Summer Winds Down But The Weekender Rolls On

The big event this week is obviously the State Fair. If the Great Minnesota Get-Together and Labor Day Weekend are not enough signs that summer is coming to an end, then school starting and the professional football regular season starting should convince you.

The Vikings' last pre-season game is Friday night; tune in to see what surprises make the team, and whether JJ McCarthy can hang onto the #2 QB spot or if Carson Wentz steals that away too. Someday the purple might find their franchise QB.

Don't forget about the Mill Stream Art Festival in St. Joseph too, for a fun day out right here.

If the above options are not your cup of tea, check out the Weekenders finds below for some other opportunities to get out for some summer weekend fun.

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WATER CIRCUS - ST. CLOUD

You don’t have to get wet to have a wild good time in St. Cloud. All you have to do is visit Water Circus Metropolis at Crossroads Center. There will be one of a kind nonstop wonder all over a 35,000 water stage with synchronized water jets, and rain curtains. Performers twist, swing, and flip from ropes, trapezes, and high-flying structures. Acts include high-energy trampoline routines, balance boards, juggling, and fast-moving props. Tickets range from $15 to $65.

Friday: 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1:30, 4:30, and 7:30 p.m.
Sunday: 1:30 and 4:30 p.m.
Monday: 7:30 p.m.

BASKETBALL CHALLENGE - ST. CLOUD

Think you have what it takes to be an NBA player and make clutch shots? The 14/27 Basketball Challenge will let you show your stuff. Crossroads Center is the place to take your shot when the challenge hits town on Saturday. To compete, all you have to do is make 27 shots without missing two attempts in a row in 4 minutes. If you can sink one basket about every 8.8 seconds, then you might be able to bring home a prize. The event is free to take part in and will be held in the food court. Everyone only gets one chance to prove their shot-making prowess and win a prize.

Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

VIDEO GAME SWAP MEET - ST. CLOUD

Get those game controllers, consoles, cartridges, and discs out of storage to make some extra cash or find a lost video game gem to bring back to your collection. The East Side VFW is hosting a video game swap meet. Over 20 vendors will be on hand selling and trading a wide array of video games. But wait, yes, there is more! They will also have toys, Pokémon, Trading Card Games, and pop culture memorabilia. Free to attend.

Saturday: Noon to 4:00 p.m.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH - ST. CLOUD

Looking for one last summer bash for the kids before school starts up next week? The Tiny School of Art Design at Youth Set Teen Center in St. Cloud has you covered with its Back to School Summer Showcase. The free event will have bounce houses, a live DJ, entertainment, a school supply giveaway, and free haircuts. Kids must attend with an adult. The center is located at 1415 5^th Street North in St. Cloud.

Friday: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

BRITISH CAR SHOW - CHANHASSEN

Get a taste of what it is like to drive across the pond at a car show on Saturday. The Chanhassen AutoPlex is hosting a British-themed Cars and Caves event. There will be over 400 vehicles on display both indoors and outdoors across the 20-acre campus. There will be MG, Mini, Aston Martin, Jaguar, McLaren, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, and more in the center of the campus. Plus, there will also be classic, collector, muscle, antiques, street rods, and motorcycles. If that is not enough, you can peek inside many of the 120 customized garage condos to see how the owners have decked them out. The show is free to attend, but donations are accepted, with proceeds going to the Chanhassen Fire Department.

Saturday: 9:00 a.m. – Noon.