Maplewood Nature Center & Neighborhood Preserves offers the following public nature programs for March through June 2013:

The Summer Flower Show displays the greatest plant diversity of any of the five Sunken Garden Flower Shows, as well as the longest season.

This is a rare opportunity to partake in a tranquil and traditional Japanese tea ceremony inside the Tea House of the Charlotte Partridge Ordway Japanese Garden. The ceremony lasts 45 minutes and guests are seated on the floor. Saturday’s ceremonies are at 10:30am, 11:30am and 1:00pm, Sundays at 11:00am and 1:00pm. Advanced reservations are required. $35. For more information visit: http://www.comozooconservatory.org/events/

John Michael Lerma's popular grilling series is back for another grilling season filled with technique, delicious recipes, and fun.

Have you ever wondered what a sea lion dreams about? Get a rare glimpse into Sparky’s dream world this summer—plentiful food, meeting walruses, visiting the rainforest, and ballroom dancing.

Come to the Anoka County Airport in Blaine and Discover Aviation!

Each year, the event draws more than 250,000 Midwesterners to the 40 blocks of Grand Avenue as the official kick-off to the summer season featuring live music, delicious food and entertainment for all ages.

Join us for a weekend of festivities as we celebrate the Grand Opening of Gorilla Forest!

Have you ever wanted to be on the Bachelor? Come to the casting call!

A free day of fun for kids age 10 and under -- and their grown-ups.

After a year hiatus, MNfashion is proud to announce the return of Voltage to First Avenue‘s Mainroom on Saturday, June 8, 2013. The event will showcase sixteen local designers – eight apparel and eight accessory – who will present Spring 2013 collections alongside four local bands for a night of fashion and music.

On Sunday June 9^th, at the Pourhouse in Downtown Minneapolis, McTerry Music and Cities 97 present a fantastic lineup of Minnesota musicians performing on three stages to help raise funds and awareness for Cystic Fibrosis.

Parents and parents-to-be, check out what's available in your community for your growing family! 

Join us for a once in a lifetime theater wide gala honoring 50 years of the Guthrie.

John Michael Lerma's popular recreational cooking camp for young chefs. Your young chef will learn basics, techniques, food safety, knife safety, food identification, and much more in this hands-on culinary experience.
 

Merle Haggard, often considered the single most influential singer/songwriter in country music history, will make a special appearance with his longtime band the Strangers at Hennepin Theatre Trust’s State Theatre at 8 p.m. on Friday, July 19, 2013.

Join the Monticello Lions club for their 2nd annual Craft Beer Brewfest along the banks of the Mississippi river!