Dates are subject to change without the Chamber's knowledge. We encourage you to consult this calendar when picking an event date as well as contact us at 507-825-3316 or at pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com to have your event listed on the calendar in the hopes of avoiding conflicts with other events.
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Pipestone County Fair
Our old-fashioned county fair is annually a top event in the county. Bring your kids to the children's barn to see and pet baby animals! Bring your appetite for unique food offerings each night! 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibitors share livestock, exhibits, and art with the public. There will be a midway featuring rides and games, displays and booths, as well as food and fun!
Pipestone County Fair
Our old-fashioned county fair is annually a top event in the county. Bring your kids to the children's barn to see and pet baby animals! Bring your appetite for unique food offerings each night! 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibitors share livestock, exhibits, and art with the public. There will be a midway featuring rides and games, displays and booths, as well as food and fun!
Pipestone County Fair
Our old-fashioned county fair is annually a top event in the county. Bring your kids to the children's barn to see and pet baby animals! Bring your appetite for unique food offerings each night! 4-H, FFA, and open class exhibitors share livestock, exhibits, and art with the public. There will be a midway featuring rides and games, displays and booths, as well as food and fun!
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - approximately Noon. The sale features books in both hardcover and paperback, ranging over a variety of subjects in both fiction and nonfiction. All such books are donated by members of the community.
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Youth Ribbon Auction
The Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce Ag Committee's Youth Ribbon Auction is at 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
St Paul Lutheran Vacation Bible School Begins
Take kids deep into an amazing undersea adventure where they?ll experience the ever-flowing, never-ending love of God. At Scuba VBS, kids will be immersed in the Word and discover what living water is really all about!
Pipestone Grain's 100th Anniversary & Customer Appreciation Day
Come help us celebrate 100 years of service to the Pipestone community! We'll have burgers, potato salad, chips, baked beans, cookies, pop, and coffee!! Come Ra
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Relay for Life of Pipestone County
Thursday, August 8, 5 to 9pm, Hiawatha Lodge.
Frozen Jr. Public Performances
Arts and Mentoring Project (AMP), offered a summer musical theater camp. Participants learned the foundations of musical theatre through acting workshops, fun arts activities, and music & choreography rehearsals all while creating a live theatrical production of Disney?s Frozen Jr. Performances are August 9, 10 & 11 at the beautiful Hiawatha Pageant Park; gates open at 8:00p and showtime starting at dusk (between 8:30pm & 9pm). Tickets will be available at the gate; adults $10 and $5 students. Parking will be in the grass lot above the Quarry Pond near the ticket booth. Concessions will be available. Restrooms on site. Please, bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the show. This local production of Disney's Frozen Jr. is Produced by Reggie Gorter, Directed by Jenn Sheldon, and Musically Directed by Samantha Davis. Many other artists, student interns and volunteers are behind the scenes that make this show possible. AMP's mission is to provide an arts experience dedicated to mentoring and performing. By welcoming all students we commit to guiding their character and artistic passion in a fun, disciplined environment advancing both the individual and the community. This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Frozen Jr. Public Performances
Arts and Mentoring Project (AMP), offered a summer musical theater camp. Participants learned the foundations of musical theatre through acting workshops, fun arts activities, and music & choreography rehearsals all while creating a live theatrical production of Disney?s Frozen Jr. Performances are August 9, 10 & 11 at the beautiful Hiawatha Pageant Park; gates open at 8:00p and showtime starting at dusk (between 8:30pm & 9pm). Tickets will be available at the gate; adults $10 and $5 students. Parking will be in the grass lot above the Quarry Pond near the ticket booth. Concessions will be available. Restrooms on site. Please, bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the show. This local production of Disney's Frozen Jr. is Produced by Reggie Gorter, Directed by Jenn Sheldon, and Musically Directed by Samantha Davis. Many other artists, student interns and volunteers are behind the scenes that make this show possible. AMP's mission is to provide an arts experience dedicated to mentoring and performing. By welcoming all students we commit to guiding their character and artistic passion in a fun, disciplined environment advancing both the individual and the community. This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Prairie Lawn Cemetery Walking Tour
The Pipestone County Historical Society will be hosting a walking tour of Prairie Lawn Cemetery (also known as Troy Cemetery or Pox Cemetery) located at 1650 60th Ave., Pipestone, MN on Saturday, August 10th beginning at 2:00 p.m. The life stories of some of the individuals interred in this location will be shared. The cost of the tour is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for members of the Historical Society, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pipestone County Museum or at the Cemetery gate the day of the event. Directions to the cemetery are north on Highway 75 to County Road 7/151st Street, west to 60th Avenue (gravel), north for 1 and ½ miles then turn on path between two fields to reach the destination. Due to the remote location of this cemetery, guests are encouraged to bring/wear mosquito repellent.
