Visit Thief River Falls

02/03/2025

💘 Love it, hate it, or just here for the chocolate? Thief River Falls has your Valentine’s Day plans covered! 💘

Whether you're planning a romantic dinner, a snowy adventure, or an anti-Valentine’s Day escape, there’s something for everyone this February 14th! 🌟

🍽️ Romantic Dining – Indulge in a candlelit dinner at The Piggy BBQ, sip cocktails at Rivers & Rails Brewery, or enjoy a live music date at the Eagles Club!
❄️ Outdoor Adventures – Skate hand-in-hand, hit the trails for snowshoeing & skiing, or stargaze at Agassiz National Wildlife Refuge.
🏨 Cozy Stays – From relaxing whirlpool bath suites to inviting fireplaces, book the perfect romantic (or self-care!) getaway.
🚫💔 Anti-Valentine’s Fun – Grab a pizza, hit the shops, or embrace the single life with a solo adventure!

No matter how you celebrate (or don’t!), Thief River Falls is the place to be this Valentine’s Day. 💕 Click below to find the perfect way to spend it! 👇

🔗https://bit.ly/TRF-Valentines-Day

02/01/2025

💘Fall in love with all the events happening this February in Thief River Falls! 💘

Whether you're looking to get creative, enjoy live entertainment, or celebrate with your Valentine, there’s something for everyone this month!🎨✨

Start the month with hands-on workshops like Gnome Candy Jar crafting (Feb 1), Super Bowl PYOP at Serendipity Art Hub (Feb 1), or Candle Making at Northern Aroma (Feb 8).

The highlight of the month is Valentine’s Week! 💝 Celebrate with Galentine’s Paint & Pint at Rivers & Rails (Feb 6) or paint your heart out at the Paint Your Partner Class at the Line on 59 (Feb 10). If you're looking for a romantic dinner, show some love by heading over to The Eagles or The Legacy Event Center (Feb 14), and special Valentine’s events all week at The Piggy BBQ (Feb 11-16).

Looking for live entertainment? Enjoy the Doo Wah Riders concert (Feb 8), Wizard of Oz on Ice at Lincoln High School (Feb 19), or Destination Pro Wrestling at the Armory (Feb 8).

Outdoor adventurers won’t want to miss the Candlelight Ski & Owl Prowl at Rydell National Wildlife Refuge (Feb 15)!

Don’t miss out on the fun! View the full calendar of events at www.visittrf.com/events

What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! 💕
If we missed any events, drop them in the comments! 👇

01/31/2025

🎣 𝑯𝑶𝑶𝑲, 𝑳𝑰𝑵𝑬, & 𝑾𝑰𝑵! 🎣

Want to snag $1000 while ice fishing? 💰 Join the Knights of Columbus for the 68th Annual 𝑰𝒄𝒆 𝑭𝒊𝒔𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑫𝒆𝒓𝒃𝒚 𝑻𝑯𝑰𝑺 𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑭𝒆𝒃. 2𝒏𝒅, 1-3 PM at the 8th St. Bridge in Thief River Falls!

Free minnows, drilled holes, & prizes for the biggest catch ($100 for largest Northern/Walleye, $50 first fish)! All ages welcome, 18+ for the $1000 raffle. Hot concessions available. Proceeds support local scholarships & programs.

Catch you there!

01/28/2025

💘 𝑽𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒆’𝒔 𝑫𝒂𝒚 𝒊𝒔 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒂𝒓𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒓𝒏𝒆𝒓! 💘

Roses are red, violets are blue, if you’re gift shopping for Valentine’s, we’ve got ideas for you! 💐💝

Thief River Falls’ local shops are ready to help you spoil your Valentine with something truly special. And this year, The Shed and Hooked Up Catering have teamed up for a match made in heaven! 🌹🧀

✨ Valentine’s Day Special ✨
💖 $50 Charcuterie Board from Hooked Up Catering
💐 $50 Floral Arrangement from The Shed
🚚 $100 total – includes delivery!

