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Join us for a Rotary meeting every Monday at noon to learn more https://www.facebook.com/AustinMNrotaryclub
Monday, July 1 2:00 pm Create your own custom carved wood sign! All ages welcome. Registration required. Please call the library at: 433-2391 This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Southeastern Minnesota Arts Council thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts & cultural heritage fund.
The road is closed, and the road is full of vendors! Stop down and say hi! Lots of journals, T-shirts, messenger bags, totes, wine bags, earrings, and more!
Second Chance romance author will also talk about her Midwest Mystery book sets. Tuesday, July 2 10:30 am coffee and signing event - at Sweet Reads Book Store
Let's Pretend! Tiny Tikes 6 sessions - $75 For ages 3-5 Each week's theatre-inspired activities are based around a book the teacher reads at the beginning of class. Kiddos get to play games, dress up, AND make their own felt puppet to take home!
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
The 4th of July weekend is FULL of activities and events! Please visit https://www.freedomfestaustin.com/schedule-of-events FreedomFest is Austin’s annual 4th of July community celebration. July 3rd Events are all at the Bandshell Park! There will be something for everyone!
Let's Pretend! Tiny Tikes 6 sessions - $75 For ages 3-5 Each week's theatre-inspired activities are based around a book the teacher reads at the beginning of class. Kiddos get to play games, dress up, AND make their own felt puppet to take home!
What's more 4th of July than a real, live bald eagle?!Thanks to a generous donation by the Austin Eagles Club (how perfect is that?), The National Eagle Center from Wabasha, MN will be on the Bandshell Stage and will feature a live eagle ambassador. Learn about eagle biology, ecology, natural history, and cultural connections in […]
The 4th of July weekend is FULL of activities and events! Please visit https://www.freedomfestaustin.com/schedule-of-events FreedomFest is Austin’s annual 4th of July community celebration. Parade @ 11 am Events at Bandshell Park 1:30 pm - 10:30 pm 8 pm Pillars of the Community Presentation - 8:30 pm Austin Symphony Orchestra - 10 pm Flashing Thunder Fireworks
Join us for our Freedom Fest Fun Run for ages 2 – 12. This is not a timed race but an opportunity for kids to participate in our Community and celebrate the Fourth of July! Be sure to sign up for the Running Club (below) to receive $5 off your Mini Piggy registration. When Time Cost Thursday, […]
It's the annual Independence Day Parade! The route flows down Main Street from 1st Dr NW to Band Shell Park. Find all the parade entries and schedule on the Go! Austin Minnesota App (https://onelink.to/goaustinmn). You can even vote for your favorite parade entry right on the App! See you there.
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Join us for fresh, locally grown produce, unique handmade goods, and delicious prepared foods from vendors in our local community. 501 Oakland Ave E (Near the Salvation Army and Hardy Geranium)
Organized by Eagles Aerie 703 5:30 pm - 8 pm LP and the 45s 9 pm - midnight Slippin' Jimmy
Start Location is Rotary Centennial Park Organized by DarrenDash.org. Pre-Register online @ Darren Dash – Running event to honor the late Darren Lewis This 13th annual event will honor the life of Austin native and running enthusiast, Darren Lewis. (1973-2011) The race will start at 8:00 am. Water stops and post race refreshments will be […]
*30 Target Minimum Current Club Conditions Allowing *$15 non-member entry / $10 member entry *All experience levels welcome Up Coming 2024 Events: July 6th and 7th: July Shoot 8 am - 2 pm August 3rd : Annual Kids Day 9 am - 1 pm August 17th and 18th: Targeting Cancer Shoot August 24th and 25th : Traditional Only […]
Annual Fishing Contest! Trophies for largest single fish weight in each age group. Age groups: 3-6, 7-9, 10-12, and 13-15. Bait provided, limited tackle to borrow, bring your own rod. 8:30 - 10 am On-site registration 9:00 - 10:50 am Fishing Time 11:00 am Fishing Contest Awards Held at East Side Lake
Sponsored by the Austin Morning Lions Serving: pancakes, sausage, SPAM, coffee, juice & milk. Free Will Donation 7 am - 1 pm Located at the Austin Municipal Airport
*30 Target Minimum Current Club Conditions Allowing *$15 non-member entry / $10 member entry *All experience levels welcome Up Coming 2024 Events: July 6th and 7th: July Shoot 8 am - 2 pm August 3rd : Annual Kids Day 9 am - 1 pm August 17th and 18th: Targeting Cancer Shoot August 24th and 25th : Traditional Only […]
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Join us for a Rotary meeting every Monday at noon to learn more https://www.facebook.com/AustinMNrotaryclub
The road is closed, and the road is full of vendors! Stop down and say hi! Lots of journals, T-shirts, messenger bags, totes, wine bags, earrings, and more!
