March is here even though it feels more like May. This weather is something else. There’s a lot happening in March this year. From St Patrick’s day to Easter there’s all kinds of family friendly events in the Twin Cities this March 2024.
Events in the Twin Cities this March 2024
Spring Flower Show
When: March 1 – 10, 2024
Where: Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive
Chaska, MN
Immerse yourself in a celebration of vibrant color, rich textures, enchanting fragrance and lush, green floral vignettes while learning about the Arboretum’s incredible gardens, interesting history and architecture and specialty collections. Plus, don’t miss special events throughout the show!
Free Wine Tasting
When: Mark 1st, 2024
Where: Swirl Wine Bar
3291 St. Croix Trail S
Afton, MN
Join The Swirl Team for a complimentary Free Wine Tasting Every Friday Night from 6:00pm – 8:00pm! We would love to have you!
OmniFest
When: Now through April 7th, 2024
Where: Science Museum of Minnesota
120 W Kellogg Blvd
St. Paul, MN
Don’t miss Omnifest, the Science Museum of Minnesota’s annual giant screen movie festival, from Feb. 24-April 7, featuring the museum’s newest live digital telescope show and larger-than-life moves taking you to the edges of the Earth — and deep into space! — without even leaving Minnesota. Find a lineup, showtimes, and tickets at smm.org.
Planning Your Garden For Seed Saving Workshop
When: March 2nd, 2024
Where: Oliver Kelley Farm
15788 Kelley Farm Rd
Elk River, MN
Learn how to modify your existing gardens for the purpose of growing and harvesting viable seed for future use. Whether you have had a hard time finding seeds of your favorite varieties, want to grow a family-favorite tomato, adapt a variety to local growing conditions, or just want to share seeds with others, this workshop will provide the information you need to get you started on the path of seed saving.
The Gilded Age Cookbook
When: March 3rd, 2024
Where: James J Hill House
240 Summit Avenue
St. Paul, MN
A food writer, librarian and historian, Becky Libourel Diamond has had a varied career combining writing and research. Her latest book, The Gilded Age Cookbook, was published by Globe Pequot in August 2023.
The Gilded Age Cookbook transports the reader back in time to lavish banquet tables set with linen tablecloths, delicate china, and sparkling crystal glasses. Cuisine featuring rich soups, juicy roasts, and luscious desserts will come to life through her presentation of historic images, artistic photography, and entertaining stories of celebrities from the era—the Vanderbilts, Astors, Goelets, and Rockefellers.
A small sampling of treats from the book will be provided by the author and signed copies of The Gilded Age Cookbook will be available for purchase.
Join us in the Mill City Museum baking lab with the author!
Original Mattress Factory Bedrace for Bridging
When: March 9th, 2024
Where: Buck Hill
15400 Buck Hill Road
Burnsville, MN
You and three of your closest friends, family or co-workers can dress in fun costumes and race down Buck Hill on a real queen-sized mattress, provided by Bridging! When you register your fundraising team for this outdoor winter event, not only will you have a blast, you will also help local families and individuals in need. Since 1999, this annual winter event has raised nearly $2 million dollars over the years to support Bridging’s mission!
Registration is free, and once your team of four raises the minimum fundraising amount ($400 per team) you’ll be invited to participate in this year’s Bedrace.
Maple Syruping
When: March 9th, 16th & 23rd
Where: Dodge Nature Center
1701 Charlton Street
West St Paul, MN
Celebrate the return of spring by observing the process of turning tree sap into syrup. Watch a tree-tapping demonstration, collect sap, visit the evaporator, and sample some delicious maple syrup and sugar!
Needlefelted Easter Eggs – Painting with Wool
When: March 10th, 2024
Where: Gammelgården Museum of Scandia
20880 Olinda Trail North
Scandia, MN
“Egg-cited” for springtime? This needlefelting class is a great way to celebrate spring by creating decorative felted Easter Eggs. We’ll start with a rigid foam egg base, which we’ll cover in colorful wool from the instructor’s flock of sheep. Laura will then show you a variety of techniques for decorating your eggs with adorable little birds or animals and different types of springtime flowers.
Bring your creative imagination, and enjoy seasonal egg decorating in a whole new medium. Ahead of class, Laura will mail you a kit, which includes all the supplies you need for the class, including foam work surface, felting needles, and plenty of colorful wool. The kit includes enough materials to make two decorative eggs.
St Patrick’s Day Celebration
When: March 16th, 2024
Where: Landmark Center
75 5th St W
St Paul, MN
Irish Arts Minnesota (IAM), in partnership with Landmark Center, proudly hosts its annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration, featuring regional and local Irish entertainment, Irish dance, Celtic vendors, Irish cuisine, pipe bands, and children’s crafts and entertainment.
Osman Shrine Circus
When: March 21 – 24, 2024
Where: Lee & Rose Warner Coliseum
1784 Judson Ave
St. Paul, MN
The Osman Shrine Circus has been delighting audiences in Minnesota for 100 years this year, making this the 99th St. Paul Osman Shrine Circus (minus 1 from COVID-19). Osman Shrine Circus was established in 1923 and is proud to have been part of the Twin Cities community since then; still going strong.
The Osman Shrine Circus is a Minnesota tradition that brings joy and excitement to thousands of families every year. Adored by kids and adults alike, our performance includes acrobatics, aerialists, clowns, horses, elephants, camels, dogs, cats, and more, who perform amazing acts and skills. They love sharing their talents with you—the fans that come to the Osman Shrine Circus each year!
Kids love the Circus! And if you’re an adult looking for some live entertainment on your next night out, we’ve got plenty of exciting acts for you too! No matter what your interests are, you’ll find something to love at Osman Shrine circus.
Easter Sunday Brunch
When: March 31st, 2024
Where: The Historic Afton House
3291 St Croix Trail S
Afton, MN
Assorted Domestic Cheese and Crackers
Charcuterie Assortment with Marinated Olives GF
Assorted Fresh Fruits and Berries GF
Fresh Vegetable Crudité with Ranch GF
Smoked Salmon GF
Deviled Eggs with Paprika GF
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!
CALL 651-436-8883
