Minnesota Family Programs

06/01/2026

✈️ The Countdown Is ON — Only 85 Days Until the Airshow! ✈️

Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 15, 2026, and get ready for an unforgettable day of aviation excitement and family fun!

Enjoy:

• Thrilling aerobatic performances

• Military and historic aircraft

• Static displays

• Food trucks

• Fun for all ages

• And so much more!

📍 Alexandria Regional Airport (KAXN)

🕦 Gates open at 11:30 AM

✈️ Airshow starts at 1:00 PM

Help us spread the word by sharing this post and inviting others to join us at the airshow this summer!

https://support.wingsoveralexandria.org/2026-air-show

06/01/2026

06/01/2026

🌎 Three states. Three landscapes. One unbreakable mission.

🌵 ARIZONA — Red rock canyon overlanding & desert treks
🏔️ MONTANA — Big Sky wilderness & glacier country adventures
🌲 MINNESOTA — Northwoods, lakes & Boundary Waters healing

Homeward For Heroes is a 501(c)3 nonprofit serving veterans, first responders, firefighters, and law enforcement officers — and their spouses — with 3 to 10 day outdoor treks where real post-traumatic GROWTH happens.

Not recovery. GROWTH. 💪

👉 FOLLOW this page so you never miss a trek near you.

🌐 www.homewardforheroes.org — donate, register, or share the mission.

Every share today could reach the veteran who needs it most. Please — share this. 🙏

05/27/2026

FREE summer adventures for military families? Yes, really. 🖼️🦖✈️

Blue Star Families, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, brings Blue Star Museums back for another summer of exploration, connection, and family fun.

Through this nationwide initiative, eligible military families receive FREE admission to nearly 2,000 participating museums all summer long.

Whether your family loves dinosaurs, art, airplanes, science experiments, or hands-on exhibits, there’s something to explore near you — at no cost.

📍 Free admission is available through Labor Day.

Start planning your next adventure: https://bit.ly/2OGc5bt

05/27/2026

From the United Way of Northeastern Minnesota:

Veterans and current Military members can register to receive a wristband for free entry and a concessions certificate. Family members will be charged regular priced admission at the gate (kids 12 & under are free!) to join in reserved seating.

Register today at: www.unitedwaynemn.org/ufv-speedway

05/27/2026

Why join our team With a mission that spans the globe the USO provides a rewarding and fulfilling work environment Our team is exceptional and we offer generous paid time off including volunteer days and military leave We have a remarkable 401k match comprehensive benefits and opportunities for trai...

05/25/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

05/22/2026

From Dogs on Deployment:

These military dogs are currently in need of volunteer DoD Boarders, with many more nationwide still waiting for support.

🔗 Sign up today to become a volunteer Boarder and start supporting military pets in your community: bit.ly/dod-boarder-info

Once registered, you can view full pet profiles, connect directly with Pet Owners, and search by region using state hashtags.

Can’t board right now? You can still make a difference!

Share this post to help these pets find a Boarder, or support this work by becoming a monthly donor so we can keep showing up for military families year-round.

This is what appreciation in action looks like.

05/21/2026

🔥 UPCOMING EVENTS WITH Band Of Brothers Outdoors 🔥

They have got an incredible lineup of events coming up and they can’t wait to continue creating unforgettable experiences for our Veterans across the Midwest this year! 🇺🇸

Whether it’s high-action shooting, world-class fishing, or relaxing days on the golf course, there’s something for everyone coming up this season.

🎯 South Dakota Prairie Dog Shoot 2026
📍 Draper, SD
📅 July 21–24, 2026

Join us and Bad River Bucks & Birds for one of our flagship events of the year! Expect nonstop action, great food, amazing people, and memories that will last a lifetime. This event has become a favorite for many of our Veterans and volunteers alike.

🎣 Devils Lake ND Fishing 2026
📍 Devils Lake, ND
📅 August 7–9, 2026

Spend a weekend fishing the legendary waters of Devils Lake with James Husted and his volunteer crew. Great fishing, great company, and an opportunity to relax and reconnect outdoors with fellow Veterans.

⛳ Tee It Up Golf Fundraiser 2026
📍 Rogers, MN
📅 August 8, 2026

Grab your foursome and come support a great cause! Whether you’re golfing competitively or just showing up for fun, food, and Bloody Marys, this fundraiser helps us continue providing free outdoor events for Veterans throughout the year.

🏌️ Veterans Tee Off: A Day at Eagles Landing 2026
📍 Fort Ripley, MN
📅 August 12, 2026

We’re honored to host 16 Veterans for a relaxing day of golf, food, camaraderie, and appreciation at beautiful Eagles Landing Golf Course. Spots are limited, so don’t wait to apply!

🐟 Wisconsin Trout Fishing 2026
📍 Brule, WI
📅 October 23–25, 2026

Join Slab Seeker Fishing Guide Service and Band of Brothers Outdoors for an unforgettable catch-and-release trout fishing adventure in Northwestern Wisconsin. Beautiful scenery, incredible fishing, and lifelong memories await.

🇺🇸 None of this would be possible without our volunteers, guides, sponsors, donors, and supporters who continue to believe in our mission of serving Veterans through the outdoors.

Applications and event details can be found on our website:

🌐 www.bandofbrothersoutdoors.org