Art Leap 2025
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Art Leap is an annual fall driving tour of Heartland Lakes artists’ studios and Park Rapids area cultural destinations. Jump in the car for the weekend to experience artists’ work in Park Rapids and Heartland Lakes. Enjoy fall colors as you hop from studio to studio. Featuring over 100 area artists skilled in a variety of artistic expressions. Free and open to all!

Carters' Fall Festival
2025-09-27 10:00 - 17:00 UTC | Carters’ Farm, 14766 119th Avenue, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
We’re celebrating 70 years of Carters’ Farm for the 2025 season! With that, the Fall Festival will feature a “Down on the Farm” theme that emphasizes farmers and local agriculture while showcasing a revival of the humorous skits of “Scarecrows & Crows!”
Enjoy a fall day at the farm by exploring our giant corn maze and wagon ride theater drama, live musical and magic performances, as well as many autumn-themed games and activities, including the corn pool, crow toss, play barn, tire swings, mini golf, pumpkin bowling, and more. Also, don’t forget to pick and paint a pumpkin or two, and try delicious food from our local vendors. Carters’ is the place to be with family and friends by creating cherished memories.
We weave together the quaintness and Americana feel of pumpkin patches and corn mazes while offering more activities and entertainment. That’s why, at Carters’, it’s a Fall Festival! At Carters’, we strive to bring you that coziness of fall on the farm, paired with the energy and festiveness of an autumn jamboree, complete with live entertainment (music & magic shows), over a dozen games and activities, educational activities, and the popular “wagon ride drama theater.” Each year, Carters’ has a historical theme for entertainment and educational purposes. Accompanying this theme is a “themed play in the woods” with live actors and a cohesive plot that’s a fan-favorite for many who visit in the fall!
We offer season passes at $27/person (adult and child). With a season pass, you can come back to the festival as many days as you wish! Regular admission: $16/adult, $14/child (4-12), 3 and under free.

Headwaters 100
2025-09-27
🚴 Headwaters 100 – Ride Through Fall Colors! 🍂
Experience the beauty of northern Minnesota on the Headwaters 100, the premier annual bike ride of the Itascatur Outdoor Activity Club! Choose from 100-mile, 75-mile, or 42-mile routes, all showcasing stunning fall colors. Ride along the tree-lined Heartland Trail, with longer routes winding through Itasca State Park and the breathtaking Wilderness Drive.
📅 Register by September 11 to receive a free Headwaters 100 long-sleeve t-shirt! Fees increase by $10 after this date.
💰 Registration Fees:🔹 $55 Adult🔹 $25 Youth (18 & Under)
👉 Sign up today: www.bikereg.org/headwaters100

Karaoke
2025-09-26 19:00 - 23:00 UTC | Park Rapids American Legion, 900 1st St E, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Step into the spotlight and sing your heart out at Karaoke Night! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or just love belting out your favorite tunes, this is your chance to shine. Bring your friends, pick your favorite songs, and let the good vibes flow. With a lively atmosphere, plenty of laughs, and a playlist packed with hits, it’s guaranteed to be a night to remember. 🎵 No experience required—just a love for music and fun!

Indie Filmmaker Showcase - Q&A with Writer/Producer Thomas Rumreich & Exec. Producer Ruth Ronning following the Unholy Communion Screening
2025-09-26 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Park Theater, 107 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Indie Filmmaker Showcase at Park Theater
Each week in September highlights a unique film (along with our usual new-release programming). Also, a special screening of each film will feature a Q&A Discussion with the filmmakers! Fri Sept 26 we will have a live in-person discussion with producers about the making of the film following the Unholy Communion screening (Writer/Producer Thomas Rumreich & Exec. Producer Ruth Ronning).
Sponsored by Park Rapids Heartland Arts!

Upper Mississippians
2025-09-26 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Armory Arts & Events Center, 203 Park Ave. South, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Come see the Upper Mississippians at the Armory Arts and Events Center on stArt Leap Friday!

Storytime
2025-09-26 10:30 - 11:30 UTC | Park Rapids Area Library, 210 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Join us for stories and activities for children and the adults who care for them!

