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SUMMARY:Hometown Harvest Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 3 \n\n\n10:00 am to 6 pm \n\n\nNorthern Pacific Park\, 600 6th Street NE\, Staples\, MN \n\n\nTo register as a vendor or ask questions\, contact Staples Chamber at admin@stapleschamber.com or (218) 894-3974.\n\n\nThis free community gathering hosted by Staples Area Chamber of Commerce brings together families\, organizations\, and businesses for a full day of classic autumn activities\, such as chili cook-off\, corn feed\, food trucks\, bouncy houses\, face painting\, decorate pumpkins\, live music\, vendors\, and family-friendly movie in the park at dusk.
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/hometown-harvest-festival/
LOCATION:Northern Pacific Park\, 610 6th St NE\, Staples\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Holst Acres Haunted Trails
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24\,\n7 pm to 10pm\n\nHolst Acres – 29075 Todd Line Road\, Staples\n$15 per person or $30 skip the line \nRecommended for ages 13 years and up. \nVisitors walk through a spooky\, darkened trail and wooded area featuring haunted houses\, hayrides\, and scare actors. \nIt typically takes less than an hour to complete the walk through the 12-acre property. \n\n\nVisitors can warm up in a dry indoor waiting area where concessions like popcorn\, hot cocoa\, and snacks are available for purchase. \nFor more information\, go to www.holstacres.com or (218) 838-2618.
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/holst-acres-haunted-trails/2026-10-16/
LOCATION:Holst Acres
CATEGORIES:Community,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Holst Acres Haunted Trails
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24\,\n7 pm to 10pm\n\nHolst Acres – 29075 Todd Line Road\, Staples\n$15 per person or $30 skip the line \nRecommended for ages 13 years and up. \nVisitors walk through a spooky\, darkened trail and wooded area featuring haunted houses\, hayrides\, and scare actors. \nIt typically takes less than an hour to complete the walk through the 12-acre property. \n\n\nVisitors can warm up in a dry indoor waiting area where concessions like popcorn\, hot cocoa\, and snacks are available for purchase. \nFor more information\, go to www.holstacres.com or (218) 838-2618.
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/holst-acres-haunted-trails/2026-10-17/
LOCATION:Holst Acres
CATEGORIES:Community,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261023T220000
DTSTAMP:20260903T220136Z
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SUMMARY:Holst Acres Haunted Trails
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24\,\n7 pm to 10pm\n\nHolst Acres – 29075 Todd Line Road\, Staples\n$15 per person or $30 skip the line \nRecommended for ages 13 years and up. \nVisitors walk through a spooky\, darkened trail and wooded area featuring haunted houses\, hayrides\, and scare actors. \nIt typically takes less than an hour to complete the walk through the 12-acre property. \n\n\nVisitors can warm up in a dry indoor waiting area where concessions like popcorn\, hot cocoa\, and snacks are available for purchase. \nFor more information\, go to www.holstacres.com or (218) 838-2618.
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/holst-acres-haunted-trails/2026-10-23/
LOCATION:Holst Acres
CATEGORIES:Community,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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UID:10004665-1792868400-1792879200@discoverstaples.com
SUMMARY:Holst Acres Haunted Trails
DESCRIPTION:Dates: Oct. 16-17 and Oct. 23-24\,\n7 pm to 10pm\n\nHolst Acres – 29075 Todd Line Road\, Staples\n$15 per person or $30 skip the line \nRecommended for ages 13 years and up. \nVisitors walk through a spooky\, darkened trail and wooded area featuring haunted houses\, hayrides\, and scare actors. \nIt typically takes less than an hour to complete the walk through the 12-acre property. \n\n\nVisitors can warm up in a dry indoor waiting area where concessions like popcorn\, hot cocoa\, and snacks are available for purchase. \nFor more information\, go to www.holstacres.com or (218) 838-2618.
