Family events in Owatonna, MN

An informal reading buddies program pairs elementary-aged children with middle or high school students for one-on-one reading. TAB members serve as the older reading partners, and families bring their elementary readers. No registration is required, and participation can be as brief or as long as you like. Younger readers may read aloud to an older buddy, listen as a teen reads to them, or take turns sharing a book together. The focus is on building a love of reading in a relaxed setting, not on tutoring. Participants can choose books from the library’s collection or bring favorite titles from home. For questions, call the library at 507-334-2089 and ask for Ms. Deni.

Celebrate the arts in Central Park with a free gathering built around Mixed Precipitation’s Pick-up Opera Volume 6, Tales of Hoffmann. No tickets or registration are required. The experience starts with hands-on creativity for all ages, including drawing guided by Kate Langlais and a wool felting activity led by Char Johnson. After the art-making, enjoy a live performance from Mixed Precipitation. Marking 18 years of inventive outdoor work, the company presents a bold, futuristic take on Jacques Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. The poet Hoffmann searches for love and inspiration in a technology-dominated world, encountering ghosts, robots, magicians, and shape-shifting demons along the way. The music blends classical opera with the sounds of 1990s grunge and R&B, presented in the Pickup Truck Opera format, and welcomes audiences of all ages with plenty of surprises. This event is presented in collaboration with the Community Action Center and the City of Faribault, with support from the Charitable Gambling Advisory Board. Guests are encouraged to bring a canned food item to support the Community Action Center.

An independent dealer for Sullivan Supply, Premier 1, Uddertech, and Sunglo will be on-site at the North Central Highland Cattle Association Show and Sale with a trailer stocked with a wide range of supplies. A limited quantity of larger items, including chutes, stands, showboxes, stall dividers, and fans, can be arranged for pickup at the show and sale when requested ahead of time so they can be added to the trailer. On-site availability may vary based on the show and sale schedule.

The celebration features a weekend filled with a touch of Irish flair paired with small town fun and activities for all ages. Highlights include a flea market, food trucks, a sham walk and run, artisan vendors, kids power wheel races, toilet bowl races, live music, a classic car roll-in, a vintage snowmobile show, a cornhole tournament, a BBQ competition, a grand fireworks show, and a parade. The lineup blends lively competitions with family friendly entertainment throughout the weekend.

Enjoy casual Pokémon Trading Card Game open play in a friendly setting. Admission is free, and families can play matches, trade cards, or relax with fellow trainers. Participants who provide their Player ID from Pokemon.com will receive a League Play Pack.

Disney Lorcana League Play runs alongside Pokémon play. Lorcana entry is free. Play head to head or gather a pod for multiplayer. Each visit includes a randomly selected promo or pin from the Organized Play kit. The League is open to newcomers and returning players at any time. These games are suitable for kids and adults, and you can learn to play with friends.