Llama Llama
With the way the weather has been lately, perhaps it's not too late to think about a warm sweater and the animals that provide the materials. Llama Magic, the annual alpaca fest, teaches guests about their natural fiber. Also vendors and exhibits. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.-next Sun. Free. Washington County Fairgrounds, N. 40th St. and Manning Av., Lake Elmo. 651-430-6000. www.co.washington.mn.us.)
MOTHER'S DAY WEEKEND ON THE FARM
Take Mom out for some old-fashioned fun. Explore spring on the farm, help plant seeds and harvest the first spring greens. Mothers admitted free when accompanied by a child. (10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.; noon-5 p.m. next Sun. $6-$9. Oliver Kelley Farm, 15788 Kelley Farm Rd., Elk River. 763-441-6896. www.mnhs.org.)
Melissa Walker
