January 19 @ 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Get ready for the most Minnesotan event in Minnesota! Join us on March 7th for hotdish, live music, lumberjack games, and more! #Faribault 2026 Faribault Flannel Formal Get ready for the most Minnesotan event in Minnesota, you betcha! Join us on March 1st, 2026 at the Craft BeverageRead more
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February 14 @ 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a romantic (and fun!) evening at Vintage Escapes Winery! Join us Saturday, February 14th from 12–8pm for a day filled with love, laughter, and great wine. Enjoy live music from Laura O’Connor from 5–7pm, featuring her beautiful vocals that set the perfect moodRead more
January 10 @ 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm Kicking off the New Year with this fun family event! The Faribault Community Center will be hosting its annual “Neon Night” Saturday Jan. 11th. there will be activities in the gym, glow Nerf battles, crafts and open swim in the pool! Glow sticks will be provided, butRead more
Join the Rice County Historical Society for our annual celebration of our volunteers and members! Volunteers and Members are the ones who “make it happen” at the Rice County Historical Society. We hope you can make time in your busy holiday schedule to stop by the museum to enjoy some refreshments and so we canRead more
Join RCHS and the Paradise for our first workshop of the year! Starting with a short presentation on historic pottery, get the chance to make something of your own to take home. Led by Diane Lockerby, an expert pottery instructor for the Paradise, this is a great way to explore local history and local art!Read more
January 7 @ 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Are you looking for new ways to get involved with your community? Look no further! Connect with 15+ local organizations looking for volunteers at Buckham West Senior Center on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Find a volunteer position which fits your schedule, skills, and wants. All are welcomeRead more
Embrace the Magic: December 4th – 6th Get ready to experience the most wonderful time of the year at the 9th Annual Faribault Winterfest! From Thursday, December 4th to Saturday, December 6th, Historic Downtown Faribault will transform into a festive winter wonderland, offering three days of dazzling lights, family-friendly fun, and unique holiday shopping. Join us forRead more
Welcome to the wonderful world of mosaic art! In this beginner class, each student will have fun learning the basics of this ancient art form. Students will complete one project: a Mosaic Wall Panel which makes a great gift or can be used as a trivet for your favorite pie or hang on your wall. TheRead more
Join the Rice County Historical Society and the Minnesota Lace Society to learn about historic lacemaking! What were the different ways people made lace in the past? What kind of items and designs were made out of lace? The Lace Society will talk for about thirty minutes about lace history with lots of beautiful picturesRead more
“Custom . . . has decreed that we shall wear black, as a mark of respect to those we have lost, and as a shroud for ourselves.” – Manners and Social Usefulness, Mrs. John M. E. W. Sherwood, 1887. Join the Rice County Historical Society for a Victorian Funeral at the Alexander Faribault House onRead more
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