Events

Events

Thief River Falls Visitors Guide

Upcoming Events

Memorial Day
May 26th, 2025
Cub Scout Day Camp
May 31st, 2025 at 10am to 4pm

In Thief River Falls you can choose from an endless list of events.

We have worldclass snowmobile races, cultural festivals and entertainment, county fairs, Fourth of July fireworks nearby, historical celebrations and professional bull riding contests. Check out our calendar below.


Past Events



Feb. 12th, 2022 at 3pm to 5pm
Northland Community & Technical College

Please join us for an Artist Reception with Betsy Saurdiff. Her work is featured in our exhibit at NCTC in Thief River Falls -- Celebrations: The Ceramic Art of Betsy Saurdiff.

Artist Reception Saturday, February 12 from 3 to 5 pm at the Northwest Minnesota Arts Council Gallery at
NCTC in Thief River Falls. The exhibit is open through February 28.
Betsy Saurdiff lives in Grygla and studied Art and German at Bemidji State University and the University of Minnesota. Highlights of her career include two McKnight Fellowship Awards, two Merit Awards at the NW MN Arts Council exhibit and Art Advocate of the Year. She has sold her functional pottery at local businesses and art fairs. She recently retired from teaching and began selling her pottery online. You can find her at https://bettspottery.com/.

Saurdiff shared, “I really enjoyed the challenge of creating a new body of work for …

Jan. 15th, 2022 to Jan. 16th, 2022

Ice Fest is a winter festival aimed to celebrate winter in Thief River Falls. It’s comprised of winter events such as a skating competition, hockey games, a fat bike ride and much more.

Click here for the full schedule of events! http://www.trfchamber.com/ice-fest

Dec. 13th, 2021 at 7pm
Lincoln High School Auditorium

Get in the holiday spirit with beautiful music from our high school and middle school choirs on Saturday, Dec. 11th and Monday, Dec. 13th. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.

Dec. 12th, 2021 at 1pm to 3pm
Thief River Falls VFW

Take the kids to meet Santa Claus at the VFW!

Dec. 11th, 2021 at 7pm
Lincoln High School Auditorium

Get in the holiday spirit with beautiful music from our high school and middle school choirs on Saturday, Dec. 11th and Monday, Dec. 13th. Tickets are $10 at the door. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm.

Dec. 11th, 2021 at 10am to 2pm
Northland Aerospace Campus

Northland Community & Technical College’s aerospace site in Thief River Falls will welcome the community for a public open house on Saturday, December 11, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In conjunction with this event, a first-of-its-kind to northwest Minnesota REC Foundation Aerial Drone Competition (RADC), the 2021-22 Challenge: Downdraft 2, will be held featuring high school students from across the region.

Visitors to this event can test their metal riveting skills, fly small drones, explore the world of virtual reality, and compete in a paper airplane creation and flying contest to win some Northland gear. Take the opportunity to sit in the cockpit in one of many aircraft, explore Northland’s industry specific program offerings, and enjoy some refreshments.

Nov. 27th, 2021 at 7:30pm
Ralph Engelstad Arena Thief River Falls

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Nov. 26th, 2021 at 7:30pm
Ralph Engelstad Arena Thief River Falls

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Nov. 20th, 2021 at 7:30pm
Ralph Engelstad Arena Thief River Falls

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Nov. 19th, 2021 at 7:30pm
Ralph Engelstad Arena Thief River Falls

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Nov. 14th, 2021 at 1pm to 2:30pm
Legacy Event Center

"The biggest fashion event of the year" is back! Project Runway takes place on Sunday, November 14 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at the Legacy Event Center. Reservations are required. Call 218-681-3720 to reserve your $12 ticket.

Nov. 13th, 2021 at 7:30pm
Ralph Engelstad Arena Thief River Falls

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Nov. 13th, 2021 at 10am to 3pm
National Guard Armory

This event was created for all junk, vintage, & flea lovers to step foot in one building and get their" junk" on! We will have over 30+ vendors under one roof with one of a kind, whimsical, refurbished, & handmade creates!.

