Events

On Saturday, January 8th, 2022, at 1:00 PM, Central Square invites you and your family to a free showing of the cult classic, “The Goonies.” There will be concessions available for purchase.

On February 26th, at 1:00 pm, in complement to the market, Central Square will present a free screening of the beloved classic film “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, starring Katherine Hepburn, Sidney Poitier, and Spencer Tracy. Concessions will be available.

Ring of Kerry is a bursting-with-energy Irish music group that captures the hearts of listeners. The group takes its name from a beautiful craggy drive in southwestern County Kerry, Ireland. Its Celtic music, however, is played with a heart much closer to its American home. All five of its engaging musicians sing and play several instruments. From the thundering sound […]

A veteran performer and an extremely funny guy, C. Willi Myles has the gift of connecting people with each other through humor and storytelling that everyone can relate to. After surviving his childhood growing up with nine sisters and one brother in Alabama, Willi moved to Minnesota to attend college and play football. With his stories about growing up in […]

Hailed as “gently virtuosic” (All About Jazz), singer Maud Hixson is a devoted exponent of great songs, ranging from the classic Great American Songbook to the often unsung or forgotten compositions awaiting rediscovery.Based in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Maud is the co-founder of the continental jazz sextet French 75 with clarinetist Tony Balluff. She made her Guthrie Theater debut in the […]

Central Square’s May Makers Market will be hosted on May 21st, from 10am to 2pm. Join the community in supporting the work of our local artists and makers! There will also be a $5 make & take Father’s Day craft available for children! We are excited to host a monthly Makers Market at 105 2nd Ave NE in Glenwood! The […]

The children will paint a Birdhouse! Birds are beneficial for your garden; wild birds help manage pests, such as mosquitoes and Japanese beetles. Your child will decorate their house to hang in your yard or garden - then wait for the birds! Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Polymer clay is a non-toxic, moldable, heat cured plastic clay. It is durable and versatile for a variety of crafts, and is easy to use. Have your child join us for this polymer clay class and let their creativity bloom! Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Learn the basics of this fun and fluid artform. Call (320) 634–0400 or click here to register.

Many of the same techniques that can be used with paper can be applied to fabric, and the results are interesting, engaging, and even startling. In this class your child will be taught basic fabric painting techniques. They will create a t-shirt they can wear and proudly display their work! Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for […]

This is a gentle breath and stretch class appropriate for all skill levels! Call (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register.

Central Square is throwing three parties this summer! Join the festivities during their June, July, and August Makers Markets. The summer markets will feature a live outdoor mini music series showcasing singer-songwriters who will combine instruction, music, and storytelling into their shows. There will be concessions, and handcrafted art and goods for sale!

Minneapolis-based artist, Jules Bowman, will be our featured artist this July and August. A gallery reception will be hosted for this exhibition the afternoon of the July Market & Music on the Lawn event on July 23rd from 1:30 to 3:00 pm. There will be refreshments served at the reception and wine will be provided by Rolling Forks Vineyards. The […]

Children love making collages, and there's good reason for that! Collage art is open-minded and allows for free exploration of materials. There is no "wrong" way to combine different items, and that can be incredibly freeing for little artists. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Billy Joel is truly one of America's great singer-songwriters and his catalog is filled with decades full of hits and he's still going strong. Led by Mick Sterling, a stellar four piece horn section, full percussion, the double piano combination of Peter Guertin and Charlie Peterson, two violins and an incredible band totaling 14 members, A Billy Joel State of […]

Weaving is a simple way to help kids with fine motor skills, patterning, hand eye coordination, and listening skills. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Friendship Bracelets are a fun way to teach children about the gift of friendship and promote creativity. In this class, students consider who their friends are, what makes someone a friend, and objects that are used to symbolize friendship. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Students will have two choices of art creation in this class! From books about the tiny creatures to actually seeing one inch along the sidewalk, caterpillars always capture the imagination of creative little minds. This clothespin caterpillar project brings together sensory sensations, fine motor skills, and color recognition all in one cute and endearing activity. For rock painting, we will […]

Do you love to draw? Whether you are new to drawing or it's a professional pastime, Faythe Mills has a fun pencil portrait class for everyone this summer. You will need to provide us with an image you would like to draw a week prior to the class. Faythe will guide you through the process of drawing it like a […]

Blow painting is an exciting activity for kids, it provides some great opportunities for experimentation, and the resulting artwork is amazing. This is a process art activity that is truly fame worthy. Call our office at (320) 634–0400 or click here for a link to register!

Rain or shine! Join us on August 27th, from 11am to 3pm for our FINAL outdoor Makers Market featuring Music on the Lawn. This will be the last event in our outstanding 2022 singer/songwriter showcase series. If you attended our first two events, you know how special they are, if this is your first, you’re going to be impressed by […]