WILD WEST DAYS

The Zimmerman Civic Club gives a nod to Memorial Day weekend with a plethora of fun for all. Impersonate your favorite singer in a lip sync contest. See the soapbox derby and parade. Also check out the car and bike show, belly dancers and food vendors. Fireworks at 10 p.m. next Sun. (6 p.m. Thu.; 8:30 a.m. Fri.; 8:30 p.m. Sat.; 11 a.m. next Sun. Free. Zimmerman Lions Park, 2nd E. St. and Main St., Zimmerman. 763-856-4666. www.gowildwestdays.com.)

OPENING WEEKEND AT HISTORIC FORT SNELLING

Gather the gang for a visit with costumed interpreters and learn a thing or two about Minnesota's history. Participate in a scavenger hunt, play games and explore buildings. Other attractions include weapons, large-scale military and cooking hearth demonstrations. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; noon-5 p.m. next Sun. $5-$7. Historic Fort Snelling, 200 Tower Av., St. Paul. 612-726-1171. www.mnhs.org.)

Melissa Walker