p.m.
• Saturday, June 20th and Saturday, June 27th, 7:30 p.m.
• Sunday, June 21st and Sunday, June 28th, 2:00 p.m.
• Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Follow the yellow brick road in this delightful stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum's beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film.  The timeless tale, in which young Dorothy Gale travels from Kansas over the rainbow to the magical Land of Oz, continues to thrill audiences worldwide.

2026 Faribault Car Cruise Nights

• Fridays - 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
• May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21, and September 18, 2026
• Central Avenue, Historic Downtown Faribault, MN 55021
• Whether you're driving a classic or the latest model, showcase your pride and joy by joining the Faribault Car Cruise Nights Events!
• The rumble of a souped-up motor, the shine of chrome bumpers, pinstripes, fender skirts, great music, and food!
• It's time, Classic or New, to pull your Pride and Joy out of the garage and bring it down to the Car Cruise Nights!
• NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Chamber Mixer - Faribault Transportation

• Thursday, June 25, 2026, 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
• 2615 1st Avenue NW, Faribault, MN 55021
• Free Admission!
• The Chamber Mixer is open to all members, employees, and prospective members of the Faribault Area Chamber of Commerce.
• Join us for a relaxed evening of networking, laughter, and making new connections at the Chamber Mixer!

The Rotary Hotdish Hootenanny

• Saturday, October 10, 2026, 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• Owatonna Eagles Club, 141 East Rose Street, Owatonna, MN 55060
• This will be an annual event.
• Save the date!

Perfect Storm Returns to LTO!

• Saturday, December 5, 2026
• Little Theatre of Owatonna, 560 Dunnell Drive, Owatonna, MN 55060
• Janelle Kendall and her  band are returning in 2026 for another spirited Christmas show.
• Save the date. More information will be coming!