Special Events

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December 2023

Teen New Years Eve Party

Hibbing Memorial Building

Brought to you by: City of Hibbing & Kiwanis Club

December 30: 8-11pm

7th - 12th graders

Tickets are $10 each

Open skating, 9 square, tons of food, an escape room, mario kart, ice games, and more.

January 2024

Free Ski Days

3:00-4:30pm One day per week (weather dependent)

Carey Lake Trail Head

Cross country ski beginners of all ages are invited to meet weekly at the Carey Lake trail head for a group session. The day will vary according to the weather forecast and will be posted on the "Hibbing Parks & Rec" facebook page. Participants can also call the Memorial Building at (218)362-5951. Experiences skiers will be on site to help and the equipment will be provided at no cost. Please call the Memorial Building or send a facebook message to reserve your skis. If you always wanted to try, this is the perfect opportunity.

carey lake

Open Skating

January 22, 2024 (No School)
Hibbing Memorial Building


Open skating is available to skaters of all ages and ability levels.  You must provide your own skates. The cost is $3 per person.

* Hockey will not be permitted during these open skate hours. *


mia skating

February 2024

Carey Lake Classic

February 17, 2024
Carey Lake Cross Country Ski Race

For the most up to date information: check out their facebook page here


carey lake classic

March 2024


Activities Fair

4-7pm on March 21, 2024
Hibbing Memorial Building
Table registration will begin in January 2024.


Clubs, sports, groups, and activities in the Hibbing area are welcome to come and staff a table to provide information to the community about any and all recreational/extracurricular activities that are available to them. The goal is to be an all-encompassing collection of activity options for people of all ages with a wide variety of interests.


Community Easter Event

Friday, March 29, 2024

Lincoln Elementary School

Kids 12 and under are welcome to join is at the Lincoln Elementary for games, candy, the Easter Bunny, and prizes. This will be different than a traditional Egg Hunt due to space limitations and Minnesota winters. Participants MUST pre-register for this free event and space is limited. All kids will leave with pre-portioned Easter candy. Please follow "Hibbing Parks & Rec" on facebook for the latest details and a flyer in the school folders for registration information.

easter collage

 

April 2024

Ladies Night Out: DIY Front Door Rug w/ Chips & Queso

April 22, 2024

6-8pm @ Hibbing Memorial Building Dining Room

Ladies 16 and older are invited to come and create a welcome mat or porch sign. All materials, plus some great snacks, are provided. Please join us for a relaxing and fun night out! Registration will open mid-March: class space is limited.

queso and chips

May 2024

June 2024

Hibbing on Howard

Mondays from 5-7 Downtown

Games & activities for kids of all ages.  Each week has a different theme, such as Superheroes, Princesses, Sports, Rodeo, & World's Largest Water Fight. What could be better than playing life size hungry hungry hippos in the middle of the street on a beautiful summer nights with your friends and neighbors? We take care of all the set-up and tear-down, you and your family can enjoy a ready made night of so much fun.  This is definitely the best night of the week. The event is free of cost to the community.  This event series will continue through the month of July.

*There will be food trucks in attendance each week available with regular pricing.


Camp Hurrah

June 18-20 at Carey Lake


An old favorite is being brought back.  A fun camp experience right in the city limits of Hibbing. It is brought to you by Hibbing City Services. The three-day camp registration will open in Spring of 2024.

Participants will spend three days discovering things in nature through hiking, paddling, crafting, and playing. Community experts will teach them to identify plants, paddle a canoe or kayak, build a campfire, and plenty more! In between there will be lots of camp songs, arts and crafts, and games. We expects the participants to create lasting memories, while learning lots about the nature right in their backyard.

Summer Concert

July 11, 7-8:30pm

Bennett Park


Music by: 

Greg Kaczor


This concert is one of three in a series brought to you by the City of Hibbing and is free to the community.




candy landhib on howardwater fight


July 2024

Hibbing Jubilee Festival

July 12 & 13, 2024

Hibbing Chamber of Commerce hosts a weekend of events including a parade, kids carnival, street dance, and food vendors downtown all weekend.

Check out their website for more information: Home - Hibbing Area Chamber of Commerce 

First Avenue Mile

July 13, 2024

Racers of all ages and speeds are invited to participate in a single mile race down 1st Avenue in Hibbing. This is a historic event that is making a comeback after a long hiatus. Multiples races will be held throughout the morning with a plethora of prizes for the fastest competitors.

*Registration will open in the Spring of 2024.*

Summer Concert

July 11, 7-8:30pm

Bennett Park

Music by: 

Christopher David Hanson Band


This concert is one of three in a series brought to you by the City of Hibbing and is free to the community.


August 2024

Summer Concert

August, 7-8:30pm

Bennett Park

Music by: 

Adessa & the Beat


This concert is one of three in a series brought to you by the City of Hibbing and is free to the community.


Hibbing Kickball Tournament

August 17, 2024

Bennett Park - Little League and Minor League Fields

9:00am start time - 4 game guarantee

$100/team registration fee

Registration opens in July.

Event is sponsored by the City of Hibbing, in partnership with the Hibbing Youth Baseball Association.

2023 winners



October 2024

Sweets on the Streets Halloween 5K

Saturday, September 26, 2024
$25 5K @ 10:00am
Start/Finish: Hibbing Memorial Building
Registration opens summer of 2024


Kids Fun Run

Saturday, October 26, 2024
$10 Kids Run @ 11:00am
Start/Finish: Hibbing Memorial Building

Registration opens summer of 2024

Sweets on the Streets Halloween 5K

Hibbing Halloween 'Sweets on the Streets' 5k & Kids Fun Run Registration

  • Saturday, October 26 at 10 am.
  • Kids Fun Run ($10): Ages 1-12
  • Sweets on the Streets 5k ($25): Ages 13 and up

Join us on Saturday, October 26th for the third annual Hibbing Halloween 5K and Kids Fun Run. Round up your most festive costume - group themes are encouraged! During the course you'll enjoy some festive music, loads of candy, and plenty of fellow 5Kers dressed to impress. As the 5K wraps up we will send our littles (ages 1-12) off on their own fun run where they can collect candy as they go. We will have prizes for costumes and overall winners in both the 5K and Kids Fun Run. Never before has there been quite as many "Sweets on the Streets."

Early Morning Registration on Saturday, October 28th is from 8:30-9:30 in the Lobby at the Hibbing Memorial Building. The races will start and finish in front of the Memorial Building on 23rd St, going two loops around the city passing the Hibbing High School and City Hall.

November 2024

Christmas Planter & Fondue

Mid-November

Hibbing Memorial Building - Dining Room

Ladies 16 and older are invited to come and create a festive winter planter. Pots are available, but if you want to bring your own there is a discount. The demo begins at 6:30, with fondue to follow. Please join us for a relaxing and fun night out! Provided by the class: balsam boughs, birch poles, containers, ribbons, accessories, fondue & refreshments. 

*Registration: will open in October 2023*


2023 highlight