Events in St. Cloud today

The St. Cloud ALS walk will take place at Lake George Park in St. Cloud. The team CCL Claudes Celebrating Life is already registered, and registration is open for participants.

QueerConnect at Good Earth Food Co-Op features games and crafts to help people connect within the LGBTQIA+ community. All ages are welcome to spend time together in a friendly setting. Accessibility is important, and anyone with questions or specific accessibility needs can contact info@stcpride.org. The organizers will do their best to accommodate.

Matt Varilek performs live at MT's on 8th as part of the Summer Patio of Music.

Mirror Theatre presents a summer project that races from concept to stage in just 24 hours. New work is written, directed, rehearsed, and performed within a single day, leaning into bold ideas and quick decisions to capture the spark of live creation. The culminating performance takes place at Gnarly Bard Theatre in downtown St. Cloud. Tickets will be released closer to the performance.

Jon Theis performs with a fresh sense of purpose after coming back from the edge, channeling that experience into songs about persistence, resilience, and love. Alongside these story driven tunes, he adds covers drawn from American roots music, sharing his own interpretations.

Open to ATA youth shooters at every experience level, this shoot welcomes both newcomers and seasoned participants. Registration takes place before shooting begins, and the event poster provides the full set of details.

A laid-back gathering for collaborative music making. Everyone is invited to participate, welcoming all ages and every level of experience.

Get ready for a lively outdoor music night featuring Pachanga Society and Brothers Burn Mountain at Milk & Honey Ciders. This is a participatory, feel-good Pachanga experience where you can join in with percussion or dance along, and the Brothers Burn Mountain duo brings an energetic, eclectic sound. The event runs rain or shine with partial cover for the audience, all ages are welcome, and leashed chill dogs are allowed. Tickets are will-call only (no physical or e-tickets), and outside food and beverages are not allowed, though water bottles are fine and there are drinking water stations. Food and beverages including cider, beer, apple spirits, non-alcoholic options, and wine are available inside the amphitheater. There are no refunds, and ticket transfers are allowed by using the ticket purchaser name at the door.

Stuff the Bus returns at Crossroads Center in support of youth served by the Boys & Girls Club of Central Minnesota. Drop off new school supplies at the display located between the Food Court and Target. Notebooks, backpacks, crayons, and pencils are all welcome, and each donation helps equip local students for a strong start to the school year. Community support helps load the bus and brighten the year ahead.

Settle into stillness with a monthly 9D Breathwork Rest and Restore series at Shanti Yoga Center presented with Recreo Therapeutic Services. Each session offers a gentle down-regulation journey that helps quiet mental noise, renew focus, and reconnect you with a grounded sense of presence. The practice supports the release of resistance and mental clutter so natural motivation can reemerge, guiding the nervous system into a genuine state of rest and restoration. It is a welcoming space for both beginners and experienced practitioners who prefer a non-cathartic approach, especially those feeling over-wired, depleted, or stuck on high alert. The container centers nervous-system safety, softening internal tension while fostering clarity and alignment.

Travel back to the roots of rock and roll on a Jeanne B's Daycation to the Paramount Center for the Arts in St. Cloud for Buddy Holly: OH BOY!, a lively tribute to the 1959 Winter Dance Party and the music that defined an era. The performance features classics by Buddy Holly along with songs popularized by Ritchie Valens, The Big Bopper, and Dion and The Belmonts. The driving is taken care of so you can enjoy a relaxed day of music and friendly company. This is a single day outing for fans of classic rock and roll, with chances to sing along throughout.

Hart Travel is offering an inclusive theater day trip that combines a buffet lunch at Coyote Moon Grille with a tribute performance inspired by Buddy Holly’s 1959 Winter Dance Party. The show highlights the music of Buddy Holly along with songs connected to Frankie Sardo, Dion and the Belmonts, The Big Bopper, and Ritchie Valens. It is endorsed by Sonny Curtis and Jerry Allison of The Crickets, with music direction by Gary Rue. The package is $95 per person and includes motorcoach transportation from Alexandria, with additional pickup options in Parkers Prairie, Miltona, Sauk Centre, Albany, and St. Joseph. For reservations, contact Hart Travel at 877-250-8857 or 218-338-4278, call or text 320-808-0398, or email jillharttravel@gmail.com.

Join Dr. Jane Grothaus for a Lunch & Learn focused on compassionate, grief-informed care. Registration starts at 11:30 AM with networking, and lunch is served at 11:45 AM. The program begins at 12:00 PM and includes practical tools for supporting people experiencing grief and loss, with discussion geared toward everyday interactions and professional practice. A special presentation from Bri's Lodge will also share information about the Children & Youth Grief Program. Lunch is included with registration.

Work up a sweat and leave with a smile at a high energy cardio drumming class at the brewery. This 45 minute session gets the heart pumping and lifts the mood. Bring your enthusiasm and move to the beat. No experience needed. Registration includes a drink ticket to enjoy after your workout, combining fitness and fun in one lively class.

This session for high school baseball players focuses on sharpening fundamentals through a variety of drills and provides a chance to showcase skills for the SCSU Baseball staff and the Starz of Tomorrow staff. Now in its 30th year, the program has worked with more than 25,000 participants, with well over 250 advancing to college baseball. Alumni achievements include more than 75 players signing scholarships with SCSU Baseball and over 500 joining other collegiate programs. After the camp and showcase, attendees are welcome to take an SCSU campus tour and speak with an admissions representative.

The final concert of the Summertime by George! season brings a lively sendoff at Lake George in St. Cloud. Mel & Glen open with a mix of classic rock and Latin favorites, followed by The Fabulous Armadillos delivering their trademark “Dillo” twists on well-known songs spanning Motown, country, and heavy metal. This free, family-friendly concert and festival is hosted by the Rotary Club of St. Cloud and features a festive setting with food and goods from local vendors and artisans, refreshments, and a kids zone. The headliner is sponsored by Luther Eich St. Cloud Volkswagen, and the opener is sponsored by Falcon National Bank.

Catch Lindsey Stirling live at The Ledge Amphitheater. The show is scheduled for the evening, with doors and local showtime listed on the event page.