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/holst-acres-haunted-trails/2026-10-24/
LOCATION:Holst Acres
CATEGORIES:Community,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261127T200000
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T200000
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CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-11-28/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261128T173000
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CREATED:20260903T211229Z
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UID:10004667-1795887000-1795892400@discoverstaples.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Parade of Lights
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, November 28 \n5:30pm \n\nDowntown Staples\, MN \n\n\nFree to attend and free to participate. \nQuestions or to register contact: staplesevents56479@gmail.com \nParade route line-up by Staples-Motley School. Route runs down 4th Street NE\, then west on 2nd Avenue NE\, then north on 1st Street NE and concludes at The Nest. \n \n 
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/holiday-parade-of-lights/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202024Z
CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261204T200000
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-04/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discover Staples":MAILTO:info@discoverstaples.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202024Z
CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
UID:10004651-1796490000-1796500800@discoverstaples.com
SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-05/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261206T200000
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CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discover Staples":MAILTO:info@discoverstaples.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202024Z
CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
UID:10004653-1797008400-1797019200@discoverstaples.com
SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-11/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T160000
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CREATED:20260903T213547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T213547Z
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SUMMARY:Polar Express Holiday Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 12 & Sunday\, December 13 \n\n\n12 to 4pm \nCentral Lakes College – Staples Campus\, 1830 Airport Road \nNo tickets. No cost. Just show up and enjoy a magical holiday afternoon! \nInvite your friends and family to join the fun\, the more\, the merrier! \n\n\nAll Aboard for FREE Holiday Fun! \n\n\nKick off the season with this completely free\, one-of-a-kind holiday celebration for the whole family at the CLC Staples Campus!\nWhat’s Waiting for You:• Spectacular G-Scale Model Train Displays that will amaze kids and adults alike• Free Photos with Santa – capture the perfect holiday memory• Festival of Trees hosted by the Staples Women of Today• Miniature Train Rides for the young and young at heart• Cookie Decorating & Ornament Crafts – take home your holiday creations• Holiday Vendors – shop local and find unique gifts• Local Railroad History Artifacts to explore and enjoy
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/polar-express-holiday-festival/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College Staples Campus\, 26505 County Road 2\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Things to do with kids,Weekend
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverstaples.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Polar-Xpress-2026-1920x1080_TourismGuide.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202024Z
CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
UID:10004654-1797094800-1797105600@discoverstaples.com
SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-12/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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ORGANIZER;CN="Discover Staples":MAILTO:info@discoverstaples.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T213547Z
CREATED:20260903T213547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T213547Z
UID:10004669-1797163200-1797177600@discoverstaples.com
SUMMARY:Polar Express Holiday Festival
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 12 & Sunday\, December 13 \n\n\n12 to 4pm \nCentral Lakes College – Staples Campus\, 1830 Airport Road \nNo tickets. No cost. Just show up and enjoy a magical holiday afternoon! \nInvite your friends and family to join the fun\, the more\, the merrier! \n\n\nAll Aboard for FREE Holiday Fun! \n\n\nKick off the season with this completely free\, one-of-a-kind holiday celebration for the whole family at the CLC Staples Campus!\nWhat’s Waiting for You:• Spectacular G-Scale Model Train Displays that will amaze kids and adults alike• Free Photos with Santa – capture the perfect holiday memory• Festival of Trees hosted by the Staples Women of Today• Miniature Train Rides for the young and young at heart• Cookie Decorating & Ornament Crafts – take home your holiday creations• Holiday Vendors – shop local and find unique gifts• Local Railroad History Artifacts to explore and enjoy
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/polar-express-holiday-festival/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College Staples Campus\, 26505 County Road 2\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202024Z
CREATED:20260903T201925Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T202024Z
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260903T202024Z
CREATED:20260903T201925Z
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-18/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-19/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-20/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-25/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-26/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261227T200000
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SUMMARY:Lights in the Pines
DESCRIPTION:Nestled among the beautiful trees of Pine Grove Park\,\nLights in the Pines features glowing light tunnels\, festive holiday scenes and sparkling decorations for all ages to enjoy.\n\n\nFridays\, Saturdays and Sundays.\n5–8 p.m.\nThanksgiving weekend through December.\nPine Grove Park\, just off Highways 10 and 210 in Staples.\nVans welcome.\nFree-will donation at the gate.\n\n\nThis beloved holiday tradition is brought to you by Discover Staples\, the Staples Lions and Staples 93’ Lions clubs\, and City of Staples Parks & Recreation\, along with wonderful support from local student groups.\n\n\nMark your calendars and get ready to experience the magic of Lights in the Pines in Staples!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/lights-in-the-pines/2026-12-27/
LOCATION:Pine Grove Park\, 1012 Pine Grove Rd.\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Old Wadena Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:Music\, kids games\, artisians and over a dozen Rendezvous encampment re-enactors. Come out and enjoy local history at Old Wadena County Park!
