Baby & Toddler Storytime
2026-02-04 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-02-10 09:30 - 10:00, 2026-02-11 09:30 - 10:00 (America/Chicago) | Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E. Hampden Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Talk, sing, read, and play together in a format perfect for little ones!
Help develop your child’s early literacy skills through songs, stories, nursery rhymes, and fun movement activities.
Each session includes interactive playtime.
Registration is not required. Storytime is sponsored by the Friends of the Fergus Falls Public Library.

Coffee Talk: Stroke Education
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00 | Perham Area Community Center, 602 3rd Ave. S, Perham, Minnesota, 56573
February is Heart Health Month—join Ellie VanEnk, Stroke & Trauma RN Specialist, for this informative session on recognizing the signs of stroke and learning simple steps to protect your heart and brain through prevention.
No RSVP needed

Showcasing Regional Makers
2026-02-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Springboard for the Arts, 201 West Lincoln Ave, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Come connect with the makers shaping our creative region. Each quarter, Springboard for the Arts spotlights a local creative business in downtown Fergus Falls.
You’ll get a behind-the-scenes view of their work, hear their stories, and learn about your creative neighbors!

Bingo Night
2026-02-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Drastic Measures Brewing, 101 Jefferson St S., Wadena, Minnesota, 56482
Join us for BINGO NIGHT!
Prizes include free drinks, swag and a $50 DMB gift card for the final Blackout round!
Free for all ages. Cheers!

World Fusion Dance Fitness
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Neverbetter Market + Wellness, 119 S Lake Ave, Battle Lake
World Fusion Dance Fitness is back and just in time for Carnival season!
Registration is open.
Save your spot today! I look forward to dancing with you

PACC Group Liquidation Sale
2026-02-06 09:00 - 16:00, 2026-02-07 09:00 - 16:00 | Perham Area Community Center, 602 3rd Ave. S, Perham, Minnesota, 56573
Shop deeply discounted styles at wholesale prices or lower from us during our Group Liquidation Sale. This is a limited-time event featuring select merchandise marked down for quick sell-through from local businesses.
✨ Expect: -Major discounts -Limited quantities -First come, first served styles Grab your friends and come ready to shop — once it’s gone, it’s gone.
Feb. 6th: 9AM-5PM
Feb. 7th 9AM-3PM 📍 PACC 620 3rd Ave SE, Perham, MN

Body- Led Yoga Flow
2026-02-06 10:00 - 11:00 | New York Mills Cultural Center, 24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, Minnesota, 56567
Friday Body-Led Yoga Flow is a steady weekly practice designed to help you settle into your body and move into the weekend feeling grounded and supported.
Classes blend slow, mindful movement with breath awareness and simple somatic practices that support mobility, balance, and ease.
Options are offered throughout to meet different bodies, energy levels, and life seasons.
Rather than focusing on perfect alignment or pushing through, this practice emphasizes choice, comfort, and rest when needed.
The tone is calm, welcoming, and supportive. This class is well-suited for beginners, those returning to yoga, and anyone seeking a gentle, body-aware practice.
No prior yoga experience is required. All bodies and abilities are welcome.

Fergus Falls VFW Bingo
2026-02-06 17:30 - 20:00, 2026-02-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Fergus Falls VFW Post 612 and Auxiliary, 420 E Washington Ave, Fergus Falls, Minnesota, 56537
Join us for a thrilling evening of Bingo at VFW Post 612 and Auxiliary, held every Friday and Saturday during the winter season!
Starting promptly at 5:30pm on Fridays following the exhilarating Meat Raffle, and at 1:00pm on Saturdays, our Bingo sessions promise endless excitement and chances to win big.
With each game priced at just $1, everyone can participate in the fun. Our Bingo nights feature a total of 16 games per day, beginning and concluding with intense black-out rounds.
Gather your friends and family, and don’t miss out on the opportunity to experience the thrill of Bingo at VFW Post 612 and Auxiliary. Join us for an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, camaraderie, and the anticipation of winning exciting prizes!

Music Bingo at the Farmstand
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | The Farmstand, 602 2nd St, Henning, Minnesota
Grab some friends and come reminisce of your favorite hits at Music bingo at the Farmstand!
Free to play and kids are welcomed to play also!

TLBC Trivia Night
2026-02-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Thousand Lakes Brewing Co, 110 W Lake St, Parkers Prairie, MN, 56361, United States
It’s trivia season! Free to play, teams of up to 6 and prizes for the winners. Bring some friends, grab a pizza and beer and enjoy a fun night of trivia!
Trivia night is a blast whether you are trying to win or just looking for a fun night with some friends. Come join us for a fun week night out!

Brandon Danielski Live
2026-02-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Gateway Pub, 516 Douglas Ave, Henning, Minnesota
Come join us at the Gateway pub in Henning to see Brandon Danielski Live at 7pm!

