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SUMMARY:Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ: Ryder Grove (Last One of the 2026 Season!)
DESCRIPTION:All good things must come to an end. Come join us on Thursday\, August 27th\, to enjoy wonderful music\, chill brews\, tasty food\, and good times at the Summer of 2026’s FINAL Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ session featuring… MDC’s own Ryder Grove! 🎸 \nWhen Ryder isn’t beautifying MDC’s campus as part of our Buildings & Grounds team\, he’s busy making a name for himself as an up-and-coming Iron Range musician. He sings\, he strums guitar\, he plays harmonica—he’s a well-rounded guy\, and we’re so happy to have him finish up the 2026 Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ series for us. \nAdmission is FREE—to the music venue\, as well as the Museum\, the Research Center\, the Playground\, and the Play Studio—every Thursday evening from 4:00pm to 8:00pm. \nThe Evening’s Schedule:\n🚶🏽‍♀️‍➡️ 4:00pm ~ Free admission starts\n🍻 4:30pm ~ The Food Court opens\n🎙️ 5:30pm ~ Ryder starts playing\n👏 7:30pm ~ Ryder takes a bow\n🌇 8:00pm ~ Things wrap up\, we say goodbye (until next year!) \nThis is THE LAST Bands\, Brews\, & BBQ session of the 2026 summer season\, so you won’t want to miss it! Come grab your favorite BBQ fare and hang out with your friends while supporting one of MDC’s own super talented team members! 🎶☀️
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/bands-brews-bbq-ryder-grove-last-one-of-the-2026-season/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Dates: May 31\, June 29\, July 29\, and August 27\n⏰ Times: 9:00pm (each time)\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!)\n⭐ Age Range: 16 years old +\n💵 Cost: FREE\n❗ Important: Bring your own headlamp! \nRedhead MTB Park is beautiful in the daytime\, but have you ever experienced it at night? Embark on a Headlamp Hike with Redhead Redfeet Lead Guide Kari Kilen and explore this northland treasure after the sun goes down. Illuminated only by the light of the moon and your headlamp\, the trails become even more enchanting after dark—nocturnal fauna emerges from the shadows\, and the Glen Mine Pit Lake glistens in a whole new way. 🚶🏻‍➡️🌕 \nImportant note: To participate in MDC-sponsored Redhead Redfeet hikes\, you must sign a waiver! Waivers and pens will be handed out and collected at the trailhead. Also\, there’s no need to register; just show up at the trailhead! \nAnother important note: Participants must wear their headlamps and stay with the group at all times during this hike. Headlamps are not provided; please bring your own. Given it will be dark\, some past hiking experience is recommended. Safety first! \nRemember: Bring your headlamp! \nBy the way\, don’t forget to pick up your “Hiking Passport” at MDC’s front desk before you head out! Use your Hiking Passport to track your hiked miles throughout the summer and earn stickers along the way. The more you hike\, the greater your season-end rewards will be. All hikes in Redhead MTB Park can be logged for miles\, and MDC-sponsored hikes count for double miles. 📝🎁 \nTo learn more about the MDC Hiking Passport Program\, contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager)\, or swing by the front desk and chat with a member of staff. \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/headlamp-hike-with-redhead-redfeet-4/
LOCATION:Redhead MTB Park\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Redhead Ramble
DESCRIPTION:🗓️ Date: June 13\, July 25\, August 29\n⏰ Time: 3:00pm each time\n📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDC’s front desk)\n⭐ Age Range: 18 years old +\n#️⃣ Capacity: 10 participants\n💵 Cost: $30 (10% discount for MDC Members)\n✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 \nJoin MDC’s Recreation Staff for an all-out physical meltdown! During this three-in-one challenge\, you’ll bike\, hike\, and kayak through the unique reclaimed landscape that is Redhead MTB Park. Test your limits as you learn how to communicate\, wayfind\, and problem-solve with your fellow ramblers. The objective? Finish together and in one piece! 🚲👟🛶 \nWhile MDC’s Recreation Staff will be there to assist you\, support you\, and ensure your safety\, this adventure is designed to encourage participants to collaboratively overcome obstacles using their own brawns and brains. The “Redhead Ramble” will push you to the edges of your physical and mental endurance. 💪🧠 \nYou can bring your own bike\, or you can rent one at a discounted rate from the 30West Bike Shop\, located right in our lobby! \n— \nInterested in booking a private adventure? You can! There’s no better team-building activity than sweating it out with your colleagues. Contact Gary Kaunonen (MDC’s Education\, Program\, & Recreation Manager) via phone or email: \n📱 Gary’s phone number: (218) 969-9049\n📧 Gary’s email: garyk@mndiscoverycenter.org
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/redhead-ramble-3/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Night of Discovery Gala
