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Dec
5
Tue
Minot Fun Zone
Dec 5 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Minot Fun Zone is being provided free of charge to all area residents through the Minot Park District. The bouncy castles are provided in partnership with the Minot Area Community Foundation

Location:

Minot Auditorium-Old Armory (east side of the building) – 420 3rd Ave SW

Hours of Operation:   

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-Noon starting on November 28, 2023 and going through March 28, 2024  (** There will be a two week break for the Christmas holiday.  The Fun Zone will be closed from Tuesday, December 19-Thursday, December 28, 2023.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.)

General Rules:

  1. Fun Zone is for children 10 & under.
  2. Children and adults will enter the facility and play at their own risk. 
  3. Children must be supervised at all times.  They are not to be dropped off.  There must be at least one adult present for every 4 children.  YOU are responsible for the kids that you bring.  You must maintain a close physical presence at all times.
  4. No outside equipment/toys will be allowed.
  5. Individuals will be responsible to clean up any mess made.
  6. All equipment will be shared equally among those present.
  7. All equipment will be sanitized daily. 
  8. If children are feeling ill, we ask that they refrain from attending Fun Zone. 

Bouncy House Rules: 

  1. Children must be supervised at all times.
  2. No shoes, sharp objects, glasses, jewelry, food, or drinks will be allowed in the bouncy houses.
  3. Children cannot climb on the walls, or jump at the entry ramp or entrance.  Any rough or dangerous behavior (such as tackling, somersaults, flips, etc.) will not be allowed.
  4. Each bouncy house will have posted a maximum number of participants allowed at one time.  These numbers will be strictly followed.
  5. All bounce houses will be sanitized daily.

** There will be a facility supervisor present at all times.  This person will have the authority to make any decisions that involve the rules and safety of the facility and its participants, including asking a child/children to sit out or leave the facility if necessary.  They are NOT responsible for watching your children! **

Dec
6
Wed
Minot Fun Zone
Dec 6 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Minot Fun Zone is being provided free of charge to all area residents through the Minot Park District. The bouncy castles are provided in partnership with the Minot Area Community Foundation

Location:

Minot Auditorium-Old Armory (east side of the building) – 420 3rd Ave SW

Hours of Operation:   

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-Noon starting on November 28, 2023 and going through March 28, 2024  (** There will be a two week break for the Christmas holiday.  The Fun Zone will be closed from Tuesday, December 19-Thursday, December 28, 2023.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.)

General Rules:

  1. Fun Zone is for children 10 & under.
  2. Children and adults will enter the facility and play at their own risk. 
  3. Children must be supervised at all times.  They are not to be dropped off.  There must be at least one adult present for every 4 children.  YOU are responsible for the kids that you bring.  You must maintain a close physical presence at all times.
  4. No outside equipment/toys will be allowed.
  5. Individuals will be responsible to clean up any mess made.
  6. All equipment will be shared equally among those present.
  7. All equipment will be sanitized daily. 
  8. If children are feeling ill, we ask that they refrain from attending Fun Zone. 

Bouncy House Rules: 

  1. Children must be supervised at all times.
  2. No shoes, sharp objects, glasses, jewelry, food, or drinks will be allowed in the bouncy houses.
  3. Children cannot climb on the walls, or jump at the entry ramp or entrance.  Any rough or dangerous behavior (such as tackling, somersaults, flips, etc.) will not be allowed.
  4. Each bouncy house will have posted a maximum number of participants allowed at one time.  These numbers will be strictly followed.
  5. All bounce houses will be sanitized daily.

** There will be a facility supervisor present at all times.  This person will have the authority to make any decisions that involve the rules and safety of the facility and its participants, including asking a child/children to sit out or leave the facility if necessary.  They are NOT responsible for watching your children! **

Dec
7
Thu
Minot Fun Zone
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Minot Fun Zone is being provided free of charge to all area residents through the Minot Park District. The bouncy castles are provided in partnership with the Minot Area Community Foundation

Location:

Minot Auditorium-Old Armory (east side of the building) – 420 3rd Ave SW

Hours of Operation:   

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-Noon starting on November 28, 2023 and going through March 28, 2024  (** There will be a two week break for the Christmas holiday.  The Fun Zone will be closed from Tuesday, December 19-Thursday, December 28, 2023.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.)

General Rules:

  1. Fun Zone is for children 10 & under.
  2. Children and adults will enter the facility and play at their own risk. 
  3. Children must be supervised at all times.  They are not to be dropped off.  There must be at least one adult present for every 4 children.  YOU are responsible for the kids that you bring.  You must maintain a close physical presence at all times.
  4. No outside equipment/toys will be allowed.
  5. Individuals will be responsible to clean up any mess made.
  6. All equipment will be shared equally among those present.
  7. All equipment will be sanitized daily. 
  8. If children are feeling ill, we ask that they refrain from attending Fun Zone. 

