Chokio Community Picnic
2021-06-11 07:30 - 2021-06-12 01:00 (America/Chicago) | Chokio, MN, Chokio, MN, 56221, United States
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

Friday, June 11th
4:00 pm – Find Mary Medallion Hunt kicks off – clues posted at the Post Office
5:00 pm – Kids Pedal Tractor Pull, Tennis Court (4:30 pm registration)
Coin Hunt following tractor pull, T-Ball Field
**Food available at the baseball concession stand
6:00-8:00 pm – US Axe Throwing Mobile Unit, Ball Fields
7:00 pm – Foxy Lady Softball Game
8:00 pm – Coyote Baseball Game
9:00 pm – DJ & Karaoke, Spaulding’s Sports Bar

Saturday, June 12th
8:00 am – Prairie Pursuit 5k/10k Walk/Run, West Side Park (7:30 am registration)
9:00 am – Find Mary Clue #2
9:30 am – Games & Races, Neal Hofland Field
12:00 pm – Find Mary Clue #3
12:00 pm – Community Picnic, West Side Park
12:00 pm – Antique Tractor Pull, north of railroad tracks (11 am registration)
**Food available at Tractor Pull
TBD – Coyote Alumni Baseball Game
2:00 pm – Find Mary Clue #3
2:00 pm – Bean Bag Tournament, Spaulding’s Sports Bar
2:00-4:00 pm – Stevens Co. Historical Society’s Walking Tour, starts on Main St
4:00 pm – Find Mary Clue #4
5:00 pm – Kiddie & Main Parade: Twice the Fun in ‘21
** Food available on Main St
6:00 pm – FInd Mary Clue #5
7:00 pm – Cake Walk, Main Street
9:00-1:00 am – Street Dance featuring DJs, Tom Schott & Jon Pew
Dusk – Fireworks Show, Baseball Field

Morris Area Farmers Market
2021-06-17 15:00 - 18:00 | Morris Public Library Square, 6th Ave, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
THURSDAYS 3-6 PM
Buy Fresh, Buy Local. The Morris Area Farmers Market is a place where farmers, growers, producers and artisans sell their products directly to the public, and customers have a direct relationship with the producer of the items they purchase.

4th of July Celebration
2021-07-02 - 2021-07-03 | Hancock, Minnesota, Atlantic Ave, Hancock, United States
7:00-9:30: Firemen’s Relief Association Pancake Feed (Hancock Community Center)
7:30 am: 5K Run/Walk from Page Lake (Register at the Starting Line)
8:00 am: Race Begins
10 am: Little League All-Star Game (Little League Field)
10am – 1pm and following parade until 4pm: Commercial Club Inflatable (At Water Tower Park)
11am: Community Development Coin Dig at the school playground
11:00 – 1:00: Food Vendors at Water Tower Park
12:30pm: Kiddie Parade meets at the Water Tower
1:00: Kiddie Parade Begins
1:30pm: Regular Parade Begins (Line Up at 12:00 at School)
3:00pm: Tractor Pull near Trico
3:00-6:00 Food at Tractor Pull
Buddies: DJ Kim Wolf Outside
Dusk: Fireworks (located at Varsity Baseball Field)

Makers Art Festival
2021-07-10 | MN
Get ready for a FREE! one-day art & making extravaganza in Morris, Minnesota! Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 10, 2021!

Here is a taste of what’s to come!
– Demonstration of how to paint a barn quilt
– Unveiling of the new Stevens County mural at the museum
– Rock painting and fluid painting through the Prairie Renaissance Cultural Alliance (PRCA) in East Side Park
– Samples of local food at Stone’s Throw Cafe
– Card making classes at the museum
– Music at East Side Park
– An exhibition by Michael Weatherly at the PRCA gallery
– A community mural painting project behind Stone’s Throw Cafe
– Take-and-make sun prints kits from the Morris Public Library
– A farmers market on the lawn in front of the library
– Demonstration of using pastels at the PRCA gallery
– A knitting circle in East Side Park
– Art vendors in East Side Park
– A reception for the art exhibit, Horizontal Grandeur, at the museum
– Music on the museum lawn
– And MORE!
“This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through grants from the Lake Region Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.”

