July Celebration – Events All Month
Come out and play with Bismarck Parks and Recreation during July Celebration, a whole lot of fun to celebrate National Park and Recreation Month. There’s so much to do, see and experience. Make a new park memory and enjoy all that summer has to offer. Let’s Play!
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June 21-July 3 • FREE Park Clue
Normandy Park, 3924 Normandy St.
Find out who the suspect is, what weapon was used and the location of the crime in the BPRD’s edition of the classic game Clue.
July 1-31 • FREE Photo Contest
Send us your pictures of summer fun and you could win a prize package. Plus – your photo may just show up in one of our publications or online.
July 1-31, Mondays & Wednesdays • FREE FitLot Method Circuit Training Series
5:45-6:30am
Jaycee Centennial Park, 321 E. Century Ave.
Join any time! Registration required.
Tuesdays & Thursdays-Aug. 31 • FREE Junior Golf
7:30-11am
Juniors ages 17 & under must tee off from the forward tees on free junior golf mornings. Call courses for tee time. Tuesdays at Riverwood, 222-6462, and Pebble Creek, 223-3600. Thursdays at Tom O’Leary, 222-6531.
July 3-31, Wednesdays • FREE FitLot Drop-In Classes
11:30am-12:15pm
Jaycee Centennial Park, 321 E. Century Ave.
Bismarck’s AARP Sponsored Outdoor Fitness Park has the benefits of an indoor fitness facility, but it’s free and accessible to everyone. All ages and abilities are welcome to this instructor-led class. Registration required.
Wednesdays, July 3-Aug. 14 • FREE Kid’s Summer Stage
12-1pm
Custer Park, 320 E. Custer Park St.
Kids of all ages love this free interactive hour of music and song. Bring a blanket or your own chair. Pack a lunch. A Dakota West Arts Council (DWAC) event.
Wednesdays • FREE Golf Advice
6:30-7:30pm
Riverwood Golf Course, 725 Riverwood Dr.
You can ask for advice on your golf swing, short game or putting. Whatever your question or concern, Dr. Guy Otteson can help. No registration required.
Fridays-Sundays • Golfing with Youth
Tee Times after 5pm
Juniors (17 and younger) play for FREE with paying adult. Play as many holes as you wish until 30 minutes before sunset. Green fees for adults: Riverwood – $30, Tom O’Leary – $28 and Pebble Creek – $25. *Additional $12 cart fee applies to juniors ages 11-17 who ride.
Fridays, July 5 & 19 • 50% Off Toptracer Range
5-9pm
Fore Seasons Center, 2525 N. 19th St.
Saturdays, 10am-1pm • BisMarket
Kiwanis Park, 318 S. Washington St.
High-quality, locally produced or made products, along with activities for children, entertainment and educational topics presented throughout the season.
Saturday, July 6 & Aug. 10 • FREE Dakota Zoo Program
2-2:30pm
General Sibley Park and Campground, 5001 S. Washington St.
A Dakota Zoo staff member will present one of the zoo’s animals in a fun and educational way. This is a unique animal experience you will be sure to remember.
Wednesday, July 10 • FREE Pickleball Mixer
9am-12pm
Elk Ridge Park, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
There will be on-site guidance from our local players, and you will get a chance to play as well! Snacks provided. Contact Capital Racquet & Fitness Center at 221-6855 for more information. Registration required.
Thursday, July 11 • Rock the Deck
4:30-8pm
Hillside Aquatic Complex, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave.
Come enjoy the pool on the night set aside just for incoming 6th, 7th and 8th graders. Enjoy open swim, music, prizes and a departing treat. Regular admission rates apply.
Tuesdays & Thursdays, July 11 & 18 & Aug. 1 • Roller Skating
6:30-8pm
VFW Sports Center, 1200 N. Washington St.
Grab your roller skates or rollerblades and enjoy skating at the rink. $2 per individual and $5 per family. Roller skate rentals are $3. Cash or check only.
Sleepy Hollow Summer Theater
8pm
Cinderella: July 11-20
Jersey Boys: July 25-Aug. 3
Sleepy Hollow Park, 2899 E. Divide Ave.
It’s a summer tradition! An evening under the stars watching the stars.
Sundays, July 14, 21 & 28, Aug. 4 • Aqua Rock Fitness Class
11-11:45am
Hillside Aquatic Complex, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave.
Move to classic rock with this high-energy, low-impact group fitness class. Fee: $5. First-come, first-served.
Sundays, July 14 & 21 • 5:30-7pm
Sunday July 28 • 4:15-5:45pm
Indoor Public Ice Skating
VFW Sports Center, 1200 N. Washington St.
