MACY'S FLOWER SHOW
The annual floral spectacle takes over the eighth-floor auditorium at the downtown department store. Co-produced by Bachman's, this year's theme is "Art in Bloom" and will highlight the connection between nature and art. A rich fantasy of blooms has been formed into 11 grand landscaped gardens where guests encounter a multidimensional floral fantasy with a variety of artistic interpretations. The colorful and lush gardens take inspiration from art genres such as Impressionism, Art Nouveau, Surrealism and others. Throughout the show, Macy's will host in-store special events, including cooking demonstrations, classes and family activities. See website for details. (Store hours, beginning Sunday through April 4. 700 Nicollet Mall, Mpls. www.macys.com/flowershow.)
MAPLE SYRUP FEST
It's tapping time — the time of year when the liquid gold is ready to be harvested into a pancake topping and other sweet treats. Learn the history and make maple syrup. (2-4 p.m. Sun. $4. Wargo Nature Center, 7701 Main St., Lino Lakes. 651-429-8007. www.anokacountyparks.com.)
MELISSA WALKER
