Beginning Mosaics
2026-05-16 10:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Armory Arts & Events Center, 203 Park Ave. South, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Explore one of the world’s oldest art forms in this hands-on mosaic workshop. Dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations, mosaics use small pieces of stone, glass, or tile to create images, patterns, and decorative surfaces that endure through time.

Explore one of the world’s oldest art forms in this hands-on mosaic workshop. Dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations, mosaics use small pieces of stone, glass, or tile to create images, patterns, and decorative surfaces that endure through time. Participants will learn foundational mosaic techniques, basic design and composition principles, and safe material handling while creating their own finished mosaic artwork to take home.
This workshop emphasizes creativity, patience, and process-driven making in a welcoming studio environment. No prior experience is required. All materials are provided.

$25 per seat, tickets available on the Armory website.

Word Dances: Poetry in Motion
2026-05-16 16:30 - 17:30 | Armory Arts & Events Center, 203 Park Ave. South, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
An impactful performance that blends poetry, dance, and music to promote healing, hope, and joy. Viewers have called it “Brilliant” and “Life altering”!
Word Dances: Poetry in Motion is an impactful performance that blends poetry, dance, and music to promote healing, hope, and joy. The performance has been described by viewers as “brilliant” and “life altering”! Using birds as her muses, poet-dancer-choreographer Katie Bruckbauer brings her poems to life through interpretive movement, music, and heartfelt expressions of the ups and downs of life. Fellow dancer-choreographer Barb Wieland accompanies her.
Bruckbauer recently published her first book of poems, Time to Soar: Word Dances and Bird Songs for Every Season, incorporating many of the poems into the performance. The poems are about real life, relatable to all, young and old — about our struggles and joys, our searching, and our common desire for joy and peace.
$10 admission, tickets are available on the Armory website.

Art Bites
2026-05-21 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-06-18 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-07-16 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-08-20 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-09-17 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-10-15 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-11-19 11:30 - 13:00, 2026-12-17 11:30 - 13:00 and 11 more dates | Armory Arts & Events Center, 203 Park Ave. South, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Enjoy light lunch & lively conversation as we explore a variety of art styles, techniques & creative practices. Whether you’re an artist, an art lover, or just curious, this is your chance to get inspired, connect with others & even hear special guest artists discuss their craft.

Red Barn Fair & Flea
2026-05-23 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-19 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-17 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-07-18 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-07 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 16:00 | Red Barn, 16338 County 107, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Come one, come all to the 4th annual Red Barn Fair & Flea!
The Red Barn is excited to host you and yours for a weekend of fun in the sun… actually 4 weekends in 2026.
May 23 (Sat only)
June 19-20
July 17-18
August 7-8
Enjoy local food vendors, crafters from far and wide, and your favorite flea vendors – just to name a few.

Forestedge Art Fair at the Winery
2026-08-15 10:00 - 17:30, 2026-08-16 10:00 - 16:30 | Forestedge Winery, 35295 State 64, Laporte, 56461, United States
A beautiful weekend of talented artists, delicious food, and, of course, the best wine in the North Woods! You don’t want to miss this!