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/old-wadena-rendezvous/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270816T170000
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SUMMARY:Railroad Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our Railroad Heritage. Bringing Our Community Together.\nEach year\, Staples comes alive with Railroad Days—a community tradition that celebrates our rich railroad history while creating unforgettable memories for residents and visitors of all ages. From exciting family activities and live entertainment to local food\, community events\, and the beloved parade\, Railroad Days is a weekend filled with hometown pride and small-town fun. \nRailroad Days features a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend\, including: \n-Grand Parade\n-Live music and entertainment\n-Family-friendly activities\n-Food vendors and local favorites\n-Arts\, crafts\, and community vendors\n-Car\, truck\, and tractor shows\n-Kids’ games and activities\n-Community competitions\n-Fireworks\n-Historical exhibits \nWhether you’ve been attending for decades or are visiting for the first time\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\nParade Route Map\n\n\n\n\n5K Online Registration\n\n\n\n\n5K Printable Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form\n\n\n\n\nParade Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved\nRailroad Days wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our community. We welcome individuals\, organizations\, and businesses who want to help make Railroad Days another successful year. \nYou can be part of the celebration by: \n-Becoming a sponsor\n-Volunteering your time\n-Registering for the parade\n-Signing up as a vendor\n-Participating in community events\n-Donating to support the festival
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/railroad-days-50th-anniversary/2027-08-16/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270817T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270817T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143015Z
CREATED:20260904T143015Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T143015Z
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SUMMARY:Railroad Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our Railroad Heritage. Bringing Our Community Together.\nEach year\, Staples comes alive with Railroad Days—a community tradition that celebrates our rich railroad history while creating unforgettable memories for residents and visitors of all ages. From exciting family activities and live entertainment to local food\, community events\, and the beloved parade\, Railroad Days is a weekend filled with hometown pride and small-town fun. \nRailroad Days features a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend\, including: \n-Grand Parade\n-Live music and entertainment\n-Family-friendly activities\n-Food vendors and local favorites\n-Arts\, crafts\, and community vendors\n-Car\, truck\, and tractor shows\n-Kids’ games and activities\n-Community competitions\n-Fireworks\n-Historical exhibits \nWhether you’ve been attending for decades or are visiting for the first time\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\nParade Route Map\n\n\n\n\n5K Online Registration\n\n\n\n\n5K Printable Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form\n\n\n\n\nParade Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved\nRailroad Days wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our community. We welcome individuals\, organizations\, and businesses who want to help make Railroad Days another successful year. \nYou can be part of the celebration by: \n-Becoming a sponsor\n-Volunteering your time\n-Registering for the parade\n-Signing up as a vendor\n-Participating in community events\n-Donating to support the festival
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/railroad-days-50th-anniversary/2027-08-17/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270818T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270818T170000
DTSTAMP:20260904T143015Z
CREATED:20260904T143015Z
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SUMMARY:Railroad Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our Railroad Heritage. Bringing Our Community Together.\nEach year\, Staples comes alive with Railroad Days—a community tradition that celebrates our rich railroad history while creating unforgettable memories for residents and visitors of all ages. From exciting family activities and live entertainment to local food\, community events\, and the beloved parade\, Railroad Days is a weekend filled with hometown pride and small-town fun. \nRailroad Days features a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend\, including: \n-Grand Parade\n-Live music and entertainment\n-Family-friendly activities\n-Food vendors and local favorites\n-Arts\, crafts\, and community vendors\n-Car\, truck\, and tractor shows\n-Kids’ games and activities\n-Community competitions\n-Fireworks\n-Historical exhibits \nWhether you’ve been attending for decades or are visiting for the first time\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\nParade Route Map\n\n\n\n\n5K Online Registration\n\n\n\n\n5K Printable Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form\n\n\n\n\nParade Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved\nRailroad Days wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our community. We welcome individuals\, organizations\, and businesses who want to help make Railroad Days another successful year. \nYou can be part of the celebration by: \n-Becoming a sponsor\n-Volunteering your time\n-Registering for the parade\n-Signing up as a vendor\n-Participating in community events\n-Donating to support the festival
