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.
Community Skate Night
A new community ice rink will be available to our entire community for use just south of Christ the King Church (804 8th Ave NE). Join our kickoff event on December 30th, 4-7pm. Come and enjoy time on the ice, hot cocoa, treats, and a fire to stay warm. Some skates in a limited number sizes have been donated to be used by those who do not have any. Donations are welcome to be dropped off at the church. For details or possible schedule changes due to weather, visit www.ctkpipestone.com or www.pipestoneminnesota.com
Escape Room: "Snowed In"
Our newest escape room is open to adventurous travelers this holiday season. Call the library to book your group's expedition. Each weekday during library open hours from Christmas and New Years, you can gather family and friends for a bit of winter fun. This adventure should take about an hour. Meinders Elves will keep track of how long it takes for you to find Santa's errant reindeer in Snowed In: An Escape Room. Celebratory Chamber Checks will be awarded to the fastest team!
Kids' Educational Workshops at Museum
The Pipestone County Museum is hosting a series of youth programs over Christmas Break. These programs are for elementary students in grades K-5. Bring your kids or grandkids and sign up for one or more of the following educational opportunities that will include hands on learning. Wednesday, December 29; 10:30 a.m. ? Plants as Medicine: Then and Now will explore how Native Americans and early settlers used plants for medicinal purposes. Participants will make an air-dry cast of a plant to take home. Wednesday, December 29; 1:00 p.m. ? Candle Dipping Workshop. Participants will learn how settlers lit their homes before electricity and will make their own dipped candle to take home. This workshop is not recommended for children under 6 years of age. Thursday, December 30; 10:30 a.m. ? 13 Moons on Turtle?s Back workshop will explore the Native American use of a turtle shell to record the passage of time. The Ojibwe names for the full moons of the year will be shared. Participants will create calendars with these phases to take home. Thursday, December 30; 1:00 p.m. ? Butter Making Workshop. Participants will hear a history of butter making then help churn butter using a hand cranked butter churn. Cost for each workshop is $5.00 per participant. Advance registration is requested to ensure enough supplies are available for all participants. To register for these workshops, contact the Museum at 825-2563 or by email: pipctymu@iw.net. The Museum is located at 113 S. Hiawatha Ave. in Pipestone. For further information contact the Museum or visit our website: pipestonecountymuseum.com.
