Morris Area Chamber of Commerce

Activities with Elders
2025-11-08 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-18 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Spend an afternoon with elders in the Morris Community. On Saturday October 18th, November 8th, and November 15th from 1-4 PM the Office of Community Engagement is coordinating opportunities for students to spend time with residents living in assisted living facilities in Morris. Join one or multiple times. Transportation is provided. Meet at the Welcome Center at 12:50pm.
Activity will be provided. Volunteers are welcome to bring activities as well.

Eco Silk
2025-11-04 18:00 - 20:30 | The Hudson Inn, 200 HWY 28 East, Morris, 56267
Create your own clothing and house hold items with Dorothy. She will demonstrate and assist in basic steps.
Can bring your own flattened leaves if wanted.

Trick or Can
2025-10-31 17:00 - 21:00
The Stevens County Food Shelf provides food to people in need. Each year, UMN Morris students go door to door on Halloween night to collect donations for the food shelf. To participate, meeting location Science Auditorium, at 5 p.m. Walk ins are welcome, but registering for a team/group will help the night go more smoothly. To be in the same group please inform friends and floor mates of which fun Halloween team you selected. Group reservations are available as well.
All needed supplies, information about the Stevens County Food Shelf, and transportation are provided. Costumes are optional but welcome. We will finish up at the Food Shelf at 9 p.m. for a group picture with the amazing collection!
Pizza and cookies provided for supper for volunteers.
Want to lead a group? We need you! Email engagmnt@morris.umn.edu
Don’t have a costume? Email Sarah at seckel@morris.umn.edu to see her collection.

Moonlight Madness
2025-10-30
A retail event that is full of fun fall finds.

Hudson Inn Craft Fair
2025-10-11 10:00 - 16:00 | The Hudson Inn, 200 HWY 28 East, Morris, 56267
The Hudson Inn craft fair.

Chamber's 2nd Annual Chili Cook-Off
2025-10-10 18:00 - 21:00 | Morris Eagles Club, 7 East 8th St, Morris

September Community Meal
2025-09-29 17:30 - 19:30 | First Lutheran Church, Morris, 200 E 5th Street, Morris, 56267
Morris Community Meal is a community-building program aimed at encouraging connection around food. Anyone can help plan, cook, serve, or enjoy a community meal. Community businesses, organizations, farmers, and faith communities fund and provide space for the meal. Students and community members work alongside one another and eat together.

Sept Community Meal - Prep
2025-09-28 14:00 - 20:00 | First Lutheran Church, 200 E 5th Street, Morris, 56267
Morris Community Meal is a community-building program aimed at encouraging connection around food. Anyone can help plan, cook, serve, or enjoy a community meal. Community businesses, organizations, farmers, and faith communities fund and provide space for the meal. Students and community members work alongside one another and eat together.
Come on Sunday to help prepare the Community Meal for Monday!

Humane Society Clean Up
2025-09-20 13:00 - 16:00 | Humane Society, 820 W. 5th Street, Morris, 56267
Stevens Community Humane Society needs our help to ensure a clean and safe space for animals awaiting their new homes. Spend an afternoon doing a deep cleaning of the facility followed but some time showing love on the animals. Meet at the Welcome Center at the University for transportation at 1pm.

Fall Park Clean Up
2025-09-13 13:00 - 16:00 | University of Minnesota Morris, 600 E 4th St, Morris, MN, 56267
Morris City Parks Clean Up
Saturday, Sept. 13th (Sunday the 14th would be a rain date).
1-4p
Meet at the Welcome Center at the University

4th Annual Rocket Donkey Circuit Series
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-07 | Grant 4H Grounds, 517 Flynn Dr, MIlbank, SD, 57252, United States
Please preregister or comment if you will be attending. If I don’t have enough competitors It is not feasible to to hold a jackpot race if I can’t cover the arena usage, insurance and the added money. If you know anyone that wants to come out and ride or exhibition. Please let me know. The race starts at 6. Exhibitions are from 430-545.

Fall Day of Service
2025-09-01 13:00 - 17:00
Come join us on Labor Day to give back to the community. Make your day off a day on and make a difference in the local community through service.
Help in the Stevens County Community Garden.
Help SWELL (Scandia Woods Environmental Learning Lab) cut branches and clear brushes for outdoor learning spaces.
Help Someplace Safe Thrift Store with donations sorting, cleaning and more.
Help If Wishes Were Horse with barn/stable cleaning and misc tasks.
End the day with reflection and a nacho bar.

Butterfly Tagging
2025-08-30 13:00 - 16:00
Saturday, Aug. 30th from 1-4p
Meet by 1p at the Welcome Center and transportation is provided.

Someplace Safe Morris Thrift Store Anniversary Brat Stand
2025-08-20 11:00 - 13:00 | Willie’s SuperValu, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
Join the Someplace Safe Morris Thrift Store for lunch next week for our annual BRAT STAND at Willie’s Supervalu! Grab a brat, chips and pop/water from 11am to 1pm on Wednesday, August 20th for a suggested donation of $5. *Be sure to also stop by the store that day and shop the 42% OFF Storewide Anniversary Sale!*

Chamber/UMM Welcome Picnic
2025-08-18 17:30 - 18:30 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
This is a fun picnic event for new students and staff at the University. Our business community can set up at the Community Expo and let them all know what Morris has to offer. Picnic is open to University Students. Business expo is open to Chamber members and non-members (free for members).

