Melrose Area Arts Council

Children's Activities at the Farmers Market
2026-07-08 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-07-01 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-24 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-17 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-10 15:00 - 18:00, 2026-06-03 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Sauk River Park, Melrose, MN, 56352
MAAC is hosting children’s activities all summer on Wednesdays from 3 to 6 pm at Sauk River Park. We’ve got plenty of new activities lined up for kids of all ages, so mark your calendars for some fun-filled afternoons!

Scraps of Love Sew Day
2026-07-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-02 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-05-05 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-04-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2026-03-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States
You are invited to a day of sewing for Scraps of Love. Karen Martinson will bring along the supplies needed to make quilts for patients receiving infusion treatments at our local hospitals. It is an opportunity to gather and assist in sewing, pressing, cutting and sorting fabric. You are welcome to bring your favorite cutting tools and sewing machine to sew or help with other tasks. This will be a regular event every 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, so bring a friend, stay a while, socialize, learn, help with a worthwhile project, and enjoy a wonderful time!

MAAC General Meeting
2026-07-06 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States

Melrose Area Festival of the Arts
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-09 | Melrose American Legion, 265 Co Rd 173, Melrose, MN, 56352, United States
Come enjoy the 3rd Annual Melrose Area Festival of the Arts on Friday, May 8, and Saturday, May 9. It’s a fantastic event for all ages, offering fun and entertainment for everyone.
Friday 11 am-7 pm and Saturday 11 am-6 pm
Artists & Vendors
Quilt & Fiber Art Display
Student Art Display
Art Auction Items Display

Friday only
Children’s Activities from 4-6:30
Music from 4-6:30
Community Award Recipient at 5
Burger Night at Legion
Saturday only
Food Trucks
Children’s Activities from 11-4
Mural Artist Meet & Greet Saturday 1-4
Auction closes Saturday at 5

Quilt Parade & Music Entertainment
2026-05-05 13:00 - 15:00 | CURA of Melrose, 101 5th Ave NW, Melrose, 56352, United States
Come enjoy a Quilt Parade and live music on Tuesday, May 5, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the chapel at Cura of Melrose. Choir students, led by director Jesse Kuechle, will be back to delight Melrose senior residents with a special musical performance.

Author Talk & Book Signing
2026-05-04 18:30 - 19:30 | Melrose City Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, United States

Local Authors Book Display
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-09 | Melrose Public Library, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, United States
During the Melrose Area Festival of the Arts, May 4-9, the Melrose Public Library will feature books by local authors. Swing by and take a look!

MAAC Art Auction
2026-05-02 07:00 - 2026-05-09 17:00 | MN
Bidding kicked off on May 2 and runs until 5 p.m. on Saturday, May 9. Check out unique artwork created by local artists, with all pieces on display at the Melrose American Legion on Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9. All bids must be placed online through the Givebutter platform.

Creative Gatherings
2026-03-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-18 14:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States
The monthly creative gatherings are resuming in October and will take place the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-4 pm at the Melrose Area Senior Center in Melrose.
These creative gatherings provide an opportunity for individuals to socialize and engage in various crafts. They offer an excellent environment to forge new friendships, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy a dedicated time for creativity.
Bring something to work on, whether it’s yarn to knit or crochet, fabric scraps to sew, or pencils to draw – anything goes!

Scraps of Love Sew Day
2026-02-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States
You are invited to a day of sewing for Scraps of Love. Karen will bring along the supplies needed to make quilts for patients receiving infusion treatments at our local hospitals. It is an opportunity to gather and assist in sewing, pressing, cutting and sorting fabric. You are welcome to bring your own tools and sewing machine to sew or help with other tasks. We are hoping to make this a regular event every 1st Tuesday of the month. All are welcome, so bring a friend and enjoy a wonderful time!

MAAC Annual Meeting
2026-02-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States

MAAC Planning Meeting
2026-01-26 18:00 - 20:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States

Creative Gatherings
2026-01-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States
Join us for the monthly creative gatherings on the 3rd Wednesday of the month from 2-4 pm at the Melrose Area Senior Center in Melrose. We will be doing pour painting in January, or you may bring something else to work on, whether it’s yarn to knit or crochet, fabric scraps to sew, or pencils to draw – anything goes!
These gatherings provide an opportunity for individuals to socialize and engage in various crafts. They offer an excellent environment to forge new friendships, reconnect with old friends, and enjoy a dedicated time for creativity.

Gingerbread Architecture
2025-12-06 11:00 - 12:00 | Harvest Church, 338 Main Street W, Freeport, MN, 56331, United States
Tap your inner architect at this delicious all-ages, family-friendly workshop. Learn the basics of architecture and structural design using everyone’s favorite building materials – gingerbread and frosting! Taught by Whitney Lougheed of JLG Architects, this hands-on interactive workshop shows you how to create your own architectural masterpiece using gingerbread from Cold Spring Bakery. It’s sure to be a tasty treat! Held in partnership with the Melrose Area Arts Council, stick around following the class to hear more about the Arts Council and its work in the Melrose area. Class size is limited, so register today!
To register, visit stearnshistorymuseum.org/events. Questions? Contact Ann Marie at development@stearns-museum.org or call 320-253-8424.

Holiday Kickoff Craft & Vendor Show
2025-11-28 13:00 - 17:00 | Melrose City Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, United States
MAAC will be part of the Craft & Vendor Show the day after Thanksgiving. Hope to see you there!

MAAC General Meeting
2025-11-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Melrose Area Senior Center, 225 1st St NE, Melrose, Minnesota, MN, United States
Monthly meeting. Location at Melrose Area Senior Center, unless otherwise stated.

Boo at the Zoo - Mask Making
2025-10-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-10-18 10:00 - 14:00 | MN
This children’s activity is sponsored by the Melrose Area Arts Council. Come join the fun!