July 8th: Brooke Byam & The Daymakers - Brooke delivers a high energy, family friendly, classy and engaging show that will have you in awe all night long! Garden opens at 6 pm for food service. Concerts start at 7 pm. Don't forget to bring your lawn chair!
Tuesday, July 9th - Friday, July 12th from 10:30am- 12pm each day Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 5-10 In this 4 day long camp, learn how to build and sculpt a castle out of polymer clay!
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center is bringing Nature Play to the Library. For kids birth - 12 years old. FREE
Every Tuesday night at Hoot and Ole’s we will have trivia through the Atmosphere app on our TV’s. Come on down and test your skills on random knowledge trivia. 5 rounds of trivia with prizes for each round and the overall winner for the night
Tuesday, July 9th - Friday, July 12th from 10:30am- 12pm each day Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 5-10 In this 4 day long camp, learn how to build and sculpt a castle out of polymer clay!
Charlie Cart Program is sponsored by University of Minnesota Extension Seasonal Healthy Foods & Nutrition - for ages 6 & Up Story and Creating your own Popcorn Snack
Evolve Fitness has a summer dance camp on June 19, 26, July 10, 17 For Ages 3-5 4-5 pm $45/summer (4 sessions) For ages 6+ 5-6:30 pm $60/summer (4 sessions) Activities: Learn acro-tumbling, gain flexibility, ballet, tap, pom, jazz skills & steps. Learn a fun themed dance & have a mini performance. www.bridgetdance.com
Nature Lovers age 55 and older are invited to join them for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and on optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles.
Tuesday, July 9th - Friday, July 12th from 10:30am- 12pm each day Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 5-10 In this 4 day long camp, learn how to build and sculpt a castle out of polymer clay!
Humans aren't the only things that live in cities. Come learn about what kinds of animals live alongside us and how our buildings, roads, and daily life can greatly impact their ability to survive. Free Family Program at the Nature Center
Tuesday, July 9th - Friday, July 12th from 10:30am- 12pm each day Instructor: Tressie Kinney Geared towards ages 5-10 In this 4 day long camp, learn how to build and sculpt a castle out of polymer clay!
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Free summer events! Fridays 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Sponsored by City of Austin's Park & Recreation department. July 12 @ Orchard Creek - 26th St. & 16th Ave SW
Naturalist Nature Walk Saturday, July 13 - Free - Interpretive Center 10:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join one of our Naturalists on a 45 minuet hike on one of our trails. These hikes will focus on what is happening in nature at the time of the hike. Naturalists will point out […]
Naturalist Nature Walk Saturday, July 13 - Free - Interpretive Center 10:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 2:00 pm Join one of our Naturalists on a 45 minuet hike on one of our trails. These hikes will focus on what is happening in nature at the time of the hike. Naturalists will point out […]
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Join us for a Rotary meeting every Monday at noon to learn more https://www.facebook.com/AustinMNrotaryclub
The road is closed, and the road is full of vendors! Stop down and say hi! Lots of journals, T-shirts, messenger bags, totes, wine bags, earrings, and more!
Tuesday, July 16- Thursday, July 18 from 10:30am-12pm each day Instructor: Pen McVay Geared towards ages 10-18 Critters, creepy crawling, creatures oh my! Learn how to design little creatures with simple shapes and gestures all on paper. Students will learn the beginning tips and tricks when doing character/creature design and make many little companions along […]
Join Author, educator, and historian Dean Ulland at the Mower County Senior Center, as he provides a look at World War I through the lens of Southern Minnesota and its occupants. Ulland will talk about the sacrifices the people of Southern Minnesota made in order to survive the hardships of war and to support our […]
Tuesday, July 16- Thursday, July 18 from 10:30am-12pm each day Instructor: Pen McVay Geared towards ages 10-18 Critters, creepy crawling, creatures oh my! Learn how to design little creatures with simple shapes and gestures all on paper. Students will learn the beginning tips and tricks when doing character/creature design and make many little companions along […]
Mower County Senior Center is serving a Grill Out Lunch Menu will be Grilled Burger or Brat, Baked Beans, Cookie, and Lemonade Seating is limited. Tickets go on sale June 1st. $7 Member $8 Non-Member
Nature Lovers age 55 and older are invited to join them for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and on optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles.
