diversions calendar

FESTIVALS

WALDSEE GERMAN FESTIVAL: Games, food and music. 1:30-4:30 p.m. next Sun. Free. Germanic-American Institute, 301 Summit Av., St. Paul. 651-222-7027. www.gai-mn.org.

EXPOS AND SHOWS

BABY ANIMAL FAIR: Information on volunteer projects, ethnic foods, crafts, games and exhibits with baby animals. Noon-4 p.m. today. Free. Buffalo Civic Center, 1396 County Rd. 134, Buffalo, Minn. www.babyanimalfair.org.

MINNESOTA HORSE EXPO: Speakers, vendors and more. 8:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat.; 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sun. $6-$10, $4-$12 for rodeo tickets. Warner Coliseum, State Fairgrounds, Clough St. and Judson Av., Falcon Heights. 952-356-2029. www.mnhorseexpo.org.

PSYCHIC FAIR: Vendors, readings and information on holistic health. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. next Sun. $10. Radisson Hotel, 2540 N. Cleveland Av., Roseville. www.mariashaw.com.

DIVERSIONS

URBAN EXPEDITION: PERU: Music, dance and activities. 1 p.m. today. Free. Landmark Center, 75 W. 5th St., St. Paul. 651-292-3225. www.landmark center.org.

HISTORY

WASHBURN A MILL TOUR: Extensive guided tour of the historic mill, covering its architecture, milling history and preservation. Reservations required. 1 p.m. Sat. $10-$14. Mill City Museum, 704 S. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-341-7555. www.mnhs.org.

TAPPING HISTORY ST. PAUL BREWERY VINTAGE BUS TOUR: Hop on a vintage 1950s bus for a historic St. Paul city tour with stops at two breweries. 6 p.m. Sat. $10. Jackson Street Roundhouse, 193 E. Pennsylvania Av., St. Paul. 651-228-0263. www.trainride.org.

SCIENCE AND NATURE

"SPACE: AN OUT-OF-GRAVITY EXPERIENCE": Explore the conditions of human space exploration and the science that makes it successful through this hands-on exhibit. $10-$13. Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul. 651-221-9444. www.smm.org.

FARM BABIES: Visit with the newest members of the zoo family and enjoy activities and enrichment shows. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. today-next Sun. $12-$18. Minnesota Zoo, 13000 Zoo Blvd., Apple Valley. 952-431-9500. www.minnesota zoo.org.

FARM YARD FUN DAY: Discover the wonders of the farm through games, cooking and crafts. 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Fri. $6. Gale Woods Farm, 7210 W. County Rd. 110, Minnetrista. 763-559-6700. www.threeriversparkdistrict.org.

SATURDAY MORNINGS ON THE FARM: Explore the barn, meet animals and assist a farmer with chores and seasonal activities. 9:30 a.m.-noon Sat. $5. Gale Woods Farm, 7210 W. County Rd. 110, Minnetrista. 763-559-6700. www.three riversparkdistrict.org.

BENEFITS

MARCY ARTS GALA: Entertainment, silent and live auctions to benefit art education in Minneapolis. 5 p.m. Sat. $45-$50. Soap Factory, 514 SE. 2nd St., Mpls. 612-807-2847.

THE BAKKEN TRIO GALA HABSBURG DINNER: Three-course dinner with wine to benefit the classical music trio. 6:30 p.m. next Sun. $150-$250. Brasserie Zentral, 505 Marquette Av. S., Mpls. 612-374-3175. www.bakkentrio.org.