{"id":2354458,"date":"2026-04-01T16:46:03","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:46:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2354458"},"modified":"2026-04-01T16:46:03","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T16:46:03","slug":"live-entertainment-options-for-the-easter-weekender-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/live-entertainment-options-for-the-easter-weekender-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Entertainment Options for the Easter Weekender"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Easter Weekend is here, so there is no shortage of fun at your house with kids looking for baskets, family gatherings, and those delicious Easter brunches. If you have no family plans and are looking for something to do there is always the Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wjon.com\/st-cloud-art-crawl-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Discover Local Artists At St. Cloud\u2019s Annual Art Crawl<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>There is also comedy all weekend at the Red Carpet Nightclub.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\"><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wjon.com\/red-carpet-nightclub-events-2\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Comedy Nights and Music Thrills Coming to Red Carpet<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plus, music at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wjon.com\/gnarly-bard-theater-shows\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Gnarly Bard Theater<\/strong><\/a> in St. Cloud or the Scuba Bunny at Sea Life at the Mall of America.<\/p>\n<p>If that is not enough to get you heading out, check out <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wjon.com\/tags\/the-weekender\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>the Weekender&#8217;s<\/strong><\/a> top five picks below for more fun ideas.<\/p>\n<div class=\"branded-app-shortcode-inarticle\">\n<div class=\"logo-wrap\" rel=\"fwef\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"single-post-image \">\n<figure class=\"img-tag has-sizer alignnone\">\n<p><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Aleyna Catak on Unsplash<\/span><\/p><figcaption>Aleyna Catak on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/913504427973001\/?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A[%7B%22mechanism%22%3A%22discovery_custom_tab%22%2C%22surface%22%3A%22bookmark%22%7D]%2C%22ref_notif_type%22%3Anull%7D\" target=\"_blank\">EASTER EGG HUNTS &amp; MORE &#8211; ST. CLOUD &amp; PAYNESVILLE<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>With Easter here this weekend, there are some fun Easter Egg hunts and other Easter events going on.\u00a0 We are highlighting a couple of those events here.<\/p>\n<p>ROYAL EASTER EVENT:\u00a0 Head up the road to the Paynesville Area Community Center for a fun afternoon out for the kids. In addition to an Easter Egg Hunt, there will be door prizes, a bounce house, coloring, and photos with the Easter Bunny. The day starts at 1:00 p.m. with the Easter Egg Hunt at 2:00 p.m.\u00a0\u00a0 You do need to be there before 2:00 p.m. to take part in the egg hunt.\u00a0 The event is free, but Paynesville Royalty will be selling merchandise, and free will donations will be accepted as a fundraiser.<\/p>\n<p>SPRING TO EASTER:\u00a0 The Spring to Life Easter celebration will have photos with the Easter Bunny, an interactive show, pet an animal, an age range Easter Egg Hunt, and more, all at the Life Assembly of God at 2409 Clearwater Road in St. Cloud.\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0The last egg hunt takes place at 12:10 p.m.\u00a0 Use the link in the header to see the full egg hunt schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday:\u00a0 9:00 a.m. \u2013 2:30 p.m. (see above for specifics)<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-post-image \">\n<figure class=\"img-tag has-sizer alignnone\">\n<p><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Hermes Rivera on Unsplash<\/span><\/p><figcaption>Hermes Rivera on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.paypal.com\/ncp\/payment\/8HSCH4WAZZVBG\" target=\"_blank\">BOXING &#8211; WAITE PARK<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Boxing fans can see potential stars of tomorrow at the Midwest Golden Gloves Championship. Top amateurs from across Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota will be in town to compete for titles and the chance to advance.\u00a0 The bouts are the first stage of the Upper Midwest Golden Gloves season, with multiple bouts each day. Tickets are $35 for ringside, $20 for general admission, and $10 for children and are available online or at the door.<\/p>\n<p>Friday: \u00a06:00 p.m. \u2013 first bout (doors open at 5:00 p.m.).<br \/>Saturday:\u00a0 11:00 a.m. \u2013 first bout (door open at 10:00 a.m.).