Nov. 12th, 2021 at 7:30pm
Ralph Engelstad Arena Thief River Falls

Catch Jr. A Hockey action in Thief River Falls.

Nov. 4th, 2021 at 7pm to Nov. 6th, 2021
Eagles Club

Featuring Scott Pream, Leah Wattenphul, Scott Fricke, Ginger Kirkeby, Jeffrey Willis, Kari Conner, Michele Christensen, Rob Burkel. Directed by Wade Benson. Cash bar & snacks.

Tickets: $13. Available online at www.trfact.org or at the door each evening. Box office opens at 6 p.m.

Oct. 30th, 2021 at 4pm to 7pm
Thief River Falls, MN

Take your little ghouls & goblins trick-or-treating in a safe, warm environment. Kidz First TRF & Ace Rent-All invite you to their “Halloween Trick-or-Treating” event on October 30 from 4-7pm at the businesses listed on the poster.

Oct. 21st, 2021 to Oct. 23rd, 2021 at 7pm
Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center

The Wojo’s Rodeo FINALS are coming to Thief River Falls ! The action kicks off at 7pm each night at the Huck Olson Memorial Civic Center.

We hope to see you at this family-friendly event!

Sept. 18th, 2021 at 9am to 5pm
NCTC West Parking Lot
Sept. 11th, 2021 at 3pm to 7pm
Pennington County Fairgrounds

FU40's Northwest Brewfest is BACK! The event will be held at the Pennington County Fairgrounds 3-7pm with two bands playing, beer, food trucks, ice cream and activities for children.

Everyone is welcome.

You do NOT have to be a FU40 member or under 40 years old to attend.

Aug. 21st, 2021 at 8am to 5pm
Cenex Travel Plaza, Thief River Falls, MN

New & old sleds, parts, garments, accessories & more! FREE admission for public.

Presented by Baker Street Sales.

For more information, call/text 218-689-4062.

Aug. 12th, 2021 at 4pm to 8pm
Downtown Thief River Falls

Sample wine while shopping & enjoying art. What could be better?!

Pre-Registration: $15, At the door: $20.

For more information, go to: https://www.facebook.com/events/531063914971223

Aug. 7th, 2021 at 8am to Aug. 8th, 2021 at 1pm
140th Ave NE, Thief River Falls, MN

3D (3-Dimensional) archery is widely popular in Minnesota, and the MSAA puts together one of the best 3D tournaments in the state.  

Like all MSAA tournaments, the State 3D travels from place to place and is hosted in Thief River Falls this year.  The 3D is a tournament that features realistic hunting situations where full-sized animals are the targets, and offers the very best with regard to family archery entertainment, with camping facilities often situated nearby.  

3D is an outdoor activity where a participant walks a course stopping at shooting stations to shoot at animals along lanes that vary in distance to the target. There are usually about 30 shooting stations, and an archer should come prepared to shoot at targets that are anywhere from 10 to 50 yards away.  There are shooting markers placed at different distances depending upon the age division.  

At the MSAA 3D the first score …

July 31st, 2021 at 9am to 3pm
Downtown Thief River Falls

Enjoy endless shopping opportunities with deep discounts. For more information, contact the Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce at 218-681-3720.

July 30th, 2021 to July 31st, 2021
L.B. Hartz Park

RiverFest is a community celebration located in beautiful Hartz Park. Enjoy the music of Dariann Leigh, 100 Proof, Eagle Creek, and Xpedition! Outdoor venue, beer garden & food trucks. For more information, call the Chamber of Commerce at 218-681-3720.

July 29th, 2021 at 5:30pm
Greenwood Trails Recreation Area

Meet at Greenwood Trails & ride around the trails reading a page in a storybook at every stop.

*Organized by Bike Thief River Falls & Sanford Wellness Center

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