Watercolor Duck Class with Artist Marcie Hayunga
2025-08-23 10:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Watercolor Duck Class with Marcie Hayunga: Saturday, August 23rd from 12 – 4 PM. Join us for a fun and relaxing watercolor class where we’ll create a charming duck painting while learning the fundamentals of watercolor technique. In this hands-on session, you’ll explore essential skills including how to: control water and pigment for beautiful washes, create white, layer with glazing to add depth, and paint backgrounds to bring your duck to life! This class is perfect for beginners or anyone wanting to build confidence with watercolor. All materials will be provided—just bring your creativity and wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy! Tuition – Member: $52, Non-Member: $60. (Supplies Included in tuition!)

Tribute to Outlaw Country and Southern Rock by Joe Flip
2025-08-23 19:30 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Experience the raw energy and rebellious spirit of outlaw country and southern rock with Southern Soul, a show nominated for “Tribute Act of the Year” by the Midwest Country Music Organization! Billboard Charting artist Joe Flip leads it and features powerhouse vocalist Swanny Rose, backed by an all-star band.

Southern Soul delivers faithful renditions of legendary hits from: Johnny Cash & June Carter, Waylon Jennings, Charlie Daniels Band, ZZ Top, The Allman Broters, and More!

Rice County Historical Society Fall Flea Market
2025-09-13 08:00 - 14:00 | Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2ND AVE, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021, United States
Join the Rice County Historical Society for our annual Fall Flea Market! Featuring tons of vendors and a great atmosphere.

Entrance and parking to the Flea market is free to all!

Taste of Faribault 2025
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:00 | Faribo West Mall, 200 Western Ave NW, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Get Ready to Feast! The Taste of Faribault is Back!

Prepare your palate for an extraordinary culinary adventure! The Taste of Faribault is returning for an unforgettable evening that will ignite your senses and leave your taste buds cheering for more.

Imagine a single evening where you can explore the absolute best of Faribault’s vibrant food scene. We’re talking an unparalleled lineup of mouthwatering samples from the area’s most celebrated restaurants, innovative caterers, and beloved food vendors. This is your golden ticket to savor local specialties you already adore and discover exciting new favorites that will become instant cravings.

History of Bicycling in Rice County with Tim Madigan
2025-09-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2ND AVE, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021, United States
Calling all cyclists! Have you ever taken a ride on the Sakatah Singing Hills State Trail or gone on a jaunt around town?

If you have, you are a part of over 100 years of cycling history in Rice County. Throughout the years, everything from the paths we ride to the types of bicycles have changed. Learn more about the local history of cycling with Tim Madigan in the latest installment of our Thursday night speaker series!

Madigan is a lifelong student of history. His professional career has spanned public education and management in Minnesota, including teaching classes on the 1960s for the Cannon Valley Elder Collegium, serving as an adjunct instructor at MSU Mankato, and teaching with the Celtic Junction Art Center. He lives in the Faribault, MN area and is a member of the Faribault Flyers bicycle club.

Talks are free for members, $5 for nonmembers. Reserve your spot by calling 507-332-2121, emailing rchs@rchistory.org, or by stopping in. We hope to see you there!

Rocky Horror Picture Show: Film, Fun, Fundraiser
2025-09-19 19:30 - 22:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Film, Fun, and Fundraiser: The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Friday, September 19. Doors open at 7:30 PM, Movie Starts at 9:00 PM.
Join us in celebrating the 50th birthday of *The Rocky Horror Picture Show*! Experience a costume contest like no other. Enjoy Rocky Horror-themed games and end the night with a screening of the film on the Paradise screen in the auditorium. Come dressed as your favorite Rocky Horror character for a chance to win fabulous prizes! This film is probably the oddest, most unconventional cult classic ever made. It follows a young couple who stumbles into a castle inhabited by eccentric characters from the planet Transylvania, including Dr. Frank N. Furter, a transvestite Frankenstein in rhinestone heels. This marvelous musical spoof encourages you to “Give yourself over to absolute pleasure.”
*FILM IS RATED-R*
Admission: $14.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Sponsored by Artist Julie Fakler, and Paul Swanson.
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Paint a Portrait of your Pet with Artist Julie Fakler
2025-09-25 17:30 - 19:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Paint a Portrait of your Pet with artist Julie Fakler, with Wine: Thursday, September 25th from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. (Ages 21 and up!) Artist Julie Fakler will teach you, step by step, how to paint a portrait of your pet. In class, you’ll learn about underpainting, form, shape, and color. Email your pet photo to info@paradisecenterforthearts.org, and we will print it out for you. Wear clothes that can get paint on them. Students must get registered 3 days prior to the start of class. Tuition – Member: $36, Non-Member: $40. (Supplies included in the tuition!)

