Does your nonprofit have a upcoming event? Email it now to MinotAreaPSA@iHeartMedia.com.
Looking for a good old fashion rodeo? Head to Max Friday (8/1) and Saturday (8/2) Friday show starts at 6pm Saturday show starts at 5pm. Concessions and memories.
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As the first day of school draws near, Town & Country Credit Union is teaming up once again with the Minot Sunrise Rotary Club and the Minot Salvation Army for “Fill the Bus!” — a school supply drive helping local families prepare for the year ahead.
Donate on Thursday, August 7 from 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at South Hill Softball Complex – Look for the big yellow school bus collecting new school supply donations.
Back‑to‑School Party!
This year Sunrise Rotary is hosting Fill the Bus in conjunction with the Minot Parks Back to School Bash! That means there will be even more fun with music and jump castles! You'll aslo find:
- Hot dog lunch
- Cool treats
- Face painting
If you’d like to donate school supplies before August 7, you can do so at any Minot Town and Country Credit Union location. The most needed items include backpacks, glue sticks, accordion folders, pencil bags and boxes, one-inch binders, Sharpies, red or black pens, crayons, paint, markers, Kleenex, headphones and highlighters.
Families needing school supplies can call the Minot Salvation Army to apply. There is no income requirement to qualify.
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Don't miss Fun on the Farm, Tuesday August 5th from 5:30 to 8:00pm, Watney Farms North of Velva (4965 18th Avenue North) BBQ meal provided by North Dakota Farmers Union. Tractor, combine, and sprayer rides!! Learn about different seeds and what products are made with different crops. Reading of the Family Farm series with s'mores. Face painting with Sabrina. Horse Education with Northern Pines Stables - open to the public no membership is required, we only ask that an adult is present with the children attending
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Friday, August 1st Minot Parks Movie in the Park is "Snow White". Oak Park Amphitheater, bring your lawn chair and favorite people. Move will start at sunset, around 9:30pm.
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The Magic City Discovery Center invites the community to attend Night of Nostalgia: School’s Back in Session for Grown-Ups, a playful adults-only fundraising event on Tuesday, August 12 from 6 to 9 PM. All proceeds from the evening support the Discovery Center’s mission . Tickets are $75 and are on sale now, and space is limited. Guests must be 21 or older to attend. For more information or to reserve your spot, visit www.magiccitydiscoverycenter.com
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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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Experience a day of vintage charm at the Car and Tractor Show hosted by the Pioneer Village Museum. This two-day event features classic cars and tractors, offering a glimpse into the mechanical past. Both days include a flea market, rummage sale, breakfast from 8–10 a.m., food trucks, hay rides, kids games and rides, ice cream, “jail time,” and more. A Tractor Trec from Des Lacs to the museum will take place exclusively on Saturday, August 2 -- This two day event will take place August 2nd and 3rd at the Pioneer Village just outside of Burlington.
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Back to School Bash Hosted by Minot Parks & Sunrise Rotary
Thursday, August 7 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM South Hill Complex, Minot
Join us for a fun-filled community event to kick off the school year! Open to the public and packed with excitement:
Bounce Castles, Face Painting, Games & Activities, Complimentary Lunch All activities are FREE to attend!
Help us Fill the Bus! Sunrise Rotary will be collecting school supplies for local students in need, donations are welcome and appreciated.
Bring the whole family and celebrate the start of a new school year with us!
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Saturday, August 9th from 9am to 12:30pm head to Minot's Oak Park for the Souris Valley Animal Shelters "Lend-A-Paw" Festival, 5K Color Walk/Run/Roll. The event mission is to promote mental health awareness and celebrate the impact pets, service dogs, and emotional support animals make when they 'lend-a-paw'. This is pe er-to-peer fundraiser and last year, Lyle from Lyle's Adventures was our largest fundraiser! That means he is our 2025 'spokes dog'! Whomever raises the most this year, will be the spokes dog for our 2026 event! *hint hint- That could be YOU!*
9:00AM: Check-in
9:30AM: Event opens
10:30AM: Run/Walk/Roll begins
11:30: Awards begin
12:30: Event closes
Prices:
Adult: $55 - 6+: $35 -5 & Under Free
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August 11th thru August 15th - One week a year, it is FREE for all to ride Minot City Transit buses. This is your chance to try out our buses, talk to our drivers, learn the system, and learn YOUR route for FREE. For route information and to view our bus tracker, visit MinotND.gov/Bus
Getting a haircut shouldn’t be a meltdown moment. Sensory-Friendly Back-to-School Haircut Day is Monday, August 11 at Prairie Grit Therapy. This event is designed for children who experience sensory processing challenges, offering a calm, low-stimulation environment with support from licensed stylists and pediatric therapists. Location: Prairie Grit Therapy inside the Minot Family YMCA Date: Monday, August 11, 2025 Cost: $10 per child Registration required. Limited spots available. Click HERE to register.
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Cornhole For A Cure, Saturday August 30th, Flickertail Gardens in Minot! Family Friendly, Food Trucks, Car Show, Silent Auction- $80 per team, $45 for singles. All Proceeds go to Minot Walk to End Alzheimer's. Call or Text 701-390-3058 to register!
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