📅 Delivered on February 14th!
⏳ Limited availability – Order now before they’re gone!

Give your Valentine the best of both worlds – gorgeous flowers and delicious treats! 💝

01/25/2025

🌬️ Too Windy for Outdoor Fun? No Problem—The wind may be wild, but there is plenty of indoors Frost Fest fun to be had! 🏠❄️ Check out these events happening around town:

🎉 January Jubilee at Legacy Event Center (now until 12 PM)
Games, face painting, bounce house, indoor ice fishing 🎣 a book swap 📚 and FREE lefse, hot chocolate, & s'mores! 🍫🔥

🍲 Hotdish/Soup Cookoff at The Eagles (Noon)
Warm up your taste buds and cheer for your favorite recipe! 🏆🍵

😂 A Time To Chill Comedy Show at Legacy Event Center (8–10 PM)
Laugh the night away with this hilarious lineup—guaranteed to blow you away (but not like the wind 🌬️)!

Skip the gusts and join us for some indoor Frost Fest fun today! 🎈 And don’t forget to check out the full list of events happening today indoors or out. What will you check out first? 👉 https://bit.ly/frostfesttrf

01/24/2025

Bundle up, buttercup! ☃️❄️️𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝒊𝒔 𝑯𝑬𝑹𝑬 ❄️☃️ and it's going to be an arctic blast this weekend in Thief River Falls!

❄𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚: Kick off the weekend with a delicious Fish Fry at St. Bernards and rock out to Hairball at The Ralph.

❄𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚: Start your day with the Prowler Track Team Breakfast at the Eagles, then head to the Chamber's January Jubilee at Legacy Event Center. Show off your skills on the snow at Snow Golf and Run/Walk Your Buns Off 5k. Don't miss the Frost Fest Hot Dish/Soup Cook Off and the exciting Bike TRF Fat Tire Bike Ride!

❄𝑺𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒂𝒚: Enjoy a relaxing Breakfast at St. Bernards and get creative with the "Anything but a Sled" competition at The Armory. Wrap up the weekend with a unique Beer Yoga experience at Rivers and Rails.

𝑷𝒍𝒖𝒔, 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒘𝒆𝒆𝒌𝒆𝒏𝒅 𝒍𝒐𝒏𝒈:
🔥 Cozy up by the fire pits
☃ Marvel at the stunning Snow Sculptures
⛸ Glide along the Skate Path on the River
🏮Explore the Lighted Trails at Greenwood

Don't miss out on the fun! Check out the full schedule and get ready for a frosty good time in Thief River Falls! https://bit.ly/TRFfrostFest

01/21/2025

❄️𝙁𝙧𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙁𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙏𝙃𝙄𝙎 𝙒𝙀𝙀𝙆𝙀𝙉𝘿! ❄️

Get ready to bundle up and enjoy the winter wonderland in Thief River Falls! ☃️

Check out this incredible ice rink that is being created right outside of Rivers & Rails Brewing Co. on the river – it's just a taste of the amazing things happening at Frost Fest!

This three-day extravaganza kicks off THIS FRIDAY with a fish fry at St. Bernard's, followed by the Frost Fest Parade and a rocking performance by Hairball at The Ralph.

Saturday is packed with fun for the whole family, including a 5k run, a Snow Golf tournament, a hot dish cook-off, and tons of other exciting activities.

And don't miss the relaxing beer yoga session on Sunday!

Find the full Frost Fest schedule and all the details at https://bit.ly/frostfesttrf

Look at these rinks getting ready for some river hockey!!

01/17/2025

🌟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐤! 🌟
Cue the guitar riffs... 🎸 We’re amped to announce the winner of our Frost Fest Giveaway!

🎉 Huge Congratulations to:
🎫 Casey Norris - You’ve scored 𝟐 𝐕𝐈𝐏 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥! 🎤🔥

Thank you to everyone who entered! Your excitement was louder than an 80s power ballad—stay tuned for more giveaways from Visit TRF!

