This summer, visitors to the Morton Arboretum will encounter a series of ingenious nature-themed sculptures crafted from more than half a million LEGO bricks when the award-winning exhibition. Visitors of all ages will enjoy the craftsmanship of 15 displays created entirely from LEGO bricks, found along pathways through the Arboretum’s east side. New highlights of the 2019 exhibition include a bee midflight, an oak tree sprouting from an acorn, and a pileated woodpecker with a bright crimson crest. The imaginative displays are the work of Kenney, a New York–based artist and “professional kid.” More info

Seven more weeks of spring carry positive vibes further into 2019, and along with it, Downtown Manhattan’s Third Thursday gatherings along Poyntz Avenue. The first two events, May 16 and June 20, offer all sorts of activities and regalia from Blue Moose Bar and Grill clear to Yee Haw Country Outfitters. Just think of the possibilities, music in front of Wareham, drinks on the Tallgrass rooftop to overlook all street activities, AJ’s pizza slices and art renderings near Strecker Nelson West Gallery. An event deluxe! More info

The annual Sioux Falls Jazz and Blues Festival, JazzFest, has become a summer favorite for Sioux Falls and the region. JazzFest is a two-day outdoor musical event, featuring two stages of music and is FREE to the public. More info

This is an open-air, European-style, mixed market. Vendors offer fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, pastries, prepared foods, arts and crafts, and more. There are also three areas of live music. Admission is free. More info

4-H projects, animal competitions, carnival, tractor pull and more. More info