Bouncy House Rules: 

  1. Children must be supervised at all times.
  2. No shoes, sharp objects, glasses, jewelry, food, or drinks will be allowed in the bouncy houses.
  3. Children cannot climb on the walls, or jump at the entry ramp or entrance.  Any rough or dangerous behavior (such as tackling, somersaults, flips, etc.) will not be allowed.
  4. Each bouncy house will have posted a maximum number of participants allowed at one time.  These numbers will be strictly followed.
  5. All bounce houses will be sanitized daily.

** There will be a facility supervisor present at all times.  This person will have the authority to make any decisions that involve the rules and safety of the facility and its participants, including asking a child/children to sit out or leave the facility if necessary.  They are NOT responsible for watching your children! **

Dec
12
Tue
Minot Fun Zone
Dec 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Minot Fun Zone is being provided free of charge to all area residents through the Minot Park District. The bouncy castles are provided in partnership with the Minot Area Community Foundation

Location:

Minot Auditorium-Old Armory (east side of the building) – 420 3rd Ave SW

Hours of Operation:   

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-Noon starting on November 28, 2023 and going through March 28, 2024  (** There will be a two week break for the Christmas holiday.  The Fun Zone will be closed from Tuesday, December 19-Thursday, December 28, 2023.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.)

General Rules:

  1. Fun Zone is for children 10 & under.
  2. Children and adults will enter the facility and play at their own risk. 
  3. Children must be supervised at all times.  They are not to be dropped off.  There must be at least one adult present for every 4 children.  YOU are responsible for the kids that you bring.  You must maintain a close physical presence at all times.
  4. No outside equipment/toys will be allowed.
  5. Individuals will be responsible to clean up any mess made.
  6. All equipment will be shared equally among those present.
  7. All equipment will be sanitized daily. 
  8. If children are feeling ill, we ask that they refrain from attending Fun Zone. 

Bouncy House Rules: 

  1. Children must be supervised at all times.
  2. No shoes, sharp objects, glasses, jewelry, food, or drinks will be allowed in the bouncy houses.
  3. Children cannot climb on the walls, or jump at the entry ramp or entrance.  Any rough or dangerous behavior (such as tackling, somersaults, flips, etc.) will not be allowed.
  4. Each bouncy house will have posted a maximum number of participants allowed at one time.  These numbers will be strictly followed.
  5. All bounce houses will be sanitized daily.

** There will be a facility supervisor present at all times.  This person will have the authority to make any decisions that involve the rules and safety of the facility and its participants, including asking a child/children to sit out or leave the facility if necessary.  They are NOT responsible for watching your children! **

Dec
13
Wed
Santa’s Mailbox Ends @ Downtown Minot & Scandinavian Heritage Park
Dec 13 all-day

Santa’s Mailbox

Friday, November 17, 2023 – Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Elves are sneaking into Minot’s Scandinavian Heritage Park and Magic City Discovery Center to drop off a magical mailbox on November 17th, so children can mail their letters to Santa! The elves will pack up the letters and take them home to the North Pole for Santa to read on Wednesday, December 13th. Don’t forget to include names and a return address to ensure the elves know where to send Santa’s response!

Place your letter in Santa’s Mailbox between November 17th and December 13th and Santa will send you a letter back! As long as there is a legible name and address.

Letters dropped off after December 13th at 8:00 pm will NOT receive a letter back.

If you have any questions please call the Minot Parks office at 857-4136

Minot Fun Zone
Dec 13 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Minot Fun Zone is being provided free of charge to all area residents through the Minot Park District. The bouncy castles are provided in partnership with the Minot Area Community Foundation

Location:

Minot Auditorium-Old Armory (east side of the building) – 420 3rd Ave SW

Hours of Operation:   

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-Noon starting on November 28, 2023 and going through March 28, 2024  (** There will be a two week break for the Christmas holiday.  The Fun Zone will be closed from Tuesday, December 19-Thursday, December 28, 2023.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.)

General Rules:

  1. Fun Zone is for children 10 & under.
  2. Children and adults will enter the facility and play at their own risk. 
  3. Children must be supervised at all times.  They are not to be dropped off.  There must be at least one adult present for every 4 children.  YOU are responsible for the kids that you bring.  You must maintain a close physical presence at all times.
  4. No outside equipment/toys will be allowed.
  5. Individuals will be responsible to clean up any mess made.
  6. All equipment will be shared equally among those present.
  7. All equipment will be sanitized daily. 
  8. If children are feeling ill, we ask that they refrain from attending Fun Zone. 

Bouncy House Rules: 

  1. Children must be supervised at all times.
  2. No shoes, sharp objects, glasses, jewelry, food, or drinks will be allowed in the bouncy houses.
  3. Children cannot climb on the walls, or jump at the entry ramp or entrance.  Any rough or dangerous behavior (such as tackling, somersaults, flips, etc.) will not be allowed.
  4. Each bouncy house will have posted a maximum number of participants allowed at one time.  These numbers will be strictly followed.
  5. All bounce houses will be sanitized daily.