01/15/2025

🚲❄️ Gear up for winter fun! There's still time to register for the 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐝𝐞 during Thief River Falls Frost Fest celebration! 🚴‍♀️✨

Join Bike Thief River Falls 𝑺𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 25𝒕𝒉 at Rivers & Rails Brewing Co. for an unforgettable ride through our snowy trails. Whether you're ready for the 10–15 mile adventure or prefer a shorter route, this event welcomes riders of all skill levels!

🎉 Check-in starts at 12:00 PM 🚴 Rides begin at 12:30 PM

Don’t miss this chance to embrace the chill, meet fellow bike enthusiasts, and enjoy the thrill of fat biking in our beautiful winter landscapes.

🔗 Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/frost-fest-fat-bike-ride-tickets-1128888669399?aff=ebdssbpointsofinterest
📅 Event details: https://www.facebook.com/bikethiefriverfalls

Tag your biking buddies and let’s make this Frost Fest unforgettable! 🚴‍♂️❄️

01/13/2025

***ENTRIES CLOSED***
Congrats to our winner:
Casey Norris - You've snagged yourself 2 VIP Passes to HAIRBALL!

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❄️ 𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒕 𝑭𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑮𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒂𝒘𝒂𝒚! ❄️
Here's your chance to experience the magic of Thief River Falls Frost Fest with a friend! We're giving away your choice of 3 amazing prizes!

🎟2 VIP Tickets to Hairball: Rock out with the ultimate 80s tribute experience!
🎙2 Tickets to A Time to Chill Comedian Show at Legacy Event Center: Laugh your way through the winter with a hilarious performance.
⛳A Snow Golf Team Entry: Put your skills to the test in this unique winter competition.

To Enter:
👍Like this post!
🗨Comment below which prize you'd love to win: Hairball, Comedian, or Snow Golf.
👯Tag a friend you'd bring along for the fun!

Winner will be announced this 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒂𝒏𝒖𝒂𝒓𝒚 17𝒕𝒉 so keep an eye on your DMs!

Check out the full list of Frost Fest Events at https://bit.ly/frostfesttrf!



⚠️ Be aware! We will never ask for your credit card information through private messages (DMs) for this giveaway. We will not ask you to click on any links or fill out your personal information. Please report any accounts impersonating us. Winners will be contacted directly through the official Visit Thief River Falls social media pages.⚠️

01/10/2025

❄️ Frost Fest 2025 is almost here! ❄️ Get ready for a weekend of winter fun, TRF-style! We've got something for everyone – from Snow Golf to a Hotdish Cookoff, and everything in between!

📍 Save the dates: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟔!

Check out the FULL schedule below and start planning your epic adventure! 👇
Thief River Falls Frost Fest

Tag your crew and tell us: What are you most excited to experience at Frost Fest? ❄️

01/08/2025

✨ From hops to healing vibes, this Sunday, January 12th, in TRF is all about treating yourself. Ready to mix fun with a little relaxation? 🍻🌌

✨ 𝐁𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟎𝟏 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩
📅 12 PM - Rivers and Rails Brewing Company
🍺 Dive headfirst into the art of brewing with Rivers and Rails Brewing Co. 🍻 Whether you're a hops aficionado or a total newbie, you’ll leave a pro (or at least buzzed on knowledge)!

✨ 𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 & 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐤𝐢 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞
📅 4 PM - Yoga4Life Studio
🌌 Reset your energy and unwind with this one-of-a-kind healing experience at Yoga4Life Studio. Relaxation = Guaranteed!

Plan your weekend of fun, relaxation, and maybe even a mini glow-up and tag a friend who would enjoy this weekend getaway!

01/06/2025

🥶 Don't let winter slow you down! ❄️ Thief River Falls is the perfect place to stay active and crush those New Year's resolutions. 💪

🚴‍♂️ Frost Fest Fat Bike Ride on Jan. 25th – Join the fun! 🚴‍♀️
❄️ Snowshoeing through picturesque trails? Yes, please!
🎿 Glide along pristine cross-country ski paths.
⛸ Ice skating adventures await at 4 amazing rinks! ⛸

👉 There's something for everyone, no matter your fitness level. Get ready to have some serious winter fun!

