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 […]

Ages 8-18 The aerial sling, also known as an aerial hammock, is a versatile apparatus. It is similar to aerial silks (such as in Cirque Du Soleil) but it is one piece of fabric, looped at the bottom and easier to start with. Participants will learn basic placements and transitions of this relatively new art […]

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 […]

Grades 3-6 Let your imagination run wild in these hands-on craft classes designed just for you! Each session introduces fun and creative projects that allow young artists to explore different materials and techniques while building confidence and fine motor skills. Yarn & Pipe Cleaner Trivets - Craft bright, textured trivets that are both functional and […]

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 […]

Ages 8-18 The aerial sling, also known as an aerial hammock, is a versatile apparatus. It is similar to aerial silks (such as in Cirque Du Soleil) but it is one piece of fabric, looped at the bottom and easier to start with. Participants will learn basic placements and transitions of this relatively new art […]

Grade 3-6 Get ready to mix, dip, decorate, and devour in this hands-on culinary class designed just for tweens! Young chefs will have a blast making sweet and savory treats. These fun, no-bake or lightly-cooked recipes are perfect for creative expression and developing kitchen confidence. Along the way, kids will learn basic food prep skills, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kids LOVE looking for Libby! Is she on a shelf? On a stack of books? On a bookcase? Stop by the Park Rapids Area Library on Fridays in December and try to find our friend. Every successful search earns a treat!

Join us for stories and activities for children and the adults who care for them!

Grades K-2 Sheila will guide you through the steps to make two different types of handmade tree ornaments out of twigs and or popsicle sticks. Hang it on your tree or in your room for the winter season.

Free will offering and all are welcome! Park Rapids own Classic Chorale will perform their winter concert, Colors of Winter at Calvary Lutheran Church

On Saturdays, Santa and Mrs. Claus arrive on Main Street by sleigh to gather children's Christmas letters from the mailbox in Pioneer Park and then visit with kids at Bella Caffe from 11 AM to 1 PM. (11/29, 12/6, 12/13, 12/20)

Park Theater's North-by-North Pole Film Festival (FREE Matinees!) Films: ELF and FATMAN Tickets are free with a non-perishable food donation for the Food Shelf Dec 6 at 2pm Kick off the holiday season with a film from the Naughty or Nice List! Fun for children and adults! Sponsored by: Josh's Collision Center, Eastside Christian Church, […]

Celebrate the season with Santa Day — a magical afternoon of cookies, hot chocolate, and caroling, followed by our tree lighting ceremony and a special visit from Santa himself! Bring the whole family and soak in the holiday spirit — it’s a heartwarming way to kick off the most wonderful time of the year.