DESCRIPTION:✨ Night of Discovery\n📅 Thursday\, September 17\n⌚ 5:00-9:30pm \nAn Evening of Discovery. An Investment in the Future. \nJoin us for Minnesota Discovery Center’s Second Annual Night of Discovery Gala on Thursday\, September 17\, from 5:00–9:30pm! It will be an unforgettable evening of celebration\, entertainment\, and philanthropy. \nSet against the backdrop of MDC’s beautiful campus\, this special event brings together community leaders\, supporters\, and friends for a night dedicated to preserving Iron Range stories and expanding educational opportunities for future generations. \nEnjoy delicious food\, signature cocktails\, exciting raffle packages\, and exclusive after-hours access to MDC’s exhibits and grounds. Throughout the evening\, you’ll experience the impact of our work and learn how your support helps connect children\, families\, and visitors to the history\, culture\, and natural resources that define our region. \nThe evening will feature live music from Minnesota’s own Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club. Born and raised in Grand Rapids\, Sam’s instinctive jazz has captivated audiences on hundreds of stages—from Iron Range bars to New York’s Lincoln Center. His timeless sound will provide the perfect soundtrack for an unforgettable evening. \nEvery raffle ticket purchased and donation made during the evening will support MDC’s Discovery Fund\, helping provide financial assistance for field trips\, educational programming\, summer camps\, workshops\, and transportation costs so every child has the opportunity to learn\, explore\, and discover. \nNight of Discovery is more than a gala—it’s a celebration of the Iron Range’s past\, present\, and future. \nRaise a glass\, make a difference\, and join us for an evening where discovery creates opportunity. \nCocktail attire is encouraged. \n🎶 Live Music: Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club | 7:00–9:30pm \nEvent Timeline:\n5:00pm — Doors open\n5:00pm-7:00pm — Social hour\, raffle\, and Discovery Pairings\n5:15pm — First premiere trolley tour departs\n6:00pm — Second premiere trolley tour departs\n7:00pm-8:15pm — Dinner and Award Presentation\n7:00pm-9:30pm — Live music by Sam Miltich & The Clearwater Hot Club\n8:00pm — Last chance to place bids on Raffle!\n8:15pm — Raffle closes\n8:30pm — Raffle winners announced\, additional time to explore the museum and grounds\n9:30pm — Event concludes \n🎫 Tickets can be purchased on our TicketTailor page.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/second-annual-night-of-discovery-gala/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Research Center Presents: Become a Naturalist! Presentation & Book Signing with Teresa Veraguth
DESCRIPTION:The Research Center Presents: Become a Naturalist! Presentation & Book Signing with Teresa Veraguth \n📅 Date: Thursday\, September 24\n⏰ Time: 5:00pm-7:30pm\n📍 Place: MDC’s Theater\n💸 Cost: FREE \nOn Thursday\, September 24\, come on over to MDC to learn how to identify local plants\, animals\, and fungi with Teresa Veraguth! \nDuring her presentation\, Teresa will explain how to use her book\, Small Hands Can Help! Minnesota\, as a multi-age\, multi-layered tool to transform your family’s time outside into an ecological adventure. It’s fully illustrated\, and it contains quality information\, beautiful poetry\, QR codes to scholarly resources\, and more. \nShe’ll also share how everyday citizen scientists can contribute to important environmental conservation work by observing the world around them\, recording their observations\, and uploading their findings to iNaturalist. It’s amazing how much of an impact you can make from your own backyard! \nAfter the presentation\, Teresa will sign copies of her book. \nThe evening’s schedule:\n️☕ 5:00pm: Mingling and (free!) snacks (first come\, first served)\n👩🏼‍🏫 6:00pm: Teresa begins her presentation\n🖋️ 6:45pm: Presentation ends\, book signing begins\n👋🏾 7:30pm: Things wrap up \nAbout the author: \nTeresa Veraguth is an author\, illustrator\, photographer\, graphic designer\, substitute teacher\, and the founder of the Small Hands Can Help! book series. She is a graduate of UW-River Falls with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. She is passionate about ecology and education\, and she envisions a healthy planet with joy for children of all ages. Her favorite naturalist topics are birds and pollinators. Check out her iNaturalist account! \nAbout iNaturalist: \niNaturalist is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that administers an online social network of people sharing biodiversity information to help each other learn about nature. As a crowdsourced species identification system\, iNaturalist helps people identify the plants and animals around them while generating research-quality data for scientists working to better understand and protect nature.
URL:https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/the-research-center-presents-become-a-naturalist-presentation-book-signing-with-teresa-veraguth/
LOCATION:Minnesota Discovery Center\, 1005 Discovery Drive\, Chisholm\, MN\, 55719\, United States
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