March has arrived and we are thinking spring here in Greater St. Cloud! Plant some flowers, spend some time outdoors, and crawl downtown with artists. Catch a concert, shop for vintage goods, and have some fun with kids and babies. PLUS: March is home to St. Patricks’ Day! Let the festivities begin all over Greater St. Cloud. Read on for some highlights, or click here for a full event calendar!
70’s Magic Sunshine Band
March 5
It’s time to get down and enjoy the best of the 70’s either on your feet or in a seat. The greatest hits of 70’s AM Radio, live at Pioneer Place on 5th.
Boogie down on the dance floor, or chill in a reserved seat as we all get our groove on with The 70’s Magic Sunshine Band! General admission tickets are for the dancefloor, Get your tickets here.
KIDS DREAM Film Series
Weekends through April 6
Join Marcus Parkwood cinema Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, January 14 thru April 3, to view your favorite family flicks! Grab the family and head to the theater for discounted tickets, delicious treats, and your favorite family-friendly flicks on the big screen. The perfect thing to do on a chilly winter day! Learn more and view the movie listings here.
St. Cloud Junk Junktion
March 11 & 12
Junk Junktion is a vintage market! They will be featuring all things vintage, repurposed, antique, rusty, shabby, industrial, retro, hand made and lots of amazing junk and handmade items. Tickets are good for both days of the event, and kids under age 17 get in for free. All the vintage fun takes place at the River’s Edge Convention Center! Click here to learn more.
Hike with a Naturalist
March 12
Join experienced naturalist and nature nerd, Devon Bowker, on a hiking adventure focused on forging connections with, and learning about, the natural world around you. On this hike, you’ll discover hidden creatures, tiny treasures, and countless curiosities! Of course, any other questions or wonders you have along the way are fair game, too! This hike will take place at Kraemer Lake Wildwood County Park on March 12 at 1pm, and you can sign up here.
St. Patrick’s Day Events
- Marty St. Patty’s Day Parade – March 12: This annual parade takes place in the small town of Marty, MN. It starts at 1pm and is followed by live music at the Pearl Lake Lodge
- St. Patrick’s Day at Bad Habit Brewing – March 17: Come out for live music and a special beer release to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day at Bad Habit Brewing in St. Joseph.
- Jimmy’s Pour House St. Patrick’s Day – March 17: Live music, great food specials, and the celebration of Jimmy’s 45th anniversary! Save the date for this can’t-miss party.
- St. Patrick’s Day at Olde Brick House – March 17 & 19: Olde Brick House, an authentic Irish bar and restaurant located downtown St. Cloud, will have Irish cuisine, live music, and lots of merriment on both the 17th and 19th of March. Cheers!
- St. Patty’s Weekend Pub Crawl – March 19: Get your green on for a St. Patty’s Pub Crawl with The La Playette, Bad Habit Brewing, The Middy, St. Joe Legion and Sal’s! Get your card stamped at each location for your chance to win prizes.
- Ring of Kerry – March 19: Celebrate in true Irish fashion with the Ring of Kerry at the Paramount Center for the Arts. Featuring Celtic dance and costumes, it is a fun way to get into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit.
James and the Giant Peach
March 25 – 27
Roald Dahl’s James and the Giant Peach is a musical for the whole family to enjoy! When James is sent by his conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that results in a tremendous peach… and launches a journey of enormous proportions. Featuring a wickedly tuneful score by the Tony Award-nominated team of Pasek and Paul and a curiously quirky book by Timothy Allen McDonald, critics rave: James and the Giant Peach is a “masterpeach!” This show is put on by Saint John’s Prep school, and runs for only three days, so get your tickets here now!
Thomsen’s Spring Basket Planting Party
March 25 – 27
Make your reservation now for the annual Thomsen’s Spring Basket Planting Party. This event makes it easy and fun for you to plant your perfect hanging or potted flower basket thanks to the experts at Thomsen’s Garden Center. Enjoy wine and snacks while you plant, and then leave your pot at the greenhouse for a few weeks so the staff at Thomsen’s can help it grow. Pick it back up in May and enjoy it’s beauty all summer long! Learn more and get tickets now.
Downtown Art Crawl
March 25
The Downtown Art Crawl is a fun evening of experience local art, shopping at local businesses, and enjoying food and drinks from local bars and restaurants. It’s a great way to experience downtown and also introduce yourself to new artists! The crawl runs from 4pm to 8pm, and more details will be released on artists and host destinations here as the event approaches.
First Steps Baby Expo
March 26
The St. Cloud First Steps Baby Expo is Central Minnesota’s premier event, showcasing products and services for new, expectant and young families. This event is filled with family-fun activities, entertainment and educational opportunities for all to enjoy. Join the Oh Baby – Baby Shower at 1pm where they will be throwing a BIG baby shower and giving away thousands of dollars in prizes that every parent needs! Tickets are sold event day only. but you can learn more here.
Wildwood Ranch Maple Syrup Tours
March 27 and April 3
Join Stearns County Parks at Wildwood Ranch near Kraemer Lake County Park for the annual Maple Syrup Tours! Experience the whole process, from sap collection to boiling down to storage. Plus you can even purchase the finished product to make your breakfast truly delicious. Fun for the whole family! Learn more here.