2009 Kids Schedule
April May June July August September October December
Weekly Events Monthly Events
April 2009
Arbor Day Celebration - Lum Park - 218-828-2320
April 24th, 2009
- Event is on Arbor Day - April 24, beginning at 9:30 am
- FREE!
- Educational Stations
- Learning about the Earth and the important role of trees
May 2009
Bike Safety Clinic - Memorial Park - 218-828-2320
May 16th, 2009
- 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!
June 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
June 5th, 2009
Kids Fishing Clinic - Lum Park - 218-828-2320
June 6th, 2009
- Lum Park on Rice Lake
- 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
- Educational sessions
- Shore Lunch
- Fishing! Prize drawings!
- Take some tackle home
- FREE!
Youth Baseball Clinic - Mills Field - 218-828-2320
June 10th, 2009
- Hosted by the Brainerd Lunkers!
- 10:00 am - 12:00 pm (noon)
- Boys and girls, ages 6 or older please
- 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 10th, 2009
Nisswa Turtle
Races
June 10th, 2009
 Nisswa's
46th Annual Turtle Race Season begins June
10th !
- 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 15th, 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
June 17th, 2009
- 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 17th, 2009
- 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
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
June 19th, 2009
- 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
June 23rd, 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
June 24th, 2009
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Musician Ted Feyder
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
June 24th, 2009
- 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
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
June 26th, 2009
- 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 27th, 2009
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Ages: 6 - 16
- 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
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
June 27th, 2009
July 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 1st, 2009
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Jan Germann with Hart Animal Rescue
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 1st, 2009
- 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
July 1st, 2009
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 3rd, 2009
- 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 8th, 2009
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Artist Michelle Pfeiffer
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 8th, 2009
- 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 9th, 2009
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Crosslake Area Library and Community Center
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 13th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience and learn about model trains, owls and horses with special guests such as a Magician, storyteller and puppeter!!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:15 am - 11:30am
- All for $5/person!
- Registration required at the library--Class size will be limited.
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
July 9th, 2009
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 10th, 2009
- 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 15th, 2009
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Robin Ward - Turtles
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 15th, 2009
- 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 16th, 2009
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Crosslake Area Library and Community Center
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 13th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience and learn about model trains, owls and horses with special guests such as a Magician, storyteller and puppeter!!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:15 am - 11:30am
- All for $5/person!
- Registration required at the library--Class size will be limited.
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
July 16th, 2009
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 17th, 2009
- 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 20th, 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 22nd, 2009
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Gasch Storytelling
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 22nd, 2009
- 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 23rd, 2009
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Crosslake Area Library and Community Center
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 13th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience and learn about model trains, owls and horses with special guests such as a Magician, storyteller and puppeter!!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:15 am - 11:30am
- All for $5/person!
- Registration required at the library--Class size will be limited.
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 24th, 2009
- 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 24th, 2009
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
July 25th, 2009
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Ages: 6 - 16
- 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
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
July 28th, 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-961-6860
July 29th, 2009
- Nisswa Community Children's Library
- Located at the Nisswa Elementary School
- Wednesdays at 10:30 am
- Pizza Party Celebration!! Also, pick up your free book!
- FREE!
Nisswa Turtle Races
July 29th, 2009
- 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 30th, 2009
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Crosslake Area Library and Community Center
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 13th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience and learn about model trains, owls and horses with special guests such as a Magician, storyteller and puppeter!!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:15 am - 11:30am
- All for $5/person!
- Registration required at the library--Class size will be limited.
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
July 31st, 2009
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
August 2009
Summer Reading Program Event - 218-829-5574
August 1st, 2009
Nisswa Turtle Races
August 5th, 2009
- 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 6th, 2009
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Crosslake Area Library and Community Center
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 13th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience and learn about model trains, owls and horses with special guests such as a Magician, storyteller and puppeter!!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:15 am - 11:30am
- All for $5/person!
- Registration required at the library--Class size will be limited.
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
August 7th, 2009
- 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
August 8th, 2009
Nisswa Turtle Races
August 12th, 2009
- 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 13th, 2009
- Crosslake Area Library
- Located at the Crosslake Area Library and Community Center
- Thursdays, July 10th - August 13th
- Participants track summer reading; weekly rewards & door prizes are given.
- Experience and learn about model trains, owls and horses with special guests such as a Magician, storyteller and puppeter!!
- Grades K-2: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
- Grades 3-5: 10:15 am - 11:30am
- All for $5/person!
- Registration required at the library--Class size will be limited.
Duck Races - 218-587-4000
August 14th, 2009
- Downtown Pine River Dam
- Fridays at 1:00 pm
- Registration starts at 12:45 pm on Race Day
Nisswa Turtle Races
August 19th, 2009
- 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
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
August 22nd, 2009
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Ages: 6 - 16
- 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 2009
Disc Golf Classic - Lum Park - 218-828-2320
September 5th , 2009
- $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
- Tournament begins at 9:30 am
Soap Box Derby - Brainerd Area Civic Center - 218-828-2320
September 26th, 2009
- Races will be held in the Civic Center Parking Lot
- Ages: 6 - 16
- 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 2009
Great Pumpkinfest - Brainerd - 218-828-2320
October 17th, 2009
- Gregory Park, Brainerd, MN
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Family event for all ages
- Pumpkin carving, pumpkin rolling, 3-legged races, sack races, pie eating contests and more!
- Drawings to win free pumpkins!
- Free Event Admission!
December 2009
Christmas in the Park - Gregory Park - 218-828-2320
December 6th, 2009
- Gregory Park, Brainerd, MN
- 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
- Hot chocolate, cider and cookies available
- Face painting in the warming house
- Sleigh Rides throught the afternoonw
- Santa will arrive at 1:30 and stay until 3:30
- Free Event
- 218-828-2320
Weekly Events 2009
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 - May)
Crosslake Area Library - 218-692-READ (7323)
Monthly Events 2009
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
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