Join Voyageurs Conservancy in celebrating the beauty of Voyageurs National Park. From stargazing under dark skies to hands-on learning experiences, our events offer opportunities to connect, explore, and support this cherished landscape. Discover what’s coming up and be part of the adventure!
Voyageurs National Park is celebrating 50 years in 2025! We’ll be featuring Voyageurs rich history, stunning landscapes, and incredible wildlife with special events and activities throughout the year.
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International Dark Sky Week
April 21st - 25th, events daily
Rainy Lake Visitor CenterJoin us for an incredible weeklong celebration of International Dark Sky Week and National Park Week! we'll explore the wonders of northern Minnesota's night sky and learn about Voyageurs National Park's role in protecting dark skies.
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StarTribune Unbound Festival
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Trailhead, Theodore Wirth ParkConnect with Voyageurs Conservancy and celebrate the abundant natural resources and recreation opportunities available in Minnesota with Strib Unbound: Outdoor Adventure For All!
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Wild Teaching and Learning: May Migration
Sunday, May 25, 2025
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hartley Nature CenterJoin Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences!
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Voyageurs Twin Cities Birthday Bash
Thursday, May 29th
4:00-8:00 PM
Utepils Brewing, Minneapolis
We’re throwing a party for Minnesota’s national park, and you’re invited! Join us at Utepils Brewing to mark 50 years of Voyageurs National Park with an evening of celebration, conservation, and community. -
Crane Lake Visitor Center Grand Opening
Saturday, June 6th
1:30-5:00 PM
Crane Lake, MN
Join the Crane Lake Community, the National Park Service, and Voyageurs Conservancy for the Grand Opening of Voyageurs National Park’s brand-new Crane Lake Visitor Center! -
Voyageurs National Park Community Birthday Party
Saturday, June 14th
Event times coming soon
Rainy Lake Visitor CenterJoin Voyageurs Conservancy and Voyageurs National Park for a day of family-friendly community events featuring fishing on the pier, North canoe rides with NPS Rangers, snacks & drinks, and a community art project!
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Full Event Listings:
Wild Teaching and Learning: May Migration
Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.
Wild Teaching and Learning: Spotting Spring Ephemerals
Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.
Boreal Stargazing Week: Winter Night Skies & The Aurora Borealis
Join Voyageurs Conservancy's dark sky enthusiast, Jesse Gates, as we explore the wonders of the winter night sky!
Wild Teaching and Learning: Winter Tree Identification
Join Moss Kupper, Voyageurs Conservancy Education Coordinator and North Shore Naturalist, for a series of nature-based learning experiences! Each session centers on a theme integrating current phenology, and connects back to seasonal happenings at Voyageurs National Park.
Minnesota's National Treasures: Teacher Workshop
Join the education teams from Wild Rivers Conservancy, Mississippi Park Connection, Friends of the Boundary Waters and Voyageurs Conservancy to learn more about how you can connect your students to these unique and wild places in our state!