<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-post-image \">\n<figure class=\"img-tag has-sizer alignnone\">\n<p><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Midtown Global Market<\/span><\/p><figcaption>Midtown Global Market<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/midtownglobalmarket.org\/\" target=\"_blank\">DESSERT CONTEST &#8211; MINNEAPOLIS<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>You can indulge your Easter sweet tooth at this fun and tasty event in Minneapolis. Midtown Global Market\u2019s Dessert Contest will see vendors battle it out for the best dessert, and you can help pick the winner. For $20, visitors can sample desserts at participating businesses and then vote for which ones you think are best. There is a wide range of desserts to try, like rum cake, chocolate chip cookie sundae, peach cobbler, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday:\u00a0 Noon \u2013 2:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-post-image \">\n<figure class=\"img-tag has-sizer alignnone\">\n<p><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Brandon Griggs on Unsplash<\/span><\/p><figcaption>Brandon Griggs on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<h3><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.exploreminnesota.com\/event\/circus-trains-month\/13013\" target=\"_blank\">CIRCUS TRAINS &#8211; ST. PAUL<\/a><\/h3>\n<p>Railroad enthusiasts can get a look at time gone by in a unique way. The Twin City Model Railroad Museum is showing off circus trains. Their O-Scale train will be hooked up with animal cars, passenger cars, and a special circus flat and will be over 60 feet long.\u00a0 There will be hand-painted special circus wagons too, and a parade through \u201cHamline\u201d and a wagon unloading show on the \u201cbig\u201d layout. Plus, additional layouts and displays will feature circus trains as well.\u00a0\u00a0 Admission is $10, kids 4 and under are free.<\/p>\n<p>Friday:\u00a0 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 3:00 p.m.<br \/>Saturday:\u00a0 10:00 a.m. &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<br \/>Sunday:\u00a0 Noon &#8211; 5:00 p.m.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-post-image \">\n<figure class=\"img-tag has-sizer alignnone\">\n<p><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Chief Scheider vis Youtube<\/span><\/p><figcaption>Chief Scheider vis Youtube<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/first-avenue.com\/event\/2026-04-clue-the-movie\/\" target=\"_blank\">CLUE SCREENING &#8211; ST. PAUL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Celebrate the 40<sup>th<\/sup> Anniversary of the now cult classic movie Clue (2<sup>nd<\/sup> best movie based on a board game next to Battleship) at this fun show at the Fitzgerald Theater in St. Paul.\u00a0 You will get to view the film, plus hear insights and behind-the-scenes secrets from Miss Scarlet herself, Lesley Ann Warren.\u00a0 Warren will also take questions from the crowd, and there is a VIP and meet-and-greet option to get a photo taken with Miss Scarlet as well. The one-of-a-kind flick had three different endings when released into theaters in the 80s, and when you went, you didn\u2019t know which ending you would get.<\/p>\n<p>Saturday:\u00a0 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 7:00 p.m.)<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><strong><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/wjon.com\/author\/phabstritt\/\" target=\"_blank\">READ MORE FROM AUTHOR PAUL HABSTRITT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"photogallery-wrapper blog-photogallery \">\n<h2 class=\"photogallery-title\">LOOK: These TV Guide Covers Will Take You Back to a Golden Age of Television<\/h2>\n<div class=\"photogallery-description\">\n<p>From &#8220;Who Shot J.R.?&#8221; to the tearful goodbye on the final episode of <em>M*A*S*H<\/em>, <em>TV Guide<\/em> \u2014 and those unforgettable covers \u2014 were once a treasured part of every TV lover\u2019s routine.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimateclassicrock.com\/author\/slenz\/\" target=\"_blank\">Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photogallery-wrapper blog-photogallery \">\n<h2 class=\"photogallery-title\">TV Actors Who Were Recast Within the First Season<\/h2>\n<div class=\"photogallery-description\">\n<div><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/stacker.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Stacker<\/a> compiled a list of 25 actors from popular TV shows across nearly 60 years who were cut from their shows right at the jump.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Stacker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"photogallery-wrapper blog-photogallery \">\n<h2 class=\"photogallery-title\">LOOK: Iconic TV Shows With Only One Cast Member Surviving<\/h2>\n<div class=\"photogallery-description\">\n<p>From <em>Diff&#8217;rent Strokes<\/em> to <em>Gilligan&#8217;s Island<\/em>, several of the most iconic TV shows in history now have only one surviving main cast member.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"photogallery-credit\">Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/wjon.com\/rest\/carbon\/api\/scripts.js?mver=34&#038;gver=10&#038;bid=67&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Fbtloader.com%2Ftag%3Fo%3D5642230212591616%26upapi%3Dtrue&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.p-n.io%2Fpushly-sdk.min.js%3Fdomain_key%3Dxy4H49ogarfR1J9GJBGawRmiLSQ0haLUd3h3&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Ftownsquare.media%2Fpublic%2Fresources%2Fjs%2Fpubcid.min.js&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Fplatform.twitter.com%2Fwidgets.js&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Fapis.google.com%2Fjs%2Fplatform.js&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Fconnect.facebook.net%2Fen_US%2Fsdk.js&#038;urls[]=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.pinterest.com%2Fjs%2Fpinit.js\" type=\"text\/javascript\" async defer data-osano=\"ESSENTIAL\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source wjon.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Easter Weekend is here, so there is no shortage of fun at your house with kids looking for baskets, family gatherings, and those delicious Easter brunches. 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