Bruins Hockey returns to Riverside next weekend! The 2023 Black & Gold All-Star game is taking place on Saturday, July 1st at 7:05 pm as we wrap up Main Camp. This is your first chance to see some new and returning faces who are all vying for a spot on this year's roster! Tickets for […]

Free Will Donation -Funds support the Austin Morning Lions.

Singles will play two rounds of 21 holes separated by a lunch break.  Registration: 8:30 - 9:30 am at Pavilion 1 (Todd Park) First Round tee time @ 10 am Second Round Tee time @ 2:15 pm for more information: contact Dave Holder at [email protected]

Since forming in 1999, the group has performed in over 1000 cultural and community events all over Maui and on the neighbor islands. They have also performed in California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Nevada, Texas and Japan! For more information, contact Discover Austin, MN at 507-437-4563

visit the Freedom Fest Information page at https://www.freedomfestaustin.com/

The band will be part of the  Fourth of July Parade and then again in the evening at the bandshell.

$100.00Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1pm-3pmGeared towards ages 11-18Instructor: Pen McVaySign up before June 1st to get the earlybird price at $100. Class cost will go up to $120 after June 1st!This class will teach the beginning tips and tricks that will get you started on this unique form of narrative. From panel […]

Open to all ages.

Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles. Featured program: What is Community Forestry and how can […]

Get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy free activities such as canoe & kayak rentals, scooping for pond critters, archery on select days, butterfly netting, crayfish hunting, survival games, art activities, and self-guided nature trail activities. Feature of the day: Do you love to explore the forests of the Nature Center? Do you […]

Featured Movie - The Princess and the Frog (2009)

Turn your pets into pop-art style creations! Participants send in their pet photo (1 pet per person) as soon as they register.  Willow hand draws each pet onto a 16X20" canvas and then teaches a step-by-step class with fun, vibrant colors! *Sign-up is required.  For ages 15+  Call 433-2391 for more information and to sign-up

Weekly crafts for kids and supplies to make your own creations!https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

Meet in the Programing Room. join us for LEGO  open creating. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole time!  For more information call 507-433-2391

Read to Harper the Therapy Dog.   Space is limited!  Call to sign up for a ten minute time slot:   433-2391

Open to creating your unique art.  Supplies provided.

Enjoy a free movie (PG-13) along with some popcorn!

Serving Grilled burger or brat, baked beans, dessert & lemonade. Member $7/non member $8

$100.00Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1pm-3pmGeared towards ages 11-18Instructor: Pen McVaySign up before June 1st to get the earlybird price at $100. Class cost will go up to $120 after June 1st!This class will teach the beginning tips and tricks that will get you started on this unique form of narrative. From panel […]

All ages are welcome to join in on playing some Bingo!

Free event.  Must be 15+ to attend.  Sign-up is required.  Call 433-2391.

PreK/Elementary Youth Designed for kids, this program includes a read-aloud, stickers, coloring sheets, magic, character dress up and a Q&A

Featured Movie - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)

Clues' free food Distribution Program.  Event open while supplies last. For Questions, contact:  [email protected] or call 612-439-9790All events for 2023 will be at Riverland Community College, West Building Door W5/W6 (Next to Apple lane daycare) and will start at 12PM until supplies last.

The Austin Public Library will be attendance at the weekly Rolling Rec!  Each week will be at a different park.  https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

2 person team best shot, 30 teams. Go to cedarriverarcheryclub.com for information

 Games People Play will be having a GPP 40thAnniversary Community Event at the Bandshell park with bands playing, family activities, food trucks & beer garden.Hwy218 Corn Hole Tournament - contact GPP for information!MUSIC  2-3:45 pm - Tri Eight (70's-90's Classic Rock)  4:30 - 6:15 pm - Lost in Austin (Relaxed Rock)  7 - 9 pm […]

July15th: 9:30-11pm 29th: 9:30-11pm - Moon viewinghttps://www.hormelnaturecenter.org/sola-fide-observatory.html

2 person team best shot, 30 teams. Go to cedarriverarcheryclub.com for information

Weekly crafts for kids and supplies to make your own creations!https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

Meet in the Programing Room. join us for LEGO  open creating. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole time!  For more information call 507-433-2391