Teen Cafe
Our next Teen Cafe is Saturday, August 10, from 7:00-8:30pm. Teens can hang out at Meinders Community Library after hours. We'll have laser tag, snacks, & more! This event is for teens grades 7-12 and the doors to the library will open at 6:50pm. the library will open at 6:50pm
Frozen Jr. Public Performances
Arts and Mentoring Project (AMP), offered a summer musical theater camp. Participants learned the foundations of musical theatre through acting workshops, fun arts activities, and music & choreography rehearsals all while creating a live theatrical production of Disney?s Frozen Jr. Performances are August 9, 10 & 11 at the beautiful Hiawatha Pageant Park; gates open at 8:00p and showtime starting at dusk (between 8:30pm & 9pm). Tickets will be available at the gate; adults $10 and $5 students. Parking will be in the grass lot above the Quarry Pond near the ticket booth. Concessions will be available. Restrooms on site. Please, bring a blanket or chair to enjoy the show. This local production of Disney's Frozen Jr. is Produced by Reggie Gorter, Directed by Jenn Sheldon, and Musically Directed by Samantha Davis. Many other artists, student interns and volunteers are behind the scenes that make this show possible. AMP's mission is to provide an arts experience dedicated to mentoring and performing. By welcoming all students we commit to guiding their character and artistic passion in a fun, disciplined environment advancing both the individual and the community. This activity is funded in part with a grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board made possible by the voters of Minnesota, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
Author Visit: Delaine Shay
Join us for an author meet and greet with Delaine Shay, whose memoir ''And Then We Laughed'' is a story of perseverance, courage, faith, and humor despite some of life's toughest challenges.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
POSTPONED TO THURS: Kids Fishing Derby & Community Dinner
***POSTPONED TO THURSDAY, AUGUST 15, 2024 (due to poor weather)***The entire community is invited to the 7th Annual Kids Fishing Derby & Community Meal on Wednesday, August 14th at beautiful Hiawatha Pageant Park (rain date: Thurs, 8/15 - same times). All ages are welcome to the JBS Community Burger Feed (while they last!). Kids ages 15 and under can dip their lines in the ol' quarry pond while competing for trophies and prizes given for first fish caught and more. Fishers are welcome to use their own worms, but we will be providing worms.
Museum's Monthly "Coffee Talk"
the Museum's Exhibit Manager, Noah Burris, will share information on the history of Free Rural Delivery. This program will share information about the start of mail delivery to rural addresses by the United State Postal Service
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Kids Fishing Derby & Community Dinner
The entire community is invited to the 7th Annual Kids Fishing Derby & Community Meal on Thursday, August 15th at beautiful Hiawatha Pageant Park. All ages are welcome to the JBS Community Burger Feed (while they last!). Kids ages 15 and under can dip their lines in the ol' quarry pond while competing for trophies and prizes given for first fish caught and more. Fishers are welcome to use their own worms, but we will be providing worms.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
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Prairie Riders Saddle Club Horse Fun Show
The Prairie Riders Saddle Club horse game show is Sunday, August 18, 2024 at the Pipestone County Fairgrounds. Starting at 10:00 am. Registration opens at 9:00 am. Prizes will be awarded for this show. Free to come watch. Come cheer on the riders and their horses!
Pipestone Community Blood Drive
Save the Date (Monday, August 19th) for the ?Heroes Behind the Badges? Blood Drive held at Pipestone County Medical Center and Family Clinic Avera.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Pipestone Wagon Train
The wagon train will be leaving from a farm North and West of Pipestone, MN. We will be traveling 2.5 days by wagon and on horseback. Arriving in Prairie Village (West of Madison, SD) on Friday 8/23 just in time for our yearly parade through the village.
