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Monday-Thursday (September 1-4) Events
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Hibbing
Rooted Nest Collective — Community Circle (Hibbing Public Library)
Date: Thu, Sept 4, 2025
Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Address: Hibbing Public Library — 2020 5th Ave E, Hibbing, MN 55746
Cost: Free
Description: Community gathering for pregnant/postpartum people focused on support and resources.
Source: https://www.hibbingmn.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=36
Virginia
Iron Range Labor Day Picnic
Date: Mon, Sept 1, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Address: Olcott Park — 730 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792
Cost: Free
Description: Annual Labor Day picnic hosted by the Iron Range Labor Assembly — food, music, community tables.
Source: https://www.mobilize.us/aflcio/event/823795/
#WorkersOverBillionaires — Labor Day Rally (Virginia)
Date: Mon, Sept 1, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Address: Near Olcott Park (N 9th Ave), Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Community labor rally and march.
Source: https://allevents.in/virginia/workersoverbillionaires-labor-day-virginia-mn/200028735381022
Buhl
Buhl Day — Parade & 5K
Date: Mon, Sept 1, 2025
Time: 5K: morning (check site); Parade: midday
Address: Buhl Park / Buhl Farm Park — Buhl, MN 55713
Cost: Free (race entry fee for 5K)
Description: Long-standing community celebration with a 5K, parade, vendors, food, and family activities.
Source: https://buhlpark.org/event/buhl-day-2025/
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friday–sunday (September 5-7) Events
Virginia
Rock Ridge Wolverines — Varsity Football vs Pequot Lakes
Date: Fri, Sept 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Address: Raduenz Field — Rock Ridge High School, 1403 Progress Pkwy, Virginia, MN 55792
Cost: High school athletic admission (varies)
Description: Rock Ridge varsity football home game.
Source: https://www.rockridgeathletics.org/sports/boys-football/schedule?team=boys-football-5309471&year=2025-2026
Virginia Area Historical Society — Fall Fest (Featuring Frank Higgins)
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM (program start)
Address: Olcott Park / VAHS locations — 730 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792
Cost: Adults $15.00; Under 18 $7.50 (VAHS listed pricing)
Description: Heritage speaker series and fall programming presented by VAHS as part of Fall Fest.
Source: https://www.virginiamnhistory.com/events.html
Fall Fest — Downtown Virginia / Olcott Park (community activities)
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025
Time: Daytime — Main program at 4:00 PM
Address: Olcott Park — 730 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792
Cost: Varies by activity (some ticketed)
Description: Community fall celebration with vendors, music, and VAHS programming.
Source: https://allevents.in/virginia/fall-fest-2025/200028735283811
Sugar Shack Street Show / Live Music (Virginia downtown)
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025 (evening)
Time: Typical evening set (check venue listing)
Address: Downtown Virginia — near The Sugar Shack (check venue page)
Cost: Free or small cover
Description: Outdoor street show or live music night hosted by The Sugar Shack / downtown businesses.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/vamnmuseum/ (local posts)
VAHS Heritage Speaker — 'Sky Pilot' presentation (part of Fall Fest)
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025
Time: Evening program (check VAHS schedule)
Address: Olcott Park / VAHS locations — 730 N 9th Ave, Virginia, MN 55792
Cost: Adults $15; Under 18 $7.50
Description: Featured presentation on local Iron Range history.
Source: https://evvnt.com/events/?_evDiscoveryPath=%2Fevent%2F3215175-vahs-fall-fest
Eveleth
Autumn Days Craft Fair — Eveleth
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Address: Veterans Park Campground — 4392 Miller Trunk Rd, Eveleth, MN 55734
Cost: Free admission (vendor fee $25)
Description: City-sponsored craft & vendor fair with camping options and family activities.
Source: https://allevents.in/eveleth/autumn-days-craft-fair/200028695313824
Community Vendor Markets & Pop-ups (Multiple towns)
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025 (various pop-ups within Sept 1–7)
Time: Daytime
Address: Downtown districts and city parks across Virginia, Eveleth, Chisholm, and Hibbing
Cost: Free to browse; vendor fees vary
Description: Pop-up vendor markets tied to Fall Fest, Autumn Days, and local Saturday markets.
Source: City chamber postings / Discover the Range calendar (ironrange.org)
Hibbing
Hibbing Range Expo — Vendor & Health Fair (Hibbing)
Date: Sat, Sept 6, 2025 (listed as single-day expo)
Time: Daytime (check vendor schedule)
Address: Venue TBA (Hibbing area — check event page)
Cost: Free to attend
Description: Regional vendor & health fair showcasing local businesses and organizations.
Source: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2838130477/posts/10170314403350478/
Popcorn Fridays — Hibbing Public Library (special single-date listing)
Date: Fri, Sept 5, 2025
Time: During library hours (check library page)
Address: Hibbing Public Library — 2020 5th Ave E, Hibbing, MN 55746
Cost: Free
Description: Popcorn treat and light activity for patrons (single listed date).
Source: https://www.hibbingmn.gov/calendar.aspx?CID=36
Hibbing Bluejackets — Varsity Football (away at North Branch)
Date: Fri, Sept 5, 2025
Time: 7:00 PM
Address: North Branch High School — North Branch, MN (check MaxPreps/Hibbing athletics)
Cost: Varies
Description: Hibbing varsity football away game.
