This weekend in Osceola, WI

Six Willows Farm & Bakehouse will be at the New Richmond Farmers Market Heritage Center with sourdough favorites, foraged jellies, and a variety of baked goods. Enjoy the spirit of market season by exploring their selection and taking home fresh treats.

Community members gather for a suicide awareness walk focused on connection, hope, and raising funds for prevention programs in Polk County. It is a time to remember loved ones and to support one another while strengthening local resources. Keynote speaker Dawn M. Rogers, an author, emcee, speaker, and advocate, shares a message shaped by her experience after the loss of her daughter, Olivia. She speaks with honesty and encouragement about grief, resilience, and the possibility of healing so no one feels alone. The morning starts with registration alongside coffee and food vendors and a resource fair with local organizations. A dove release leads into the start of the memorial 5K run and walk. Throughout the event there is live music in the park, activities for children, and an inspirational photo booth for keepsake pictures, with plenty of time to connect with friends, family, and neighbors. Participants may complete the full 5K route or choose a shorter distance. Options to register, form a team, donate, or sponsor are available.

Set out for a scenic pedal at the ALS MN Bike Ride, beginning at the Scandia MN Community Center. This ride follows quiet country roads in rural Washington County, passing horse farms, moving through small towns, and winding along forested lanes. Riders may follow the route on their own or travel with a ride marshal and a group. Coffee and treats are available before the start, and the group gathers for lunch at a local venue afterward. The ride also serves a charitable purpose by building awareness of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Event captains Rita Wilczek and Alan Wichman lead in memory of Rita’s brother Mark and sister Lynn. There is no registration fee. Route options are available and registered riders receive GPS links. Free will donations support the ALS Therapy Development Institute, a research organization dedicated to developing treatments and ultimately a cure. Donations are confidential, will be tallied toward a corporate match, and supporters are encouraged to designate their gift to Mark and Lynn’s Team.

Country Loft Quilt & Design marks the opening of its new location with a weekend-long celebration. The event includes a warm welcome for shop hoppers. One day of the festivities coincides with the Almelund Apple Festival, offering a chance to enjoy the festival, explore the town, and visit the new shop.

Spend a meaningful day volunteering with ARC at Farmaste Animal Sanctuary. Tasks include cleaning barns and taking on other essential chores that support the animals, and there may be an opportunity to meet some of the sanctuary residents once the work is complete. Capacity is limited to 10 volunteers, so advance registration through POINT is needed. All participants must complete Farmaste’s waiver, available in the POINT event details. Please register only if you are confident you can attend, and update your RSVP in POINT if your plans change so another person can participate.

Every Saturday throughout the year, the Swedish Gift Store offers a taste of Scandinavia. Sample Nordic specialties such as licorice, foam candy, chocolates, and cookies, with the occasional sip of glögg. Discover new favorites, share the experience, and turn this weekly stop into a tradition. Visitors can suggest what they would like to try, and there may be a surprise.

An ATV and side-by-side fall ride takes place at Cedar Creek Inn/Cedar Creek Bar & Grill in support of veterans through the VFW Auxiliary. Adults contribute $10 each, with proceeds helping veterans in need in the area. When participants return to Cedar Creek, food will be available for a free will donation. Added fun includes 50/50 boards, a dice game called shake with chances to win gift cards, and raffle prizes. Tickets will be sold on the day of the event at 6 for $5.

Learn the traditional craft of rug hooking at WHAT Art School with instructor Alycen Brothen. Participants use wool fabric strips on a linen base to make two coordinating coasters while practicing essential skills like forming loops, working straight and curved lines, and finishing edges. This single four hour class is designed for ages 16 and up and is limited to 10 students for focused instruction. All materials are provided, and designs may differ. By the end of the session, participants leave with at least one finished coaster and supplies to begin a second. Member pricing is $36 plus a $50 materials fee and an $8 administrative fee. Non member pricing is $45 plus a $50 materials fee and an $8 administrative fee.

Fresh Threads Boutique brings a mobile selection of low cost clothing for men, women, and children to Pentecostals of New Richmond. Everyone is welcome. A suggested donation of $1 per clothing item supports the Fresh Express Mobile Food Market so fresh food can be provided at no cost to those in need. This is an outdoor event, with shopping taking place inside the buses, and the church facility will be open for refreshments and restrooms. It is a short stop, so plan accordingly.

Explore needle felting in a hands-on class that covers both flat, picture-style pieces and sculpted forms. Learn about fibers, tools, and methods, then create a 2D wool design and build a small 3D figure such as a bird or bunny. All supplies are included, and participants keep the needles and materials to finish their projects or continue experimenting at home. Led by instructor Pam Anderson, this workshop is open to ages 15 and up. The cost is $42, and members can apply their membership code for 20 percent off classes. Held at Hallberg Center for the Arts. This activity is supported by grants from the Minnesota State Arts Board and the East Central Regional Arts Council through a legislative appropriation from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund, and also receives support from the St. Croix Valley Foundation and the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin.

A no-cost, low-pressure gathering for anyone who wants to make art without worrying about perfection. Each month offers either a simple guided project or time to pursue personal ideas in a friendly, stress-free setting. Stay for the whole session or drop in briefly... attendance is flexible. It is a place to meet people, have fun, and work on painting, drawing, scrapbooking, or any other creative interest. There is no formal class, just open creative time to do what you love. Admission is free, and optional donations help cover shared materials.

Running Aces Casino, Hotel & Racetrack hosts the finale of the 2026 live racing season, featuring a dozen championship races. Minnesota-sired standouts compete for sizable purses, trophies, and a chance at Horse of the Year recognition. Specials will be available.

This three-part live recording opens with a complete set from SCVSC, continues with a featured performance by Peter Mayer, and concludes with a unique collaborative finale that brings both acts together on one stage.

The Officer Shawn Silvera Memorial 5K pays tribute to Officer Shawn Silvera, who lost his life in the line of duty during a high speed pursuit. Observing the 21st E.O.W. anniversary, this community event combines remembrance with purpose by raising funds for the Invisible Wounds Project and the Minnesota Law Enforcement Explorers Scholarship. Invisible Wounds Project joins with the Silvera family to create a race day centered on unity and support. Participants can choose to run or walk, individually or as part of a team.

Market at the 45th hosts Wilder Waffles alongside many other vendors, featuring a menu of sweet and savory choices. Look for six sweet waffle varieties and breakfast sandwiches built on their waffles, along with signatures such as the Italian Honeybee, a stuffed pepperoni pizza waffle, and El Waffle Libre, a Cubano waffle sandwich. Drinks include hot and iced espresso, creative cold brew concoctions, and flavored lemonades, plus root beer floats and ice cream sundaes. Everything is made from scratch with a gourmet touch, and the waffles are made with a brioche, yeast-raised dough that includes Belgian pearl sugar which caramelizes inside the waffle.

Jesse Totushek and Faydra Lagro take the stage for the Brookside Summer Music Series with a blend of original songs and fresh covers. This Minnesota duo spans vintage rock, country, 90s alternative, and pop, and they are known for lively performances and a broad catalog that keeps the music flowing.