Events

Events

Thief River Falls Visitors Guide

Upcoming Events

NordicFest 2024
May 11th, 2024 to May 17th, 2024
Quilters The Musical
June 4th, 2024 to June 7th, 2024
Finding Nemo Kids 2024
June 25th, 2024 to June 27th, 2024

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



May 11th, 2024
Peder Engelstad Pioneer Village

See you May 11th for Uffda Day!

Lefse from David Lee Catering while supplies last

  • Viking Re-enactments
  • Norwegian food from the Sons of Norway
  • Troll Scavenger Hunt
  • Glow Mini Golf and More
  • SHOPPING!

Join us for Uffda Day on May 11th

May 11th, 2024

More info to come.

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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:

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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

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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 …

Dec. 14th, 2023

The holiday train arrives at 7:30pm with a 7:45pm performance north of City Hall at 405 3rd St. East.

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Nov. 23rd, 2023
The Free Church
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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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Oct. 29th, 2023

Invite your friends to join our TRFSC Skaters in a Community Spooky Skate, showcasing your favorite costumes from the cutest to the scariest and everything in between!

Costume Contest & Learn to Skate Registration!

Sponsored by TRF Skating Club!

Hockey equipment not allowed.

Rentals available at Legends Sporting Goods

Oct. 28th, 2023
Downtown Thief River Falls

Sponsored by Kidz First Foundation

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Oct. 28th, 2023

Join the dozens of Thief River Falls businesses celebrating Halloween!

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Oct. 27th, 2023
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Oct. 13th, 2023
Legacy Event Center

Friday the 13th! Dinner, Fun and a mystery!

Oct. 4th, 2023

Start location Greenwood Trail.

Sept. 30th, 2023

Start location NCTC West Parking Lot.

Sept. 27th, 2023

Start location Greenwood Trail.

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Sept. 22nd, 2023 to Sept. 24th, 2023
Middle River, MN
Sept. 20th, 2023

Start location at Greenwood Trail.

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Sept. 16th, 2023

On Saturday, September 16th, Destination Pro returns to the Thief River Falls Armory (250 Emil St, Thief River Falls MN, 56701) to celebrate our 2 year anniversary A can't miss celebration and we like to celebrate loud and wild. Come join us and celebrate with some of your favorite Destination Pro Talent including: N.D.S., Free-Range Kara, Destination Pro Champion Ryan Cruz, Lorbin Cometh, Frontman Jah-C, Nino Hatchet, Big O. Possum, and many more

Destination Pro Returns!!!

Saturday, September 16th

Thief River Falls MN

Thief River Falls Armory

Tickets: on sale July 28th

$20 (adults) $10 (18 & under)

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