Faribault Fall Festival
2025-10-04 00:00 - 23:59 | Historic Downtown, Central Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States
The falling leaves signal one thing: the Faribault Fall Festival is coming!

This year’s festival brings back the classic Chili Competition and Bar Crawl, plus exciting new additions like a vendor and business market. We’re also offering plenty of family fun with kids activities and a special fire safety event by the Faribault Fire Department.

Come check out all this and more, Saturday, October 4th.

Fall Fest with RCHS
2025-10-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2ND AVE, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021, United States
Do you enjoy the Faribault Fall Festival? Have you visited RCHS for Night at the Museum before?
Join the two with our new fall event! The evening of October 4th, come down the museum to make your own caramel apples, paint pumpkins, take a historic hayride, listen to ghost stories, and connect with local history! And of course…costumes are welcome!
Everything is included in the price of your ticket: $4 for kids, $8 for adults. That includes the pumpkin, the caramel apple, and all the fun you’ll have at the museum!
Call 507-332-2121 to reserve your spot (it helps us to know how many people might be coming) or with any questions. We hope to see you in October!
Thank you to Hy-Vee for donating the small pumpkins and to Trumps Orchard for donating the apples!

“They were Related Somehow!” Proofing Family Stories to Connect with Gary Heyn
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2ND AVE, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021, United States
Join the Rice County Historical Society and Gary Heyn on a journey of immigration history and the connections between communities across the sea. Learn about family, acquaintances, and neighbors who traveled from Gembitz Hauland Posen to
Honey Creek Township in Sauk County, Wisconsin and Deerfield Township in Steele County, Minnesota in this talk about genealogy and the stories that connect us.
Gary Heyn, a graduate of the University of Minnesota, worked as an executive at Tolomatic, a manufacturing company in Minneapolis until his retirement. He now devotes himself to genealogical research with a specific focus on the former Prussian province of Posen. Raised on a family farm near Rochester, Minnesota he has published several articles and give numerous lectures on the history of the German farm families who emigrated from Posen to Southeastern Minnesota.
His book, “Standing at the Grave: A Family’s Journey from the Grand Duchy of Posen to the Prairies of North Dakota, was published in 2023. A German edition of the book titled, “Das Grab in der Ferne: Von der Provinz Posen in die Neue Welt,” has been released this year. Heyn lives with his wife in Golden Valley, Minnesota. He currently serves as treasurer for both the Germanic Genealogical Society (GGS) and the International German Genealogical Partnership (IGGP).
This event is part of our Thursday night speaker series and is free for members and $5 for nonmembers. Register by calling 507-332-2121 or emailing rchs@rchistory.org.

Victorian Funeral at the Alexander Faribault House
2025-10-10 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-11 18:30 - 19:30 | Alexander Faribault House, 12 1st Ave NE, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
“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 on Friday, October 10th and Saturday, October 11th at 6:30pm. Experience the Faribault House like never before and learn about death customs both locally and more broadly during the Victorian Era.

The Victorian Era was from 1837-1901, when Queen Victorian ruled in England. America saw many changes during this time, including increased settlement in the “Western” part of the country, including what is now Minnesota. The Alexander Faribault house, though not what visitors might traditionally think of as “Victorian”, was built during that era (1853). Even developing towns, like Faribault was during the 1850s and 60s, would have had their own twist on Victorian customs of the time, which were characterized by a high standard of personal conduct, an emphasis on morality, as well as ritualization.

Space is limited to 10 people per tour, due to the size of the house. This tour is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Pre-registration is required. Reserve your spot by calling 507-332-2121 or stopping by the museum.

Paradise Community Theatre Presents: The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
2025-10-17 07:30 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Paradise Community Theatre Present: The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland
A whimsical romp down the rabbit hole! Join Alice as she discovers a magical land full of zany characters and lots of fun. Don’t miss the fun as we follow Alice as she meets the mysterious Cheshire Cat, the rhyming Caterpillar, the outrageous Mad Hatter and a Paranoid Egg!
Performances:
October 17, 18, and 24 at 7:30 PM
October 19, 25, and 26 at 2:00 PM
Tickets: Member: $19.50, Non-Member: $21.50, and Student: $15.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Thank you to our Show Sponsor ~ Reliance Bank!
Thank you to our Season Sponsor ~ The Bahl Foundation!
Presented through special arrangement with Heuer Publishing.

Workshop Series: Lacemaking
2025-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 | Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2ND AVE, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021, United States
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 pictures of lace, and then participants will get to try their hand at making their own lace, using the tatting method.
Space is limited. Event is $20/members, $25/nonmembers. Sign up on Eventbrite, or contact 507-332-2121 or rchs@rchistory.org!

