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Events Up North July 7-13: Big Truck Day, water ski show, Trail Towns

Events this week include an allyship presentation in Grand Rapids, "Willy Wonka" in Pequot Lakes and a bike park grand opening and fundraiser in Brainerd.

It's another busy week in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to check out:

Monday, July 7

  • Oodles of Noodles & Yankee Doodles fundraiser - 6 p.m. at Bemidji Senior Center. Enjoy a spaghetti dinner, followed by a patriotic concert by the First City Singers. Tickets are $15, available at the senior center or the door.

Tuesday, July 8

  • Tuesday Summer Concert Series - noon at St. Andrew's Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, featuring Sisters & Mothers in Song.
  • Kootasca Community Action's Big View Engagement Series: Defining Allyship - 11:30 a.m. at Community Presbyterian Church in Grand Rapids. Pre-registration required.

Thursday, July 10

  • Big Truck Day - 10:30 a.m. to noon at Virginia Public Library. Get up-close views of the big machines and vehicles that keep our community safe. Fifth Avenue will be blocked off in front of the library.
  • Itasca Waters' Practical Water Wisdom webinar - noon. This month's topic is the biology and management of the invasive species starry stonewort.
  • Northwind Clarinets in concert - 12:15 p.m. at Calvary Lutheran Church in Park Rapids. Presented by Heartland Arts.
  • Trail Town celebration - 1:30 p.m. at Itasca County Fairgrounds. The North Country Trail Association is designating Grand Rapids and Cohasset as official Trail Towns. There will be opportunities to hike after the presentation.

Friday, July 11

Saturday, July 12

Sunday, July 13


What's going on in your community? Let us know!

Events Up North is made possible by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the citizens of Minnesota.

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