🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 7, 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:00-7:00pm 📍 Place: MDC’s Heritage Park and Pavilion 😁 Age Range: All ages are welcome! 💸 Cost: FREE for all! 🖊️ Registration: Not necessary, just show up There are so many good ways to spend a summer in northeastern Minnesota—lounging at lakes, playing in parks, swimming in […]
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, May 12 ⏰ Time: 12:45-2:30pm 📍 Location: MDC 😁 Age Range: All are welcome! 💸 Price: FREE for MDC Members, general admission for Nonmembers 🖊️ Registration: No sign-up necessary, just show up! At this year’s Iron Range Science & Engineering Festival (IRSEF), we’re thrilled to welcome special guest Maynard Okereke, known as […]
Hey, Iron Rangers! After a short postponement due to shipping/manufacturing delays... our Hall of Geology is getting a much-needed update! 🗓️ NEW DATE: Friday, May 22 ⏰ Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm 📍 Location: MDC’s Taconite Square & Hall of Geology 💵 Cost: FREE Come celebrate the official unveiling of the newly renovated Hall of Geology! The completely […]
Uncover your family’s story at the MDC! Join us for Late Night at the Research Center on Thursday, May 28, from 10:00am to 8:00pm. During these extended hours, you can explore the rich history of your ancestors at your convenience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced researcher, we’re here to guide you. Best of […]
🗓️ Date: Thursday, May 28 🕰️ Time: 6:00-8:00pm 📍 Location: MDC’s Theater, the IRRC 😁 Age Range: Everyone is welcome! 💸 Cost: FREE Want to start your family history but don’t know how to, well... start? Come attend a genealogy “how-to” presentation with Alex Montcalm, MDC’s Research Center Specialist! During this FREE event, Alex will […]
🚵♂️🔥 Something big is rolling into the Redhead—and you’re invited to be part of it. On Friday, May 29 at noon, join our friends from Redhead MTB Park for the grand opening of the newly constructed trailhead, pump track, and skills course! Built for play, progression, and pure adrenaline, the park's dynamic new features are […]
🗓️ Dates: May 31, June 29, July 29, and August 27 ⏰ Times: 9:00pm (each time) 📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at the trailhead!) ⭐ Age Range: 16 years old + 💵 Cost: FREE ❗ Important: Bring your own headlamp! Redhead MTB Park is beautiful in the daytime, but have you ever experienced it […]
🎼 Bands, Brews, & BBQ is back for the summer at MDC! 😃 Come join us on Thursday, June 4th, as well as Thursdays throughout the summer, to enjoy wonderful music, chill brews, tasty food, and good times. Admission is FREE—to the music venue, as well as the Museum, the Research Center, the Playground, and […]
🗓️ Date: June 4 (5pm), July 11 (3pm), August 20 (5pm) 📍 Place: The Glen Mine Pit Lake (meet at MDC’s front desk) ⭐ Age Range: 13 years old + #️⃣ Capacity: 8 participants 💵 Cost: $35 with a rental, $20 without a rental ❗ 10% discount for MDC Members! ✒️ Registration: Call to register! […]
Get ready, Minnesota! MDC's Amphitheater is the place to be on Thursday, June 11 — The Band Perry and special guest Emily Ann Roberts are kicking off our 2026 Summer Concert Series. This is your chance to experience a night full of unforgettable country music, sing-along anthems, and star-studded performances under the open sky. 💫 […]
🗓️ Date: June 13, July 25, August 29 ⏰ Time: 3:00pm each time 📍 Place: Redhead MTB Park (meet at MDC’s front desk) ⭐ Age Range: 18 years old + #️⃣ Capacity: 10 participants 💵 Cost: $30 (10% discount for MDC Members) ✒️ Registration: Call to register! (218) 254-7959 Join MDC’s Recreation Staff for an […]
🗓️ Dates: Tuesday, June 16 through Thursday, June 18 ⏰ Times: 9:30am-12:30pm 🌾 Harvest Day: Thursday, August 20 from 4:00pm-6:00pm 💸 Pricing: $60/group* for Members | $75/group* for Nonmembers 👦🏻 Age Range: 3-7 years old ❗️ Adult supervision required! 📞 Registration: Call to sign up! 218-254-7959 As they say, "Life's a garden, let's dig it!" […]
