The Heartland Lakes Community Calendar

Pottery Painting - Cute Plant Stakes
2025-06-26 17:00 - 19:00 UTC | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
You will have an option between several projects at each class. All the pottery, glazes and general supplies needed are included. After class, the projects return with the instructor to the studio to be fired. About 7-10 days later the projects, individually bagged, are returned to community Ed. You will be notified by email when they have arrived and you can pick them up.
Instructor: Karen Moyer, Leaf River Pottery

2nd Street Stage - Walking Phoenix
2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 UTC | 2nd Street Stage, 201 Main Ave So, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
🎶 Summer Concert Series on 2nd Street! 🌟Join us for a FREE summer concert filled with live music, dancing, and community fun! Bring your family, grab your lawn chairs, and enjoy a night with your community. Say hi to local vendors and unwind with the famous Tap Castle beer garden while the music plays on. Whether you’re tapping your toes or dancing the night away, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this perfect summer evening—see you there! 🌅🎤✨

Backroom Bingo
2025-06-26 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! 🥳

Open/Lap Swim
2025-06-26 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-27 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-06-30 06:30 - 07:30, 2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 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

DJ Trivia
2025-06-26 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! 🍺🔥

Two Inlets Trivia
2025-06-26 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!

Hubbard Prairie Farmers' Market
2025-06-27 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Dorset Corner Liquor, 19873 Expedition Dr, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Summer is here and we can’t wait to continue to share our Fridays with you all! We have relocated to Dorset Corner Liquor due to roadwork and to help keep everyone safe! You will Find us set up every Friday from 10am-4pm (weather permitted)! Swing on out and get some goodies! Contact Julia with any questions! 218-255-4655

Storytime
2025-06-27 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!

Menahga Farmer's Market
2025-06-27 14:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Menahga Public School, 216 Aspen Ave S, Menahga, 56464, United States
🌽🍓 Shop fresh, shop local at the Menahga Farmers Market!Join us each week to find homegrown produce, homemade goods, baked treats, and handcrafted items—all from your local neighbors.It’s the perfect place to connect with the community, support small growers, and bring home something special.

Walleye & Wild Rice Dinner and Silent Auction
2025-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 UTC | Park Rapids American Legion, 900 1st St E, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Possibly the Best Walleye Dinner in Northern Minnesota! Join us for an unforgettable evening of great food and community spirit. We’re serving up a hearty, home-cooked meal featuring tender walleye, savory wild rice, creamy potato salad, fresh vegetables, juicy fruit, homemade bars, and a variety of beverages.
Social Hour kicks off at 4 PM, so come early, grab a drink, and catch up with friends old and new. Dinner is served from 5 to 7 PM — dine in with us or take your meal to go!
Adults: $25 | Children 12 & under: $7Takeout available. Come hungry and leave happy!

Nevis Farmer's Market
2025-06-27 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Nevis Farmer’s Market, 118 Bunyan Trails Rd, Nevis, MN, 56467, United States
Fridays 4pm-7pm behind Muskie Waters. Honey products, baked goods, syrups, fresh and canned produce and more!

Karaoke
2025-06-27 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!

Park Rapids Farmers' Market
2025-06-28 09:00 - 13:00 UTC | Park Rapids Farmers’ Market, 910 1st St. East, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
One of the largest farmers’ market in the area. 50 friendly vendors with farm fresh local products and unique arts & crafts.
Open every Saturday rain or shine beginning May 24th-Sept. 20th. Live music and lots of free parking.

Artful Saturdays
2025-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Tin Ceiling Gallery, 113 Main Ave S, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Join us for Artful Saturdays at the Tin Ceiling Gallery, where creativity comes to life!
Schedule:– 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM: Arrival & Registration (The Tin Ceiling Gallery)– 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Class
No prior art experience is required—our classes are designed for all skill levels! With a maximum of 6 participants, you’ll receive personalized attention to ensure a quality experience. All supplies are included, so just bring your enthusiasm and get ready to have some fun!
Who Can Attend:Ages 16 and up. This class is perfect for young adults and adults looking to explore their artistic side.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create a beautiful piece of art that you can cherish. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reserve your spot today and let’s paint together!

