Take in a free concert!
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Free concerts are held on the Douglas County Courthouse lawn every Thursday in the summer at 7 p.m. These are sponsored by the Red Willow Arts Coalition. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and get ready for a variety of musical performances this summer.
Step back in time
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Check out the log cabin, dug-out house, original school house and replica pioneer church, as well as the thousands of historical artifacts on display throughout all of the buildings at the Evansville Historical Foundation.
Enjoy a sip (or two) of wine
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Check out a local winery and learn more about wine making in Minnesota. Not only can you tour the vineyards and orchards, but you can enjoy some samples of wine made right here in Douglas County. There are several activities and events to take part in as well.
Learn something new
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Learn. Engage. Do. Lots of workshops, tours and special events for all ages are offered through community education programs year around. Learn about film, art, storytelling, music, history, tours, gardening, cooking and culinary arts, exercise, active living in the great outdoors, and much more!
Attend a summer festival
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Most of the communities in Douglas County celebrate summer with an annual festival – Brandon Midsummerfest, Miltona Tornado Days, Evansville 4th of July Celebration, festivals in Osakis, Kensington, Garfield, Forada, Parkers Prairie... attend one or all for great food, fun parades, creative displays and old-fashioned fun. 101 Fun Things to Do • Spring 2013 5