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.
Upcoming Events
If you're interested in becoming a vendor at this year's Farmer's Markets, then this is the meeting for you!
Garage Sale EXTRAVAGANZA! Swing by Friday (5/2) & Saturday (5/3) for the most legendary neighborhood sale around! Everything's shiny, new(ish), and ready for YOU — and the best part? It's all by donation to the TRF Food Shelf!
Garage Sale EXTRAVAGANZA! Swing by Friday (5/2) & Saturday (5/3) for the most legendary neighborhood sale around! Everything's shiny, new(ish), and ready for YOU — and the best part? It's all by donation to the TRF Food Shelf!
Join the excitement as Cub Scouts, parents, and siblings race their custom pinewood derby cars in a thrilling competition featuring both traditional and open-class leagues. Register ahead of time here: https://scoutingevent.com/429-95222
Join a free, all-ages Knit/Crochet class! Learn a new skill, perfect your technique, and meet fellow crafters. All skill levels are welcome. Bring your own projects or learn from provided patterns. Yarn, hooks, and needles are available while supplies last.
Join us at Greenwood Trails Parking lot at 7:30 am, where kids can bike, walk or roll to school! Kids will be escorted to their respective schools: Challenger, St. Bernard's, St. John's and Franklin Middle School. Kids will leave at 7:45 am. Be safe and wear a helmet!
Test your knowledge of all things music and join us at The Piggy BBQ for some Music BINGO! Let's pack the house and see who knows the most music knowledge!
Get ready for FISHING OPENER! Held each May since 1948, it is a tradition in the state of Minnesota to 'take your mom fishing' for Mother's Day weekend. Grab your lures and get ready to hook, line and reel them in!
Get your shopping bags ready and head out in the town for some good ol'e fashion garage sales! You never know what you might find!
Get ready for an exciting day of innovation and exploration at our Auto Career Day Open House and Car Show! Join us on May 10, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, for an opportunity to dive into the world of cars and careers.
Unleash your creativity with our Painting Simulator, where you can try your hand at customizing a car. Stroll through our car show and admire a variety of vehicles on display. You'll also have the chance to connect with Northland students and faculty from the Auto Body Collision Technology and Automotive Service Technology Programs.
Delicious food will be available for purchase, courtesy of the Hive, so come hungry! Parking and entrance are conveniently located on the east side of Northland's TRF campus. Best of all, this event is absolutely FREE for everyone! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to rev up your passion for cars—see you there!
$3 per person, Viking reenactments, Norwegian foods and more! What else could you want on this first day of Nordic Fest!
Ariane Erickson is sailing into the Thief River Falls Public Library from 4:00-5:30 pm, armed with her newest picture book, "Freya Takes Charge!", an epic Viking story time featuring a mighty book reading (Vikings make good books), a shield and helmet making activity (no Viking can train without them), and a Viking alphabet craft (yes, Vikings can read). All ages welcome to the fun! Books available for purchase, autographed by author Ariane Erickson.
The Small Business Skill Share Expo is a networking and learning event designed to connect local entrepreneurs, freelancers, and small businesses with the community. Attendees can discover local services, connect with industry professionals, and gain valuable insights from expert presenters.
Syttende Mai Smorgasbord catered dinner at the Eagles. Serving 6:00-7:00 pm. Roast beef, torsk, mashed potatoes/gravy, vegetable, roll and other Norwegian delicacies. $16.00. Reservations REQUIRED by May 8th to 218.686.0733. 200 tickets only.
Movie Night at the NCTC Auditorium, 7:00 pm. The movie is "Number 24", the true story of Gunnar Sonsteby, the most highly decorated citizen in Norway, including being the only civilian awarded Norway's highest military decoration. Sonsteby was a young man who joined the Resistance to fight the Nazi occupation during WWII. Freewill donation.
Coffee and Norwegian goodies by the Sons of Norway. Music by Cathy Erickson. All welcome!
The Jake Bastyr Band will play dance music at the Eagles from 6:00-10:00 pm. $7.50 admission. Come dance with us! Eagles Pizza available for purchase.
It's time to celebrate the senior class of 2025, as they graduate high school.
