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Join the First District Health Unit for our Summer Fun Fair on August 10 from 4–7 pm! Stop by and enjoy free activities for kids, and community connection! It’s a great way to spend a summer evening.
In addition to other free activities, kids can bring their bikes to test out their skills on our bike rodeo course, or bring a stuffed animal to visit our teddy bear clinic for a fun “check-up”!
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August 11th from 9am to Noon, kids have a chance at a Space Camp Adventure. Hosted by the Dakota Territory Air Museum. Space Camp for 3rd-5th Graders! This camp will introduce and explore the U.S. space program with fun, hands-on activities designed to educate and inspire kids. Topics will include a brief history of the American space program (Mercury, Gemini, Apollo, Space Shuttle, and Artemis programs), the science of rockets, and other topics in space. This camp is FREE!
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The Minot Park District is excited to announce the return of its popular Movies in the Park series for summer 2026. Movies are shown at Oak Park Amphitheater, with one special showing at Roosevelt Park Zoo, and begin at sunset. Don’t forget to bring your snacks, blankets and lawn chairs!
2026 Movies in the Park Schedule:
**Minecraft, July 31st - Minot Oak Park Amphitheater
**Zootopia 2 August 7, 2026 Roosevelt Park Zoo
**Twisters (2024) August 28, 2026 Oak Park Amphitheater
Movies in the Park are free to attend and made possible through the generous support of local sponsors. For more information, visit www.minotparks.com or download our free Minot Parks app today.
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Vacation Bible School at Our Lady of Grace for children age 5 (by August 1) through those who are entering grade 5 Fall 2026. VBS will be held 6:00-7:30 p.m. each evening and will include games, art, praying, singing, and more. Space is limited so register early; deadline is July 26. The Cool Kingdom Party will be held the week of August 3rd from 6pm to 7:30pm daily.
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Free car seat checks will be available at Trinity Health Medical Arts, East Parking Lot on August 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No appointment is necessary; it's first come, first served. If you have questions, call Trinity Health at 701-857-5413. Remember to bring your car seat, its instructions, your vehicle's owner's manual and ideally, the child who will be using the seat.
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Minot Central Dispatch has a new non-emergency phone number. The new number is 701-857-1500. The previous phone number,701-852-0111, will remain active, but callers using that number will now be connected directly to the Minot Police Department.
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The Garrison Fish Hatchery will be holding Fish Camp for kids K- 6 Graders. Dates are July 27th thru July 31st from 10am to 12pm - come for for all five days or make it a day. No charge for attending the camp. For more information 701-634-7451.
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Saturday, August 1st the Brooke Schroeder Memorial 5K Run/Walk will be held at 8:00am at the Max Public School. Registration is $30 - all ages welcome with a silent auction see info below:
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Souris Valley Animal Shelter believes every homeless pet deserves a furever home. An essential part of making that happen is foster families. Fosters provide a loving temporary home for homeless pets. The S-V-A -S provides the homeless pet and all the supplies needed while in foster care Apply to foster today at www.svaspets.com/foster
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