We're wrapping up another busy year in Northern Minnesota. Here are some events to keep you busy into the beginning of 2026.
Christmas Bird Counts (various dates/locations)
Tuesday, Dec. 23
- Festivus celebration - 7 p.m. at CHAIR in Virginia
Saturday, Dec. 27
- Snow Secrets: Animal Signs - 2 p.m. at Lake Bemidji State Park (meet at the playground)
Tuesday, Dec. 30
- Eveleth Elks Club's annual skating party - 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Hippodrome in Eveleth. Free.
Wednesday, Dec. 31
- Wonder Trek Children's Museum presents Noon Year's Eve - 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Just for Kix in Brainerd
Thursday, Jan. 1
- First Day Hike: Snowshoe to the Bog - 10 a.m. at Lake Bemidji State Park (meet at the Bog Walk trailhead)
Friday, Jan. 2
- First Friday Art Walk - 4 to 7 p.m. in various spots in downtown Grand Rapids
Saturday, Jan. 3
- Jake Haapajoki Memorial Cup (3-on-3 hockey tournament) - all day at various rinks in Baxter
- Winter Lecture Series - 1 p.m. at the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids. The topic is "The History of Minnesota's Forests" with retired forest manager Brad Jones.
Sunday, Jan. 4
- Winter Legends & Lore Storytelling Series - 5 p.m. at Long Lake Conservation Center near Palisade, featuring YA author Beth Hautala
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.
