For the Kids

Marketfest is a summer festival in beautiful downtown White Bear Lake that runs Thursdays June 15-July 27, 2023. For more than 30 years Marketfest has attracted locals and visitors who are interested in a lively, family-friendly atmosphere.

Each week two stages offer live concerts showcasing local bands from diverse musical genres including jazz, blues, rock, folk, country, and funk. The festival also features a classic car show and local vendors offering a wide variety of arts, crafts, merchandise, services, and foods. Read more about Marketfest

Santa's elves left the North Pole and are hiding out in Downtown White Bear Lake. Please help Santa find them! Read more about Elf Hunt 2022

White Bear Township Day returns this year on September 17 from 2-8 p.m. in Polar Lakes Park with a fun-filled day of family-friendly activities including live music, community demonstrations, the Viking Automotive Car Show, and Town Hall tours and BINGO. Musical entertainment will be provided by The Pan-Handlers Steel Drum Band, WBL Drumline, and Inside Straight, followed by a spectacular fireworks display at dusk. Read more about White Bear Township Day

Something tasty is heading to your hometown! America’s favorite cooking show is now on tour with MasterChef Junior Live! This high-energy, interactive, stage production brings the culinary hit TV show, MasterChef Junior, directly to fans and foodies alike… live on stage. Watch Season 8’s winner, finalist and fan favorites as they take to the stage in head-to-head cooking demonstrations and fun (sometimes messy) challenges with an overall immersive audience experience fun for all ages. Read more about MasterChef Junior Live!

Bring your lawn chair or blanket and don't forget bug spray for this free, fun and family-friendly movie night at Polar Lakes Park. There is plenty of room to spread out in the park.

The park will open at 7:00 p.m. with music or entertainment before our featured movie starts at dusk. Read more about White Bear Township - Movies in the Park

White Bear Lake Manitou Days is a three-week summer festival showcasing some of the greatest things about this lakeside community. For 55 years this annual summer ritual has been a favorite of locals and visitors. Read more about Manitou Days

Gather your family and friends in the car to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Sever’s Holiday Lights. This year the half-mile course, located at Sever’s Festival grounds in Shakopee, is packed with 2 million lights set to holiday music favorites mixed to an upbeat track.

Stay in the safety and comfort of your own vehicle while enjoying this one-of-a-kind magical display. Munch on concessions including homemade calzones, mini donuts, cider and caramel corn. Plus, enjoy fire dancer performances and visits from Santa on Fridays and Saturdays. Read more about Sever’s Holiday Lights