Galentine's Day Downtown
2026-02-07 | The market, 120 S Union Ave, Fergus Falls
💕 GALENTINE’S DAY DOWNTOWN IS COMING! 💕 And we are SO excited to share the amazing businesses participating this year! This is your sign to text your besties right now and make your girls’ day out plans 💌✨
Join us Saturday, February 7th in Downtown Fergus Falls for a full day of shopping, sipping, treats, specials, and fun experiences all around downtown!
Participating Businesses:

Dahlia’s Downtown Boutique Dandelion & Burdock
The bric
The Flower Mill Unique Floral Expressions
SoapWorks Naturals by Re-Ewe’able
The Market
Victor Lundeen Company
Creation Shop
Töast
Union Pizza & Brewing Co.

Babysitting & Childcare Certification Course
2026-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 | First Lutheran Church of Battle Lake, 505 Holdt St W, Battle Lake, MN
The YMCA will be holding a babysitting & childcare certification course for kids ages 11-16 years old on Saturday, February 7th. Kids will complete a 9 hour class (8a-5p) including CPR, first aid training, real life readiness skills training, group activities, and videos.
Lunch and snacks will be provided and students will receive their certification at the end of the day.
Cost is $100 per student; a $50 discount will be given to any student willing to donate 4hrs of babysitting time.
Minimum of 6 students needed to hold the course.
Please RSVP to missi.abfalter@gmail.com by 1/23 if interested.

Discovering You
2026-02-07 09:00 - 13:00 | You Beauty Boutique & Spa, 29 Lake Ave S, Ottertail
discovering you – a self love experience this self portrait experience is designed to bring you back to yourself and honoring you as you are. going beyond the photos, this is created for you to embrace the beauty within you without restrictions.
beauty has no limits, no size and no expectations. you deserve to love yourself exactly where you are and as you are. join us in this empowering experience to capture the beautiful essence of you. what is included in your hour long experience… t
here will be a total of 3 stations:
📝 station 1: self-love education + reflection a short, powerful micro-talk with self-love and mindset coach kimberly woods, beauty empowerer mallory jo and glow curator ashley klever. we will set the tone for your session going over a few empowering topics and sharing some personal self care favorites that may resígnate with you. included will be a * a printed self-love reflection card * journaling prompts * affirmation pulls
💄 station 2: gentle beauty touch-up here you will enjoy a light makeup refresh + hair polish that will emphasize enhancement, not transformation. this is about honoring you as you are.
📸 station 3: self-expression portrait capturing the empowerment of inner and outer beauty, kimberly will guide you gently through an expressive 15-minute mini photography session. the images captured are meant to discover yourself in the light that you are.in

Stories and Snacks
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E. Hampden Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Saturday, February 7 10:00 – 11:00am
All ages Registration is required: bit.ly/sas2726
We are celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day with a special, all-ages edition, of our Stories + Snacks program! Join us for some funny, fractured fairy tale stories and breakfast treats. Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library.
TYCLD will see libraries hosting free activities, games, and reading opportunities all across the world. Why funny fairy tales?
A Center for the Arts, located in downtown Fergus Falls, is presenting a live production of The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales on Saturday, February 7, at 2:00pm.
This hilarious play will be performed by local students in AC4TA’s Youth Theatre program. Why not attend both events and have a double-day of fairy tale fun?
Led by Arielle McCune (she/her), Youth Services Librarian The program is supported by The Friends of the Fergus Falls Public Library

Stories & Snacks
2026-02-07 10:00 - 11:00 | Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E. Hampden Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
We are celebrating Take Your Child to the Library Day with a special, all-ages edition, of our Stories + Snacks program!
Join us for some funny, fractured fairy tale stories and breakfast treats. Take Your Child to the Library Day (TYCLD) is an international initiative that encourages families everywhere to take their children to their local library.
TYCLD will see libraries hosting free activities, games, and reading opportunities all across the world.
Registration is required

Beauty and The Bric
2026-02-07 10:00 - 17:00 | The bric, 215 West Lincoln Avenue, Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
Beauty and the Bric is coming up!
Join us on February 7th for an exciting vendor event with awesome deals and wonderful prizes!
You won’t want to miss!

Icehole Golf Tournament
2026-02-07 11:00 - 17:00 | The Depot on 59, 521 Fergus Ave, Erhard, Minnesota
Join us for an exciting and unique golfing experience on the ice at the Icehole’s “Bring a Friend and One Club” Tournament! This two-person scramble offers a fun twist to traditional golf, allowing each participant to bring just one club of their choice.
Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or a curious beginner, this event is perfect for everyone looking to enjoy a day on the ice with a friend.
The entry fee is just $20 per team, and with a 100% payback, you’ll have the chance to win back your entry fee or even more! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to showcase your skills and enjoy a day of camaraderie and competition.
Gather your best golfing buddy, choose your favorite club, and join us for an unforgettable day on the ice at the Icehole!