Crazy Days & Food Court
2021-07-27 - 2021-07-28 | Morris, MN, East 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Get crazy store deals, crazy good food, and crazy prizes during CRAZY DAY on July 28.

Shop these businesses for CRAZY deals!
Inherit Clothing Co.
RFC
Willies SuperValu
Minnesota Magnolia
Twisted Ivy Boutique
Stevens County Times
Town and Country
You Pet’cha
Gimme Some Grillin
BInspired
Second Chance Boutique
John’s Total Entertainment
Sweet Lily’s
Ungers Furniture
Eul’s Hardware
Heartland Motor
Visit the Food Court from 11 am-2 pm on East 6th Street

Look for the Chamber Plinko board to play for a chance to win prizes!

Horticulture Night
2021-07-29 11:00 - 15:00 | West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Explore all that the Horticulture Display Garden has to offer during the 50th annual Horticulture Night at the University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris. Experience beautiful flower gardens, meandering paths, and creative landscape ideas while taking in a variety of horticultural demonstrations*. Food booths, vendor and education booths, and cow milking demonstration also on tap during Horticulture Night.

Demonstrations include:

orchids
landscape design
herb gardening
growing tomatoes
50 years of annual flowers
protecting pollinators
rain gardens.
More info at https://wcroc.cfans.umn.edu/events/hort-night

The WCROC Horticulture Display Garden expands nearly three acres and includes plantings from several plant breeding companies from around the world. All flowers are labeled, allowing visitors to take note of top performing cultivars under regional conditions. Plant materials include annual flowers, perennials, trees, shrubs, vegetables, natives, aquatic, and tropicals.

Horticulture Night is open to the public with FREE admission. Registration required upon arrival.

* Demonstrations will be spread out throughout the Garden, allowing participants to freely go from one station to another. There will be no set start and end time for these demonstrations. This allows for social distancing. We encourage participants to ask questions at the stations that are of interest to them, while going through the various stations at their own comfort level.
We encourage you to bring your own seating since there will be no bleachers. Also, please note there will be no tents (to avoid crowding together) so bring an umbrella for shade if you desire.
Social distancing and facemasks required for those who are not fully vaccinated.

Stevens County Fair
2021-08-09 - 2021-08-15 | Stevens County Fair, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
The Stevens County Fair offers the best fair around! You park FREE, enter the fairgrounds FREE, and there is plenty of FREE family entertainment!

Join us August 10-15, 2021 for fun-filled days of rides, food, grandstand events, free entertainment and more!

Learn more about some of the events happening at the event this year!

University of MN-Morris Welcome Picnic & Community Expo
2021-08-23 11:30 - 14:00 | East Side Park, East 7th Stree, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Enjoy great food and learn about the Morris Community at this picnic in East Side Park. New students will also attend with their residence hall floor.

Need a place to stay during your visit? Check out area hotels, vacation rentals and campgrounds.

Prairie Pioneer Day
2021-09-11 05:00 - 13:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join us at the Stevens Country Fairgrounds in Morris, MN for a day of food, fun and shopping. Vendors will be set up from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Park & Cruise Car Show
2021-09-17 06:00 - 2021-09-18 11:00 | MN
Come out Friday for lunch and supper with Food Vendors like Mi Mexico, Morris Hockey, St. Mary’s shakes and more!
Then Saturday enjoy vintage cars and hot rods, food vendors starting at 11am, a cruise at 2 and free balloons and a bounce house for the kids!
Bill Dripps Memorial People’s Choice award and sign up for door prizes!

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend
2021-09-24 - 2021-09-26 | MN
This weekend get outdoors with your young hunter. Youth less than 16 years of age can hunt small game, such as squirrels and rabbits, without a license. All hunters must comply with open seasons, limits and other Minnesota regulations found here. Checkout the many great Wildlife Management Areas in our state, including those around Morris!

