The Twinkle Light Trail is an illuminated, multi-use trail packed for walking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing (no tracks). Pets on leash welcome. Routes include the Basswood Loop (1/4 mile) and Lakeview Loop (1/2 mile). The trail is easy to follow and mostly flat. Warm footwear with good traction recommended. Snowshoes and cross-country skis are also a fun option depending on snow conditions. Parking and a vault toilet are available at the trailhead.

MORE TO EXPLORE AT ITASCA!

• Book your winter getaway! The Headwaters Inn, Four-Season Suites, Bert's Cabins, and electric drive-in sites in Pine Ridge Campground are open year-round. Reserve now.

• The Forest Inn is open as a warming house through the winter season. Bring your lunch, play games, or kick your feet up by the wood-burning fireplace.

• Itasca Sports rents snowshoes and cross-country skis on weekends during ski season. 

• The Mary Gibbs Cafe is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the winter season. The soup is on and coffee's hot, so stop by and stay awhile!

• The Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center is open and staffed every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse the nature store, explore exhibits, or watch winter birds through large observation windows.

The Rocket Series is a warming solar practice, with its roots based in Ashtanga yoga. It is a dynamic, fast-moving practice that connects the warming breath with the movements. This class will transition through a few restful and restorative yoga Asana poses utilizing props and a bolster. Yogis end with a yoga Nidra (yoga sleep) guided meditation in preparation for Savasana (final resting pose). We will finish with a meditation practice for a well-rounded 90 minute yoga practice. This class is for beginners with some experience through intermediate yogis. The engaging and warming solar practice helps the practitioner rest more deeply in the restorative practice for a full nervous system reset. Keeping the body warm for the last half of the practice is important so keep your socks and sweater close by! Please bring your own yoga mat, we have extras in case you forget!

Emily Boedigheimer is certified and registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) with the Yoga Alliance.

Organic Waste Collection and Reuse is a practical, sustainability-focused course that explores how you can manage organic materials responsibly. We will cover the fundamentals of organic waste streams—such as food scraps, yard trimmings, and biodegradable packaging—and examine their environmental impacts when improperly disposed of. Chris will share effective methods for collecting, sorting, and processing organic waste, including composting, and innovative reuse pathways.

Instructor: Chris Haar, Hubbard County Solid Waste

Join us for the Lantern Light Event at Itasca State Park this holiday weekend! Follow the candlelight glow of lanterns on an enchanting walk to the headwaters of the Mississippi River. Enjoy a mid-trail campfire along the moonlit shore of Lake Itasca and listen to water flow across the frozen landscape before making the return trip through towering pines. The Headwaters Trail is a 0.5-mile loop beginning and ending at the Mary Gibbs Mississippi Headwaters Center. The trail is packed and flat. Warm footwear with traction recommended. Dogs on leash welcome. Restrooms are available at the trailhead. There is no drinking fountain at the trailhead. The Mary Gibbs Cafe will be open on event day! Conveniently located at the headwaters trailhead, the cafe will serve hot beverages and food to fight the chill of a winter night. We invite you to stay and enjoy live music, good food, and conversation with your friends and loved ones!

MORE TO EXPLORE AT ITASCA!

• Book your winter getaway! The Headwaters Inn, Four-Season Suites, Bert's Cabins and electric drive-in sites in Pine Ridge Campground are open year-round. Reserve now.

• The Forest Inn is open as a warming house through the winter season. Bring your lunch, play games, or kick your feet up by the wood-burning fireplace.

• Itasca Sports rents snowshoes and cross-country skis on weekends during ski season. Located inside the Forest Inn.

• The Mary Gibbs Cafe is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. through the winter season. The soup is on and coffee's hot, so sip and stay awhile!

• The Jacob V. Brower Visitor Center is open and staffed every day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Browse the nature store, explore exhibits, or watch winter birds through large observation windows.

Come join Eric for some good times and laughter at the Park Theater in Park Rapids! Bring your family and friends along and enjoy some great concessions and a night of stand-up comedy you won't want to miss!

Eric is a writer, former teacher, military vet, ex college and pro football coach, and stand-up comedian who splits his time between North Dakota and Utah. Eric has performed several times in Minnesota before and across the country at community theaters, bars, festivals, corporate events, and larger venues like the Palace Theater in Greensburg, Pennsylvania and the Laugh Factory in Hollywood, California. His comedy focuses on pop culture, family dynamics, current events, and life in these United States.

