Dates are subject to change without the Chamber's knowledge. We encourage you to consult this calendar when picking an event date as well as contact us at 507-825-3316 or at pipecham@pipestoneminnesota.com to have your event listed on the calendar in the hopes of avoiding conflicts with other events.
Christmas Bird Count
Friday, December 30th, is the day for our annual Christmas Bird Count. Volunteers will meet in our visitor center at 7:30am for complimentary coffee and donuts, break into groups, and head out to count those birds! This is an early event (can't help when the birds are out), but always a fun one. If you haven't been birding or don't know a lot about them, that's okay! This is a perfect chance to both learn and help us collect data. The more experienced birders are always helpful and generous with their knowledge. You won't be out in the cold the whole time either - we'll be covering several miles surrounding Pipestone, so it's more of a scavenger hunt for groups as they drive through their designated areas, getting out to in good spots for habitat to snap photos and record sounds of birds. Don't worry if you don't know what it is - our birders will help with that! This is a lot of fun for the whole family and provides crucial data about wildlife - hope to see you here! . Everything is free and open to the public- we hope to see you there!
Lights at the Lodge Drive Through
Experience the beauty of winter at the Hiawatha Pageant Park nightly! Drive through viewing of lighted Christmas trees will be available nightly, November 26th, 2022 through January 1, 2023 after the opening Lighting and Luminaria Walk on November 26th. This event is organized by the City of Pipestone?s Hiawatha Pageant Park Commission and made possible by all of our community members who adopt the trees.
Coat Drive Donation Deadline
Join Dahl Motors and Bomgaars in bringing in new or gently used men's, women's, and children's winter coats, hats, and gloves! Donation boxes will be located at both Dahl Motors and Bomgaars. Donation Deadline: Friday, December 30th. ? Donations will be delivered to Volunteers In Mercy of Pipestone for distribution.