Pomme De Terre River Association River Run
2025-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Pomme de Terre Park, Morris, 56267
Free community event aimed to get folks outside and on the Pomme de Terre. Kayaks and lifejackets will be provided, as well as a free meal at the conclusion of the paddle. More info: https://www.pdtriver.org/2025-river-run/

Pomme De Terre River Association River Run
2025-08-14 16:00 - 19:00 | Pomme de Terre Park, Morris, 56267
Free event aimed to get folks outside and familiar with the Pomme de Terre River. Boats and lifejackets will be provided, as well as a free meal at the conclusion of the paddle. Registration IS required. More info: https://www.pdtriver.org/2025-river-run/

Music in the Park
2025-07-30 18:00 - 20:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Come to East Side Park on July 30th 6-8pm and enjoy a live performance from The Robb Justice Band.

Crazy Days
2025-07-30 08:00 - 17:00

Music in the Park
2025-07-17 18:00 - 20:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Come to East Side Park for free music 6-8 pm. Hope Marie and Lilies&Sparrows will be performing.

Morris Pride
2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Saturday, June 21st from 2PM-5PM at Eastside Park in Morris, MN.
For full details: https://linktr.ee/QueerMorris
The focus of this event is to create a safe space for queer people in Morris to come together, be creative, connect across the community, and celebrate queerness in Morris. Anyone who would like to create supportive space for queer people and celebrate queerness in Morris is welcome to attend this free community gathering!
This event is a casual, open structured gathering. There is no strict time table, and you may participate in any activities at your own pace.
We will have craft supplies, yard games, conversation starters, a photo booth, and a Sharing Space/Open Mic for you to enjoy with new & old friends.
From 3PM – 4:30PM there will be a Sharing Space/Open Mic! Folks interested in sharing a poem, song, performance (drag!?), story, creation, or speech will be able to sign up starting at 2PM on June 21st. We suggest about 5 minutes per sign up slot. We will have Pride Committee members emcee-ing, so reach out with any questions!
Eastside Park has street side parking around the entire perimeter of the park. All parking connects to sidewalks via curb cuts.
The Morris Transit will be open from 12PM to 4PM, and event attendees can call 320-589-1000 to schedule rides to and from Morris Pride free of charge!

Vikings Legends at The Hudson Inn
2025-06-20 19:30 - 21:00 | The Hudson Inn, 200 HWY 28 East, Morris, 56267
MEET AND GREET
Friday Night June 20
Vikings Legends at
The Hudson Inn
7:30pm
Morris MN
Merchandise for sale!
Come out and Support!

Music in the Park
2025-06-20 18:00 - 20:00 | East Side Park, Morris, 52488 180TH STREET, MORRIS, MN, 56267, United States
Come to listen to The Cheese Bots in East Side Park. Bring your lawn chair or a blanket.

Arbor Month Community Tree Planting Event - New Date
2025-05-27 16:00 - 18:00 | Pomme de Terre Park, Morris, 56267
New date for the Community Tree Planting event (postponed from May 21 due to rain).
Pomme de Terre Park, 4pm-6pm, free hot dog supper to follow.
We need lots of volunteers on Tues, May 27th as we have many beautiful trees to plant!

Dementia Essentials Session
2025-05-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Stevens Community Medical Center, 400 E. 1st St., Morris, 56267
SCMC will be offering quarterly Dementia Essentials support for caregivers, family and anyone who would like to learn more, has been affected by, or needs support with Dementia. The session is offered quarterly, giving you multiple opportunities to join when the time is right for you and your family. Registration is preferred, but walk-ins are welcome. Read more here –>
All Sessions at SCMC will be held in the Multi-purpose Room in the Lower Level. Enter at the Main Entrance off of South Street, take Elevator 2 to the Lower Level.
To register or for more information contact Nancy Olson at 320-208-7803 or email info@scmcinc.org.
Upcoming 2025 Schedule:
Wednesday, Aug. 20- 11am-2pm
Monday, Nov. 17- 3-6pm

Stevens County Community Garden spring event
2025-05-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Stevens County Community Garden, 10 MN-28, Morris, M, 56267, United States
Celebrate the new growing season and learn more about the Stevens County Community Garden on Monday, May 19.
There will be activity for kids and a free meal.
Sponsored by RUSC Kinship, West Central Initiative, Clifford J. Benson Center for Community Partnerships, and Horizon Public Health.

Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra Concert
2025-05-17 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for an elevating evening with the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra’s “Inspiration of the Orchestra” concert on Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 7 p.m.
Held at the AAHS Performing Arts Center, this concert promises to uplift and enchant audiences with its diverse and powerful program.
Featuring Kaska’s Triple Concerto, showcasing the incomparable Lyra Trio, and Dvorak’s Te Deum, highlight in community choruses.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience the synergy of orchestra, soloists, and chorus in a celebration of musical inspiration. Whether you’re a longtime supporter of the arts or discovering orchestral music for the first time, this concert promises an evening of beauty and emotion.

Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 | American Legion, Morris, 56267
Spring Plant sale will be held on Saturday, May 17, 9 am to 11 am at the Morris American Legion. There will be Mums, Perennials, Annuals, Succulents, Dahlias and Miscellaneous Garden Items.
Sale is sponsored by the Pomme de Terre Garden Club. Proceeds from the sale will be used for community projects.

Garden Club Spring Plant Sale
2025-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 | American Legion, Morris, 56267
The annual Spring Plant Sale will be held Saturday, May 17, 9 am to 11 am at the Morris American Legion. There will be Mums, Perennials, Annuals, Succulents, Dahlias, Houseplants and Miscellaneous Garden items.
Sale sponsored by the Pomme de Terre Garden Club. Proceeds will be used for community projects.
