Boyd: Good Time Days, June 3-5, more information at www.exploreminnesota.com/event/boyd-good-time-days/25040
Renville: Sugar Beet Days, June 8-12, grand parade at 3 p.m. Saturday; more information online at facebook.com/groups/356679094464837
Kandiyohi: Kandi is Dandy Days: June 10-11, grand parade at 11:30 a.m. Saturday; more information online at cityofkandiyohimn.com or the Kandiyohi Men’s Club on Facebook at facebook.com/kandimensclub
Paynesville: Town and Country Days, June 12-18, grand parade at 7 p.m. Thursday; more information online at paynesvillechamber.org
Montevideo: Fiesta Days, June 12-19, go online for more information at facebook.com/montevideofiestadays
Atwater: Festival Days, June 14-19, go online for more information at www.atwaterfestivaldays.com or on Facebook at facebook.com/Atwater-Festival-Days-1726910184238510
Little Crow Water Ski Team shows: June 3, 7:30 p.m., Neer Park in New London. Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for students, preschoolers get in free; reserved seating $8.
Summer movies in the park: June 10, 9 p.m., Dorothy Olson Aquatic Center. Willmar Parks and Recreation free movie night presents Disney’s “Luca.”
Bike/walking trail: June 11, 10 a.m., Sibley State Park beach parking lot. Celebration of the completion of the bike/walking trail connection between Sibley State Park and the Glacial Lakes State Trail. Bring your bike to ride the trail or enjoy a trail hike. No state park permit required to attend.
West Central Dairy Days: Open house, June 11, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gene Gatewood farm, 7130 90th Ave. S.E., Willmar.
Community Day event: June 17, 5 to 7 p.m., Bill Taunton Stadium. Fifth annual event featuring emergency vehicles, dunk tank to “dunk a cop,” drunk goggle pedal car course, rollover vehicle crash simulator and more outside the stadium. Miles4Mentors fun run check-in is at 4:30 p.m. and the run at 5:30 from the parking lot. Sponsored by local law enforcement agencies, Willmar Police Department, Kandiyohi County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota State Patrol and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
Summer vacation kids movies: 10 a.m. Monday and Wednesday, Golden Ticket Cinemas, Uptown Willmar, $1 movie, $5 movie, popcorn, and drink combo. June 6 and June 8 “Despicable Me,” June 13 and June 15 “Trolls World Tour.”
WILLMAR — The Willmar Community Center has several events set. All events are free unless noted. The phone number is 320-262-5288 . For reservations call or go online at willmarparks-rec.com .
Willmar Area Senior Citizens Club: June 1, 2 p.m., freewill donation, music by Mikko Cowdrey
Friday afternoon of dancing: June 3, 1 to 4 p.m., music by the Nathe Band; $7 dancers, $2 listeners.
Aging Wisely: June 2, 1:30 p.m., free. Donna Nelson and Gregory Gall from Catholic United Financial will speak on estate planning and how to protect and pass along estates.
Community board games: June 4, 2 p.m., free, all ages. Learn a new featured game, Deck Building, bring some friends, and play any available games in our library.
Community Art: June 6, 1 p.m., $20. Riley will guide you through a specific art piece using different mediums of art.
Little Art Session: June 7, 2 p.m., free. Create art to be on display in our community art galleries. Theme is fireworks, outdoors and sparkle.
BFF Succulent Planting: June 8, $10 for one pot, $15 for two pots, It’s National BFF Day. Grab your bestie and make a fun succulent planter, register in advance.
Veterans Gone Fishing: June 13, 11 a.m. light lunch, 12:30 p.m. leave for Green Lake for afternoon boat ride and fishing with the Let’s Go Fishing group. Open to all veterans, spouses and family. Space is limited, call Community Center to sign up.
Weekly events: Chess Club, Yahtzee, Farkle, Hand & Foot cards, puzzle exchange, exercise classes and open woodshop. Contact Community Center for details and prices.
