Goldmine Pit Lunch 11-1:00

MN Elks Lodge #1599 United Way of Northeastern Minnesota (UWNEMN) is preparing for the exciting return of our Power of the Purse fundraising event to Koochiching County! The Wicked! –themed event will take place May 8, 2026, at Minnesota Elks Lodge #1599 in International Falls. Emcee Julie Ehrman will be joined by keynote speaker Maria Vollum and auction leader […]

Fishing Opener is a popular spring weekend in northern Minnesota. Visitors planning to fish Rainy Lake or the Rainy River are encouraged to book lodging and guides in advance.

Get ready to celebrate National Bourbon Day at Cantilever Distillery! Join them for an unforgettable day of bourbon, delicious BBQ, and live music by Sloughgrass Band on our outdoor stage. Fun kicks off at 2 pm with Woody's Walk Up Bar + BBQ, followed by live music from 4-7 pm.

Voyageurs is one of the best places to view the aurora borealis in the whole country! Start your morning with a drop-in solar viewing from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m., where Voyageurs Conservancy’s dark sky specialist & NASA Solar System Ambassador will guide you in safely observing the sun through a solar telescope. At 11:00 a.m., […]

Celebrate Independence Day and America's 250th anniversary in International Falls with a weekend of family-friendly fun. Highlights include the Kiddie Parade, Main Parade, 5K Run/Walk, Kids Fun Run, Stars & Stripes Pickleball Tournament, and vendor booths in Smokey Bear Park. With activities for all ages, it's the perfect way to enjoy community spirit and patriotic […]

Join the Big Falls Fourth of July celebration for a day of family fun, community pride, and small-town tradition. With local events, entertainment, food, and festive activities, it's a great opportunity to gather with friends and neighbors and enjoy a classic northern Minnesota Independence Day.

Enjoy an evening of live music and community fun at a concert in Smokey Bear Park and make lasting memories.