NORTHWEST SPORTSHOW
Seminars, vendors and displays of the latest in tackle, boats and other fishing equipment. Interactive fishing features, fish tank pro demonstrations, trout pond, Take Me Fishing Center and more. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $5-$10. Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Av. S., Mpls. www.northwestsportshow.com.
GSTA CAR SHOW
The Gopher State Timing Association's annual Rod and Custom Spectacular with more than 100 customized cars, trucks and motorcycles. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. $5-$10. Warner Coliseum, Minnesota State Fairgrounds, Judson Av. and Clough St., Falcon Heights. www.gstarod-custom.com.
IT'S TAPPING TIME
Watch as maple trees are tapped to collect sap, which is boiled down to make maple syrup. Taste maple treats and listen to American Indian stories. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Free. Harriet Alexander Nature Center, 2520 N. Dale St., Roseville. 651-765-4262. www.cityofroseville.com/hanc.
PANCAKE BRUNCH AND MAPLE SYRUP TOURS
All-you-can-eat pancakes, Arboretum-made maple syrup, pecans, sausage links, juice, coffee and milk. Also see the maple-syruping process in the Arboretum's sugarbush. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today. $6-$11.50. Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska. 952-443-1400. www.arboretum.umn.edu.
GIFTS OF THE MAPLE
Hike the sugarbush and discover the process of creating maple syrup, from tree to bottle. Get a taste of the sweet final product. 3-4 p.m. Free. Richardson Nature Center, 8737 E. Bush Lake Rd., Bloomington. 763-559-6700. www.threeriversparkdistrict.org.
SAP TO SYRUP
Learn maple syruping history and techniques. Watch tree tapping, sap collection and the boiling process over an open fire to create syrup. 1-4 p.m. Free. Eastman Nature Center, Elm Creek Park Reserve, 13351 Elm Creek Rd., Maple Grove. 763-559-6700. www.threeriversparkdistrict.org.