University of Minnesota Morris Homecoming
2021-09-30 - 2021-10-03 | MN
Show your Cougar spirit by wearing maroon and gold all weekend!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1
12–2 p.m.—Science & Math Alumni and Students Networking, Science 2555*
* Please confirm your attendance in advance.
12–4 p.m.—Cougar Athletic Garage Sale, Cougar Sports Center, Dacotah Deck
4 p.m.—George Fosgate Black Box Theatre Dedication, Humanities Fine Arts

Distinguished Alumni Award & Cougar Hall of Fame Recognition
Student Center, Oyate Hall and Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Performing Arts Center Grand Foyer
5 p.m.—Social Hour*
6 p.m.—Banquet and Recognition of Honorees*
8:30 p.m.—Dessert Reception*
*Advance purchase tickets, required for this event, are available online.
7 p.m.—Volleyball Game v. Northland College, Cougar Sports Center, James Gremmels Court
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2
9 a.m.—UMMAA Board Meeting, Student Center, Moccasin Flower Room
9:30 a.m.—Men’s and Women’s Basketball Alumni Games, Cougar Sports Center, James Gremmels Court
10 a.m.–4 p.m.—Campus Bookstore Open, Science Building Lower Level
10:30–11:30 a.m.—Clifford J. Benson Center for Community Partnerships Dedication, Welcome Center, 2nd Floor
10:44 a.m.—1970s Football Reunion, East of Big Cat Stadium
11 a.m.–12 p.m.—Tailgating, Outside Big Cat Stadium
11 a.m.—Cougar Athletic Garage Sale (open through halftime), Outside Big Cat Stadium
11:30 a.m.—Volleyball Game vs. UW-Superior, Cougar Sports Center
noon—Football Game v. Westminster College, Big Cat Stadium
1-3 p.m.—Alumni Art Show Once and Again Closing Reception, Humanities Fine Arts Center, Edward J. and Helen Jane Morrison Gallery
Celebrating 15 Years of Sustainability Progress
Welcome Center 122 and new Solar PV Field (near Prairie Lane and U.S. Hwy 59)
2 p.m.—Gathering of Alumni and Friends
Presentation
Visit and Share
Green Walk to Dedication
3 p.m.—Solar PV Field Dedication
4 p.m.—Homecoming Concert, Humanities Fine Arts, Recital Hall
5:30–7 p.m.—1970/71 50th Class Reunion & 1970s Decade Reunion, Student Center, Oyate Hall*
*Advance purchase tickets, required for this event, are available online.
7 p.m.—Annual Residence Halls Tug O’ War, Big Cat Stadium
10 p.m.-2 a.m.—BSU Homecoming Masquerade Dance, Student Center, Oyate Hall
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3
12:30 p.m.—Cougar Baseball Alumni Game & Reunion, Off-Campus–Chizek Field

Moonlight Madness
2021-10-28 11:00 - 15:00 | MN
Shop late-night deals at participating businesses during Moonlight Madness!
The Morris Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the event evening, October 28th.
Participating stores will be open 4:00-8:00pm.
Sign up at each location for a chance to win Chamber Cash!

Little Pumpkin's Night Out
2021-10-28 12:30 - 14:00 | Regional Fitness Center, Morris, MN, 626 E 2nd St, Morris, 56267, United States
Join us for our Little Pumpkin’s Night Out on Thursday, October 28th outdoors at the RFC!

Bring your little pumpkins in their favorite costume for lots of FALL fun!!

Games & activities
Crafts & coloring
The Pumpkin Shack
Hot cocoa & apple cider bar
Trick or Treating + more!

$5/child

We hope to see you there!

