All lads and lasses of the county are invited to partake in festivities for the centuries-old holiday, St. Patrick’s Day. O’Malley’s Pub is your portal to food, drinks and authentic spirit of the day. Order the holiday classic corned beef and cabbage or gulp down a green beer. All this, plus live music and your favorite Irish beers on tap? We can’t think of many reasons to not be there either. Read more about St. Patrick’s Day Party
Mardi Gras is a day of celebration and indulgence before heading into the Christian season of Lent. Gather with friends, family and the greater community to celebrate the day with plenty of pancakes. All are welcome. Free. 5–6:30 p.m. King of Kings Lutheran Church, 1583 Radio Drive; 651.738.3110; kingofkingswoodbury.org Read more about King of Kings Pancake Dinner
We often think of s’mores in the summer, but this delicious treat tastes just as good in the cold winter months. Join Afton Alps in celebrating the winter season with Sunday S’mores, sponsored by Nature Valley. Enjoy the warmth of the fire, and chase after that perfect golden brown mallow with friends and family. All ages. Free. Afton Alps, 6600 Peller Ave. S., Hastings; 651.436.5245; aftonalps.com Read more about Sunday S’mores
Break a Plate to Help Dino's Celebrate! Read more about Break Plates at Dino’s Grand Re-Opening
The growing season has officially started. Stop by the Central Park parking lot between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. any Sunday between June 15 and October 26 to stock up on locally-grown meat, vegetables, fruits, flowers and bakery items. Talk to the growers who labor in the fields while the kids play a match-the-vegetable game. As an added plus, the kids get to take home whatever veggies they match and turn them into a yummy recipe suggested by the St. Paul Growers Association. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Read more about Farmers' Market
The Woodbury Area Prayer Breakfast team asks a leader to speak on his or her faith and religious journey every year. Mark Crea, the CEO of Feed My Starving Children, will talk on his experiences. Breakfast will be served. Doors open at 6:15 a.m. 651.366.9771. Read more about Woodbury Area Prayer Breakfast
The first May Day celebrations date back before Christian times. Today, May poles and May Day baskets are commonplace. It calls for a day to dress up, at least in Woodbury. Young girls invite your moms, grandmothers, aunts, friends, sisters; any and all significant women figures are welcome. Festivities include a tea tasting, bingo, a craft and a photo opportunity. Bring your own teacup and camera. 651.714.3583. Read more about May Day Tea
Afton House Inn holds a festive wine dinner each month. Each focuses on cuisine from different regions. Head on over to the Inn this month for its March option and feast on a delectable meal, complete with to-die-for wine pairings. If you aren’t feeling up to the drive after dinner, book a reservation in one of the inn’s 25 rooms. Check the website for a full menu listing and prices. 651.436.8883. Read more about March Wine Dinner
Tour some of the area’s finest B&B establishments while sampling tasty chocolate samples. Learn the differences of these residences in the St. Croix River Valley before booking a stay. Each Sunday showcases different B&B spots and multiple local historic locations. Also bring a non-perishable food item for a local food shelf. Visit the website for that day’s featured locations. Bed and Breakfasts of the St. Croix River Valley; 651.436.8883. Read more about Chocolate March 2014
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