Open/Lap Swim
2025-09-26 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-09-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-09-24 06:30 - 07:30 UTC | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Open Swim and Lap Swim through Park Rapids Community Ed. No Swimming on Holidays
Open Swim: Is available for ages 7 and older. Younger students can swim if an adult is in the water with him/her. Please come dressed in your suit, bring your towel and goggles (if you want) and be ready for some fun! You are encouraged to come dressed in your suit but the locker rooms will be available. Pre-registration is required. Must register by Wed. before open swim. There is no charge for children ages 2 and under. https://www.parkrapidscomed.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=7056&catID=791
Lap Swim: Bring your suit and a towel. Enter through door W7. Locker rooms are available. Please sign up in the deep end on dry erase board for a lane. Maximum of three people per lane. Punch cards only, not to be left at the pool. To purchase a card, please call Community Education at 218-237-6600. No cash at the pool, no daily walk in rate. https://www.parkrapidscomed.com/insight/registry/classinfo.asp?courseID=7055&catID=791

Two Inlets Trivia
2025-09-25 19:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Two Inlets Country Store, 55735 County Highway 44, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Gather your team and come hungry for PIZZA!
ANYTHING GOES!
Thursdays @ 7:30
Team Maximum: 6 peeps
$50 to the winning team + special prizes!
& Guest Bartender!

DJ Trivia
2025-09-25 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Zorbaz, 22036 County 7, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Thursday nights just got a whole lot more fun! DJ Trivia kicks off at 7 PM, so grab your crew and put your knowledge to the test! Fun questions, great music, and tons of laughs! Whether you’re a trivia pro or just in it for the fun, there’s a spot for you at the table. See ya Thursday at 7 PM—let’s get quizzical! 🍺🔥

Backroom Bingo
2025-09-25 18:30 - 21:30 UTC | Park Rapids American Legion, 900 1st St E, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Grab your lucky charms and join us for a night of excitement, laughter, and prizes! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a first-time player, Bingo is the perfect way to bring friends and family together. Let the numbers roll and the fun begin! 🥳

Youth, Cell Phones and their Brains- Park Rapids Community Panels: The Impact of Phones & Screens on Youth
2025-09-25 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Bethany Lutheran Church, 103 3rd Ave, Nevis, 56467, United States
Speaker & Panelists from: Mental Health Providers, Law Enforcement, School Administration, Social Services
Topic Focus:
• Screen time’s effect on youth brain development
• Addressing tech addiction and anxiety in teens
• Proactive strategies for parents & community
• Ethical use of phone monitoring apps
Join us to empower our youth in the digital age! Free admission. All are welcome.

Catnip Wrestling Sock Fun!
2025-09-25 15:15 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades K-2
Get ready to make your favorite feline a purr-fect new toy! In this playful, hands-on class, kids ages 5–7 will create their very own catnip wrestling sock—a soft, silly, and safe toy stuffed with fluffy filling and scented catnip that cats will love to kick, chase, and cuddle. We will make extra so we can donate some to the Animal Shelter.
We’ll use colorful socks, non-toxic materials, and lots of imagination to decorate each toy. No experience needed—just bring your creativity and love for animals!

Living at Home's Afternoon Out
2025-09-25 13:00 - 14:30 UTC | Living at Home, 218 Industrial Park Rd, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Afternoon Out is a social opportunity for individuals experiencing memory loss, their Caregivers, Partners, Family, and Friends. We engage in music and other fun activities in a safe and supportive environment. Afternoon Out is free, and takes place every Thursday from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, except when a holiday falls on a Thursday.
Please complete an initial pre-registration by calling Living at Home at 218-732-3137. While we appreciate knowing how many to expect, we welcome you anytime. For respite situations, please call ahead to notify us.
Weather Closings: If Park Rapids Schools have a late start, early out, or are closed due to bad weather, all Living at Home Activates will be cancelled! We will make announcements on the Living at Home Facebook Page and on the local radio.

Living at Home Caregiver Closet
2025-09-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-09-24 10:00 - 14:00 UTC | Living at Home, 218 Industrial Park Rd, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
The Caregiver Closet is a resource available to caregivers and veterans in Park Rapids and the surrounding areas.
The items provided by the Caregiver Closet include durable medical equipment, both reusable medical supplies and one-time use supplies. The items are offered free of charge, with the expectation that the items will be returned to the Caregiver Closet (if they are reusable) when they are no longer needed, so they can be redistributed.
The Caregiver Closet can include, at any given time, canes, walkers, commodes, shower benches, crutches, hospital beds, lift chairs, Hoyer lifts, and so much more. All equipment is clean and ready to go in “as is” condition.
Equipment and supply use are free. Donations are tax deductible.

Adult Volleyball
2025-09-24 19:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Join us for a rousing volleyball match! This course is geared for volleyball players with some previous experience, not beginning players. Must be 18 or older. Teams are formed based on who comes to play each night. Knee pads recommended – please bring your own.

Volleyball is held on Wednesdays beginning September 3 from 7-10 pm at the Century Middle School Gym.
There will be no volleyball on Nov. 26 & Dec. 24 & 31. Pay $1 per time to the facilitator.

