Events Up North Oct. 12-18: Family forest day in Bemidji, forest scavenger hunt in Grand Rapids

Published October 8, 2026 at 5:04 PM CDT

Events this week include Indigenous Peoples Day events in Bemidji, Grand Rapids and Brainerd, plus a few local theater productions.

Here's what's happening across Northern Minnesota this week!

Indigenous Peoples Day events - 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Sanford Bemidji. Darryl Kingbird will give a blessing at 10 a.m. in the east lobby, followed by an artist vendor show. A traditional bison meal will be served in the cafeteria from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Indigenous Peoples Day presentation - noon-1 p.m. at Chucker Auditorium on the campus of Minnesota North Itasca in Grand Rapids
Indigenous Peoples Day celebration - 4:30-7 p.m. at the Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts at Brainerd High School
100+ Women Who Care Itasca giving event - 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Timberlake Lodge in Grand Rapids. Registration begins at 4:30 p.m., with the event starting at 5:30 p.m. sharp.

Bemidji Adventures in Lifelong Learning program - 10-11 a.m. at Bemidji Eagles Club. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. for refreshments. Bonnie Lundorff will give a talk called "Exploring Vintage Textiles: 1869-1960s."

Northern Exposure to Lifelong Learning program - 9:30-11 a.m. at Bagley American Legion. Joni DeSchane will talk about her memoir Out of Fire and Into Light: A Life Born in Flame.
Lakes Area United Way chili cook-off - 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Northern Pacific Center in Brainerd

Blithe Spirit - 7 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium. Presented by Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets

Blithe Spirit - 7 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium. Presented by Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets

The Great Fall Forest Scavenger Hunt - 11 a.m. at the Forest History Center in Grand Rapids
Family Forest Day - 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at Apple Blossom Village in Bemidji. This event features a campfire, free meal and lacrosse demonstration, along with nature-based crafts, games and activities.
Last Look at the Mineview - 1-5 p.m at Hull Rust Mineview in Hibbing. Enjoy fall activities while taking in one last view before the site closes for the season.
Zombie Pub Crawl - 5-10 p.m. in downtown Chisholm. Hosted by Chisholm Chamber of Commerce. Tickets
Blithe Spirit - 7 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium. Presented by Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets
Mesabi Symphony Orchestra concert: Brahms & Schumann - 7 p.m. at Rock Ridge High School. Tickets

Blithe Spirit - 2 p.m. at Pequot Lakes High School Auditorium. Presented by Greater Lakes Area Performing Arts and Pequot Lakes Community Theater. Tickets
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - 7 p.m. at the Chalberg Theater on the campus of Central Lakes College in Brainerd. Tickets

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.