Take Advantage Of Extended Weekender For Some Fun

It's a three-day holiday weekend which means you have an extra day to get out and have some fun in addition to honoring those who served on Memorial Day. As always, The Weekender is chock full of fun activities for all tastes. If you would like your event included in The Weekender, email us here.

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Cold Spring Area Garage Sale
Cold Spring
Looking for those garage sale bargains then Cold Spring is the place to be this weekend for the Cold Spring area garage sale. Books, toys, housewares, sports equipment, DVDs, collectibles and more. The event is also a fundraiser for the Cold Spring Area Historical Society. At Cold Spring Lions Park.
Thursday & Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. at 11:00 a.m.
Getty Images/iStockphoto
Getty Images/iStockphoto
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Up Close Artifacts
Camp Ripley
Have you ever wanted to get an up-close look at military vehicles and equipment? Up Close Artifacts is your chance. Get a close-up view of tanks, helicopters & more, The event is hosted by veterans and experts who know them well. Programs are held outdoors on the last Saturday of the month all summer long. These dates coincide with a monthly used-book sale. The event is FREE to attend at the MN Military and Veterans Museum at Camp Ripley.
Saturday: 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Visit Little Falls
Visit Little Falls
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Cory Davies & Jesse Eugene
St. Cloud
Two great nights of music at the Veranda Lounge in St. Cloud. On Friday Cory Davies will take the stage to perform his decade-plus catalog of bluegrass, blues and roots. Then on Saturday Jesse Eugene is front and center. The Little Falls native puts on a one-man band style show blending different genres for a truly unique style show.
Cory Davies is Friday from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m. and is FREE to attend.
Jesse Eugen is Saturday from 8:00 to 11:00 p.m.
Pioneer Place on Fifth
Pioneer Place on Fifth
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Spicy AF Drag Show
St. Cloud
Get some great hot and spicy food and take in the Spicy AF Drag show featuring red-hot Midwest entertainers! This zingy show is going to have you craving more. Performers on hand include: Jeannie Retelle, Trixi Del Mar, Dakota Hunter, Robin Hearts and more. Appetizers will be available for purchase until after intermission and there will be specialty cocktail and mocktails too.
Sunday: Doors open at 6:00 p.m. with the show at 7:00 p.m. at Arroy - Thai & Filipino Restaurant.
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2024 Qeej & Hmong Arts Fest
St. Paul
The annual celebration of Qeej and Hmong arts returns to Saint Paul. It will be a day filled with culture as you experience Hmong arts, crafts, music, dances, fashion, and more through performances and exhibits. You can even learn how to shoot a traditional Hmong crossbow. The Qeej, is a traditional musical instrument integral to the Hmong culture that will be featured at the festival. The event is FREE at the River Centre in St. Paul.
Sunday: 11:00 a.m.

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