Youth, Cell Phones and their Brains - Park Rapids Community Panels: The Impact of Phones & Screens on Youth
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Park Rapids High School, 401 Huntsinger Ave, Park Rapids, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Panelists from: Mental Health Providers, Law Enforcement, School Administration, Social Services.
Topic Focus:
• Screen time’s effect on youth brain development
• Addressing tech addiction and anxiety in teens
• Proactive strategies for parents & community
• Ethical use of phone monitoring apps
Join us to empower our youth in the digital age! Free admission. All are welcome.

Line and Wash Watercolor
2025-09-24 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Capture the beauty of fall with this relaxed and creative Line and Wash Watercolor Sunflower class. This lesson is perfect for beginners and watercolor enthusiasts alike. This technique combines the loose flow of watercolor with the structure of ink line work to create a charming sunflower inspired by autumn tones. You will leave with a lovely, completed 8 x 10 painting.

Create a beautiful fall Birch Landscaping watercolor! You will explore essential techniques while painting an 8×10 autumn scene. This is perfect for beginners and those with some experience.

Fee: $8 per class
Material fee of $25 payable to the instructor at class per class.

Extended Shopping Hours Downtown Park Rapids
2025-09-24 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Downtown Park Rapids, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
To facilitate local and tourist shopping, several of the downtown businesses have agreed to stay open later than usual on Wednesdays. You may remember that this happens during Christmas time for several stores, and several local businesses have decided to extend their hours starting in June and running through the end of December.
Each business can choose to remain open, and the availability of stores will vary based on staffing. Participating stores will stay open later, some until 7 PM.

Cards & Bookmarks - Youth Line and Wash Watercolor
2025-09-24 15:15 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Grades 3-6

Creativity shines in these relaxed & beginner friendly classes. Lily shows how to combine simple ink drawings with watercolor techniques to create spectacular handmade projects.

She Haw by Kat Perkins & Friends
2025-09-24 14:00 - 16:00 UTC | Jasper’s Theater, 17339 State. Hwy 34, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Jasper’s Theater presents Live Music, Magic, Comedy and dance variety shows! Great family friendly
variety!

Hubbard in Prevention (HIP) Coalition Monthly Meeting
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
Hubbard in Prevention (HIP) Coalition is currently funded by a Drug Free Communities Grant to help reduce underage alcohol, marijuana and tobacco among our youth in Hubbard County, Minnesota. HIP Coalition is working on strategies to reduced youth substance misuse. Please consider joining us!
HIP Coalition Meets Monthly from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on the 4th Wednesday via Zoom
Join Zoom Meeting
https://commonspirit.zoom.us/j/2698627351?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 269 862 7351
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Oils Made Easy
2025-09-24 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Armory Arts & Events Center, 203 Park Ave. South, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Join artist Isabelle “Izzy” Harmon for a fun, beginner-friendly introduction to oil painting.

Free Senior Coffee Hour
2025-09-24 09:30 - 10:30 UTC | Living at Home, 218 Industrial Park Rd, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Living at Home of the Park Rapids Area invites you to join us for Free Senior Coffee Hour

ESL-ECFE - Emphasis on Beginning Academic & Social Skills
2025-09-24 08:30 - 09:30 (America/New_York) | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Birth-5 years (not in kindergarten)
This ESL-ECFE class will teach parents and children basic English focusing on play-based learning that is hands-on and mind-on. It also will provide opportunities for young children to play together and learn through creative activities while their parents stay and support their child’s play. Everyone will join circle time with the teacher for songs, finger plays and a story!

DJ Bingo
2025-09-23 19:00 - 21:00 UTC | Zorbaz, 22036 County 7, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Tuesday nights just got way more fun! DJ Bingo kicks off at 7 PM, and it’s totally FREE to play—so why not grab your crew and join in?💰 Win big! We’ve got a progressive cash prize up to $300 and Zorbaz Gift Cards for regular Bingo wins! 🎵 It’s bingo, but with a beat! Expect good vibes and a whole lot of fun. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome! Don’t miss out—come play, dance, and win every Tuesday at 7 PM! See ya there! 🍻🎤🎉

Basic Alterations
2025-09-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Tired of clothes that do not quite fit or items sitting in your wardrobe waiting to be mended? This beginner-friendly class will show you how to confidently hem, mend, and tailor your clothes for a custom fit and extended lifespan. You will learn common clothing fit issues and fix minor damages, like tailoring a shirt, adjusting a waistband, hemming a t-shirt and fixing a neckline. Bring some clothing you would like to work on. *No formal wear, please.
