2008 Kids Schedule
April May June July August September October
Weekly Events Monthly Events
April 2008
Arbor Day Celebration - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
April 25th, 2008
- Event is on Arbor Day - April 25, beginning at 9:30 am
- FREE!
- Educational Stations
- Learning about the Earth and the important role of trees
May 2008
Youth Baseball Clinic - Jaycee Park
May 3rd, 2008
- Pitch, Hit & Run contest
- 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Boys and girls, ages 7-14
- Participants have a chance to advance to state competition
- Register the day of the event at Jaycees Park
- FREE!
Bike Safety Clinic - Memorial Park - 218-828-2320
May 17th, 2008
- In the park's parking lot
- Begins at 10:00 am
- Boys and girls of all ages learn about rules and safety of biking
- Hands-on Instruction
- Bring your bike and helmet, if you don't have a helmet there will be ones you can borrow
- FREE!
Kids Fishing Clinic - Lum Park - 218-828-2320
May 31st, 2008
- Lum Park on Rice Lake
- 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Educational sessions
- Shore Lunch
- Fishing! Prize drawings!
- Take some tackle home
- FREE!
June 2008
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
June 6th, 2008
Nisswa Turtle
Races
June 11th, 2008
 Nisswa's
45th Annual Turtle Race Season begins June
11th !
- Races will be held every
Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout
the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa
Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street,
Nisswa
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
June 11th, 2008
2-Day Weaving Workshop - 218-927-2363
June 11-12th, 2008
- Jaques Art Center (Aitkin, MN )
- 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Weave rugs or samplers from wool, scraps, or thread with Dianne Fulton.
- Learn to work on floor looms
- Register by June 5, call for information about registration fee
- Ages 8-14 (limited to 6 students)
- Bring a bag lunch and beverage
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
June 12th, 2008
- Brainerd Public Library
- 7:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room
- Teen Movie Event: Pirates of the Caribbean: the Curse of the Black Pearl
(PG-13, 2003, 143 min)
Youth Baseball Clinic - Mills Field - 218-828-2320
June 14th, 2008
- Hosted by the Brainerd Blue Thunder!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
- Boys and girls of all ages
- Learn baseball and softball skills
- Register at Brainerd Parks and Recreation office (Open to first 100 participants to sign up.)
- FREE!
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
June 17th, 2008
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
June 18th, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- See Baby Farm Animals with the Black Bear 4-H Group
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
June 18th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Performance
in the Park - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
June 19th, 2008
- Top notch
entertainment
- Dennis Warner (Musician)
- Thursday at 7:00 pm
- Admission is free
- Bring
your own Chairs
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
June 19th, 2008
- Brainerd Public Library
- 7:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room
- Teen Movie Event: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest
(PG-13, 2006, 150 min)
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
June 20th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
June 25th, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- The Banjo Man, Mike Turner
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
June 25th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
June 26th, 2008
Kid's Talent Show - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
June 26th, 2008
- Can you ding, dance, perform magic tricks? Do you have a special talent?
- Show us your talent at 5:30 pm
- Free!
Performance in the Park - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
June 26th, 2008
- Top notch entertainment
- Cheryl Sawyer (Storyteller)
- Thursday at 7:00 pm
- Admission is free
- Bring your own Chairs
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
June 26th, 2008
- Brainerd Public Library
- 7:00 pm in the Large Meeting Room
- Teen Movie Event: Pirates of the Caribbean: At World' End
(PG-13, 2007, 167 min)
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
June 27th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
June 28th, 2008
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Races begin at 11:00 am
- Entry fee: $5/event
- Race cars must beet Soap Box Derby Specifications. (Available at the Brainerd Parks and Recreations office. 218-828-2320
- Register at the Parks and Recreation office prior to each race date
July 2008
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 2nd, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Enjoy storyteller Mary Drake and Cook up a Surprise with Julie!
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 2nd, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
July 3rd, 2008
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 4th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
July 7th, 2008
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 9th, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Juggler Michael McColgan
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 9th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site.
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Club - 218-692-READ (7323)
July 10th, 2008
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Community Center in Crosslake
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 14th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience "Scales, Tails, and spineless creatures", Native American lore, master storytellers, juggler, "Ho to find agates with a rock expert" and more!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:00 am - 11:00am
- Call by June 7 to Register ($5.00)--Class size will be limited.
Performance in the Park - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
July 10th, 2008
- Top notch entertainment
- Jeff Brooks (Musician)
- Thursday at 7:00 pm
- Admission is free
- Bring your own Chairs
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
July 11th, 2008
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 11th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
July 15th, 2008
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 16th, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Scales, Tails and Spineless Wonders with Jeff Smith
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 16th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site.
