Events

Gather with friends and family this winter to discover various fresh, local, and remarkable finds during the Farmers Market at Minnetrista. Don’t forget to visit The Orchard Shop when you visit the indoor market every third Saturday of the month!

This exhibit is Minnetrista’s opportunity to share some rarely seen gems from our large fine art collection. The pieces in this exhibit represent many of the remarkable pieces that have been added to the Minnetrista Heritage Collection through purchase awards from our annual art shows. There will be something for everyone to appreciate and enjoy!

Explore this interactive maze to learn about the history of flight, navigation, and NASA’s vision for the future! Experiment with thrust, lift, control surfaces and gyroscopes. Build rockets and paper airplanes, then test them for distance and air-dexterity. Launch your imagination and urge for learning at this out-of-this-world exhibit!

Kick off the holiday season with family and friends! Enjoy sweet treats, winter crafts, enchanting lights, and holiday music in celebration of the season. Embrace the sounds and spirit of the holidays at this free community event! 

Come create your own glass etched ornament in celebration of the holiday season. A Minnetrista glass expert with guide you in creating a one-of-a-kind piece to be enjoyed forever.

Paint with a Certified Ross Instructor on the site where Bob painted for years. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and learn to paint like Bob. Just bring yourself and we will provide everything you need to have a great time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

In this workshop you will paint the Bob Ross painting “Winter’s Grace” from Season 28, Episode 9 on a 12x16 canvas.

Fly over to the Virtual Roost Housing Fair happening September 14-18! It’s the premiere place to explore local housing options from the comfort of anywhere. Enter the ‘Around The Roost’ contest for a chance to win 1 of 5 housing essentials prizes! 

Let us open the door to your new nest at the Virtual Roost Housing Fair! 

Sponsored by The Haven

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Paint with a Certified Ross Instructor on the site where Bob painted for years. This workshop is the perfect opportunity to get creative and learn to paint like Bob. Just bring yourself and we will provide everything you need to have a great time. Just like Bob said, “Let’s get crazy!”

In this workshop you will paint the Bob Ross painting “Mountain Reflections” from Season 12, Episode 2 on a 18x24 canvas.

Join us at Bob Ross at Home – Artist, Teacher, Friend to view and enjoy many Bob Ross original paintings never before seen on public view. Bringing together paintings from private individuals, artwork from Minnetrista’s own museum collection, and photographs of Bob Ross, this exhibit will be a one-of-a-kind experience you won’t want to miss!