FREE | Fun | Family-Friendly Event
FREE - 2026 Photo Calendar Unveiled!
Pick up your FREE 2026 Photo Calendar - the photos in this calendar were selected from 824 photos that were submitted from residents of all 50 states. We hope to have some of the photographers on hand to tell you about their photos.
Photo Entries on Display:
824 Photos on display from the 32nd annual photo contest.
Music:
A variety of community musicians will be on hand providing live music throughout the day.
Make-&-Take Craft Stations:
There will be a number of hands-on craft stations for children. Several non-profit organizations that will be joining with us to help make this possible.
Mascots:
We are working on securing a number of community favorite mascots during the Open House - they will be coming and going at different times throughout the day.
You might see:
• Steely and Stella from the SCFF
• Time Out Teddy from the Exchange Club Center
• McGruff from the Owatonna Law Enforcement Center
• KOWZ Cow
• Yammy Bear community mascot from Rochester, MN
Letters to Santa:
We will be handing out stationery to write letters to Santa - these letters can be completed on site or returned to Tri M at a later date. We have a special mailbox that goes direct to Santa, you can drop them off in the mailbox inside the building. - Santa may even write the children back!
Conversation With A Photographer:
9:30 am - Jessica Stricker, Pet Photographer
10:30 am - TBD, Event Photographer
11:30 am - Sherry McCartney, Wildlife Photographer
An opportunity to have a conversation with a professional photographer about their specialty!
Also check out other Music events in Owatonna, Photography events in Owatonna.