Nemeth Art Center Artist Reception - Phyllis Bramson and Nate Young
2025-06-28 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Nemeth Art Center, 301 Court Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Celebrate the work of Phyllis Bramson and Nate Young at a special reception honoring their latest collections. Enjoy an evening of art, conversation, and refreshments as the artists share insights into their creative process and inspiration.
Phyllis Bramson’s paintings include elements of collage and assemblage, and inspire feelings of childlike wonder, longing, heartbreak, frustration, and delight. Inspired by 18th-century Rococo, Chinoiserie, Chinese Pleasure Garden paintings, French artists Boucher and Fragonard, and American Henry Darger, fairy tale illustrations, erotic bedtime stories, and knick-knack kitsch, many of Bramson’s paintings are reactions to romantic events–the courting, the longing, the risking, the coupling, and every unpredictable event in between. Refusing to separate matters of taste from larger questions about “good behavior,” her work nods to decorum but exposes its more colorful underside with wit, theatrics, and subtle innuendo.
A recipient of Guggenheim, Rockefeller, Louis Comfort Tiffany, and multiple NEA fellowships, Bramson has an extensive exhibition history. Beginning with The New Museum in 1979, she has shown at the Smithsonian Institution, The Chicago Cultural Center, Smart Museum, Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, WI, Littlejohn Contemporary in New York, and Phyllis Kind, Carl Hammer, Zolla/Lieberman, and Engage Projects galleries in Chicago. A longtime Professor of Studio Art at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Bramson lives and works in Chicago, keeping a studio and an apartment in the same loft building, on different floors.
Nate Young works across media, creating sculptures, works on paper, and installations that engage with issues of race and racialization. Using diverse materials (wood, glass, pencil and paper, bone, and sound, among others) his work explores the systems and objects that impact one’s beliefs. Often addressing theological themes through text and architectural elements, Young strips away any specific content, leaving behind a universal lexicon of primordial signs and symbols. These arrows, circles, grids, and negative spaces strongly suggest meaning without in fact conveying it; a profound void, at once empty and full, invites the viewer’s activation. This quiet gravitas and austerity, at odds with the work’s meticulously hand-crafted nature, prompts a post-minimalist interrogation of authority, material, and the artist’s hand.
Young has exhibited nationally at museums and galleries, including MASS MoCA, MA; The Studio Museum, Harlem; Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; Visual Arts Center, Richmond, VA; Front Triennial at the Cleveland Institute of Art, and moniquemeloche gallery, Chicago. His work is in the collections of MOCA, Chicago, DePaul Art Museum, Fabric Workshop and Museum, Philadelphia, Milwaukee Art Museum, the Walker Art Center, and the Smithsonian Museum of African American History and Culture, Washington, D.C. A co-founder of the experimental gallery The Bindery Projects (Minneapolis, 2011-2016), Young is currently Assistant Professor of Art at University of Illinois at Chicago, and lives and works in Chicago.

Clancys - Vacationaire Summer Music
2025-06-28 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Clancy’s – Vacationaire, 26333 Icon Dr, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Join us for live music and great times!
June 14th – Rick Adams 5-8pm
June 22nd – Tim E 5-8pm
June 28th – Castaways 4-7pm
July 29th – Castaways 4-7pm
August 1st – Leafy Greens 5-8pm
August 9th – Lydia Rose 5-8pm
August 10th – Castaways 4-7pm
August 16th – Rick Adams 5-8pm

Acting Work Shop
2025-06-28 17:00 - 18:00 UTC | CREATE Main Building, 109 Pleasant Ave, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Unlock Your Inner Actor! 🎭 Whether you’re a beginner or just looking to sharpen your skills, join us for a free 3-part workshop series designed to help you grow as an actor!

Workshop 1, June 14: Character Development – Dive deep into creating memorable characters with layers and complexity.

Workshop 2, June 28: Listening to Your Scene Partner – Master the art of listening and responding to create authentic, dynamic performances.

Workshop 3, July 12: Making Choices as an Actor – Learn how to make bold, creative choices that bring your character to life on stage.

Don’t miss this chance to explore the craft of acting in a supportive, fun environment.

Waterski Show
2025-06-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Halvorson Beach, Halvorson Beach, Nevis, 56467, United States
Free admission to all shows! All shows at Halvorson Beach in Nevis, MN at 6:00 PM.

Ice Cream Socials
2025-06-29 15:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Douglas Lodge, 36750 Main Pk Dr, Park Rapids, MN, 56470
Join in for our Ice Cream Socials throughout the summer with live performances as you mingle.

6-29 -Ice Cream Social at the Douglas Lodge Lawn 3:30-4:30 PM. The Park Rapids Community Band will be playing.
7-20 -Ice Cream Social 3:30- 4:30 PM at Forest Inn! Accustofiddle will be performing.
7-27 -Ice Cream Social at the Amphitheater 5:30-6:30 PM. Pier Country and Friends will be performing.
8-2 – Ice Cream Social at the Amphitheater. 7:00-8:00 PM. Writing the Wild: Poetry Open Mic Night, U of MN Bio Station Students
8-16 -Ice Cream Social at the Amphitheater. 5:30-6:30 PM. Basement Brass will be performing.
8-24 -Ice Cream Social at Forest Inn. 3:30-4:30 PM. North Wind Clarinets will be playing.