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/railroad-days-50th-anniversary/2027-08-18/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Railroad Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our Railroad Heritage. Bringing Our Community Together.\nEach year\, Staples comes alive with Railroad Days—a community tradition that celebrates our rich railroad history while creating unforgettable memories for residents and visitors of all ages. From exciting family activities and live entertainment to local food\, community events\, and the beloved parade\, Railroad Days is a weekend filled with hometown pride and small-town fun. \nRailroad Days features a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend\, including: \n-Grand Parade\n-Live music and entertainment\n-Family-friendly activities\n-Food vendors and local favorites\n-Arts\, crafts\, and community vendors\n-Car\, truck\, and tractor shows\n-Kids’ games and activities\n-Community competitions\n-Fireworks\n-Historical exhibits \nWhether you’ve been attending for decades or are visiting for the first time\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\nParade Route Map\n\n\n\n\n5K Online Registration\n\n\n\n\n5K Printable Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form\n\n\n\n\nParade Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved\nRailroad Days wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our community. We welcome individuals\, organizations\, and businesses who want to help make Railroad Days another successful year. \nYou can be part of the celebration by: \n-Becoming a sponsor\n-Volunteering your time\n-Registering for the parade\n-Signing up as a vendor\n-Participating in community events\n-Donating to support the festival
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/railroad-days-50th-anniversary/2027-08-19/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Railroad Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our Railroad Heritage. Bringing Our Community Together.\nEach year\, Staples comes alive with Railroad Days—a community tradition that celebrates our rich railroad history while creating unforgettable memories for residents and visitors of all ages. From exciting family activities and live entertainment to local food\, community events\, and the beloved parade\, Railroad Days is a weekend filled with hometown pride and small-town fun. \nRailroad Days features a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend\, including: \n-Grand Parade\n-Live music and entertainment\n-Family-friendly activities\n-Food vendors and local favorites\n-Arts\, crafts\, and community vendors\n-Car\, truck\, and tractor shows\n-Kids’ games and activities\n-Community competitions\n-Fireworks\n-Historical exhibits \nWhether you’ve been attending for decades or are visiting for the first time\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\nParade Route Map\n\n\n\n\n5K Online Registration\n\n\n\n\n5K Printable Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form\n\n\n\n\nParade Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved\nRailroad Days wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our community. We welcome individuals\, organizations\, and businesses who want to help make Railroad Days another successful year. \nYou can be part of the celebration by: \n-Becoming a sponsor\n-Volunteering your time\n-Registering for the parade\n-Signing up as a vendor\n-Participating in community events\n-Donating to support the festival
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/railroad-days-50th-anniversary/2027-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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SUMMARY:Railroad Days 50th Anniversary
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating Our Railroad Heritage. Bringing Our Community Together.\nEach year\, Staples comes alive with Railroad Days—a community tradition that celebrates our rich railroad history while creating unforgettable memories for residents and visitors of all ages. From exciting family activities and live entertainment to local food\, community events\, and the beloved parade\, Railroad Days is a weekend filled with hometown pride and small-town fun. \nRailroad Days features a full schedule of activities throughout the weekend\, including: \n-Grand Parade\n-Live music and entertainment\n-Family-friendly activities\n-Food vendors and local favorites\n-Arts\, crafts\, and community vendors\n-Car\, truck\, and tractor shows\n-Kids’ games and activities\n-Community competitions\n-Fireworks\n-Historical exhibits \nWhether you’ve been attending for decades or are visiting for the first time\, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule of Events\n\n\n\n\nParade Route Map\n\n\n\n\n5K Online Registration\n\n\n\n\n5K Printable Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nFacebook Event Page\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Form\n\n\n\n\nParade Registration Form\n\n\n\n\nVendor Application\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved\nRailroad Days wouldn’t happen without the incredible support of our community. We welcome individuals\, organizations\, and businesses who want to help make Railroad Days another successful year. \nYou can be part of the celebration by: \n-Becoming a sponsor\n-Volunteering your time\n-Registering for the parade\n-Signing up as a vendor\n-Participating in community events\n-Donating to support the festival
URL:https://discoverstaples.com/event/railroad-days-50th-anniversary/2027-08-21/
CATEGORIES:Community,Festival,Music,Pet Friendly,Things to do with kids,Weekend
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