When it comes to activities, Hutchinson offers something for almost everyone from community theater and concerts to summer festivals and the county fair.

Calendar events are listed in alphabetical order after each month. For more information about local events, read Thursday’s Hutchinson Leader A&E Calendar or visit the Leader’s Web site at www.hutchinsonleader.com. Information is also available by calling the Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau at (320) 587-5252.

JANUARY THROUGH DECEMBER
The McLeod County Museum, 380 School Road N.W., Hutchinson, showcases the history of the county and its cities through a variety of programs, exhibits and touring opportunities. The museum is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, closed Tuesday and Wednesday, open from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, closed Sundays. For more information, call (320) 587-2109.

JANUARY
Gopher Campfire annual Indoor Fishing Contest, Gopher Campfire clubhouse;
(320) 587-7722

The Hutchinson Area Chamber of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureau annual meeting and banquet, Hutchinson Event Center; (320) 587-5252

FEBRUARY
KDUZ/KKJR Radio and Hutchinson Area Chamber, CVB Home, Landscape and Garden Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2140 or (320) 587-5252

Strike out the Violence Bowlathon, Hutch Bowl; (320) 234-7933

MARCH
Farm Toy and Collectible Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson;
(320) 587-9430

Hutchinson Area Health Care’s Ladies Event, Hutchinson Event Center;
(320) 234-5000

Hutchinson Figure Skating Ice Show; Burich Arena, Hutchinson, (320) 587-2975 Hutchinson Jaycees’ Comedy Night, Hutchinson Event Center; (320) 587-5252

Jose Cole Circus; Burich Arena, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2975

KDUZ/KJJR Radio and Hutchinson Area Chamber, CVB Sportsmen’s Boat and RV Camping Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2140 or
(320) 587-5252

APRIL
Clay Coyote Pottery and Gallery Spring Open House, 17614 240th St., Hutchinson; (320) 587-2599

Crow River Singers spring concerts, Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson;
(320) 587-0899

Hutchinson Theatre Company presents “The Mousetrap,” Peace Center, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2599

Luce Line Model Railroad Club’s annual Spring Rail Fest, Hutchinson Mall;
(320) 587-7820 or (320) 234-4153

The Crow River Area Youth Orchestra spring concert; location to be announced; (320) 693-7243

MAY THROUGH OCTOBER
Main Street Farmers Market, First Avenue South of Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

MAY
Dairy Queen Motorcycle and Classic Car Run, Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

Garden Club and Master Gardeners annual Plant Sale; McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2499

Hutchinson City-Wide Garage Sale;
(320) 587-5000

International Dog Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2499

Paws on Parade, Heart of Minnesota Animal Shelter, Hutchinson; (320) 234-9699

JUNE
Dairy Appreciation Day, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

Glencoe Days Celebration;
(320) 864-3650

Hutchinson Jaycees’ Water Carnival;
(320) 587-5252

MONDAYS,
JUNE THROUGH AUGUST
Polka and old-time music headline the annual Music in the Park summer concert series, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

WEDNESDAYS,
JUNE THROUGH AUGUST
Peace Lutheran Noon Recitals and Salad Luncheons, Peace Lutheran Church, Hutchinson; (320) 587-3031

JULY
Hutchinson Citywide Crazy Days; (320) 587-5252

Clay Coyote Pottery and Gallery Summer Picnic, 17614 240th St., Hutchinson; (320) 587-2599.

Hutchinson Area Show of Wheels car show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

NTPA Power Pull Truck and Tractor, Mcleod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 864-4902

Orange Spectacular Allis Chalmers Tractor Show, State Highway 7 West and 200th Street, Hutchinson; (320) 587-3771

Silver Lake Music in the Park; downtown central park; (320) 327-2377

AUGUST
American Cancer Relay for Life in McLeod County; Masonic/West River Park, Hutchinson; (320) 587-6733

Biscay Days; (320) 864-8001

Gopher Campfire Family Outing, Gopher Campfire clubhouse; (320) 587-4868

Heatwole Threshing Show, Walden Avenue, six miles southwest of Hutchinson; (320) 587-9143

Hutchinson Theatre Company’s musical, “Once Upon a Mattress,” Hutchinson High School; (320) 587-2599.

McLeod County Fair, McLeod County Fairgrounds in Hutchinson; (320) 587-2499

Pola-Czesky Days, Silver Lake;
(320) 327-2755

Rendezvous at the Forest City Stockade; northeast of Litchfield; (320) 693-6782

SEPTEMBER
Arts and Crafts Festival, Taste of Hutchinson and the Friends of the Hutchinson Public Library Book Sale, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson. For festival information, call (320) 587-5252. For details on the book sale, call (320) 587-2368

Elks Gun and Coin Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-8989.

40 & 8 Big Toys Expo, Hutchinson High School parking lot; (320) 587-5737

Historic Hutchinson Living History Tour, Oakland Cemetery, Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

Hutchinson City-Wide Garage Sale;
(320) 587-5000

McLeod County Senior Expo, Hutchinson Event Center; (320) 234-5656

Minnesota State Pedal Pull, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2499

Wheels with a Cause, 335 Main St. S., Hutchinson; (320) 587-2093

OCTOBER
Clay Coyote Pottery and Gallery Fall Open House, 17614 240th St., Hutchinson; (320) 587-2599

Farm Toy and Collectible Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2499

Hutchinson Jaycees Haunted House, Hutchinson Fire Department Training Facility, Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

Hutchinson Lions Citywide Halloween Party, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252

Hutchinson Model Railroad Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson; (320) 587-8073

Integrative Health and Healing Expo, Hutchinson Event Center; (320) 234-5115

Rock concert fundraiser to benefit the McLeod Alliance for Victims of Domestic Violence, Hutchinson Event Center;
(320) 234-7933

Wright County AKC Dog Show, McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson;
(320) 587-2499

NOVEMBER
Hutchinson Ambassadors Holiday Sampler Showcase, Hutchinson Event Center;
(320) 587-5252

Hutchinson High School fall musical;
(320) 587-2151

Hutchinson Theatre Company presents “Gilligan’s Island: The Musical,” Peace Center, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2499

Passport to Ladies Event, Hutchinson venues to be determined; (320) 587-5252

DECEMBER
Christmas Trees and Traditions, Christ the King Lutheran Church, Hutchinson;
(320) 587-2776

Crow River Singers Holiday Concert, Hutchinson venue to be determined;
(320) 587-0899

Holiday on Ice Show, Burich Arena, Hutchinson; (320) 587-2975

Hutchinson Downtown Christmas Celebration, Library Square in downtown Hutchinson; (320) 587-5252