This is a guide to places to go and things to do in the city of Saint Peter, Minnesota.
Attractions and events might include local parks, recreational areas, and entertainment venues, such as bowling alleys. Art galleries, theaters, libraries, museums, and historical places in Saint Peter are featured in this category, as are festivals, concerts, fairs, and other events.
Sports and recreational facilities, programs, and teams are also appropriate for this category.
Saint Peter parks and recreational areas include Gault Park, Gorman Park, Jefferson Park, McGill Park, Minnesota Square Park, Veterans Memorial Park, and the County Fairgrounds. Saint Peter Park is just outside the city limits, on the east, and Shoreland Golf Course is just a little further east, near Lake Emily.
The Nicollet County Historical Society is headquartered just north of Saint Peter, at the Treaty Site History Center, which includes exhibits and walking trails. The E. St. Julien Cox House, on North Washington Avenue, was constructed in 1871 but is available only for group tours and facility rentals. The Saint Peter State Hospital Museum, open by appointment, features treatment artifacts and an archive of photographs of the institution through the years.
The Arts Center of Saint Peter is a free gallery that hosts a variety of exhibits from local and internationally known artists, as well as a performing arts program. Hosting a succession of exhibitions from local, national, and international artists, the Hillstrom Museum of Art is situated on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College.
Saint Peter hosts several annual events, including the Nicollet County Fair, Oktoberfest, Winterfest, the Polar Bear Plunge, Ambassadors' Blues, the Rock Bend Folk Festival, and several holiday events.
Gustavus Adolphus College also hosts art events, athletic events, and community events, which are open to the public. Additionally, there are public and private sporting and other events sponsored by local public and private K-12 schools, as well as community sports and recreational events for Saint Peter youth and adults.
Websites representing these and other activities and events in Saint Peter, Minnesota are appropriate for this category.
Recommended Resources
Located on North Washington Avenue in Saint Peter, Minnesota, and maintained by the Nicollet County Historical Society, the historical site was the home of Eugene Cox, one of the earliest settlers of Saint Peter, an attorney, the city’s first mayor, and a representative to the State House and Senate. Built in 1871, the fully restored home is shown here in photos. Its hours, tour policies, and admission costs are specified.
https://www.nchsmn.org/sites/e-st-julien-cox-house/
Operated on the campus of Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, the museum features art galleries and maintains a schedule of temporary exhibitions of regional, national, and international artwork, as well as permanent collections, and exhibitions of student and faculty work. Its location, regular hours of operation, and a schedule of upcoming events are featured, and announcements are posted to the site.
https://gustavus.edu/finearts/hillstrom/
Since 1872, the fair has been held in Saint Peter, Minnesota, showcasing youth, community, and agriculture, and the county fairgrounds serves as a multi-use facility throughout the year. Its carnival, grandstand events, and other events are highlighted, including a schedule, calendar of years events, and fair results. Admissions costs are posted, and tickets may be purchased online. Sponsorship levels and opportunities are published to the site.
http://nicolletcountyfair.com/
Since 1991, the free rock music concert is held each September in Saint Peter, Minnesota. The schedule for its upcoming concert is published to the site, including band biographies and other information about the festival. Suggestions on what to expect are given, and volunteer opportunities, press reports, and a gallery of photographs are presented, with artisan and food vendor inquiries, and other contacts.
https://www.rockbend.org/
Beginning in 1979, the Choral Society performs a variety of choral music, some of which had not previously been performed in Saint Peter, Minnesota. Covers and season schedules from past years are displayed, going back to the 2003 season, and the conductor is introduced. A gallery of photographs from past events are presented, and a history and profile of the Choral Society are included.
https://www.saintpeterchoralsociety.org/
The municipal library is located on South Washington Avenue in Saint Peter, Minnesota. The days and hours of its operation are posted, with a library calendar and newsletter, its seasonal reading programs and projects. Information about obtaining a library card is given, including the benefits and responsibilities of having a card. The library board is acknowledged, and cardholders may access the library catalog.
http://www.saintpetermn.gov/library/
Saint Peter Youth Basketball Association
The volunteer organization is made up of parents, community members, and current players who have come together to offer opportunities for the youth of Saint Peter and south-central Minnesota to play basketball Tournament listings, a calendar of events, and contacts are posted, and its board officers are acknowledged, Goals and policies are outlined for each grade, and coaching resources are included.
https://www.saintpeteryouthbasketball.org/
The St. Peter Girls Fastpitch Softball Association offers opportunities for local girls to play fastpitch softball, hosting a number of age-based teams. Registration schedules, fees, and online registrations are enabled, and a tournament schedule, calendar of events, and downloadable documents are available. Its board of directors is acknowledged, along with volunteer opportunities and policies.
https://www.stpeterfastpitch.com/