Eric's passion for travel and adventure has led him to 53 countries and all 50 states including Florida, where he auditioned for America's Got Talent back in 2020. While his AGT Tryout didn't lead him to fame and fortune, Slivoskey does admit that his audition did help him find Covid!

SHOWTIME is 7 PM

Doors Open AT 6:15 PM

Show is intended for audiences 18+

$20 General Admission + (1.48 sales tax)

The Rocket Series is a warming solar practice, with its roots based in Ashtanga yoga. It is a dynamic, fast-moving practice that connects the warming breath with the movements. This class will transition through a few restful and restorative yoga Asana poses utilizing props and a bolster. Yogis end with a yoga Nidra (yoga sleep) guided meditation in preparation for Savasana (final resting pose). We will finish with a meditation practice for a well-rounded 90 minute yoga practice. This class is for beginners with some experience through intermediate yogis. The engaging and warming solar practice helps the practitioner rest more deeply in the restorative practice for a full nervous system reset. Keeping the body warm for the last half of the practice is important so keep your socks and sweater close by! Please bring your own yoga mat, we have extras in case you forget!

Emily Boedigheimer is certified and registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) with the Yoga Alliance.

You will have several styles of Stoneware Mugs to choose from.  All the pottery, glazes and general supplies needed are included. After class, the projects return with the instructor to the studio to be fired. About 7-10 days later the projects, individually bagged, are returned to community Ed. You will be notified by email when they have arrived and you can pick them up.

Instructor: Karen Moyer, Leaf River Pottery

The Rocket Series is a warming solar practice, with its roots based in Ashtanga yoga. It is a dynamic, fast-moving practice that connects the warming breath with the movements. This class will transition through a few restful and restorative yoga Asana poses utilizing props and a bolster. Yogis end with a yoga Nidra (yoga sleep) guided meditation in preparation for Savasana (final resting pose). We will finish with a meditation practice for a well-rounded 90 minute yoga practice. This class is for beginners with some experience through intermediate yogis. The engaging and warming solar practice helps the practitioner rest more deeply in the restorative practice for a full nervous system reset. Keeping the body warm for the last half of the practice is important so keep your socks and sweater close by! Please bring your own yoga mat, we have extras in case you forget!

Emily Boedigheimer is certified and registered yoga teacher (RYT 500) with the Yoga Alliance.

Come fill your heart with joy at this uplifting gospel show, featuring beloved favorites from ?How Great Thou Art? to some fast fiddlin' to I'll Fly Away. It's a joyful journey of faith-filled songs, rich harmonies, and heartfelt moments that celebrate hope, grace, and the power of music. Come sing along with 4 generations of our family, be inspired, and leave smiling.  These shows fill up fast, get your tickets today!

Wednesday, June 3. 2 pm

Saturday, Sept. 26   2 pm

Help fight cancer and show your support to survivors at the Lakes Area Relay For Life. Butterfly Release at 5pm.  Our Relay For Life event will feature a beautiful Butterfly release as part of our tributes this year.  To dedicate your butterfly, please contact me or go to https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/relay-for-life-of-lakes-area-mn.  Each Butterfly tribute is $20.  A live Facebook event will also show the release for those unable to attend the Relay For Life event on June 12th.
Survivor Lap, Luminarias Lighting, Silent Auction, Food and games. Come out and help fight cancer! 

Don't miss the ultimate

Country Classics and Iconic Duets show! ??

Get ready for a boot-scootin’ afternoon featuring the legendary hits of Dottie & Kenny, Tammy & George, Johnny & June, Conway & Loretta, Dolly & Kenny, plus a dash of sparkle with Neil Diamond & Barbra Streisand!  "Jackson", "You're the reason God Make Oklahoma", "Islands in the Stream", "Together Again" and More!

Dan Brekke will bring every song to life with his incredible fiddle and guitar chops while Kathie Brekke and Doug Allen Nash captivate you with their spot-on harmonies and playful chemistry that will keep you smiling the whole show. This afternoon is packed with unforgettable duets, classic tunes, and pure country fun. 

?? Grab your tickets and let’s make some memories! ??

June 24

July 21

Aug. 3

 All shows 2pm