Fari "BOO" Downtown Bar Crawl
2025-10-31 19:00 - 23:00 | Historic Downtown, Central Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States
Join hundreds of costumed crawlers this Halloween in historic downtown Faribault for the second annual Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl – a fundraiser for the Paradise Center for the Arts!Registration for the Fari “BOO” Bar Crawl begins at 7 PM at the Paradise and is $12 per person. Between 7-11pm, participants must visit all four bars: The Signature, Our Place on Third, Boxers, and the American Legion, to be judged for the costume contest. Winners of the costume contest will be announced at 11:30 PM in the Paradise auditorium. First place prize – $500, second place prize – $250, and third place prize – $100. Must be 21 and older to participate in this ghoulishly fun- filled event!

Joseph Hall's ELVIS ROCK 'N' REMEMBER TRIBUTE
2025-11-08 19:30 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Joseph Hall’s Elvis Rock ‘N’ Remember Tribute
Saturday, November 8th at 7:30 PM
Joseph Hall has performed all over the world and was a finalist on America’s Got Talent. He has won many awards throughout his career including the “Spirit of Elvis” award and is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises, recognized as one of the top Elvis Tribute artists in the world today! Get ready to be “all shook up”—Joseph Hall’s Elvis Tribute is so electrifying, you’ll swear The King never left the building! Don’t miss this Faribault tradition that keeps fans coming back year after year!
Member: $26.50 / Non-Member: $31.50 / Student: $21.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)

Mosaic Art Class
2025-11-15 10:30 - 13:30 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
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. The class will be divided into 3 parts: Design/Layout and Tile Cutting Techniques, How to Glue and Transfer and Grouting Tips & Tricks.
Close-toed shoes required. Bring a friend, share in the magic of mosaic art. Cheers!

Holly Days Gallery Opening Reception
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Come on down and join the Paradise Center for the Arts, Thursday November 20th, from 5pm to 7pm, to celebrate the annual Holly Days Sale! The sale contains beautiful artwork made by local artists, all of which is available for purchase, and makes the most amazing and unique holiday gifts! The Holly Days Sale runs from November 17th to December 20th, so don’t miss it!

Holly Days Opening Reception & Sale
2025-11-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Holly Days Opening Reception & Sale

Come on down and join us Thursday November 20th, from 5pm to 7pm, to celebrate our annual Holly Days Sale! The sale contains beautiful artwork made by local artists, all of which is available for purchase, and makes the most amazing and unique holiday gifts! The Holly Days Sale runs from November 17th to December 20th, so don’t miss it!

A big thank you to our sponsors ~ Southern Heights Dental Group and K&M Heating and Air Conditioning, for making this 2025-2026 gallery season possible!

Christmas with Lorie Line
2025-11-21 19:30 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Christmas with Lorie Line
Christmas with Lorie Line
Friday, November 21, 2025, 7pm at Paradise Center for the Arts
The tradition continues! Lorie Line returns to the stage as a solo pianist and celebrates the Christmas season with faith-filled stories and the best-of-the-best holiday music. This year’s tour marks her 36th year of touring. As always, expect beautiful costumes, elegant piano arrangements, funny stories, and personal tender words that reflect the true meaning of Christmas as she brings her concert grand piano to the center stage. (The age restriction for this show is 10 and up. No infants or toddlers please.)
Please go to Lorie’s website to purchase tickets: www.lorieline.com/tour

Faribault Winterfest 2025
2025-12-04 15:00 - 2025-12-06 22:30 | Historic Downtown, Central Avenue, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States
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 for classic traditions like the spectacular Parade of Lights and the mesmerizing Ice Carving. Whether you’re sipping hot cocoa, cheering on the Ugly Sweater Run/Walk, or discovering unique gifts, Winterfest is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season!
The 2025 Winterfest will be proudly led by Grand Marshal Heidi Ernste – Earnest Effort Christmas Wish, recognized for her tireless commitment to the community.

Event Page: https://visitfaribault.com/project/hometown-holidays/
Event Map: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=1QsIVP4Wh5ide2v836dZC_vLEUhe2QeE&usp=sharing
Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/1BtEynfGyp/

Paradise Community Theatre Presents: Rogers and Hammerstein's THE SOUND of MUSIC
2025-12-05 08:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-05 19:30 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Presented by Paradise Community Theatre: Rodgers and Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music
Music by Richard Rodgers, Lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II, Book by Howard Lindsay & Russel Crouse
Directed By Shelley Fitzgerald
For 65 years, ‘The Sound of Music’ has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score, the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed–it’s meant to be shared. Featuring beloved songs such as “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen,” and “Edelweiss,” ‘The Sound of Music’ is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors–and, by following her heart, learns to climb every mountain!
Performances:
December 5, 6, 11, and 12 at 7:30 PM
December 7, 13, and 14 at 2:00 PM
Tickets: Member: $21.50, Non-Member: $23.50, Student: $17.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)
Thank you to our Show Sponsor ~ Char & Larry Johnson!
Thank you to our Show Sponsor ~ Reliance Bank!
Thank you to our Season Sponsor ~ The Bahl Foundation!
THE SOUND OF MUSIC is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of The Rodgers & Hammerstein Organization. www.concordtheatricals.com

RCHS Membership and Volunteer Appreciation Holiday Party
2025-12-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Rice County Historical Society, 1814 NW 2ND AVE, FARIBAULT, MN, 55021, United States
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 can thank you for your continued support.
Thank you to all who made it a great year!
This event is free for volunteers and members – both current and those interested in becoming volunteers and/or members.
For more information about this event call (507) 332-2121.

