Events
There is always something happening in Northfield, and we've listed a few of our major happenings here. Check our calendar of events often, as there is always something new being added.
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YMCA Family FUN night 6-8:30 p.m. at the Armory. |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring Dave Hagedorn/ Kevin Clements Jazz Duo |
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St. Patrick's Celebration 1:30pm Pre-Parade in EconoFoods parking lot. 2pm Parade strolls North on historic Division Street |
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Kids Night at the Y, 6-9 p.m. at the Northfield Armory. |
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St. Olaf College Spring Break |
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Northfield Public Schools Spring Break |
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St Olaf College Spring Break |
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Northfield Public Schools Spring Break |
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Carleton College Accepted Student Days |
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Proof presented by the Northfield Arts Guild. Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring Occasional Jazz Ensemble |
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Northfield Home & Garden Show 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Bridgewater Elementary School. For more information call Larry Hoffer at 507-664-0889 or 507-301-2641 |
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Proof presented by the Northfield Arts Guild. Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm |
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Northfield High School Prom |
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St. Olaf College Admitted Student Day |
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Exhibit opening at the Northfield Historical Society featuring the legacy of steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. |
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Carleton College Accepted Students Days |
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Northfield High School Boys Tennis Invitational 9 a.m. at the Northfield High School |
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YMCA Healthy Kids Day. 9 a.m. to Noon at the Northfield Hich School |
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Earth Day Celebration 1-4:30 p.m. at Central Park |
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Northfield Arts Guild's 50th and the Northfield Library's Carnegie Building 100th Birthday Party on Third Street 2- 4 p.m. Celebrate with a marching band, a library sculpture dedication, community dignitaries, balloons and cake. |
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The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Raid, the Northfield Hospital Auxiliary's annual book sale at the Northfield Ice Arena, Highway 3. Sale hours on Tuesday 5-10pm, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am - 9pm |
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Northfield High School Golf Invitational 2pm at the Northfield Golf Club |
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Northfield High School Spring Play, 7:30 p.m. |
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The Great Northfield, Minnesota Book Raid, the Northfield Hospital Auxiliary's annual book sale at the Northfield Ice Arena, Highway 3. Sale hours 8 am to 3pm |
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Northfield High School Spring Play, 7:30 p.m. |
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Annual Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast at the Northfield Ballroom, 8 am to Noon. |
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World Premier Screening of the Northfield Carnegie Library DVD 7-8pm |
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Girls Nite Out. Gather your girlfriends for a fun night! Shop the eclectic, one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques in Northfield’s historic downtown and enjoy fabulous sales, giveaways, hors d’oeuvres and refreshments in the stores as well as dining-out specials, followed by live entertainment at The Grand Event Center. For more information call 952-465-1626 |
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Northfield High School Spring Play, 7:30 p.m. |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring St. Olaf College String Quartets |
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Northfield High School Track & Field Invitational 3:45 p.m. at Carleton College |
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Northfield High School Boys 9A Baseball Tournament 10:30 a.m. at the Northfield High School |
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St. Olaf College Reunion Weekend |
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Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Swap Meet & Flea Market 8a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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St. Olaf College Commencement |
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Northfield High School Commencement |
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4th Annual Northfield Retirement Community Golf Classic at the Northfield Golf Club. For more information call 507-645-9511. |
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Northfield Public Schools Last Day of School |
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Carleton College Commencement |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library |
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Carleton College Reunion Weekend |
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Taste of Northfield in downtown Northfield. Bring your taste buds to this feast. Whether you’re an epicurean or just know a good burger when you bite into one, this event is sure to meet your cravings. There’s also a beer & wine tent, silent and live auction, and a James Gang bank raid re-enactment —fun for all ages! Live music and dancing fill the downtown streets into the night. |
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The Phantom Tollbooth presented by the Northfield Arts Guild. Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm |
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Junebug Festival of Music. This 4-day music festival of live bands covers a variety of genres from blues, jazz, folk to rock-n-roll. Artists come from all around, including the Twin Cities, to this “music town.” Performances take place in various venues and outdoor patios in Northfield’s historic downtown district and along the Cannon’s Riverwalk. |
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The Phantom Tollbooth presented by the Northfield Arts Guild. Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm |
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Garden Tours. Take a lovely tour of private gardens at a variety of homes including the Mayflower Hill section of town. You’ll find an artist in each garden creating a piece of art. A variety of mediums will be demonstrated. Art will also be on sale. |
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Fourth of July Celebration featuring food, music, entertainment, games, bike criterion and fireworks. |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library |
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Conference on Worship, Theology and the Arts at St. Olaf College |
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Rice County Fair |
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Crazy Daze. Stores open at 7 a.m. City-wide bargains - Tasty food specials - Sidewalk sales galore! |
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Vintage Band Festival. This grand event consists of 4 days, 20 bands and 50 concerts, celebrating cultural heritage through a variety of musical compositions. Many bands come from all around the world and perform in vintage, ethnic dress using authentic, period instruments. |
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Romeo and Juliet presented by the Northfield Arts Guild at Central Park, 7pm |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring Vintage Band Festival musicians |
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Dakota County Fair |
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Romeo and Juliet presented by the Northfield Arts Guild at Central Park, 7pm |
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The Bridge Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 12th season with concerts. For more info call David Carter 650-0010. |
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The Bridge Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 12th season with concerts. For more info call David Carter 650-0010. |
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The Bridge Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 12th season with concerts. For more info call David Carter 650-0010. |
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The Bridge Chamber Music Festival celebrates its 12th season with concerts. For more info call David Carter 650-0010. |
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Northfield Historical Society's Outlaw Run. Jump on your iron horse and take to the Outlaw Trail following the infamous James-Younger Gang escape route which dates back to the September 7, 1876, foiled bank robbery. Motorcycle enthusiasts follow the gang’s hoof prints tracking their desperate flee. |
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Rice County Steam and Gas Engines Annual Fall Show |
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St Olaf College Classes Begin |
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Defeat of Jesse James Days. Bank raid re-enactments, carnival, live music, parade and more. |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring Roger Lasley, acoustic guitar |
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St Olaf College Family Weekend/Homecoming |
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Carleton College Homecoming |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library |
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Carleton College Family Weekend |
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South Central MN Studio ArTour. Step inside artists’ personal studios and gather a glimpse of inspiring art media created locally in south central Minnesota including watercolor, pottery, wood, clay sculptures, photography, metal, fabric/wearable art and much more. |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring David Carter Chamber Music |
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St. Olaf College Christmas Festival |
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12th Annual Winter Walk, downtown Northfield. Enjoy Northfield by candlelight! Stroll through unique shops, dine at fine restaurants, and enjoy fine caroling, horse-drawn wagon rides, storytelling, luminarias, decorated storefronts and much, much more! Sponsored by the Chamber's Retail Committee |
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Carnegie Centennial Concert 7-8:30 pm at the Northfield Library featuring St. Olaf College String Quartets |
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