Music Under the Pines at Itasca State Park
2025-06-29 18:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Lake Itasca Amphitheater, 36750 Main Park Drive, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Come enjoy LIVE MUSIC under the pines at Itasca State Park!

This is an outdoor event. Bench seating is provided, or bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Pets on leashes welcome.
The Music Under the Pines summer concert series is sponsored in partnership with the Friends of Itasca State Park.

Camp Wilderness Adventure Days: Session 3
2025-06-30 | Camp Wilderness, 29984 Journey Trail, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
We are thrilled to welcome your child to Adventure Days at Camp Wilderness! We’ve got an exciting summer ahead filled with fun activities, new friends, and unforgettable experiences. Our team is ready to provide a safe, engaging, and adventure-filled environment for your child to enjoy.
Here’s what you can expect:

Drop-off and Pick-up: Drop-off begins at 7:30 AM and pick-up is before 5:30 PM. Please make sure to arrive on time to ensure a smooth start and end to each day.
Daily Activities: Every day will be packed with a variety of activities including swimming, boating, fishing, nature hikes, arts & crafts, and much more! We encourage children to explore, be active, and enjoy the great outdoors in a fun, supervised environment.
Meals: Lunch and snacks will be provided each day, so there’s no need to pack food. We’ll ensure your child stays fueled and energized for all the fun ahead!
What to Bring: Please pack a swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, comfortable clothes for outdoor activities, and a water bottle (labeled with your child’s name).
Safety First: The safety and well-being of your child is our top priority. Our staff is highly trained and experienced to provide supervision throughout the day. If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

We are looking forward to a wonderful time together! Thank you for choosing Adventure Days at Camp Wilderness — we’re excited to create lasting memories with your child this summer. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact us.
We are thrilled to be open to the public this summer to offer incredible outdoor activities! Grades will be paired up with camp staff members and go through daily rotations. At Adventure Camp, we understand that each age group has different interests, abilities, and needs. That’s why we’ve designed our programming to be age-appropriate, ensuring that every camper has an exciting, safe, and educational experience. We’ve divided our campers into three groups based on their grade level, with unique activities and challenges tailored to each group’s age and developmental stage.
Rates: $50/day $225/session

NLOKids Theatre Camp
2025-06-30 09:30 - 14:30 UTC | Century School, 501 Helten Ave, Park Rapids, 56470, United States
Ages 8-13
NLOKids, presented by Northern Light Opera Company in cooperation with Pine Point School, is offering its 9th annual Theater Camp, a 3 part intensive theater-making experience! Students will create their own play with music to perform for the Park Rapids and Pine Point communities. Everything will be created by kids – sets, costumes, music, script, publicity – with lots of theater games and acting/vocal exercises to build confidence and forge friendships.
Instructors: NLOKids is led by the NYC directors from Northern Light Opera Company, along with seasoned teachers and student directors.
This camp will be broken into different sections.

Playwriting, Melanie Goodreaux, Lead Director: June 16-18 Fee$15
Set Design & Composing, Ginger Singer & Lisa Dove, Lead Directors: June 23-27
Staging & Production! Acting, movement, rehearsals for the original work. Led by Hawkin Paul: June 30-July 11 (not July 4)
Performance will be Friday, July 11 in the afternoon at Pine Point Community Center

Saturday, July 12 in late morning at Park Rapids Armory

Students will be tranported from Century School to either Pine Point School or the Armory. The first part of the program will take place at Pine Point School with school bus transportation available from the Century School at 9:30, returning at 2:30 the last two weeks will take place at the Park Rapids Armory. For more information, go to www.northernlightopera.org/nlokids.

Living at Home Caregiver Closet
2025-06-30 10:00 - 14:00, 2025-07-01 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.

Bar Bingo
2025-06-30 18:30 - 21:00 UTC | Park Rapids American Legion, 900 1st St E, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Looking for a fun and exciting way to spend your evening? Look no further! Bingo Night is here, and it’s packed with laughter, community, and amazing prizes waiting to be won. Bring your friends, bring your family, or just bring yourself—everyone is welcome! Whether you’re a seasoned player or trying Bingo for the first time, you’re in for a great time.

Wilson Logging
2025-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Northwoods Bank, 1200 1ST ST E, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Ken Wilson Presents: The History of Wilson Logging Join us for a captivating talk as Ken Wilson shares the rich and rugged history of Wilson Logging. Discover how the logging industry shaped our region through personal stories, historical insights, and firsthand accounts.

Parking Lot Party!
2025-07-01 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | Park Rapids Area Library, 210 1st St W, Park Rapids, MN, 56470, United States
Celebrate summer with crafts, snacks, games, and activities!