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Club - 218-692-READ (7323)
July 17th, 2008
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Community Center in Crosslake
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 14th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience "Scales, Tails, and spineless creatures", Native American lore, master storytellers, juggler, "Ho to find agates with a rock expert" and more!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:00 am - 11:00am
- Call by June 7 to Register ($5.00)--Class size will be limited.
Performance in the Park - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
July 17th, 2008
- Top notch entertainment
- Paul Imholte (Musician)
- Thursday at 7:00 pm
- Admission is free
- Bring your own Chairs
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
July 17th, 2008
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 18th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 23rd, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Storyteller / Magician Cheryl Sawyer
- FREE!
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
July 23th, 2008
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Races begin at 11:00 am
- Entry fee: $5/event
- Race cars must beet Soap Box Derby Specifications. (Available at the Brainerd Parks and Recreations office. 218-828-2320
- Register at the Parks and Recreation office prior to each race date
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 23rd, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Club - 218-692-READ (7323)
July 24th, 2008
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Community Center in Crosslake
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 14th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience "Scales, Tails, and spineless creatures", Native American lore, master storytellers, juggler, "Ho to find agates with a rock expert" and more!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:00 am - 11:00am
- Call by June 7 to Register ($5.00)--Class size will be limited.
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
July 24th, 2008
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 25th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Minnaqua Fishing Clinic - Glendalough State Park - 218-864-0110
July 26th, 2008
- Glendalough State Park
- 10:00 am
- Designed for kids in grades 1-4 (Parents with fishing licenses are welcome.)
- Play a game about fish habitat
- Knot tying and casting practice
- Learn how to identify fish and decipher fishing regulations
- Go fishing from the pier
- Bring your sack lunch and a water bottle
- Call the park at 218-864-0110 to pre-register or for more information
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
July 26th, 2008
Cartooning at the JAC - 218-937-2363
July 29th - August 2, 2008
- Jaques Art Center (Aitkin, MN )
- Artists/Instructors: Duane and Angie Barnhardt
- Choose from 3 different workshops (or participate in all 3!)
- Cartoon Basics (10:00 - 11:30 am, Tuesday - Friday)
Step-by-Step Cartooning Lessons
- Dinosaurs & Monsters ( 1:00 - 2:30 pm, Tuesday - Friday)
Draw shapes & geometric forms to create great, not-too-scary cartoon monsters.
- Claymation ( Saturday in 2 sessions: 10:00 am - Noon & 12:45 - 2:45 pm)
Using non-hardening clay, foam-core backdrops, a difital video camera and computer, students creat TV-quality claymation sequences complete with sound effects, music and titles. Students will receive a DVD to take home!
- All three workshops geared toward ages 8 - Adult
- Registration: $10/workshop/student due by July 1
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 30th, 2008
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Pizza Party Finale!
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 30th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Club - 218-692-READ (7323)
July 31st, 2008
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Community Center in Crosslake
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 14th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience "Scales, Tails, and spineless creatures", Native American lore, master storytellers, juggler, "Ho to find agates with a rock expert" and more!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:00 am - 11:00am
- Call by June 7 to Register ($5.00)--Class size will be limited.
Pet Parade - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
July 31st, 2008
- Show off your pet's special tricks or stylized accessories
- Thursday at 6:00 pm
- Free!
Performance in the Park - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
July 31st, 2008
- Top notch entertainment
- Julie Rust (Musician)
- Thursday at 7:00 pm
- Admission is free
- Bring your own Chairs
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
July 31st, 2008
August 2008
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
August 1st, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Children's Day - Charles A. Lindbergh Historic Site - 320-616-5421
August 2nd, 2008
- Minnesota Historical Society, Charles A. Lindbergh Museum and Visitor Center near Little Falls
- Children's games & activites from the turn of the century
- Learn the basics of early aviation
- Learn to paint by recreating birds, flowers and bees found on plates and bowls of the period
- Tour Lindbergh's boyhood home as a Family
- Experience hands-on exhibits in the visitor center
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
August 2nd, 2008
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
August 5th, 2008
Nisswa Turtle Races
August 6th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Club - 218-692-READ (7323)
August 7th, 2008
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Community Center in Crosslake
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 14th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience "Scales, Tails, and spineless creatures", Native American lore, master storytellers, juggler, "Ho to find agates with a rock expert" and more!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:00 am - 11:00am
- Call by June 7 to Register ($5.00)--Class size will be limited.