Trunk or Treat
2021-10-29 05:00 - 2021-10-31 13:00 | MN
OCT. 29 | 10am-4pm

RiverWood Bank
532 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN

OCT. 29 | 10am-6pm

Heartland Motor Co.
1E Hwy 28, Morris, MN
FREE treat bucket for the first 40 kids!
FREE treat bags for all

OCT. 30 | 2-4 pm

Federated Church
200 S Columbia Rd, Morris, MN

University of Minnesota-Morris
UMM will be handing out candy in the heart of UMM and accepting donations for the Stevens County Food Shelf

OCT. 30 | 4:30-6 pm

Pederson Funeral Home parking lot
101 S Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN

Spooktacular Halloween Party
2021-10-29 12:30 - 14:30 | Morris Area Elementary School, 201 S Columbia Ave, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join us for an evening of spooky fun!

Games
Spook house
Inflatables
Crafts
Face painting

Please bring a non-perishable items fo the Stevens County Food Shelf
Get 10 tickets for $1.00!
Pizza, water and bananas will be available for purchase.
Families and children from birth to 6th grade are welcome!
Adult supervision is required. Costumes optional.

Fireworks Show
2021-10-29 15:00 - 16:00 | Valu Ford & Chrysler, 205 State Hwy 9, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join Value Ford & Chrysler in celebrating 32 years of business!

In honor of their anniversary month and in thanks for the continuous support of our local and surrounding communities, they invite you to join in as we light up the night with one SPECTACULAR Firework Show!

We are so excited to bring our wonderful community together in viewing fireworks again this year!

Best viewing of the firework show will be from the Valu Ford & Chrysler lot. Watch from your vehicle or bring a lawn chair to enjoy the show with your whole family!

Spooky "U"
2021-10-30 09:00 - 2021-10-31 16:30 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th Street, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join UMM this Hallo-Weekend for Trick or Can, Candy on Cougar Circle, and the Not So Haunted, Haunted Barn!

Candy on Cougar Circle
Saturday, October 30th from 2-4PM in the heart of UMM UMM students will be handing out candy to trick or treaters and collecting donations for the Stevens County Food Shelf. Checks made out to Stevens County Food Shelf.
UMM Students, Faculty and staff interested in volunteering sign up here: z.umn.edu/SPOOKYU2021

Not So Haunted, Haunted Barn
Saturday, October 30th from 2-4 PM at the Horse Barn by UMM Central Lot
Cost- $1

Haunted Barn (SCARY)
Saturday, October 30th from 7-9:30 PM at the Horse Barn by UMM Central Lot
Cost- $1UMM Scarers Needed, sign up here: z.umn.edu/SCARE21

Trick or Can
Sunday, October 31st from 4-8 PM Volunteers will be going door-to-door collection donations for the Stevens County Food Shelf.
Items collected will be non-expired shelf-stable food items, paper products, personal and hygiene products.
Volunteers needed! Free Pizza!
UMM Students, Staff, and Faculty sign up here: z.umn.edu/ToC2

Fall Festival & Haunted Barn
2021-10-30 11:30 - 15:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Stevens County 4-H invites you to our Fall Festival and Haunted Barn on Saturday, October 30.
This event is open to all youth and families.
From 4:30-5:30 p.m.: Join us for festival activities for youth of all ages, including games, crafts and snacks!
Festival activities are free to families!
From 6-8 p.m.: Check out the Haunted Barn and fall games!
Tickets for the Haunted Barn are $2. Haunted Barn is designed for youth in grades 4 and up.
***All proceeds will be donated to the Stevens County Food Shelf!
Questions? Email aaner032@morris.umn.edu

Walking Taco Feed
2021-11-18 10:30 - 14:00 | Morris Legion, 507 Pacific Ave, Morris, MN, United States
Grab a bite during the Parade of Lights!
The Legion Riders will be hosting a walking taco feed fundraiser. Proceeds will benefit the Stevens Community Medical Courage Cottage, which offers specialized assisted-living care in a home-like setting.

