Coming of Age-MNHS Traveling Exhibit
2026-07-28 10:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 2026-08-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Becker County Museum, 714 Summit Ave, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501, Detroit Lakes, MN, 56501, United States
GROWING UP AMIDST political turmoil and revolutionarysocial change had a lasting impact on teens in the late 1960s.This special exhibit looks at the pivotal events—both far awayand close to home—that forever shaped the lives of thisgeneration.

Visit the Becker County Museum Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-5pm

Mino-Bimaadiziwin: The Good Life by artist Kent Estey
2026-07-28 10:00 - 2026-08-01 17:00, 2026-08-04 10:00 - 2026-08-08 17:00, 2026-08-11 10:00 - 2026-08-15 17:00, 2026-08-18 10:00 - 2026-08-22 17:00, 2026-08-25 10:00 - 2026-08-29 17:00
This summer in Detroit Lakes experience “The Good Life” with artist Kent Estey’s exhibit “Mino-Bimaadiziwin” – vibrant acrylic, oil, and ink paintings expressing the colors and emotions of the land and sky and the beauty of our region.

Beginning May 1, you can see the full collection in three locations through Labor Day weekend:

• Becker County Museum (714 Summit Ave) – Original and prints of acrylic, oil, and ink paintings

• Ortenstone Gardens & Sculpture Park (28499 Randolph Rd) – Large scale print reproductions along the Aspen Overlook Trail

• Washington Square Mall (808 Washington Ave) – Even more large scale print reproductions

The exhibits will remain open during each venue’s operating hours.

Kent Estey is a multi-medium Anishinaabe artist, author, and speaker from the White Earth Nation of Ojibwe in Northwestern Minnesota. His vibrant acrylic, oil, and ink paintings express the colors and emotions of the land, sky, and water that surround him.

This exhibition is free and open to the public – thanks to Project 412 Wave Maker supporters.

For more info visit Project412mn.org/Estey-The-Good-Life-Art and EsteyPaintings.com

Homestead Pioneer Camp
2026-08-03 09:00 - 2026-08-06 15:30
August 3-6 9am3:30pmHomestead Pioneer Camp $135Grades K-6Step back in time and experience life as an early settler! Campers will explore pioneer living through hands-on activities like churning butter, making ice cream, crafting candles, soap, and toys, and learning traditional homesteading skills. Through stories and creative projects, students will discover the resourcefulness and teamwork that shaped life on the prairie.

STEAM Sprouts
2026-08-05 09:00 - 2026-08-06 11:00, 2026-08-12 09:00 - 2026-08-13 11:00, 2026-08-19 09:00 - 2026-08-20 11:00, 2026-08-26 09:00 - 2026-08-27 11:00
STEAM SproutsAges 4 & 5 year olds$48, members receive a 10% discount with code MEMBERRegister online at: https://beckercountyhistory.org/store/…

Get ready for a summer full of discovery, creativity, and hands-on fun! Our Preschool Summer Camp Series invites curious young learners to explore science, art, and sensory play through exciting weekly themes designed just for little explorers. Eachtwo-day camp encourages children to ask questions, experiment, build, and create while developing early STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through playful activities, stories, and movement.JuneJune 3–4: Dino Detectives – Travel back in time to the age of dinosaurs! Campers will dig for fossils, explore dinosaur footprints, and learn how scientists discover clues from the past.June 10–11: Sound Exploration – Let’s listen, build, and play with sound! Children will create simple instruments, experiment with vibrations, and discover how sounds are made.June 17–18: Bubbles & Balloons – Pop into science fun as we explore air, movement, and floating bubbles through exciting experiments and playful challenges.June 24–25: Sculpt & Squish – Time to get hands-on with clay, dough, and sensory materials while learning about shapes, textures, and creative sculpture.JulyJuly 1–2: Color Pop – Discover the magic of colors through mixing, painting, and vibrant science experiments that make colors burst to life.July 8–9: Mini Freshwater Biologists – What do we find underwater in our lakes and rivers? Campers will learn about fish and other underwater critters.July 15–16: Splish, Splash, Art Bash – Water meets creativity in this splashy art adventure filled with painting, pouring, and playful experimentation.July 22–23: Messy Masterpieces – Roll up your sleeves for a camp where messy is the goal! Kids will create amazing art using paint, textures, and sensory materials.July 29–30: No Camp – Enjoy the fun and festivities of the Becker County Fair!AugustAugust 5–6: Colorful Chemistry – Little scientists will mix, fizz, and experiment with safe items from the kitchen to make science exciting.August 12–13: Creepy Crawly Science – Explore the tiny world of insects and bugs through observation, crafts, and nature-inspired activities.August 19–20: Animal Architects – Discover how animals and bugs build homes! Campers will design nests, dams, and habitats inspired by creatures in nature.August 26–27: Lights, Shadows, PUPPETS! – Shine a light on creativity as children experiment with shadows, light, and puppet storytelling.

Each camp session is designed to spark curiosity, creativity, and confidence while encouraging preschoolers to explore the world around them through playful learning. Come join the adventure this summer

STEAM'in History Camp
2026-08-10 13:00 - 2026-08-12 16:00
August 10-12 1pm-4pmSTEAM’in History Camp $90 https://beckercountyhistory.org/store/…

Grades 3rd & upTravel back in time to explore how early inventors used science and creativity to solve everyday problems! Campers will discover simple machines like levers, pulleys, and wheels through hands-on building challenges and experiments. Blending history, science, and engineering, this camp inspires curiosity as students design their own inventions and see how early tools shaped the modern world

Book Bike on the Rooftop Patio
2026-08-14 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for story time on the rooftop patio with Eliza from the Detroit Lakes Public Library.

Inventor's Playground
2026-08-24 13:00 - 2026-08-26 16:00
August 24-26 1pm-4pmInventors Playground $90Grades 3rd & UpGet ready to imagine, build, and create! At this hands-on maker camp, kids dive into a world of creativity using a mix of recycled materials, electronics, and everyday supplies. With a “mystery pile” of parts as their starting point, campers design and build their own unique inventions from wild contraptions to useful gadgets. There’s no single right answer just creativity, problem-solving, and lots of fun!

Coming of Age-MNHS Traveling Exhibit
2026-08-25 10:00 - 2026-08-29 17:00
GROWING UP AMIDST political turmoil and revolutionarysocial change had a lasting impact on teens in the late 1960s.This special exhibit looks at the pivotal events—both far awayand close to home—that forever shaped the lives of thisgeneration.

Visit the Becker County Museum Tuesday thru Saturday 10am-5pm.