Concert Series is supported by the generosity of MarySue Hormel Harris. Enjoy free entertainment in our beautiful garden. Bring a chair or blanket. Cash bar is available during the evening events. Gates will open at 6pm for those who would like to come early and support us with purchasing food. We will be offering grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs, […]

Contact Beth Tobak at the Historic Hormel Home for more information. 507-433-4243MAC (Minnesota Autism Center) is expanding to offer center-basedservices in Austin, Minnesota beginning late summer 2023! This new locationwill look to serve families impacted by autism from the Austin, Alber Lea, andsurrounding communities. MAC's services include diagnostic assessments forautism, Trauma-Informed ABA therapy for children […]

Shaker Salad & Walking Strawberry Pretzel Dessert. Call 433-2370 to sign up. Pick your favorite salad ingredients like ham, bacon, chicken, cheese and veggies. They will shake them up with dressing and serve it on a plate for you! Finish with a Walking Strawberry Pretzel Dessert and lemonade. Member $7/Non Member $8.

Open to creating your unique art.  Supplies provided.

$100.00Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1pm-3pmGeared towards ages 11-18Instructor: Pen McVaySign up before June 1st to get the earlybird price at $100. Class cost will go up to $120 after June 1st!This class will teach the beginning tips and tricks that will get you started on this unique form of narrative. From panel […]

Cedar Summerstock Theatre invite you to a Cabaret Night!. 'The Rural Song, A Traveling Cabaret', is an hour-ling family friendly show, that will delight you with songs about the Midwest, written by Midwest composers, and from musicals based in the Midwest! CST's actors, based in Mitchell County, IA are trained at the best colleges and […]

Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles. Featured program: Erin Rupp from Pollinate Minnesota will be […]

$15.00Thursday, July 20 from 1pm-3pmGeared towards ages 15+Instructor: Deb D’SouzaCome spend an afternoon experimenting with fused glass. We supply everything you will need for cutting, shaping, and assembling 4”x4” fused glass works. Space is limited, registering ahead of time is recommended.

Tim Ruzek, outreach coordinator for the Cedar River Watershed District, will share a variety of stories related to the Cedar River in Mower County, working his way down from Ramsey Mill Pond to Austin Mill Pond to the stretch west of Lyle. Even for long-time Austin residents, you're likely to learn something new. Call 507-433-2370 […]

The Austin Public Library will be attendance at the weekly Rolling Rec!  Each week will be at a different park.  https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

Come walk the trails with your family and try out a variety of survival-themed games and challenges like archery, throwing atlatl, mini-games and more in this enjoyable family fun day event! *Suggested donation of $20 per family. All proceeds will benefit the Dammen Summer Mentorship program. 

Sponsor 1 duck, 5 ducks, or as many as you want as theyrace their way down Dobbins Creek for a good cause. We will start the race atthe stepping stone bridge and end at the culvert bridge. Prizes will be awardedto places 1st – 5th. All proceeds go towards the DammenSummer Mentorship program. We could […]

Weekly crafts for kids and supplies to make your own creations!https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

Meet in the Programing Room. join us for LEGO  open creating. Come for part of the time or stay for the whole time!  For more information call 507-433-2391

Read to Harper the Therapy Dog.   Space is limited!  Call to sign up for a ten minute time slot:   433-2391

Grades 3rd - 6th Author Nancy Loewen will present this workshop on Wacky Word Games Writing!

Menu: SPAMburger, hamburger, jello salad, chips, lemon pudding dessert, and lemonade. Call 433o-2370 to sign up. $6 member/$7 non member

Open to creating your unique art.  Supplies provided.

Open to all ages

$100.00Wednesdays, July 5, 12, 19, 26 from 1pm-3pmGeared towards ages 11-18Instructor: Pen McVaySign up before June 1st to get the earlybird price at $100. Class cost will go up to $120 after June 1st!This class will teach the beginning tips and tricks that will get you started on this unique form of narrative. From panel […]

Open to all ages

FREE Event at Noon in the Pioneer Building "The Day William Jennings Bryan came to Austin" with Dean Ulland  We encourage everyone to "bring your lunch AND bring a friend" to learn about history in a relaxing environment during the middle of the day.   Doors will open at 11:30 for this FREE Event. This event will […]

Featured Movie - Puss in Boots: The Last Wish (2022)

You are invited to attend these FREE Events at Shirley Theel Park. Bring your family and let's rock the block.  There will be community resources, neighbors to meet, activities for kids, and dinner will be served. These events are sponsored a variety of community partners!