** There will be a facility supervisor present at all times.  This person will have the authority to make any decisions that involve the rules and safety of the facility and its participants, including asking a child/children to sit out or leave the facility if necessary.  They are NOT responsible for watching your children! **

Dec
14
Thu
Minot Fun Zone
Dec 14 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Minot Fun Zone is being provided free of charge to all area residents through the Minot Park District. The bouncy castles are provided in partnership with the Minot Area Community Foundation

Location:

Minot Auditorium-Old Armory (east side of the building) – 420 3rd Ave SW

Hours of Operation:   

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00am-Noon starting on November 28, 2023 and going through March 28, 2024  (** There will be a two week break for the Christmas holiday.  The Fun Zone will be closed from Tuesday, December 19-Thursday, December 28, 2023.  We will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.)

General Rules:

  1. Fun Zone is for children 10 & under.
  2. Children and adults will enter the facility and play at their own risk. 
  3. Children must be supervised at all times.  They are not to be dropped off.  There must be at least one adult present for every 4 children.  YOU are responsible for the kids that you bring.  You must maintain a close physical presence at all times.
  4. No outside equipment/toys will be allowed.
  5. Individuals will be responsible to clean up any mess made.
  6. All equipment will be shared equally among those present.
  7. All equipment will be sanitized daily. 
  8. If children are feeling ill, we ask that they refrain from attending Fun Zone. 

Bouncy House Rules: 

  1. Children must be supervised at all times.
  2. No shoes, sharp objects, glasses, jewelry, food, or drinks will be allowed in the bouncy houses.
  3. Children cannot climb on the walls, or jump at the entry ramp or entrance.  Any rough or dangerous behavior (such as tackling, somersaults, flips, etc.) will not be allowed.
  4. Each bouncy house will have posted a maximum number of participants allowed at one time.  These numbers will be strictly followed.
  5. All bounce houses will be sanitized daily.

** There will be a facility supervisor present at all times.  This person will have the authority to make any decisions that involve the rules and safety of the facility and its participants, including asking a child/children to sit out or leave the facility if necessary.  They are NOT responsible for watching your children! **

Dec
16
Sat
Pickleball Christmas Classic
Dec 16 all-day

Pickleball Christmas Classic

Registration Deadline: December 6, 2023 – $30 per team

Saturday, December 16, 2023| Cameron Indoor Tennis Center

Minot Parks is excited to announce the inaugural Pickleball Christmas Classic, set to take place at the Cameron Indoor Tennis Center on Saturday, December 16, 2023. This doubles women, coed, and men’s tournament is specially designed for beginner and intermediate players, providing a fun and relaxed environment for all participants to enjoy and learn a new hobby.

Pickleball, a fast-growing racquet sport, combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping pong. The Pickleball Christmas Classic aims to introduce this sport to the local community and promote a healthy and active lifestyle during the holiday season. The event promises participants a no-pressure, enjoyable experience with plenty of opportunities to socialize and make new friends.

Event Details:

– Date: Saturday, December 16, 2033

  • Location: Cameron Indoor Tennis Center, Minot, ND
  • $30 team registration
  • Registration due by December 6th: Register your doubles team at www.minotparks.com

This event is for ages 13 and over and all skill levels are welcome to participate. Festive t-shirts will be given to participants, while supplies last.

Pickleball Christmas Classic

Dec
17
Sun
Nerf Battle
Dec 17 all-day

Nerf Battle

Minot Municipal Audititorium

November 12, 2023  | December 17, 2023 | January 14, 2024

K – 8th Grade

Pre-Registration only. You cannot register on the day of the event.

Rules:
– All supplies will be provided. No outside nerf guns, darts, accessories, etc.
– There will be two teams per age group. Teams are divided up equally and at random. You will not be able to pick which team you are on.
– Everyone must wear the provided eye protection.
– You must not fire the darts aiming on your opponent’s head or face if you do so, you will be asked to sit out of the current game
– Do Not Shoot your opponents from close distance. If you do so you will be asked to sit out of the current game.
– If you fire from close range or at the face / neck of the opponent more than once. You will no longer be able to participate in the battles.
– 15 people max per team

Capture the Flag Nerf
Battle Rules:
– There will be two evenly divided teams – colored t-shirts will be provided
– The object of the game is to steal the other team’s flag from their base and return it to yours. Don’t let your flag get stolen!
– If the other team has your flag, shoot the person with the flag. They have to give it back to you to return to your base (The other team can’t steal it back before you get there).
– If you get hit, you have to sit on the ground until another teammate touches you. If everyone on your team is down, the game is over.
– When you run out of darts you may gather more off the ground.
– First team to successfully capture the other teams flag and bring it back to their base wins the round.

Please note: a parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver for participation in the Nerf event.

Dec
19
Tue
Minot Park Board Meeting @ Community Room - Minot Auditorium
Dec 19 @ 5:30 pm