Events

Events

Thief River Falls Visitors Guide

Upcoming Events

Heartstrings: A Remembrance Service
April 24th, 2025 at 12:30pm to 2pm
The Donny Dahl Band Live at The Rusty Nail!
April 25th, 2025 at 9pm to 11:45pm
One-to-One Mediumship Sessions
April 26th, 2025 at 1pm 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.


Past Events



July 13th, 2024 at 5pm to 11:30pm
29111 Center Ave. N, Newfolden, MN

Free outdoor live concert with Nashville recording artist Jake McVey at Grand Opening of The Venue at Copper Ridge. Bring your lawn chairs and tour the brand new event center in Newfolden, MN starting at 5PM. Enjoy free appetizers during the tour provided by Hooked Up Catering Music starts at 7PM. Cash bar open with food to purchase from Spud Wagon and Smoke on Wheels, LLC.

July 11th, 2024
Downtown Thief River Falls

Stroll through Downtown TRF on a self-guided tour of over 25 businesses showcasing local artists and offering delicious wine tastings. It's your chance to mingle, sip, and discover some hidden gems of Thief River Falls!

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July 11th, 2024 at 7pm
Floyd B. Olson Park

Free concert in the Park every Thursday! Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a fun evening! In case of rain, venue will move to the TRF Eagles.

July 9th, 2024 to July 11th, 2024
Northland Community & Tech. College Theater

In a satirical take on modern elections, uncharismatic Ned Newley with rock-bottom approval ratings becomes the unlikely gubernatorial candidate, aiming to win by being the worst ever.

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July 6th, 2024 at 8pm
Rivers & Rails Brewing Company

Colton Cyr is taking the deck again! Get ready for some live music, great brews, and a lovely evening on the deck.!

June 27th, 2024 at 7pm
Floyd B. Olson Park.

Free concert in the Park every Thursday! Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a fun evening! In case of rain, venue will move to the TRF Eagles.

June 25th, 2024 to June 27th, 2024
Northland Community & Tech. College Theater

Join us as our children portray the heart-warming story of Nemo and his adventures.

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June 20th, 2024 at 7pm
Floyd B. Olson Park.

Free concert in the Park every Thursday! Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a fun evening! In case of rain, venue will move to the TRF Eagles.

June 20th, 2024 at 5:30pm
Northland Community & Tech. College Theater

Bring the family for a fun ride on the 8th Street trail to the Kiwanis picnic at Northrup Park!

June 20th, 2024 at 4pm to 8pm
17526 St Hwy 1 NE, Thief River Falls.

Celebrate Summer Solstice and The Shed's 30th anniversary with live music, food trucks, and more!

June 15th, 2024 at 11am to 11pm
324 2nd St E, Thief River Falls, MN

Cribbage, Cornhole, Trivia, & More!

June 12th, 2024 to June 15th, 2024
Wagon Wheel Ridge, Karlstad MN

Kick'n Up Kountry will celebrate its 21st year as it makes its return to Wagon Wheel Ridge in Karlstad, Minnesota

June 7th, 2024 at 4pm to 9pm
Klasen’s Greenhouse, 28572 140th Ave NE, Holt, MN

Klasen's Greenhouse hosts Garden Fest! Vendors, food, music, flower farm tours & planter classes - fun for the whole family!

June 6th, 2024
Floyd B. Olson Park.

Free concert in the Park every Thursday! Bring your own chair or blanket and settle in for a fun evening! In case of rain, venue will move to the TRF Eagles.

June 5th, 2024 at 3pm to June 6th, 2024 at 7pm
Fire Station Annex

Drop off a bike, swap for a new one, or snag a refurbished ride (free or by donation)

June 4th, 2024 to June 7th, 2024
Northland Community & Tech. College Theater

The story of a pioneer woman and her six daughters, Quilters blends a series of interrelated scenes into a rich mosaic which captures the beauty, terror, joy and rewards of frontier life-a theatrical masterpiece which will linger in memory long after the house lights have risen.

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May 29th, 2024
Thief River Falls Eagles

Dance at the Eagles to the Arnstein Killingberg Orchestra

from Norway. $10. Lunch will be served.

This is a family band from Leksvik, North Trondelag, Norway, featuring accordians

and guitar. The orchestra was created in 1930 by Arnstein’s father, Asbjorn, and

now includes third and fourth generations of performers.

May 11th, 2024 to May 17th, 2024

NordicFest begings on May 11th with Uff Da Day at Pioneer Village 11Am-4pm. $3 per person. Viking Re-enactments, Lefse Demonstrations, Norwegian Foods & More.

Monday, May 13 – Movie at NCTC Auditorium. 7:00 PM. “Becoming Astrid”

– A biographical story of Astrid Lindgren, beloved Swedish author of Pippi Longstocking,

among other books for children and young adults. Freewill donation.

Tuesday, May 14 – Thief River Falls Public Library 6:30 PM. Ross Sutter:

ScandinavianAmerican

Tunes. Sutter plays guitar, button accordion and dulcimer

and sings a wide variety of songs from his own family and from many trips to

Nordic countries. Humorous stories complete this familyfriendly

show. Free.

Wednesday, May 15 – Syttende Mai Smorgasbord – torsk and pork chop buffet

dinner. $15. Serving 67

PM at the Eagles Hall. Reservations REQUIRED by May

8 to 2186860733.

200 tickets only.

Friday, May 17 – Nordic Fest DANCE at the Eagles, TRF – …

April 20th, 2024 to April 21st, 2024

Check out over 100 vendors at the Ralph Engelstad and Huck Olson Arenas for amazing home, sport and family items. This is northwest Minnesota's top vendor event! You don't want to miss it!

March 30th, 2024
Huck Olson Arena
Feb. 17th, 2024
Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges

January 31, 2024

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CONTACT: Larissa Fitzgerald, (571) 499-3880, lafitzgerald10@gmail.com

Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl

On Saturday, February 17th, the Friends of Rydell and Glacial Ridge Refuges Association will be hosting a Candlelight Ski and Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge near Erskine, MN from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The timing of this event will coincide with the breeding season of several local owl species, and hopefully clear skies and moderate temperatures!

The Refuge’s Golden Pond and Church Lake trails will be groomed and lighted for this event. Visitors will be able to ski, snowshoe, or walk the trails during this event. There will be several pairs of adult and child size skis as well as snowshoes available for visitors to use free of charge on a first come, first served basis. Even though luminaries will be lit along the trails, we recommend that visitors bring …

Nov. 12th, 2023
Legacy Event Center
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Nov. 4th, 2023

There are great shopping deals on Deer Widow's Day in Thief River Falls!

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Oct. 31st, 2023

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