Clues' free food Distribution Program.  Event open while supplies last. For Questions, contact:  [email protected] or call 612-439-9790All events for 2023 will be at Riverland Community College, West Building Door W5/W6 (Next to Apple lane daycare) and will start at 12PM until supplies last.  INCLUDES CLINIC

The Austin Public Library will be attendance at the weekly Rolling Rec!  Each week will be at a different park.  https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

Equine Therapeutic riding is back!  Anybody with an interest or questions can call 1-320-262-2864 or email [email protected] more at: https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/07/saddle-up-for-those-with-disabilities-wagon-wheels-hub-opens-up-the-world-from-the-back-of-a-horse/

July15th: 9:30-11pm 29th: 9:30-11pm - Moon viewinghttps://www.hormelnaturecenter.org/sola-fide-observatory.html

http://www.summersettheatre.org/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-nighttime15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been […]

Weekly crafts for kids and supplies to make your own creations!https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

Concert Series is supported by the generosity of MarySue Hormel Harris. Enjoy free entertainment in our beautiful garden. Bring a chair or blanket. Cash bar is available during the evening events. Gates will open at 6pm for those who would like to come early and support us with purchasing food. We will be offering grilled burgers, brats, hot dogs, […]

$20.00Kids will join instructor, Kate Erickson in this 4-day art camp. Students will make a new project each day out of recycled materials.Tuesday, August 1- Friday, August 4 from 10:30am- 12pm each dayGeared towards ages 5-10Instructor: Kate Erickson

Matchbox children's Theatre will host this event. For 7th - 12th Graders. Space is limited!  Call to sign up at 507-433-2391 Ever imagined bringing a book's characters to life? Theatre does just that! Join us as we introduce the basics of stage makeup, and discuss how to create a character's look. Utilizing a "hands on" […]

Open to creating your unique art.  Supplies provided.

$20.00Kids will join instructor, Kate Erickson in this 4-day art camp. Students will make a new project each day out of recycled materials.Tuesday, August 1- Friday, August 4 from 10:30am- 12pm each dayGeared towards ages 5-10Instructor: Kate Erickson

All ages Taiko Drumming!

Nature lovers age 55 and older are invited to join us for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and an optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles. Featured program: Join Austin native Will Bjornadal for a […]

$20.00Kids will join instructor, Kate Erickson in this 4-day art camp. Students will make a new project each day out of recycled materials.Tuesday, August 1- Friday, August 4 from 10:30am- 12pm each dayGeared towards ages 5-10Instructor: Kate Erickson

Get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy free activities such as canoe & kayak rentals, scooping for pond critters, archery on select days, butterfly netting, crayfish hunting, survival games, art activities, and self-guided nature trail activities. Feature of the day:  Sing and laugh along with musician, naturalist, and true-blue Minnesotan goofball Will Bjorndal […]

$20.00Kids will join instructor, Kate Erickson in this 4-day art camp. Students will make a new project each day out of recycled materials.Tuesday, August 1- Friday, August 4 from 10:30am- 12pm each dayGeared towards ages 5-10Instructor: Kate Erickson

The Austin Public Library will be attendance at the weekly Rolling Rec!  Each week will be at a different park.  https://www.aplmn.org/summer-reading

go to cedarriverarcheryclub.com for more information

Equine Therapeutic riding is back!  Anybody with an interest or questions can call 1-320-262-2864 or email [email protected] more at: https://www.austindailyherald.com/2023/07/saddle-up-for-those-with-disabilities-wagon-wheels-hub-opens-up-the-world-from-the-back-of-a-horse/

Join us for a special evening program from Austin native Will Bjorndal! Audiences of all ages will enjoy Will's amazing energy and creative songs. Will has been hard at work the past year writing new songs to delight his audience.

http://www.summersettheatre.org/the-curious-incident-of-the-dog-in-the-nighttime15-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain: He is exceptional at mathematics but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. He has never ventured alone beyond the end of his road, he detests being touched, and he distrusts strangers. Now it is 7 minutes after midnight, and Christopher stands beside his neighbor’s dead dog, Wellington, who has been […]