Regional Events – August 2025 – September 2025

The International Peace Garden is located in the heart of the Turtle Mountains, surrounded by vibrant communities, parks and attractions throughout the North Dakota and Manitoba sides of the border. Check our events calendar each week to see what’s going on to enhance your trip through our beautiful region.

TURTLE ISLAND INDOOR WATER PARK — Whether you come for a relaxing float, dizzying twists and turns or thrilling plunges, Turtle Island Indoor Water Park won’t disappoint. The 23,000 square foot facility is attached to Sky Dancer Resort & Casino for convenient access to lodging, dining and entertainment. (Belcourt is 30 minutes SE of the Garden.)

Sensory Night Hike 152 S Duncan Road Lake, Hwy 19 Devils Lake, ND
Friday, August 15th
9:00pm at the Sivert Thompson Trailhead
Test out your senses as we explore the park after dark. Anyone Can Swing Dance

Star Gazing 152 S Duncan Road Lake, Hwy 19 Devils Lake, ND
Saturday, August 16th
10pm at the field by the boat ramp
Join us after dark to view celestial bodies through a high-powered telescope.
Learn how to spot constellations and hear fun facts about the night sky! Anyone Can Swing Dance

Norsk Høstfest, Minot, ND 

September 24 to 27, 2025

Norsk Høstfest celebrates Scandinavian culture and heritage of the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden. Each nation is represented in one of the halls in which the festival takes place, and each named after their country’s capital city. The individual styles of each country’s entertainment, crafts,  food, clothes, art, and jewelry can be found throughout Norsk Høstfest and also in the Scandinavian Heritage Park, the only park in the world representing all five Nordic countries. Welcome to the Norsk Høstfest Scandinavian Festival

Don’t see your community’s event here? Let us know at assistant@peacegarden.com