Stay cool with indoor public ice skating. Skating fee: $2/individual or $5/family. Skate rental: $3 (sizes available: 9 Junior-15 Adult). Cash/check only.
Monday, July 15 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission
5:30am-9pm
Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Check out the fitness facility or a group fitness class for free today!
Tuesday, July 16 • FREE BPRD Geocache Challenge
Find all 12 Geocaches to win a prize. Passports available online, at the BPRD Administrative Office at 400 E. Front Ave. or at your first cache.
Wednesday, July 17 • FREE Family Day Riverwalk
10am-8pm
Sertoma Park, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
A free outdoor event along Bismarck’s beautiful Missouri River. Entertainment, food vendors, kid’s activities. Join in the festivities for families.
Wednesday, July 17 • FREE McDowell Dam Fun Day
1-9pm
McDowell Dam Recreation Area, 1951 93rd St. NE
Free use of paddleboats, paddleboards, canoes, kayaks and rowboat.
Thursday, July 18 • Community Pool Party
4:30-8pm
Elks Aquatic Center, 321 W. Broadway Ave.
We invite families and friends to join the pool party. This evening swim will include music, prizes and a departing treat. Regular admission rates apply.
Fridays, July 19, 26, Aug. 2 • Junior Team Tennis Challenge
10:30am-12pm
Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
Players age 5-12 experience low-level competitive play in a fun social environment. $7/person. Registration required.
Friday, July 19 • FREE Movie in the Park: The Little Mermaid
Starts at 30 minutes after sunset, approx. 10pm
McDowell Dam Recreation Area, 1951 93rd St. NE
Hollywood stars will show up in Bismarck’s skies this summer, with movies once a month through September.
Monday, July 22 • FREE Fitness Facility Admission
5:30am-8pm
BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center, 1601 Canary Ave.
Check out the fitness facility or a group fitness class for free today!
Tuesday, July 23 • FREE Tennis Balls for Your Pup
Century Bark Park, 700 E. Century Ave.
Free tennis balls for your dog while supplies last.
July 25-26 • Tennis in the Parks
Surprises at the tennis courts during tennis in the parks days! Watch BPRD social media for updates on where to find FREE tennis gear and prizes for your family.
Thursday, July 25 • FREE Swimming at Outdoor Pools
12-1:45pm, 2:15-4pm, 4:30-5:45pm, 6:15-8pm
Enjoy some swim time at Hillside Aquatic Complex (includes waterslide), Elks Aquatic Center and Wachter Aquatic Complex.
Thursday, July 25 • FREE Roller Skate Rink Night
6:30-8pm
VFW Sports Center, 1200 N. Washington St.
Music, prizes and skating games! Grab some friends and bring your roller skates or blades. FREE admission. Roller skate rentals available for $3. Co-sponsored by BisMan Bombshellz.
Thursday, July 25 • FREE Summer Songs Concert Series
7-9pm
General Sibley Park, 5001 S. Washington St.
A summer concert series located at the amphitheater. A Dakota West Arts Council (DWAC) event. Performance by MZ Mondegreen from Bismarck.
Friday, July 26 • FREE Larks Movie Night: Migration
Starts at approximately 6pm
Bismarck Municipal Ballpark, 303 W. Front Ave.
See the comedy/adventure movie Migration on the big screen at the ballpark.
Saturday, July 27 • FREE Tent Camping
General Sibley Park and Campground, 5001 S. Washington St.
No reservations are needed, simply register at the office upon arrival. For additional information, call 222-1844.
Saturdays, July 27 & Aug. 3 • Aqua Dance Fitness Class
10-10:45am
Hillside Aquatic Complex, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave.
Dance to the beat of the music in the water! Enjoy the fun of dancing with little or no impact on your joints. BSC AWC & CRFC members: scan your membership card for free admission; non-members: $5.
Saturdays, July 27 & Aug. 3 • AquaFIT Fitness Class
11-11:45am
Hillside Aquatic Complex, 1719 E. Boulevard Ave.
Use the resistance of water to improve cardiovascular fitness, core strength, endurance and overall tone. BSC AWC & CRFC members: scan your membership card for free admission; non-members: $5.
Sunday, July 28 • FREE Indoor Ice Skating
6-8pm
Capital Ice Complex, Wachter Arena, 1504 Wichita Dr.
Slip on those ice skates during the summer and enjoy indoor ice skating. FREE admission. Ice skate rentals available for $3 (sizes available: 9 Junior-15 Adult).