Events Up North April 20-26: Earth Day events, Iron Range Barn Dance

Published April 17, 2026 at 3:09 PM CDT

Events this week include a job fair in Virginia, a hike at Itasca State Park and KAXE's 50th birthday!

There's lots to do in Northern Minnesota this week!

"A Visit from Will Dilg" - 7 p.m. at Walker-Hackensack-Akeley High School in Walker. Learn about the founding president of the Izaak Walton League with actor Steven Marking.

"A Visit from Will Dilg" - 7 p.m. at Armory Arts & Event Center in Park Rapids. Learn about the founding president of the Izaak Walton League with actor Steven Marking.

Earth Day Cleanup - 8 a.m.-1 p.m at Northland Arboretum in Brainerd. Sign up for a shift.
Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning - 9:30 a.m. at the Bagley Public Library. Hear about one couple's farm and how they transformed to renewable energy.
Earth Day lunch - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at ReStore in Grand Rapids
Aging Well Together Community Conversation - 2:30 p.m. in the Active Living Center of the Itasca Family YMCA in Grand Rapids. This week's topic is "Cancer Fighters: Prevention and Screening."
Poetry & Printmaking with Shelley Getten - 4 p.m. at Aurora Public Library
Celebration of Our Earth - 5 p.m. at the Beltrami County Courthouse stage in Bemidji. Featuring music, modern dance and readings.
Earth Day clothing swap - 6-8 p.m. at Cohasset Community Center. Bring gently used clothing and take items that appeal to you.

Iron Range Job Fair - 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Iron Trail Motors Event Center in Virginia
Cake and Coffee for KAXE's 50th Birthday - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at KAXE in Grand Rapids and KBXE in Bemidji
Poetry & Printmaking with Shelley Getten - 12:30 p.m. at Cook Community Center
Poetry & Printmaking with Shelley Getten - 3:30 p.m. at Chisholm Public Library
An Evening of Storytelling for KAXE's 50th Birthday - 4-8 p.m. at Klockow Brewing in Grand Rapids. Hosted by Michael Goldberg, featuring stories from KAXE contributors and you!

Poetry & Printmaking with Shelley Getten - 3:30 p.m. at Buhl Public Library
Dance calling workshop - 6-9 p.m. at Maple Hill Community Club in Hibbing.
Paul Bunyan Band Festival - 7 p.m. at the CTC Center in Pillager. Featuring five Minnesota high school bands. Free.

Free state park day - Free admission at all Minnesota state parks and recreation areas
Dance calling workshop - Noon-4 p.m. at Maple Hill Community Club in Hibbing
Seeing the CCC: Walking Tour - 12:30 p.m. at Itasca State Park. Meet outside Forest Inn. The tour will last one hour, and the Old Timer's Cabin will be open for one hour following the tour.
Northland Mutual UFO Network meeting - 2-4:30 p.m. at the VFW in Grand Rapids
Artist reception and potluck - 4-6 p.m. at Ripple River Gallery near Deerwood. Fourteen artists present work with a theme of "Community."
Hometown Homemade Supper and Charlie Maguire's "Songs of America's Hometowns" concert - 5:30 p.m. supper, 6:45 concert at Clearwater Lutheran Church in Shevlin. Freewill donations will support the Clearwater County Historical Society and the Clearwater Lutheran Church.
Iron Range Barn Dance - 6:30-9 p.m. at Maple Hill Community Club in Hibbing

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.