Tuesday, July 16- Thursday, July 18 from 10:30am-12pm each day Instructor: Pen McVay Geared towards ages 10-18 Critters, creepy crawling, creatures oh my! Learn how to design little creatures with simple shapes and gestures all on paper. Students will learn the beginning tips and tricks when doing character/creature design and make many little companions along […]
BONUS Lunchbox History “FAQs about Minnesota’s New State Flag & Seal” Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "FAQs about Minnesota's New State Flag & Seal" with Dr. Anita Gaul from Minnesota West Community & Technical College. Learn about the Minnesota State Flag and how […]
Friday, July 19th from 10am- 1pm and Friday, August 2nd from 10am- 1pm Geared towards ages 16+ Instructor: Rhonda Baldner Learn the art of creating an enchanting wren birdhouse. With techniques learned in class, you will make a pinch pot style birdhouse that wrens are sure to love! Your birdhouse will be constructed in the […]
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Create Sand Bottle Art at the Library. Ages 8 and Up. **Registration is Required - contact library.
Kevin Dammen loved the great outdoors and was an avid athlete—he enjoyed running, skiing, unicycling, slacklining, hiking, and camping. In 2011, Kevin passed away while kayaking on Lake Superior. Embrace your adventurous side like Kevin did and get out with your family and enjoy the Dammen Adventure Family Fun Day. Come walk the trails with […]
Saturday, July 20 @ 1 pm Sponsor 1 duck, 5 ducks, or as many as you want as they race their way down Dobbins Creek. Winners of the race will win fun prizes! $5 for 1 Duck or $20 for 5 Ducks! Part of the Dammen Family Fun Day Fundraiser!
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Join us for a Rotary meeting every Monday at noon to learn more https://www.facebook.com/AustinMNrotaryclub
The road is closed, and the road is full of vendors! Stop down and say hi! Lots of journals, T-shirts, messenger bags, totes, wine bags, earrings, and more!
Dungeons & Dragons Camp Ages 7-11 $125 Mondays & Tuesdays July 22nd-August 6 A young beginner's version of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn how to play a campaign and the art of roleplaying in our own "D&D dungeon" at Matchbox. A set of gaming dice will be provided in their own pouch for each student to […]
Tuesday, July 23rd- Friday, July 26th from 10:30am- 12pm Instructor: Kate Erickson Geared towards ages 5-10 Explore different drawing skills, art mediums and styles in this four day long art camp.
Dungeons & Dragons Camp Ages 7-11 $125 Mondays & Tuesdays July 22nd-August 6 A young beginner's version of Dungeons & Dragons! Learn how to play a campaign and the art of roleplaying in our own "D&D dungeon" at Matchbox. A set of gaming dice will be provided in their own pouch for each student to […]
Our next Parent and Caregiver Coffee Chat is next Tuesday, July 23rd from 5:00 -6:30 p.m. at LIFE Mower County. We will be creating medical and education record keepers. Coffee and cookies will be provided. If you need childcare assistance to attend this event please email [email protected]
Tuesday, July 23rd- Friday, July 26th from 10:30am- 12pm Instructor: Kate Erickson Geared towards ages 5-10 Explore different drawing skills, art mediums and styles in this four day long art camp.
Space is limited! Sign up for a ten minute reading time slot @ 507-433-2391 Harper and her Human Steph are part of The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. We use animals screened and approved by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs to ensure that the dog is clean, healthy, and friendly. However, all animals, even friendly dogs […]
Tuesday, July 23rd- Friday, July 26th from 10:30am- 12pm Instructor: Kate Erickson Geared towards ages 5-10 Explore different drawing skills, art mediums and styles in this four day long art camp.
Lunchbox History “Gertrude Ellis Travels Abroad in 1889” Mower County Historical Society - Pioneer Building 1303 6th Ave SW, Austin, MN, United States Lunchbox History presents "Gertrude Ellis Travels Abroad in 1889" with historian, author, and MCHS Executive Director, Randal J. Forster.
Featured Movie: Ratatouille (2007) Rated PG Tickets: $7 Sponsored by Austin Eagles Lookout Aerie 703
Tuesday, July 23rd- Friday, July 26th from 10:30am- 12pm Instructor: Kate Erickson Geared towards ages 5-10 Explore different drawing skills, art mediums and styles in this four day long art camp.
