City of Morris

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 (America/Chicago) | 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!

Stevens County Pheasants Forever 38th Annual Banquet
2022-02-19 10:30 - 14:30 | Old No. 1 Bar & Grill, 412 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
A family-friendly event where conservation supporters can come together, socialize and support habitat for pheasants and all wildlife in Stevens County.
You may also win some awesome prizes!

The Story of Stevens County-Open House
2022-02-25 07:00 - 14:00, 2022-02-26 07:00 - 10:00 | Stevens County Historical Society, 116 W 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
We are very pleased to announce the premier of our permanent exhibit: The Story of Stevens County. We will be hosting an open house at three convenient times:
February 25th, 1:00-8:00pm
February 26th, 1:00-4:00pm
February 27th, 1:00-4:00pm
We will also be unveiling our seasonal exhibit, Stevens County Historical Society: A Centennial Celebration, in our History Wing.
Light refreshments will be served throughout the open house.
**This event is indoors. We encourage those who are unvaccinated to wear a mask, and ask all those who feel ill to stay home in accordance with CDC guidelines**

The Story of Stevens County-Open Houses
2022-02-27 07:00 - 10:00 | Stevens County Historical Society, 116 W 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
We are very pleased to announce the premier of our permanent exhibit: The Story of Stevens County. We will be hosting an open house at three convenient times:
February 25th, 1:00-8:00pm
February 26th, 1:00-4:00pm
February 27th, 1:00-4:00pm
We will also be unveiling our seasonal exhibit, Stevens County Historical Society: A Centennial Celebration, in our History Wing.
Light refreshments will be served throughout the open house.
**This event is indoors. We encourage those who are unvaccinated to wear a mask, and ask all those who feel ill to stay home in accordance with CDC guidelines*

KMRS/KKOK Spring Expo
2022-03-18 06:00 - 2022-03-19 11:00 | Lee Community Center, 101 Co Rd 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Shop vendors from around the region during the KMRS KKOK Spring Expo!

Friday, March 18
11 am – 7 pm

Saturday, March 19
9 am – 4 pm

Egg Dive!
2022-04-02 05:30 - 12:00 | Regional Fitness Center, Morris, MN, 626 E 2nd St, Morris, 56267, United States
Join us for an Egg Dive in the pool on Saturday, April 2nd!

Egg Dive: 10:00-10:30 am
Log Rolling: 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Open Swim: 11:00 am-5:00 pm

$5 per child! All ages welcome!

Level 4 and below will egg dive in the recreation pool, Level 4 and above will dive in the competition pool!

TaikoArts Midwest
2022-04-02 09:00 - 12:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Taiko drumming is a modern style of playing the Japanese drums, or taiko drums. During this free event, two drummers will share the technique, art and culture of taiko. You’ll also discover how the drums are made, learn rhythms and experience this high-energy performance art that combines music, dance, martial arts and athletics.
All ages are welcome!

Shower Love, Shop Local
2022-04-07 04:00 - 2022-04-09 09:00 | MN
Show your love for local this spring!
The Morris Area Chamber is hosting a Shower Love, Shop Local event April 7-9. Get a passport at participating businesses and collect punches when you shop locally. Once you collect five punches, leave your passport at one of the businesses. The Chamber will draw for the grand prize of $250 and each business will draw to give away a gift basket!

Community Easter Egg Hunt
2022-04-12 13:00 - 14:00 | West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Come to the FREE Morris Area Women of Today Easter Egg Hunt on Tuesday, April 12 from 6-7 PM.
There will be an egg hunt for kids 0-12, Clueless the Balloon Twister, photos with the Easter bunny, gift bags for every child, and special prizes for the kids who find the golden eggs. The egg hunt will take place at the WCROC Horticulture Display Garden if the weather is nice, rain location is the RFC. We hope to see you there! All are welcome.

Author Visit-David LaRochelle
2022-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | Morris Public Library, 102 E 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Minnesota Children’s Author, David LaRochelle, will be making a special visit to the Morris Public Library on Saturday, April 23rd at 3:00 PM. David will be sharing some of his books (Moo!, See the Cat, How to Apologize) and doing some storytelling and drawing. He will also be sharing some puppets that were made for one of his books! In addition, he will talk a little bit about the process of how a book gets published. Open to all ages, especially children!
This program is sponsored by Viking Library System and its member libraries and are funded in part or in whole with funds from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Tinman Triathlon
2022-05-07 04:00 - 08:00 | Regional Fitness Center, Morris, MN, 626 E 2nd St, Morris, 56267, United States
The 36th annual Tinman Triathlon!

Packet pick-up and race-day registration will be held in the Regional Fitness Center Lobby.
Both the sprint and Olympic events can be done individually or as a relay with 2 or 3 person teams!
Event distances:
Olympic: Swim – 1100yard Bike – 19mile Run – 10k
Sprint: Swim – 450yard Bike – 12miles Run – 5k

Register online here. Online registration closes at 9:00 p.m. on Friday, April 29.

Race-day registrations will be accepted on Saturday starting at 7:00 a.m.

Community Barn Dance
2022-06-24 14:00 - 17:00 | MN
Come and celebrate our 100th Anniversary with us! Enjoy dancing to the music of Schjei Country, a regional band that plays Classic Country, Bluegrass, and Folk music. The Rendsville 4-H club will have their Pie Fundraiser and the Donnelly Community Club has kindly donated the ice cream. This is open to the public as a FREE WILL event. Pop and water available to purchase.

