St. Cloud Arts
If you’re looking for a creative outlet in St. Cloud, there is an assortment of options for any art junkie. From galleries, shows, live theater, music, poetry, outdoor concerts, classes, and lessons, there is something available for every artist. In 2016, St. Cloud was named a “Top 20 Most Vibrant Arts Community in America” by the National Center for Arts Research. This was based on the total number of arts providers and total nonprofit arts dollars in the community, and the level of local, state and federal government support given to the arts.
There is a large call for the Arts in St. Cloud. In 2015 alone, over 77,000 tickets were sold for performances at the Paramount Theatre. Other events in St. Cloud that encourage art, creativity, and an emphasis on community gathering include:
- The Downtown St. Cloud Art Crawl, which takes place multiple times throughout the year
- The Lemonade Fair at St. Cloud State every summer
- Summertime by Lake George on Wednesday evenings
- The Paramount Summer Art Classes
- Upcoming Paramount performances throughout the summer
Area Athletics
St. Cloud is also home to an array of sports and recreation outlets with activities for all ages and interests. A few of the most popular options include:- St. Cloud Rox baseball at Joe Faber Field
- St. Cloud Amateur Baseball Hall of Fame at the River’s Edge Convention Center
- Baseball at the St. Cloud MAC
As much as St. Cloud enjoys the spring and summer activities, we also love winter sports. In 2016, St. Cloud was named the “8th Best Hockey Town in the Country" by SmartAsset.com based on fan intensity, quality of life, and average attendance at hockey games. We are also playing host to the 2018 Hockey Day Minnesota, which will take place on Lake George next January.
St. Cloud YMCA
No matter the time of year, the St. Cloud YMCA is always the perfect place to get active and have some fun. The new building on Stockinger Drive is now open, and if you haven't had a chance to check it out yet, schedule some time! Racquetball courts, saunas, two heated pools, group exercise studios, and free wifi is just the beginning of the many amazing features the new facility has available for its members. You can schedule a tour or visit the website for more information.Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast, an indoor athlete, or a lover of the arts, there are tons of great activities to keep you occupied around the cloud!
