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.
Paper Plains
Paper Plains is back! Join us at Meinders Community Library to create paper from pulped invasive plants and embedded with native prairie seeds. It is an interactive experience in papermaking and native prairie planting. This event is free, open to all, and fun for all ages!
Museum's Monthly "Coffee Talk"
SEPTEMBER COFFEE TALK TO FEATURE THE STORY OF CHESTER HUSTON You are invited to join the Pipestone County Historical Society for its August Coffee Talk on Thursday, September 21st, when Susan Hoskins, Executive Director of the Pipestone County History Society shares the story of Chester Huston. Chester was born in Pipestone in 1890, took up the sport of walking, and became a pedestrian athlete with some regional fame. Coffee Talks are FREE for all members of the public to attend. If you are unable to attend in person, the presentation will be recorded and shared on the Museum's YouTube channel. The link to the video will be on the Pipestone County Museum's website as soon as it is available.
55+ Defensive Driver Discount Program Courses
Defensive Driving 4-Hour Refresher Courses will be held in Pipestone on...
National Public Lands Day Activity
Get some fresh air with family and friends, help rangers restore the tallgrass prairie, and enjoy a complimentary lunch. No experience required - we provide the gear and the know-how!
Stargazing Night
On Saturday, September 23rd, Pipestone National Monument will host a stargazing event at the park! Join astronomers from SDSU and Augustana University along with students from AISES (American Indian Science and Engineering Society) as they offer visitors a chance to look through telescopes, engage in hands-on activities, and ask any questions about the cosmos that they want! For those interested in night sky photography, Marty DeWitt will be on-site to offer a free class around the trail in astrophotography (bring a DSLR or mirrorless camera and a tripod). Free cocoa and snacks while supplies last!
Free Educational Session
Save the date! Don't miss our FREE educational session on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at 1:30pm. Expand your knowledge and skills with this valuable opportunity to learn more about proper foot care. The session will take place at the Pipestone Senior Center (717 E Main St, across from 8th Ave Diner & Coffee House). Help us spread the word about this event by sharing it with your friends and colleagues. We look forward to seeing you there!
Pipestone Area Youth Hunter Safety Classes Fall 2023
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Indigenous Peoples' Day Luminary Walk
Mark your calendars - the evening of October 7th, we'll celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day! The trail with be filled with lights for a self-guided experience. Indigenous singers, musicians, and dancers will be at various locations around the trail filling the prairie with the sounds and traditions of people who have called this site home for centuries. Free hot cocoa and cider available while supplies last!
Museum's Monthly "Coffee Talk"
OCTOBER COFFEE TALK TO FEATURE THE STORY OF CHESTER HUSTON You are invited to join the Pipestone County Historical Society for its October Coffee Talk on Thursday, October 19th, when Trava Olivier, Museum Educator for the Pipestone County History Society will be sharing the story of the Pipestone Black Sox baseball team. This African American team was based out of Pipestone from May to August 1926. Guests will hear how the team came to Pipestone and about their winning season. Coffee Talks are FREE for all members of the public to attend. If you are unable to attend in person, the presentation will be recorded and shared on the Museum's YouTube channel. The link to the video will be on the Pipestone County Museum's website as soon as it is available.
"Pioneer Women 1880 - 1915"
Dr. Anita Gaul, History Professor with Minnesota West Community and Technical College, will be sharing her presentation entitled ''Pioneer Women 1880-1915'' at the Pipestone County Museum on Saturday, October 21st beginning at 1:00 p.m. This presentation will share information on how women were essential to the success of the homestead, and how they helped to shape the political, economic, and cultural climate of their rural communities. Cost to attend this event is $5.00 person ($3.00 for members of the Pipestone County Historical Society) and FREE for children 12 and under. The Pipestone County Museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Avenue in Pipestone, MN. If you have further questions, you may call the Museum at (507) 825-2563 or email them at pipctymu@iw.net.