25th Anniversary Celebration - First State Bank Southwest
Stop by First State Bank Southwest on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm to help celebrate 25 years in Pipestone! Free Hot Dogs, Chips, & Pop Door Prizes
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales
Pipestone ''Fall'' City-Wide Rummage Sales are Thursday through Saturday, August 22, 23, & 24, 2024. City-Wide Rummage Sale Listings will be available in that week's Free Star and Pipestone County Star. Please contact Pipestone Publishing at 507-825-3333 to add your rummage!
Summer Music Series: Terrell X
Join us for an interactive live performance with Terrell X that doubles as a tutorial on Human Beat Boxing & how anyone can turn their bodies into instruments. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for an evening on our new patio and greenspace. Visit MeindersLibrary.com for updates in the event of stormy weather.
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales
Pipestone ''Fall'' City-Wide Rummage Sales are Thursday through Saturday, August 22, 23, & 24, 2024. City-Wide Rummage Sale Listings will be available in that week's Free Star and Pipestone County Star. Please contact Pipestone Publishing at 507-825-3333 to add your rummage!
St Paul Lutheran Vacation Youth Rummage Sale
Save the Date! St. Paul Youth will be hosting a rummage sale August 23-24 as a fundraiser for upcoming trips. As you are cleaning and looking at items to donate, consider donating them for the rummage sale. We will begin collecting items in August after VBS is completed. Thanks for helping support our youth!
Pipestone City-Wide Rummage Sales
Pipestone ''Fall'' City-Wide Rummage Sales are Thursday through Saturday, August 22, 23, & 24, 2024. City-Wide Rummage Sale Listings will be available in that week's Free Star and Pipestone County Star. Please contact Pipestone Publishing at 507-825-3333 to add your rummage!
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Pipestone National Monument's Founders' Day
Quarry Demo, Artists, Carvers, Traditional Flute, Foodways, Round Dance, Atlatl Making & Target Practice. Free to the public!
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
American Legion Post #6 Membership Meal
Join us for a delicious meal of burgers, corn, chips and lemonade for only $8 or 2 burgers for $12! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!! If you are paying or have paid your 2024-2025 dues for Post, Sons and/or Auxiliary.....your meal is FREE!! Accepting new Memberships as well! Always wanted to be a part of something great? Want to be a part of the community that works to give back to our local programs? Join us! And your meal is on us! Auxiliary will be hosting a bake sale during the community supper and members with the Veteran's Memorial will be present to accept donations and/or give information!! Let us make supper easy!
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit
4:00 pm Chamber Ribbon Cutting & Ambassador Visit for Hatfield Roadhouse! Everyone is encouraged to attend and thank for their investment in our business community!
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Chamber Car Cruise-In
Join the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and the Pipestone Cruizers for the final Chamber Car Cruise-In of Summer! Enjoy ''Car-Tunes'' by DJ Mylan Ray as you stroll amongst classic cars! Pipestone's Chamber Car Cruise-Ins feature show cars and hobby vehicles from local and regional enthusiasts. The events are FREE for everyone! The first 50 registered vehicles receive a FREE Chamber Car Cruise-In Dash Plate. Food will be available for purchase at Stonehouse & Quarry Lounge and Pizza Ranch. Prize drawings are held throughout the events for all registered vehicles! Bring your car, truck, or motorcycle to this FREE event.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
HPI Used Book Sale
Historic Pipestone Inc. (HPI) holds their monthly used book sale fundraiser on the first Saturday of each month from 9:00 am - approximately Noon. The sale features books in both hardcover and paperback, ranging over a variety of subjects in both fiction and nonfiction. All such books are donated by members of the community.
Ride with the Monarchs on Casey Jones State Trail
Starting in Woodstock, MN at 2:00 pm, take a bicycle ride with the monarchs along the Casey Jones State Trail. The ride will start with a Ribbon Cutting at the Woodstock Casey Jones State Trailhead and end at the Pipestone Trailhead. There will be food and refreshments for registered riders. More information to come! Organizer: Friends of the Casey Jones State Trail
Omelet Breakfast
The Sons of the American Legion Omelet Breakfasts are delicious and support great community causes. $12 for Adults $5 for Kids 7 and Under Create your own omelet! (9 different ingredients!) Includes Biscuits, Gravy, Hash Browns, & Toast Juice, Milk, or Coffee Everyone welcome! For Carryout, call 507-825-3211.
