Events

Events

Thief River Falls Visitors Guide

Upcoming Events

Weekly Cribbage
Daily (until 30 January 2025)
Dec. 21st, 2024
Christmas Centerpiece Class
Dec. 21st, 2024 at 6pm
Community Christmas Eve Meal
Dec. 24th, 2024 at 11am to 1pm
Get The Winter Wiggles Out
Dec. 27th, 2024 at 10am to 3pm

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



Daily (until 30 January 2025)
Dec. 21st, 2024
Rivers & Rails Brewing Company, 324 2nd St E, Thief River Falls, MN

Weekly Cribbage Tournaments are calling your name. $10 a person, includes a drink token, and there is are weekly prizes. No need to pre-register - show up ready to count and get your 15's on.

Dec. 21st, 2024 at 6pm

Get ready for the holidays by creating a beautiful Christmas centerpiece. This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of crafting a festive arrangement to impress your guests.

Dec. 24th, 2024 at 11am to 1pm
Free Church 211 Arnold Ave. N. Thief River Falls

The Salvation Army, Food Shelf, and Free Church are providing a FREE Community Christmas Eve meal! In-person and delivery options are available. Sign up for a meal or help prepare & serve by visiting trfchristmas.com

Dec. 27th, 2024 at 10am to 3pm
River Church, 1565 Hwy. 59 SE, Thief River Falls

Get ready to shake off those winter wiggles at our family-friendly inflatable event! Join us on Friday, December 27th at River Church for a day of fun and excitement. Bounce houses, slides, and more await!

Dec. 31st, 2024 at 5pm
The Venue at Copper Ridge

Ring in the New Year in style at The Venue at Copper Ridge with a festive Adult Prom featuring live music, a dinner buffet, and a champagne toast! Tickets start at $20 for the dance only and $80 for the cocktail hour, dinner buffet, and dance! Reserve your tickets HERE

Dec. 31st, 2024 at 5pm
VFW Post #2793, 123 Horace Ave N, Thief River Falls

Join us for the New Year's Eve Party at the VFW! Festivities begin at 5 PM with our regular 17 games of Bingo, featuring a guaranteed $500 payout for Blackout. Make sure to stick around after Bingo for a live performance by John Vincent and The Hillbilly Boys as we welcome the new year together!

Dec. 31st, 2024 at 9pm to 11:59pm
Rusty Nail, 307 Main Ave N, Thief River Falls

Let's ring in the new year at the Rusty Nail once again! It's New Years Eve, so let's ring it in like we all know we can with a #100ProofTime!

Jan. 1st, 2025 at 12pm
VFW Post #2793, 123 Horace Ave N, Thief River Falls

Join us for a New Year's Party at the VFW! The festivities kick off at 12 PM, featuring 20 exciting games of Bingo. There’s a guaranteed payout of $500 for Blackout Bingo and cash prizes ranging from $200 to $500 for Horse Races! Along with other opportunities to win prizes from Paddlewheel and Booth Pull-tabs. We welcome anyone who would like to bring a dish for our potluck. Don’t miss out on the fun!

Jan. 24th, 2025 at 7pm
Ralph Englestad Arena

Get Ready to Rock with Hairball Live in concert on Friday, January 24! Tickets On sale NOW!

Jan. 24th, 2025 to Jan. 26th, 2025
Thief River Falls

Bundle up and join the fun at Thief River Falls' 1st annual Frost Fest! This three-day winter extravaganza kicks off on January 24th with a fish fry at St. Bernard's, followed by the Frost Fest Parade and a rocking performance by Hairball at The Ralph. The excitement continues on Saturday with a 5k run, a Snow Golf tournament, a hot dish cook-off, and plenty of family-friendly activities like a bike ride, learn to play Kubb, and a scavenger hunt. Wrap up the weekend with a relaxing beer yoga session on Sunday. With snow sculptures, fire pits, and a lighted cross-country ski trail, Frost Fest is the perfect winter festival for the whole family!

Feb. 8th, 2025 at 7:30pm
Lincoln High School Auditorium

Doo Wah Riders: Saddle up for a night of cowboy and country rock classics with a Cajun flair. Tight musicianship and powerful arrangements of classic and original songs have made them favorites everywhere they go. Tickets are available at The Times, Kezar Music, and Hugo's. For more information, contact Edie Brandli at 218-688-0017.

March 28th, 2025 at 7:30pm
Lincoln High School Auditorium

Orchid Quartet: Delight in the elegance of a string quartet as they perform a diverse program with a friendly atmosphere. Members of the quartet have toured with Ariana Grande, Adele, Panic! at the Disco, Hans Zimmer, and Game of Thrones Live featuring Ramin Djawadi. Tickets are available at The Times, Kezar Music, and Hugo's. For more information, contact Edie Brandli at 218-688-0017.

April 22nd, 2025 at 7:30pm
Lincoln High School Auditorium

Jared Freiburg & The Vagabonds: Rock out to the early years of Rock 'n Roll with a high-energy performance. Prepare to enter a time capsule to the golden era of American music featuring an electric lineup of your favorite Rock & Roll, Blues, Country and Jazz hits from the 1950’s. Tickets are available at The Times, Kezar Music, and Hugo's. For more information, contact Edie Brandli at 218-688-0017.

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