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Free summer events! Fridays 2:30 - 4:00 pm. Sponsored by City of Austin's Park & Recreation department. The Austin Public Library will be joining the event at this location. July 26 @ Horace Austin - North Main Street
Saturday, July 27; 10:00 - 11:30 am Meet at the Interpretive Center Looking for some volunteer hours or a great way to help your community and the environment? Help us restore our forests by removing invasive buckthorn. A naturalist will be there to guide you during this process. You may either sign up through United […]
Weather permitting we will have a petting zoo, games, story time and a repurposing craft. Free will donations accepted to support Matchbox Children's Theatre. Inside Heather Neufeldt from Phynix Farm will be hosting another candle making session. Pick your vessel, create your scent and voila! Prices vary by size. Second Act Thrift Store 3301 Oakland […]
Create a tie-dye item at the Library. Ages 8 and Up. **Registration is Required - contact library.
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Join us for a Rotary meeting every Monday at noon to learn more https://www.facebook.com/AustinMNrotaryclub
The road is closed, and the road is full of vendors! Stop down and say hi! Lots of journals, T-shirts, messenger bags, totes, wine bags, earrings, and more!
Jay C. Hormel Nature Center is bringing Nature Play to the Library. For kids birth - 12 years old. FREE
Tuesday, July 30th from 1pm- 3pm Geared towards ages 15+ Instructor: Debra D’Souza Come 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.
Not scheduled for September - will return in October! Spend an hour at the library for this weekly event! Program is set for children ages birth - age 6. It is free and open to the public.
The Senior Center is serving a Salad Shaker Lunch on Wednesday, July 31 11:00 am - 1 pm Choose ham, bacon, chicken, cheese and veggies to make your salad. Served with a breadstick, Banana Split Dessert, and a Summer Slush $10 Members $11 Non-Members
Nature Lovers age 55 and older are invited to join them for FREE coffee or tea and a cookie, a program or concert, and on optional opportunity to take a 45-60 minute guided tour of the Nature Center trails on one of our two access vehicles.
Come meet some awesome reptiles from the RAD Zoo. Learn about turtles, lizards, snakes and a small alligator. There will be an opportunity to touch a reptile at the end of the presentation. Free Family Program at the Nature Center
Get outside and discover nature with your child! Enjoy free activities such as canoe & kayak rentals, scooping for pond critters, water/sand tables, art activities, and self-guided nature trail activities.
Friday, July 19th from 10am- 1pm and Friday, August 2nd from 10am- 1pm Geared towards ages 16+ Instructor: Rhonda Baldner Learn the art of creating an enchanting wren birdhouse. With techniques learned in class, you will make a pinch pot style birdhouse that wrens are sure to love! Your birdhouse will be constructed in the […]
Stop by the Historic Paramount Theatre for a self-guided tour. Open to the public 12-5pm Fridays from May-October.
Just in time for the county fair, we will learn how to create a Healthy Fair Treat!. Presented by Hormel Foods Chef - Barry G. Free Samples - all ages welcome
*30 Target Minimum Current Club Conditions Allowing *$15 non-member entry / $10 member entry *All experience levels welcome Up Coming 2024 Events: August 3rd : Annual Kids Day 9 am - 1 pm August 17th and 18th: Targeting Cancer Shoot August 24th and 25th : Traditional Only Shoot September 7th and 8th: September 3D shoot 8 am […]
Saturday, August 3rd from 10am- 4pm Geared towards ages 14+ Instructor: Debra D’Souza In this beginner class, students will have the chance to design and create up to 2 micro mosaic pendants or pins using Italian glass “Filati”. We will cover all the steps of micro-mosaic creation, from selecting the substrate, design, tool use, cutting […]
Saturday, August 3, 2024 10 am - 3 pm @ the Bandshell Community Park. Worship - Prayer - Ministry sponsored by : 7:14 Ministries/House on Fire Contact Living Bible Church @ [email protected] for more information
Bingo at American Legion. Doors will open at noon. Call 507-437-1151 with questions
Summerset Theatre present the musical BRIGHT STAR Inspired by a true story and featuring the Tony-nominated score by Steve Martin and Edie Brickell. BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop of the American South in the 1920's and '40's. When literary editor Alice Murphy meets a young […]