Museum Fall Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, September 10th and Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at the Pipestone National Guard Armory?PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE (421 2nd Ave. SW, Pipestone) on Tuesday, the 10th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. for the rummage. NO EARLY SALES! The sale will continue until 7 p.m. on the 10th and again from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the 11th. The Brown bag sale will begin at noon on the 11th. Thank you for your donations and help to support the Pipestone County Museum and its programs.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Museum Fall Rummage
The Pipestone County Museum will be holding a donation rummage on Tuesday, September 10th and Wednesday, September 11th, 2024. Community members may drop off good, usable rummage items at the Pipestone National Guard Armory?PLEASE NOTE THE LOCATION CHANGE (421 2nd Ave. SW, Pipestone) on Tuesday, the 10th from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. No electronics, cribs, or car seats will be accepted. The doors open at 5:00 p.m. for the rummage. NO EARLY SALES! The sale will continue until 7 p.m. on the 10th and again from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on the 11th. The Brown bag sale will begin at noon on the 11th. Thank you for your donations and help to support the Pipestone County Museum and its programs.
CANCELLED: Pipestone Pumpkin Palooza Festival
Due to poor conditions, the patch will not be open to the public. Pumpkins will instead be sold at the Chamber approximately late September and October.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
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St. Leo Cemetery Symbolism Walking Tour
The Pipestone County Historical Society will be hosting its final cemetery walking tour of the 2024 season at St. Leo?s Catholic Cemetery on Saturday, September 14th at 2:00 p.m. St. Leo?s Cemetery is located on the northwest edge of Pipestone at 656 116th street. From Dar?s Pizza follow 8th Avenue north through Pipestone and around the curve to 121st street. Take 121st street north to 116th street. Turn west on 116th street to the cemetery. This tour will focus on the meaning behind the symbols carved and etched in the gravestones. The cost of the tour is $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for members of the Historical Society, and free for children 12 and under. Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Pipestone County Museum or at the Cemetery gate the day of the event
Sweet Seasons: A Celebration of Carole King
The Pipestone Performing Arts Center is proud to present Sweet Seasons: A Celebration of Carole King, performed by Michelle Foster and a live band.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
PACF Grant Submissions Open
Pipestone Area Community Foundation, an affiliate of Southwest Initiative Foundation, will be awarding 10 grants, up to $2,500 each, to eligible non-profit organizations.
Museum's Monthly "Coffee Talk"
The public is invited to join the Pipestone County Historical Society for its September Coffee Talk on Thursday, September 19th, when Museum Educator, Trava Olivier, shares information on the Percheron Horse farm that was located across 2 sections of Troy Township from the early 1880s to 1901.es by the United State Postal Service
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
3rd Annual Legion Fest
American Legion Post 6 Pipestone invites everyone to their 3rd Annual Legion Fest on Saturday, September 21st ~ featuring a Rib Feed from 5:30-7:30pm followed by the band ?Show Me Your Hits? starting at 9:00 pm #OnlyinPipestone! $20 per meal. No cover for band.
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
Farmers Market.
A place to come to purchase fresh, local produce, homemade goods (breads, jams, baked goods), and support your community! Our farmers market is a proud member of the Pipestone Area Chamber of Commerce and a program of Pipestone Active Living. If you are interested in being a vendor, registration and a $20 annual vendor fee are required. For more information, please call 507-825-3316. Market accepts EBT/Credit/Debit Cards
National Public Lands Day - Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed at the Pipestone National Monument on National Public Lands Day, Saturday, Sept. 28.Volunteers can get out in the tall-grass prairie with park rangers from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. to help take care of this important cultural site. You can choose between planting native seeds, collecting native seeds that we will replant next year, or removing invasive species that crowd out the native plants. No experience is necessary and all the tools needed will be provided - dress in layers and sturdy shoes (gloves will be available, but feel free to bring your own as well).Volunteers will received a complimentary lunch at 11 a.m. and a token of thanks from the park. Please RSVP so we know how much food to order by either calling 07-825-5464 ext. 214 or emailing at pipe_interpretation@nps.gov.
CANCELLED: Pipestone Pumpkin Palooza Festival
Due to poor conditions, the patch will not be open to the public. Pumpkins will instead be sold at the Chamber approximately late September and October.
Star Party
Join us for another star party at the Monument on September 28th from 8:30 to 10:00 PM! We?ll have telescopes available for close-up views of celestial objects, and we'll also offer lessons on capturing their beauty with your camera. Enjoy cider, cocoa, and snacks while you stargaze, and as always, this event is free. We look forward to seeing you there!