Source: https://www.maxpreps.com/mn/hibbing/hibbing-bluejackets/football/schedule/
Chisholm
Night of Discovery — Minnesota Discovery Center Gala
Date: Fri, Sept 5, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Address: Minnesota Discovery Center — 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719
Cost: $90 (ticket listed)
Description: Inaugural fundraising gala for the Minnesota Discovery Center — exhibits, tours, hors d'oeuvres, and special programming.
Source: https://www.mndiscoverycenter.org/event/night-of-discovery-mdc-gala/
Minnesota Discovery Center — Guided Heritage Tours (gala weekend)
Date: Fri–Sat, Sept 5–6, 2025 (special tours)
Time: Various (check MDC schedule)
Address: Minnesota Discovery Center — 1005 Discovery Drive, Chisholm, MN 55719
Cost: May be included with gala ticket or separate fee
Description: Guided tours of MDC grounds and historic Glen Location tied to gala weekend.
Source: https://chisholmchamber.com/night-of-discovery/
Women’s Breakfast — Chisholm Baptist Church
Date: Fri, Sept 5, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Address: Chisholm Baptist Church — 5001 Highway 5, Chisholm, MN 55719
Cost: Free / donation
Description: Church-hosted women's fellowship breakfast.
Source: https://www.chisholmbaptist.org/events
Fall Kickoff — Chisholm Baptist Church
Date: Sun, Sept 7, 2025
Time: Following regular morning services (9:00 & 10:45 AM)
Address: Chisholm Baptist Church — 5001 Highway 5, Chisholm, MN 55719
Cost: Free
Description: Church fall ministry kickoff with fellowship and information tables.
Source: https://www.chisholmbaptist.org/events
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Monday - Thursday (Sept. 8-11) Events
Virginia
Title: Technology Assistance (drop-in)
Date: Mon Sep 8, 2025
Time: 10:00–11:00 AM
Address: Virginia Public Library, 215 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: One-on-one help with digital devices and email.
Title: Free Adult Watercolor Painting w/ 321 Art Studio
Date: Mon Sep 8, 2025
Time: 11:30 AM–2:30 PM
Address: Virginia Public Library, 215 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Instructor-led watercolor class for all levels.
Title: Yards of Yarn Knitting & Crocheting Club
Date: Mon Sep 8, 2025
Time: 3:30–4:30 PM
Address: Virginia Public Library, 215 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Weekly club for knitting and crocheting enthusiasts.
Title: Breakfast Connections
Date: Wed Sep 10, 2025
Time: 7:30–9:00 AM
Address: Laurentian Chamber of Commerce, Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Morning networking for community and business updates.
Title: Unlock Your Family Story Genealogy Assistance
Date: Thu Sep 11, 2025
Time: 4:00–5:45 PM
Address: Virginia Public Library, 215 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Help session on family history research resources.
Hibbing
Title: Story Time
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM
Address: Hibbing Public Library, 2020 5th Ave E, Hibbing, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Stories and activities for children.
Title: Introduction to Pottery (Class 1 of 4)
Date: Mon Sep 8, 2025
Time: 5:00–8:00 PM
Address: Borealis Art Guild, Hibbing, MN
Cost: $150 members / $160 non-members
Description: Introductory pottery course, part of a 4-class series.
Hoyt Lakes
Title: Colorful Coiled Baskets Workshop
Date: Mon Sep 8, 2025
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Address: Hoyt Lakes Public Library, Hoyt Lakes, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Workshop on making coiled baskets; materials list available.
Title: Theater Thursday: World Trade Center (PG-13)
Date: Thu Sep 11, 2025
Time: 1:00 PM
Address: Hoyt Lakes Public Library, Hoyt Lakes, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Community screening of Oliver Stone’s film.
Babbitt
Title: Colorful Coiled Baskets Workshop (Babbitt)
Date: Tue Sep 9, 2025
Time: 1:00–3:30 PM
Address: Babbitt Public Library, Babbitt, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Hands-on coiled basket workshop; limited materials.
Title: 38th Annual Corn Feed & Pig Roast
Date: Thu Sep 11, 2025
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
Address: Woodland Presbyterian Church, 20 Acacia Rd, Babbitt, MN
Cost: $12 adults, free kids under 6
Description: Family pig roast and corn feed fundraiser.
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friday–sunday (Sept. 12-14) Events
Virginia
Title: Family Storytime
Date: Fri Sep 12, 2025
Time: TBA
Address: Virginia Public Library, 215 S 5th Ave, Virginia, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Storytime for children and caregivers.
Biwabik
Title: Giants Ridge Enduro Series (Mountain Bike)
Date: Fri Sep 12, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Address: Giants Ridge, 6329 Wynne Creek Dr, Biwabik, MN
Cost: Registration required
Description: A full-day mountain bike race with lift access.
Aurora
Title: Colorful Coiled Baskets Workshop (Aurora)
Date: Fri Sep 12, 2025
Time: 1:00–3:30 PM
Address: Aurora Public Library, Aurora, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Hands-on basket-making workshop with ALS artist.
Chisholm
Title: Family Discovery Day: Small Things Matter
Date: Sat Sep 13, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM–3:00 PM
Address: Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm, MN
Cost: Free
Description: Hands-on activities and exhibits for kids and families.
Title: Swedish Genealogy Presentation
Date: Sat Sep 13, 2025
Time: 12:00–2:30 PM
Address: Minnesota Discovery Center, Chisholm, MN
Cost: Free or by donation
Description: Lecture on Swedish ancestry research techniques.
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