Events

Michael Kareken Art Exhibit Ebb and Flow Minnesota Marine Art Museum Winona

Art Exhibit: “Ebb and Flow” by Michael Karaken

On View August 30th, 2025- December 30, 2025 Michael Kareken is a Minneapolis-based painter, draftsman and printmaker.  He has received grants from The Bush Foundation, The McKnight Foundation, The Minnesota State Arts Board, Arts Midwest, The New York Foundation for the Arts, and The Vogelstein Foundation.  He was a recipient of The Louise Nevelson Award…

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Art Exhibit: “Once Upon a Shore” curated by Heid E. Erdrich

With Artists, Cole Redhorse Taylor, Tashia Hart, Jonathan Thunder, Gwen Nell Westerman & Courtney M. Leonard on view January 25, 2025 – January 4, 2026 Once Upon A Shore creates a water’s edge meeting place where authors, illustrators, artists, and guests converge to share stories. From the pre-history of Dakota country, to dogs headed to…

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WSU WinterFest

At the 5th annual WinterFest, enjoy a variety of free, family-friendly activities all over Kryzsko Commons. This event is open to WSU students, faculty, and staff as well as the Winona community. Bingo | 5-7pm, Bluffs Lounge Card making for senior citizens | 5-7pm, Student Activity Center Chip’s Craft Corner, presented by Affinity Plus Federal Credit Union…

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Live Jazz Music

Enjoy the intimate setting of The Lafayette while listening to live jazz music in the heart of downtown Winona. Sip on a handcrafted cocktail or glass of wine and enjoy the incredible ambiance. Jazz nights will be every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday evenings in December, from 6-9pm.

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Caroling by Candlelight hosted by Winona Family YMCA

Gather your family and friends and kick off the Christmas season with carols and good cheer! This event is free and open to the public. Hot chocolate and cookies will be provided. Bundle up and join us for holiday fun!

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International Film Series: “The Monk & The Gun”

The Winona Arts Center, 228 E 5th Street, invites you to our December film of the International Film Series. The Monk & The Gun will be shown on Friday, Dec 5  at 7:00 for $5 This film is a 2023 drama written and directed by Pawo Choyning Dorji. An American travels to Bhutan in search…

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Theatre du Mississippi presents Lustrous Lights

Get ready for an enchanting evening that’s all about self-expression, empowerment, and celebrating the artistry of performance art! Theatre du Mississippi is proud to host a spectacular showcase featuring new and rising talent as they take the stage with dazzling costumes, fun choreography, and plenty of personality. Whether it’s their first time performing, they’re just…

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Storm Trail Race Series: Storm the Bluffs

The Storm Trail Race Series– the fourth and final event of the four race series, The Storm Trail Race Series. Race options Trail Run – 5 k (3.4 miles) Trail Run – 15k (9.32 miles) MTB Race – 15k (9.32 miles)  Duathlon – Run 15k, Mountain Bike 15k, Run 2k (Relay options available) Please note…

Farmers' Market

Indoor Winona Farmers Market

We are a local organization that invites producers of homegrown fruits, vegetables, nuts, herbs, herbal medicine, eggs, honey, syrups, dairy products, baked goods, meats, flowers, bedding and house plants to come together with local residents to share in the bounty of our beautiful region. Our goal is to provide fresh, quality local products for our…

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Free Ink Event: Family and Friends

Have some Holiday Fun at the Winona Arts Center’s Free Ink event on December 6! This is a free community event. You will create your own one-of-a-kind greeting cards to give to friends and family or to frame as a gift. Each card is created using water soluble inks, stencils, various materials and our Etching…