WILLMAR — The Willmar Library is open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. The website is www.willmarpubliclibrary.org . Call 320-235-3162 . Curbside pickup remains available during regular hours. Programs are in person in the library. The WiFi can be accessed 24/7 from a parked car in the lot behind the library or in front of the building using your library card or through Overdrive.
Summer reading: June 6-Aug. 31. Participate in one of our summer reading programs for children, teens and adults.
Read Down Your Fines: June 1-Aug. 31, ages 0-18. Got fines? Read them away —15 minutes of reading equals $1 off your account. Read up to $20 off your account. Some restriction apply.
Book cover redesign contest: June 1-July 2. Create a cover design for one of your favorite books. Pick up a blank book cover sheet and return your finished book cover redesign within the contest dates.
Rec & Read at Miller Park: Every Tuesday at 1 p.m.
Little People storytime: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m., ages 0-3, no registration required.
Rec & Read at Rice Park: Every Thursday at 1 p.m.
Lego Club: June 1, 4 to 5 p.m., kindergarten through sixth grade, no registration is necessary. Test your creativity and skills the first Wednesday of the month.
Children's Matinee: June 3, 4 p.m., no cost or registration, popcorn provided.
Grow a Monster storytime and contest: June 7, 10 a.m. Do you think you can grow the biggest zucchini in the area? Kandiyohi County 4-H is hosting a monster zucchini contest this summer. This will be a fun activity for any age, and the more people who join, the more fun it will be. Find out who grew the monster zucchini at the Kandiyohi County Fair in August.
Mixed Nuts Comedy Duo: June 7, 2 p.m., all ages; comedy duo from Homebound Theatre.
Classic movie for adults: June 7, 5:30 p.m., “Singing in the Rain,” no cost or registration, popcorn and refreshments provided.
Teen hangout: June 8, 5:30 p.m., ages 12-18, no registration required. Enjoy video games, arts and crafts, board and card games, snacks and beverages.
Teen Gaming Club: June 10, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., ages 12-18, no registration required. Play games on the Xbox One or board and card games. Some games are rated 13+.
Backyard Scientist Take-Home Kit: June 13, best for ages 5-12. Explore nature in your backyard, neighborhood or local park. Twenty kits will be available. Advance registration required.
Teen Take & Make Crafts: June 6 opens for rock cactus planter and June 20 opens for dinosaur keychain. For ages 12-18, limit one per person as supplies are limited. Sign up on the library website.
Adult make-and-take: Crafts are posted on the website as they are available. Origami Stars opens June 13 and Sun Prints open June 27. For ages 18 and over, limit one per person, supplies limited, sign up on the library website.
Teen lit loot: Sign up and you will receive a library book based on your interests and a bag of goodies to go with it. One per month and will need to re-register each month. June’s theme is adventure.
Book a librarian: Set up an hour long, one-on-one appointment with a librarian for help with computer skills, tablets, research and more. Appointments can be made in person by calling 320-235-3162 or online on the library’s website under adult services.
Makerspace Equipment: Cricut, Dremel Stylo, button maker, jewelry stamping and sewing machine, equipment must be used in the library and consumable materials are not supplied. Makerspace users must agree to the Makerspace Policy and complete training on safety and equipment use. Make reservations on the library’s website under adult services.
Robbins Island: Destination Playground; 18-hole disc golf course starts north of playground; swimming is allowed during daylight hours, no lifeguards; North Business Highway 71, Willmar.
Rice Park: Splash pad and changing rooms, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, 805 Third St. S.W. Open through Labor Day.
Grind Central Skate Park: Open during daylight hours, Swansson Fields; southwest Willmar.
Archery Park: Open during daylight hours, located on 19th Avenue Southeast across from Walmart. Seven shooting lanes ranging from 10 to 70 yards. For all ages but children under 15 years old must be accompanied by an adult.