Family events in Amery, WI

Sensory Friendly Playtime at Edinborough Park in Edina is tailored for children ages 1 to 12 who benefit from a lower-stimulation setting. Lighting is softened, background noise is reduced, and crowds are smaller to create a gentler space. A designated quiet area is available for breaks, and sensory kits with items such as noise canceling headphones help kids feel comfortable. Group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled during this session to maintain the calm environment.

Explore the hidden corners of Mill City Museum on a one-hour guided walk. Cover roughly three quarters of a mile through the National Historic Landmark Washburn A Mill Complex, hearing stories that bring the Minneapolis milling industry to life. Your ticket includes museum admission. Plan a little extra time after the tour to visit the exhibit gallery, experience the Flour Tower multimedia show, and watch the film Minneapolis in 19 Minutes Flat. Cost is $20 per person.

Celebrate a grand reopening in a freshly renovated sweets shop, where guests can enjoy treats and reconnect with familiar faces. Expect a relaxed chance to meet staff and possibly the new owners. Families are welcome, and there is time to hang out and unwind. Keep an eye on the display case for other goodies you may want to try.

PetSmart Adoption Day events provide a welcoming way to meet adoptable pets and talk with the fosters who care for them. At the St. Louis Park PetSmart Adoption Day Event, fosters will showcase animals looking for homes, offering a chance to connect with a potential new furry family member. In the days leading up to the event, the event page will share which pets are expected to attend. Ruff Start Rescue also has cats available for adoption at the St. Louis Park PetSmart during business hours, and animals in the Adoption Center can be visited at multiple pet store locations. By attending, participants acknowledge that photos and videos may be taken for Ruff Start Rescue marketing purposes.

Target Field hosts the Minnesota Twins against the Texas Rangers. This game includes Kids Day perks such as complimentary ice cream for children, kids meals at half price, lawn games and activities, and a chance for kids to run the bases after the game.

Capture fresh family portraits for holiday cards with short fall photo sessions, each lasting 20 minutes. These sessions are designed for families who want updated images without committing to a full-length booking. Appointments are offered at Centennial Lakes Park in Edina, as well as Henry’s Wood Park in Rogers, Minnehaha Falls, and the Maple Grove Arboretum. The fee is $250 and includes 15 fully edited high resolution digital images. Availability is limited, so comment or call/text to reserve a spot with your preferred time.

Enjoy a wide-ranging trivia game that spans many topics. There is no cost to participate, and it is a great fit for families, friends, and coworkers looking for some friendly competition.

Enjoy an upbeat honky tonk dance night at Cowboy Jacks Downtown Minneapolis as the Barn transforms into a lively floor for both partner and line dancing. Friendly instructors offer lessons to get everyone moving with confidence, whether just starting out or brushing up on favorite steps. Admission is free and the event is open to all ages, making it an easygoing place to learn new moves, share some laughs, and keep the country dance energy going with friends.

Kick off the fall season with the NSC Fall Cup, a campus favorite that brings together girls and boys divisions for two weekends of competitive soccer. Matches take place on both outdoor natural grass and artificial turf fields, offering a top quality playing experience. Open to teams in age groups 9U through 15U as well as high school divisions, the tournament is sanctioned by the Minnesota Youth Soccer Association and Minnesota Rush Soccer Club.

Free outdoor movie nights return with a relaxed atmosphere suitable for all ages. Bring a blanket or a chair for seating and pack your own snacks to enjoy during the film.

Stretch, balance, and play through a yoga session where kids mimic trees, snakes, boats, and other imaginative shapes. After each pose, check the bingo card to find a match and mark the square. Every time a line is completed, a sticker is awarded. Activities are geared toward ages 5 and older, and participants of all ages are welcome.

The New Richmond FFA Alumni & Supporters host an annual fundraising tractor pull on the gravel track at Form-A-Feed in New Richmond, Wisconsin. The event features Classic, Farm Stock, Outlaw, and Powderpuff classes with a 20 dollar hook fee, a three hook limit, and a 100 pound grace. A single speed overage is permitted, and a second results in disqualification. Tractors may move between Classic and Farm Stock if they meet the year requirement, while Outlaw entries compete only in that class. Classics are for 1951 and older with a 3.5 MPH cap and low gear only at 3000, 3500, 4500, 5500, and 6500 pounds. Farm Stock allows any year and any gear with a 4.5 MPH limit at 2500, 3000, 3500, 4500, 5500, 6500, 7500, and 8500 pounds. Outlaw runs at 6.5 MPH with 4500, 5500, and 6500 pound classes. Powderpuff follows Farm Stock rules at 4.5 MPH using tractor weight without the driver at 5500 pounds. More information is shared in the discussion tab on the event page. Questions can be directed by call or text to Gus Norlander at 715-760-1605, or by messaging The Weight Transfer.

Two days of snow kick off the season with skiing and riding, free chairlift and hay rides, a rail jam, a ski and board shop sale, a community gear swap, and open bar and grill, ticket office, and Program Village. Admission is free. A food and coat drive invites donations of two canned or boxed items, baby diapers or wipes, or a gently used coat. Donors receive a discount coupon for a Troll lift ticket, limited to one coupon per person. Snow sessions use an intermediate park setup and require terrain park and rope tow experience. Non-contest sessions are for ages 8 and up. Separate competitions are planned for skiers and snowboarders ages 8 to 17, along with a pro jam that awards cash prizes for adults. Each participant may register for only one session for the entire weekend. Snow sessions are sold out. If any spots open due to cancellations they are released on a first come, first served basis, and there is no waitlist. Participants may choose to forgo the standard release waiver by paying an additional fee to complete an agreement form that does not release liability.

New to roleplaying or looking for a friendly introduction to Dungeons and Dragons Fifth Edition? This free learn-to-play session covers character creation and the basic rules, then concludes with a short, beginner friendly adventure where you can try out your new character. Wyldwolf leads the class and provides everything needed, so no prior experience or supplies are required. Sessions are available for families and kids ages 10 to 15, and for adults and teens ages 16 to 17. Pre-registration is required for these free sessions.