Rice County Volunteer Fair
2026-01-07 09:00 - 18:00 | Buckham West, 19 Division St W, Faribault, 55021, United States
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 welcome at this event.

The 2026 Rice County Volunteer Fair will take place from 9am-12pm, and 3pm-6pm. Stop by in the morning, before lunch, or just after you get off work, and find out how you can get involved in your community in ways that work for you.

Participating organizations include: Buckham West, Community Cathedral Cafe, Clean River Partners, GROWS Garden, Harry Meyering Center, Rice County Habitat for Humanity, Rice County Historical Society, Infants Remembered in Silence (IRIS), Paradise Center for the Arts, Reading Partners, River Bend Nature Center, Ruths House, Rescue 55021, St. Vincent De Paul in Faribault, Three Rivers Community Action, and more.

See you there!

If you are an organization looking to sign up for a table at the volunteer fair, please email rchs@rchistory.org or call 507-332-2121.

Opening Gallery Reception & Exhibition
2026-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Come on down and join us Friday January 9th, from 5pm to 7pm, for a fun opening reception celebrating the talented artists from the Rice County Historical Society, as well as artists Barbara Schwenk, Leo Bird, and PCA Pottery Department! It’s a great opportunity to meet the artists in person and hear about the inspiration behind their amazing artwork. We’ll have the exhibitions up from January 5th to February 21th, so don’t miss it!

* A big thank you to our sponsors, Southern Heights Dental Group and K&M Heating and Air Conditioning, for making this 2025-2026 gallery season possible!

Improv Comedy Show presented by Little Fish Comedy
2026-01-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
Improv Comedy Show Presented by Little Fish Comedy
Friday, January 9th at 7:30 PM
Little Fish Comedy is a local group of actors and comedians looking to bring improv comedy to Southern Minnesota while raising money for the Paradise Center for the Arts! Come join us for a night full of laughter where the actors make up the show as they go! They will be doing family-friendly improv for people of all ages!
Member: $13.50 / Non-Member: $17.50 / Student: $11.50 (Includes a $1.50 Processing Fee)

Neon Night
2026-01-10 18:00 - 20:30
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, but supplies are limited, so bring your own if you want to deck yourself out more!

Historic Pottery Workshop at the Paradise with Diane Lockerby
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00 | Paradise Center for the Arts, 321 Central Ave N, Faribault, 55021, United States
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!
And, while you’re at it, check out RCHS’s collection of homegrown art, also at the Paradise in January and February!
This event is $20 for RCHS members, $25 for nonmembers. Call 507-332-2121 to reserve your spot, or sign up on Eventbrite. Space is limited and registration is required.

Faribault Flannel Formal - 2026
2026-01-19 08:00 - 17:00 | 10,000 Drops Craft Distillers, 28 4th Street Northeast, Faribault, Minnesota, 55021, United States
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 Beverage Curve in Historic Downtown Faribault for a night of unforgettable moments.

What to Expect:

Live Music by COMING SOON: Dance the night away to the electrifying sounds of COMING SOON

Drinks & Hotdish: Savor delicious hotdish and refreshing beverages.

Lumberjack Games: Test your strength and skills in friendly competitions.

Collectible Pint Glass: Take home a souvenir of the event.

Contests: Show off your flannel fashion and hotdish skills for a chance to win prizes.

Photo Booth: Capture memories with friends and family.

Location: Craft Beverage Curve, 22 4th Street NE, Faribault, MN (10,000 Drops, Corks & Pints)

Date/Time: Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Tickets: Snag your spot now – this event sells out fast! Grab your tickets here

Hotdish Contest: Calling all hotdish maestros! Think your hotdish is the best? Sign up for the title of Hotdish Champion: COMING SOON

Dress Code: Embrace your inner lumberjack or lumberjane and wear your finest flannel attire! This Years Colors are Black and Red flannel.

Sponsorship Opportunities: Partner with us to make the Faribault Flannel Formal a success. Contact us today to learn more about sponsorship opportunities. Casie@Faribaultmn.org

This event is more Minnesotan than a hotdish at a state fair! So, grab your flannel, embrace the lumberjack vibes, and make memories at the 2026 Faribault Flannel Formal. See you there!
