Fashion & Shopping

Over 40 Vendors! Brides are free, guests are $5

Entertainment from Angelique's & Savvi Formalwear, Arthur Murray Dancers, Cash Bar, Cake Walk & More! Read more about 34th Annual Wedding Expo

Don't miss the White Bear Lake Ladies Night Out, "Let's Wine About Winter" on Thursday, Feb 22nd from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m.  The town festivities include: shopping, giveaways, raffles, free gift with purchase, product demonstrations and more!  The event is running in Downtown WBL Thursday evening and GoodThings, GoodStyle is continuing the event through Saturday, Feb 24th.  Read more about Ladies Night Out: Let's Wine About Winter

In celebration of spring brunch season, Goodthings Stores will host the first-ever Good Brunch on Saturday, April 1 at both the White Bear Lake and Maple Grove stores. The Good Brunch will feature sampling and product demonstrations; special event-day discounts; giveaways; freebies with the purchase of select items; and a showcase of brunch serving ware, cooking gadgets, gourmet baking mixes, and specialty sauces, spices, cocktail mixes and rimmers. Read more about Goodthings Presents: The Good Brunch Event

December 1–24 Macy’s in downtown Minneapolis transforms its eighth floor into a magical North Pole. Macy’s Santaland offers a magical walk through the elves’ workshop, the cozy home of Mr. and Mrs. Claus and the colorful holiday candy land. There are sweet treats made fresh from Mrs. Claus’ kitchen and a toy shop that makes holiday shopping convenient and fun. All ages. Free; photo packages $20-$60. 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Read more about Macy’s Santaland

Brad Robinson and author Linda Tedford will be signing copies of Brad’s just-released book, “The Price of Victory and the Fear of Innovation,” at Brightwater Clothing & Gear in downtown Excelsior on Saturday, June 6. Read more about “The Price of Victory” Book Signing

Help celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle White Bear Lake location.

Take a tour of the awesome new tackle inventory, and enter your name for free raffle drawings (every 30 minutes from 10am - 2pm) with prizes that include Guided Fishing Trips, Gift Cards, and much more. Refreshments provided. Read more about Blue Ribbon Bait & Tackle Grand Opening

We know how much our small businesses give to us by keeping our communities thriving, and now it’s your chance to give a little love in return. Do a little shopping and have a bite to eat, knowing you’re helping our local small business owners. Downtown White Bear Lake; 651.653.1230; downtownwhitebearlake.com Read more about Small Business Saturday

Get a jump on your holiday shopping in downtown White Bear Lake during this annual event. Participating shops offer discounts, drawings, refreshments and more to help you start checking off that holiday list. Free. 4–9 p.m. (check website; some stores close earlier than 9 p.m.) Downtown White Bear Lake; 651.653.1230; downtownwhitebearlake.com Read more about Downtown White Bear Holiday Open House

Downtown White Bear Lake Main Street is proud to announce the Longest Day of Summer Sale as part of the White Bear Lake Manitou Days celebration on Saturday, June 21. Stores open at 7 am & hours vary by store. For more information visit downtownwhitebearlake.com. Read more about Longest Day of Summer Sale

The White Bear Lake library has closed for remodeling. Used books, library furniture and more will be for sale! All proceeds will support the Ramsey County Library. 10:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. 4698 Clark Ave., White Bear Lake; 651.486.2213; bbassett@rclreads.org or rclreads.org.

For more Marketfest events and information, visit marketfest.org. Read more about Used Book and Garage Sale