{"id":2404870,"date":"2026-05-06T17:26:29","date_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2404870"},"modified":"2026-05-06T17:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T17:26:29","slug":"enjoy-a-weekender-of-fishing-and-entertainment-in-st-cloud","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/enjoy-a-weekender-of-fishing-and-entertainment-in-st-cloud\/","title":{"rendered":"Enjoy a Weekender of Fishing and Entertainment in St. Cloud"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Fishing Opener is on a lot of people’s minds for this Weekender.\u00a0 I know my mom used to get a bit irked that the opener always took place the same weekend as Mother’s Day. What about yours?<\/p>\n

If fishing is not your thing, there is 80s rock band Quiet Riot at the Paramount Center for the Arts:<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Come On Feel The Nostalgia as Quiet Riot Hits the Stage in St. Cloud<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

For more music, there is G.B. Leighton at the Red Carpet Nightclub too.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Local Music Favorite G.B. Leighton Hits St. Cloud Again<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

And don’t forget about “Who Wants to Marry a Prince” at the Gnarly Bard Theatre.<\/p>\n

READ MORE:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0\u00a0Spotlight: Catch The Hilarious Twist On Princess Tales At Gnarly Bard<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

St. Cloud and the surrounding area are never short on great entertainment, with all of the above plus shows at Pioneer Place on 5th, like Granite City Radio Theatre<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

If that is not enough for you, check out the Weekender’s top picks below for things to do this Mother’s Day weekend (Tell your mom I said hi).<\/p>\n

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Sartell-St. Stephen School District<\/span><\/p>

Sartell-St. Stephen School District<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Touch A Trucks – Sartell & Cold Spring:<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Get the kids a head start on the weekend with an always-popular event. And, you have two chances to do so.\u00a0 Head over to Oak Ridge Early Learning Center in Sartell for Big Truck Family Night. It will have all those great trucks kids love to explore, plus a giant inflatable bounce house, free hot dogs, bubbles, music, and playground time.\u00a0 The event is geared towards kids ages 0-5 and is free to attend.<\/p>\n

Cold Spring\u2019s Big Truck night is more than just trucks as well.\u00a0 In addition to all the great vehicles to see and explore, the event will have bounce houses, hot dog meals, and cotton candy (cash required for food purchases).\u00a0 Big Truck Night is sensory-friendly with limited lights and sirens for the first hour, too.\u00a0 \u00a0Big Truck Night is free to attend and held at the DEF Parking Lot at 527 Main Street.<\/p>\n

Thursday:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 5:00 \u2013 6:30 p.m. – Sartell
Thursday:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 6:00 p.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m. \u2013 Cold Spring<\/p>\n

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Zipper ride at the Minnesota State Fair, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON<\/span><\/p>

Zipper ride at the Minnesota State Fair, PHOTO by Paul Habstritt, WJON<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

CARNIVAL – ST. CLOUD:<\/a><\/h3>\n

It\u2019s back for 2026, and the weekend weather looks great for a carnival. The parking lot behind Target will turn into a mini county fair over the next few weekends.\u00a0 There will be classic rides, games, and of course, great carnival food. \u00a0Maybe take in some shopping, then hit the fair either before or after for some great outdoor fun.<\/p>\n

Thursday & Friday:\u00a0 4:00 p.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.
Saturday:\u00a0 11:00 a.m. \u2013 9:00 p.m.
Sunday:\u00a0 11:00 a.m. \u2013 8:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Patrishia winkle on Unsplash<\/span><\/p>

Patrishia winkle on Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

GREAT LAKES SONGS & STORIES – ST. CLOUD:<\/a><\/h3>\n

Learn about what life is like making your living on the Great Lakes. Join songwriter and artist Charlie Maguire at the St. Cloud Library for some stories and songs inspired by his life on the Great Lakes. Maguire has firsthand experience aboard working vessels and shares his original tunes of shipwrecks, deep-water adventures, and a sailor\u2019s life. The show will include Gordon Lightfoot\u2019s classic, \u201cThe Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” and a preview of Maguire\u2019s new LP, \u201cGoing to Bartalina.\u201d The program is free to attend.<\/p>\n

Saturday:\u00a0 2:00 \u2013 3:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

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PHOTO courtesy of Marnita Van Hoecke\/Pine Grove Zoo<\/span><\/p>

PHOTO courtesy of Marnita Van Hoecke\/Pine Grove Zoo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

A DAY AT THE ZOO – LITTLE FALLS & TWIN CITIES:<\/a><\/h3>\n

On Mother\u2019s Day weekend, why not spend the day at a Minnesota Zoo?\u00a0 Share some time with mom, and see lots of great animals.\u00a0 On Sunday, Pine Grove Zoo in Little Falls will celebrate moms with a free cup of pellets for the petting stable animals, a special gift shop discount, and a chance to win a Wild Animal Connection.\u00a0 Como Zoo has you covered as well with their Mother\u2019s Day Bonsai Show. Celebrate the day with a stunning experience featuring bonsai displays by the Minnesota Bonsai Society. It is a literal forest of mini masterpieces. You can chat with Bonsai Experts as well.\u00a0 Oh, and don\u2019t forget about Farm Babies at the Minnesota Zoo.\u00a0 It is a springtime tradition for the whole family to check out all the adorable new additions at the zoo\u2019s farm, that included demos, live music, and photo ops.<\/p>\n

Pine Grove Zoo:<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Sunday, 9:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.
Como Park & Conservatory:\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> Sunday, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 6:00 p.m.
MN Zoo (Farm Babies):<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. \u2013 4:00 p.m.<\/p>\n

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Hennepin Arts<\/span><\/p>

Hennepin Arts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

HARRY POTTER MUSICAL – MINNEAPOLIS:<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

For Harry Potter fans it is your chance to see the beloved character in real life in Minneapolis. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Musical is lighting up the stage at the Orpheum Theatre in Minneapolis.\u00a0 Set 19 years after the Deathly Hallows, Harry struggles with his family legacy and uses a Time Turner to change past events. The show features some of the most spectacular theatrical magic ever seen on stage.<\/p>\n

Friday:\u00a0 7:30 p.m.
Saturday: 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Sunday:\u00a0 1:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.<\/p>\n\n

READ MORE FROM AUTHOR PAUL HABSTRITT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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These Were Real? Here Are 10 TV Shows You Totally Forgot Existed<\/h2>\n
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These bizarre, half-remembered TV shows from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s feel more like dreams than reality \u2014 but every single one of them actually aired.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WATCH: 7 ‘Carol Burnett Show’ Characters Who Still Make Us Laugh<\/h2>\n
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From Carol Burnett’s surprisingly human Queen Elizabeth II to Tim Conway’s lovable hard-of-hearing Mickey Hart, explore and enjoy some of the most enduring and hilariously timeless recurring characters from the legendary Carol Burnett Show.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Gallery Credit: Stephen Lenz<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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TV Actors Who Were Recast Within the First Season<\/h2>\n
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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

Gallery Credit: Stacker<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n