IRISH FAIR OF MINNESOTA
This festival proves there's more to being Irish than leprechauns and the color green. Music headliners include the High Kings, Altan and Katie McMahon. Gaming competitions include hurling and Gaelic football. Eat a variety of authentic foods, participate in cultural workshops and language classes. Track your heritage at genealogy booths. (3-11 p.m. Fri.; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat.; 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. next Sun. Free. Harriet Island, Plato Blvd. and Justus Ohage Blvd., St. Paul. www.irishfair.com.)
CHILDREN'S DAY
Youths who love to roll up their sleeves and play in the dirt have their chance at the Kelley Farm. Experience firsthand how children helped their families more than 100 years ago by hand-washing clothes and loading hay. Enjoy a horse-drawn trolley ride. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. $5-$8. Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Road, Elk River. 763-441-6896. www.mnhs.org.)
MELISSA WALKER