01/03/2025

🛷 Did you know Thief River Falls offers over 500 miles of scenic groomed snowmobile trails that connect to over 1,500 miles of trails, ready to whisk you away to the heart of Northwest Minnesota! 💨 Buckle up, grab your sense of adventure, and get ready for an unforgettable ride. 🧭

👉 Find trail maps at the Carnegie Library or visit https://bit.ly/TRFSnowmobileMap

01/01/2025

❄️✨ Bundle up and brace yourselves for a fantastic January in Thief River Falls! ✨❄️

Whether you're looking to start the year on a healthy note 🧘‍♀️💪 or enjoy winter fun with the whole family 🛷🎉, there's something for everyone. Begin those New Year’s resolutions with Gentle Yoga and Sound Journey on January 4th or join the North Country Health Challenge starting January 13th to lay the foundation for your fitness goals. 🏋️‍♂️🚶‍♀️

The highlight of the month is Frost Fest, taking place January 24-26! 🎊 Celebrate winter in style with events like the Frost Fest Parade, Chamber’s January Jubilee at the Legacy Event Center, and family-friendly fun like snow golf ⛳❄️, fat tire bike rides 🚴‍♂️, and a hot dish/soup cookoff 🍲🔥. Don’t miss live entertainment, including Hairball at The Ralph Engelstad Arena 🎸🤘 and a comedian at the Legacy Event Center 🎤😂. Plus, enjoy all-weekend activities like lighted cross-country skiing 🎿✨, fire pits 🔥, and ice sculptures around town ⛄🌌.

Don’t miss out on the fun! View the full calendar of events at www.visittrf.com/events. What are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments! ❄️

If we missed any events, drop them in the comments! 👇

12/30/2024

❄️Check out Haakon, the Norwegian Troll at The Carnegie Library, all dressed up and ready for some frosty festivities! ☃️️

Haakon has gone undercover as an abominable snowman—the perfect disguise for these chilly days. 🌨️💙

🌟 The Thief River Falls Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Troll Decorating Contest, and we can’t wait to see the streets of TRF come alive with fabulously frosty and fashion-forward trolls during 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝟒-𝟐𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓!

📸 Keep an eye out for these frosty trolls, snap a photo of your favorite, and don’t forget to tag and ! ❄️🎉

12/27/2024

Ring in the New Year in Thief River Falls! 🎉✨

We’ve got you covered with amazing events to celebrate New Year's Eve in style. Check out these options and start planning your night! 👇

NYE at the Nail
📍 Rusty Nail, Thief River Falls
⏰ December 31, 9 PM–1 AM
🎤 Live music by 100 Proof. Bring your friends and dance the night away as we count down to midnight!

New Year’s Eve Bingo at the VFW
📍 VFW, Thief River Falls
⏰ Festivities start at 5 PM
✨ Play 17 games of Bingo with a $500 Blackout payout! After Bingo, enjoy live music by John Vincent and The Hillbilly Boys.

New Years Eve Dinner Ball at The Venue at Copper Ridge
📍 Newfolden, MN
🎟️ Tickets: Cocktail Hour, Dinner & Dance: $80 | Dance Only: $20
thecopperridgevenue.com/adult-prom-new-years-eve-ball
✨ Highlights:
• 🥂 Free champagne toast at midnight
• 🎶 Live music by Eagle Creek
• 🍽️ Dinner buffet
• 🚐 Shuttle service available

Make your New Year’s Eve unforgettable! 🌟

12/25/2024

Reflecting on a year of amazing memories made in Thief River Falls! From breathtaking scenery to vibrant events, we're grateful for every adventure shared. A heartfelt thank you to our visitors, locals, and partners who make this place so special. Wishing you all a safe and Happy Holiday Season! 🎄☃️🎁