Food & Drink

Vegetable Growing Basics: Plant, Weed, and Water (Adults, Ages 12+ welcome with adult)      

At Maplewood Nature Center

Thursday, March 19, 2020 6:30PM-9:00PM Read more about Vegetable Growing Basics: Plant, Weed, and Water

Vegetable Growing Basics: Soil, Seeds, and Space (Adults, Ages 12+ welcome with adult)      

At Maplewood Nature Center

Thursday March 12, 2020 6:30PM-9:00PM Read more about Vegetable Growing Basics: Soil, Seeds, and Space

Join the South Uptown neighborhood at this annual fundraising chili festival. Hot chili and fixings will be served—vegetarian options available—along with drinks and desserts. Bid in the silent auction and get the chance to win a door prize. All proceeds will go to support the Joyce Uptown Food Shelf. All ages. 612.370.4907 Read more about Chilly Chili Fest

The Winter Carnival is back for 2020! This year’s events will include ice carvings, merchandise and food sales, music and much more. Bring out the whole family and come join the fun at the recently renovated Rice Park and Landmark Center. This all-day event will be a fun time for everyone in the winter months. All ages.  Read more about 2020 Saint Paul Winter Carnival

The Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace 2020 will be celebrated in the historic village of Afton, MN. The festival honors the long & rich heritage of strawberry crops grown in the area since the 1800s. This FREE 2 day outdoor celebration will feature a blend of 80+ artists showcasing & selling their good sand a business expo. Great food, live music, & fun activities for the entire family. Read more about Afton Strawberry Festival & Marketplace

Celebrate locally brewed beer with the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild this winter. Sample the wares of over 90 breweries in a festive party atmosphere, pair your unlimited samples with specially crafted small plates and enjoy live entertainment. Ages 21 and up. Read more about Winterfest

You don’t have to be a runner to enjoy this event! The Minnesota Brewery Running Series is hosting a dash between Bauhaus Brew Labs and 612Brew. The run only lasts a few blocks, and you’re invited to take your time getting from one brewery to the other. All are invited to participate, but to enjoy the beer you must be 21 and up. Read more about 0.5K Winter Beer Dash

Santa is coming to Lift Bridge Brewery on Sunday, December 1st from 10am-2pm, and instead of just waiting in line with the kids – adults can wait in line with a fresh beer, root beer or hard Setlzer! WAY more fun for all involved. Photos taken by Shawn Hogendorf of Stillwater Current, with proceeds going to Valley Friendship Club of Stillwater. $10 per picture, and all photos will be emailed directly to you. Read more about Cheers With Santa

Union Depot’s 7th Annual Holiday Bake Sale will host the top Twin Cities bakeries for a day of cookie and candy shopping, entertainment, and live demos. Read more about Union Depot Holiday Bake Sale