Thank you to our sponsors: Hands for Health and Lawn & Driveway, Inc.

Morris Area Chamber Crazy Days
2022-07-27 02:00 - 09:00 | East 6th Street Morris, MN, East 6th St, Morris, MN, United States
The Morris Area Chamber is excited to host Crazy Days 2022!
DEALS
Stores will open at 7am so you can get early deals. Sidewalk sales all day!
KIDS ACTIVITIES
The kid’s activities will be on the library lawn from 10am-1pm and include games, bounce house, free movie and more!
FOOD
The food court will be on Oregon Ave from 11am-2:00pm. Enjoy sweet treats, burgers, BBQ, tacos, brats, pizza and more.

Stevens County Fair
2022-08-09 03:00 - 2022-08-14 12:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
The Best Fair Around!

FREE parking
FREE gate admission
FREE family entertainment

Come join us in August because there’s Lots To Do In 2022!
See you at the fair!

Prairie Harvest Fest
2022-09-16 03:00 - 2022-09-18 12:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States

Retail Crawl
2022-09-17 04:00 - 12:00 | Atlantic Ave. Morris, MN, Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN, United States
Want to shop Morris’ unique stores and boutiques? How about a chance at winning a Blackstone Grill while you’re doing it? And goodies from some of those awesome retailers?

Then join us during the 1st Annual Prairie Harvest Fest Retail Crawl!

Car Show
2022-09-17 08:00 - 11:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
It’s the 6th Annual Car Show happening during Prairie Harvest Fest! Enjoy food vendors, entertainment and activities for the kids. Stay after the car show for a parade, fireworks, a band, and beer garden!
A free event for the whole family!
Register your car here!

Take a Kid Hunting Weekend
2022-09-23 - 2022-09-25 | MN
This weekend is a great time to take a kid hunting! Adult Minnesota residents accompanied by a youth younger than 16 can hunt small game without a license. Hunter must company with open seasons, limits and other regulations.

PRCA Metal Arts Festival
2022-09-24 07:00 - 12:00 | Stevens County Fairgrounds, 177 County Road 22, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
In honor of the PRCA’s 20th Anniversary, we’re inviting community members to attend our Metal Arts Festival – the first ever in our region!
Join us for a free festival showcasing metal arts created by local people

Live Metalworks Auction
Silent Art Auction
Sculptures
Metalware
Garden and yard artworks
Music, refreshments, food

Help us showcase two decades of arts accomplishments and support the artistry of local welders and metal workers!
The PRCA is a non-profit organization whose mission is to connect our community by creating spaces to experience the arts in Stevens County, including the operation of Prairie Art & Gifts, our gallery located in Morris, MN. All proceeds from the Metal Arts Festival will benefit the PRCA and its mission.

Prairie Light Film Festival
2022-09-30 03:00 - 2022-10-06 12:00 | Morris Theatre, 12 E 6th St, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
The Prairie Light Film Festival will feature a wide selection of local, independent and international films in a variety of genres:
🎥 Meet Me In St. Louis (1944)🎥 Brian and Charles (2022)
🎥 Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021)
🎥 Bodies, Bodies, Bodies (2022)
🎥 The Long Walk (2019)
🎥 Short films by M.r. Fitzgerald (Hancock)
🎥 Kendra and Beth (2021) by Dean Peterson (Minneapolis)
🎥 The 22nd Annual Animation Show of Shows, which features 10 animated shorts.
Also featuring 2 short films, The Wolf and Reunion, by local filmmaker M.r. Fitzgerald, followed by a discussion with the filmmaker.

Adult Tickets: $4 Each Children and Senior Tickets: $2 Each

Relay for Life Monster Dash
2022-10-22 05:00 - 07:00 | Courage Cottage, 409 E 1st St, Morris, MN, United States
REGISTER ONLINE

Monster Dash – Scaring Away Cancer
5K/1K – Walk/Run

* Check-in will begin at 9:30 am at the corner of East 1st Street & Columbia Avenue. The 5k Run/ Walk will begin at 10:00 am and the 1k Run/ Walk will begin at 10:15 am.
For questions please contact Jenny Griffith at 320-287-2366 or Jamie Pribbenow at 320-815-9247.
* Register by October 10th to receive your free Monster Dash shirt!
* Release forms will be signed at the check-in table on the day of the race. (as we have done in the past)
* In order to maximize our donor dollars during this fundraiser, we will be adding any applicable credit card processing fees to the end of your order.
* Funds raised from this event will support the American Cancer Society’s Relay For life of Stevens and Swift Counties.

Every dollar we receive helps the Society to continue our efforts in helping people get well, helping people stay well, in finding cures, and fighting back against a disease that has already taken too many lives.

Once again, thank you for your support. We look forward to scaring you on October 22nd and working with you throughout the year in the fight against cancer.

Moonlight Madness
2022-10-27 11:00 - 15:00 | MN
Shop these participating businesses, Town and Country, Regional Fitness Center, B Inspired, The Homestead, Sweet Lily’s, You Pet’Cha, Inherit, and John’s Total Entertainment, and get late-night deals during Moonlight Madness on October 27th.
Sign up for your chance to win Chamber Cash at each one of the participating businesses.