Parade of Lights
2021-11-18 11:30 - 16:00 | Atlantic Ave. Morris, MN, Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN, United States
Come out and watch the Parade of Lights on Atlantic Ave. in Morris, Minnesota!
The parade route is from 10th Street to 1st Street.
While you’re enjoying the lights grab a walking taco at the Morris Legion. Proceeds benefit SCMC Courage Cottage.
Then head over to the Stevens County Fairgrounds for our inaugural Lights on the Prairie grand opening!

Lights on the Prairie-Grand Opening
2021-11-18 12:30 - 16:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join us for the first-ever drive-through lights display this holiday season starting November 18 at 6:30. The event will run every Friday and Saturday night Thanksgiving weekend through December 18.

Schedule

Grand Opening Thursday, November 18th, 2021 at 6:30 pm.
Every Friday and Saturday Night through December 18th, 2021
Hours: 5 pm – 10 pm
Location
Stevens County Fairgrounds Morris, MN
177 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267
Please enter through the south end of the fairgrounds.

Drive-Through Lights Display & Open Skate
2021-11-26 11:00 - 2021-11-27 16:00, 2021-12-03 11:00 - 2021-12-04 16:00, 2021-12-10 11:00 - 2021-12-11 16:00, 2021-12-17 11:00 - 2021-12-18 16:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Lights on the Prairie
Join us for the first-ever drive-through lights display this holiday season happening every Friday and Saturday night through December 18. The Lee Community Center will also be offering open skating.
Every Friday and Saturday Night through December 18th, 2021
Hours: 5 pm – 10 pm
Cost: Free with a free-will donation
Location
Stevens County Fairgrounds Morris, MN
177 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN 56267
Please enter through the south end of the fairgrounds.

Open Skating

Drive through the Lights on the Prairie then lace up your skates and grab a hot chocolate at the Lee Community Center!
November 26 > Open Skate 8-10pm
November 27 > Open Skate 7-9pm
December 3 > Open Skate 6-8pm
December 4 > Open Skate 6-8pm
December 10 > Open Skate 8-10pm
December 11 > Open Skate 6-8pm
December 17 > Open Skate 8-10pm
December 18 > Open Skate 6-8pm

Pictures With Santa and a Movie
2021-11-27 04:00 - 06:00 | Morris Theatre, 12 E 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Get a free photo with Santa! Meet the man himself and have that magical moment captured by Alyssa Krogan Photography!
The first FREE Holiday Matinee will follow at 12 pm, featuring The Polar Express.
Join us in the holiday spirit by making some wonderful Christmas memories at the Morris Theatre.

John G. White Art Reception at Stone's Throw Cafe
2021-12-01 11:00 - 12:30 | Stone’s Throw Cafe, 506 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
A retired newspaperman who lives at Listening Stones Farm in Clinton Township, John White is active capturing images of the Upper Minnesota’s unique landscapes of prairie, outcrops, wetlands and rivers, along with the wildlife and people who inhabit Minnesota’s western boundary waters.

Join us at Stone’s Throw Cafe to see some of John’s photography and meet the artist.

Small bites will be served and the bar & kitchen will be open.

Holiday Stroll
2021-12-04 03:00 - 11:00 | Atlantic Ave. Morris, MN, Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN, United States
Join us for a day of holiday fun in Morris!

Pictures with Santa
Free movie
Walking tour of Atlantic Ave.

Also, find great deals and a chance to win $250 in Morris chamber cash or one of 13 gift baskets!
Visit these participating businesses to shop and register for the prizes:

B Inspired
Common Cup Coffee House
Gervais Jewelers
Inherit Clothing Co.
John’s Total Entertainment
Minnesota Magnolia
Sweet Lily’s
The Homestead
Town and Country
Twisted Ivy
Willie’s Caribou Coffee
Mi Mexico
Mi San Juan Mini Market

Live Nativity Display
2021-12-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Experience the magic of the holidays during the live nativity display. Enter through gate 5 and enjoy the Lights on the Prairie display and after the lights drive by the live nativity with volunteers from Fusion Youth!