Ice Fishing Derby
2026-02-07 12:00 - 15:00 | Middle Leaf Lake, Henning
Only a month away- we are one of the proud sponsors of the Henning Rod-andgunclub annual Ice Fishing 🎣 Derby!
We are the staging area for prep and storage of the raffle prizes (if you would like to donate, feel free to drop off a prize and receive some advertising at the derby).
Tickets available at B&D Foods and other area businesses (watch the clubs page for more announcements)- $2 each chance (need not be present for the large prizes listed on the ticket

Polar Plunge
2026-02-07 12:00 - 17:00 | Ottertail Lake Public Boat Landing, Ottertail, Minnesota
The Polar Plunge is the biggest fundraiser for Special Olympics Minnesota. All funds raised by Plungers help Special Olympics Minnesota provide year-round training and services to thousands of athletes with intellectual disabilities across the state.
The Polar Plunge is presented by the Law Enforcement Torch Run, a movement of volunteers dedicated to increasing awareness and funds for Special Olympics Minnesota athletes across the state.
BEGINS AT 12:00 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
LAST CALL FOR PLUNGERS: 12:15 PM (SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Parking + Shuttles
A shuttle will be available from 10:45 AM through the end of the Plunge. Shuttle buses are free to all participants and spectators. The bus will run approximately every 15 minutes from the following location to the Plunge site and back. Parking on site is limited; we highly recommend that Plungers take the shuttle bus.
Register Today

32nd Annual Battle of the Businesses Bowling
2026-02-07 12:00 - 19:00 | Northern Aire Lanes, Fergus Falls, Minnesota
Register your team here for the 32nd Annual Battle of the Businesses Bowling (BoBB) Tournament at Northern Aire Lanes on Saturday, February 7, 2026 (Superbowl Saturday). Registration is OPEN to Chamber Members and their employees only until February 2.
Each team is 4 bowlers (18 & older): men. women or mixed. Log in to your Member account. Click on the Pricing Details link to get started and Add Attendee with your team captain. You do not need to know all of the bowlers names to reserve your spot.
Please choose a time to bowl: 12:45pm, 3:00pm or 5:00pm. There are 20 spots available at each session and will be filled on a “first come” basis.
Let us know if you need assistance: 218-736-6951 or chamber@fergusfalls.com.

Surf n Turf Meat Raffle
2026-02-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Drastic Measures Brewing, 101 Jefferson St S., Wadena, Minnesota, 56482
Get ready for one of the most mouth-watering events of the season- our Surf N Turf Meat Raffle!
We’re talking premium cuts of meat paired with delicious seafood, all up for grabs in a high-energy, cheer-worthy raffle that’s as fun as it is delicious. Grab a drink, snag your tickets, and feel the suspense build with every draw—because you could be heading home with an epic haul fit for a feast!
Whether you’re dreaming of sizzling steaks, succulent scallops or both, this is your chance to win big, eat well, and have a blast doing it. Bring your friends, bring your appetite, and let the Surf N Turf showdown begin!

Writing Workshop
2026-02-10 15:30 - 17:00 | New York Mills Cultural Center, 24 N Main Ave, New York Mills, Minnesota, 56567
Discover the powerful stories hidden inside your photographs in this intimate, two-part, in-person writing workshop with Artist-in-Residence Chris Marcotte.
Finding Your Story invites participants to explore memory, imagination, and craft as they write a memoir or short story inspired by a personal photo from any time period.
Designed for writers of all experience levels, this workshop offers guided exercises, individualized feedback, and a supportive community in which to draft, revise, and share a complete piece of writing. The small group setting allows for thoughtful discussion and one-on-one constructive feedback—making this a rich and rewarding experience for every participant.
Participants will leave with a polished memoir or short story (500–1500 words) and a deeper understanding of how images can unlock meaningful narratives. For inspiration, the facilitator will also share a recently selected short story written from a photograph and published in an online anthology.

Sensory Friendly Playtime
2026-02-10 16:00 - 18:00 | Otter Cove Children’s Museum, 105 W Lincoln Ave., Fergus Falls, MN, 56537
This low-sensory playtime offers a calm, less crowded opportunity for exploration throughout the Museum for children with autism or other sensory needs and their families.
Space is limited to 25 people and registration is required. This event is partially funded with a grant from the Minnesota Department of Education using federal funding, CFDA 84.027A, Special Education – Grants to States

Yoga @ Astera Health
2026-02-10 17:00 - 18:00 | Astera Health, 421 11th St NW, Wadena, MN, 56482
This dynamic class blends mindful movement with powerful breathwork to strengthen both body and mind. Expect a balance of strength-building yoga postures, cardiovascular endurance, and intentional breath practices designed to energize, focus, and restore.
We’ll challenge the muscles, expand lung capacity, and tap into the calming power of the breath—leaving you feeling strong, centered, and fully alive. Perfect for all levels, with options to dial up or down based on your needs
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Free Blood Pressure Checks
2026-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 | Perham Area Community Center, 602 3rd Ave. S, Perham, Minnesota, 56573
Stop into the PACC for a FREE blood pressure check from one of our awesome volunteers! This service is open to the public. No PACC membership or day pass needed.
Want to volunteer your time as our blood pressure checker? Sign up at https://elevateotc.org/volunteer. Volunteers must be able to complete a manual blood pressure check