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
August 8th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
August 9th, 2008
- Brainerd Public Library
- 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
- Teen Movie Event: All Day Movie Marathon (Romero zombie movie Marathon)
Night of the Living Dead (NR, 1968, 120 min.)
Dawn of the Dead (NR, 1979, 126 min.)
Day of the Dead (NC-17, 1985, 101 min.)
Night of the Living Dead (R, 1990, 88 min.)
Land of the Dead (R, 2005, 97 min.)
Diary of the Dead (R, 2008, 94 min.) or Shaun of the Dead (R, 2004, 99 min.) (Not a Romero movie)
Nisswa Turtle Races
August 13th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Summer Reading Club - 218-692-READ (7323)
August 14th, 2008
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Community Center in Crosslake
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 14th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience "Scales, Tails, and spineless creatures", Native American lore, master storytellers, juggler, "Ho to find agates with a rock expert" and more!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:00 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:00 am - 11:00am
- Call by June 7 to Register ($5.00)--Class size will be limited.
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
August 15th, 2008
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
August 17th, 2008
Nisswa Turtle Races
August 20th, 2008
- Races will be held every Wednesday from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm throughout the summer.
- Registration begins at 1:00 pm
- Turtles are provided at the race site .
- Prizes for winners!
- Held rain or shine.
- Fun for all ages.
- $3 Admission
- Contact: 218-963-2620
- Location: Behind the Nisswa Chamber of Commerce Building, Main Street, Nisswa
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
August 20th, 2008
Teen Movie Night Event - 218-829-5574
August 28th, 2008
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
August 30th, 2008
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Races begin at 11:00 am
- Entry fee: $5/event
- Race cars must beet Soap Box Derby Specifications. (Available at the Brainerd Parks and Recreations office. 218-828-2320
- Register at the Parks and Recreation office prior to each race date
September 2008
Disc Golf Classic - Lum Park - 218-828-2320
September 6th , 2008
- $10 Registration (No T-Shirt); $15 Registration (Includes T-Shirt)
- Pre-Registration taken at the Parks and Recreation office from 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday or from 8:00 - 9:00 am the day of the event
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
September 27th, 2008
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Races begin at 11:00 am
- Entry fee: $5/event
- Race cars must beet Soap Box Derby Specifications. (Available at the Brainerd Parks and Recreations office. 218-828-2320
- Register at the Parks and Recreation office prior to each race date
October 2007 (2008 Events Coming Soon!)
Haunted Corn Maze - Brainerd
October 12th - 13th, 2007
- Paul Bunyan Land: This Old Farm
- Entry fee may be required
- 218-764-2524
Haunted Corn Maze - Brainerd
October 19th - 20th, 2007
- Paul Bunyan Land: This Old Farm
- Entry fee may be required
- 218-764-2524
4-H Ambassador's Halloween Haunted House
October 26th - 27th , 2007
- Crow Wing County Fairgrounds
- Entry fee may be required
- 218-824-1065
Haunted Corn Maze - Brainerd
October 26th - 27th, 2007
- Paul Bunyan Land: This Old Farm
- Entry fee may be required
- 218-764-2524
Northland Arboretum Haunted Trail
October 26th - 27th , 2007
- Northland Arboretum, Brainerd, MN
- All ages are welcome
- Young children should be accompanied by an adult
- No flashlights, please
- Entry fee may be required
- 218-829-8770
Zoo Boo at Pine Grove Zoo (4th Annual)
October 27th, 2007
- Pine Grove Zoo, Little Falls, MN
- Trick-or-treat at the zoo
- 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
- Entry fee may be required
- 320-616-5595
Haunted Corn Maze - Brainerd
October 31st, 2007
- Paul Bunyan Land: This Old Farm
- Entry fee may be required
- 218-764-2524
Weekly Events 2008
This section lists events that are held weekly throughout the calendar year.
Weekly events that are held in the summer only are listed by month above.
Mondays
Tuesdays
Thursdays
- Preschooler Story Hour @ 10:30 am (September - June)
Crosslake Area Library - 218-692-READ (7323)
Monthly Events 2008
Teen Advisory Board (High Council of Younger Elders)
First Thursday of each month (September - May)
- 4:00 pm
- Open to anyone in grades 7 - 12
- Volunteer group of teens who gather to plan teen activities for the library
- Contact Stacy at the library for more information, 218-829-5574
Teen Extreme Book Club - Brainerd Public Library
Second Thursday of each month (September - May)
- 4:00 pm
- In the library's large meeting room
- All people aged 12-18 are welcome!
- Contact Stacy at the library for more information, 218-829-5574
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