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Park Rapids Today
By the People, for the People
Local Businesses Embrace Week of the Young Child
Businesses in Park Rapids, Minnesota welcomed young visitors with activities and treats during the annual celebration.
Apr. 17, 2026 at 10:43pm
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The bright and playful celebration of the Week of the Young Child brought a surge of young visitors to local Park Rapids businesses, eager to enjoy special treats and activities.Park Rapids TodayBusinesses across Park Rapids, Minnesota participated in the Week of the Young Child by hosting a variety of activities and treats for local children. From decorating flower pots and piggy banks to enjoying freeze-dried Easter candy and playing Koosh ball cornhole, the businesses welcomed eager young visitors throughout the week, with one garden center reporting 69 children stopping by on a single day.
Why it matters
The Week of the Young Child is an annual celebration focused on early learning, young children, their families, and the educators and communities that support them. By embracing this event, the local Park Rapids businesses demonstrated their commitment to the community and provided fun, educational experiences for the area's youngest residents.
The details
Businesses throughout Park Rapids, including Forest & Floral Garden Center, Aunt Belle's Confectionary, Northview Bank, and others, welcomed young visitors during the Week of the Young Child. Activities ranged from decorating flower pots and piggy banks to enjoying freeze-dried Easter candy and playing games like Koosh ball cornhole. The garden center reported hosting 69 children in a single day.
- The Week of the Young Child activities took place from April 16-17, 2026.
- On Thursday, April 16, Forest & Floral Garden Center hosted 69 children.
The players
Jenna Lageson
An employee at Forest & Floral Garden Center who reported hosting 69 children during the Week of the Young Child activities.
Bryan Hirt
The owner of Aunt Belle's Confectionary, which handed out bags of freeze-dried Easter candy to eager young visitors.
What they’re saying
“It was awesome to see”
— Bryan Hirt, Owner, Aunt Belle's Confectionary
The takeaway
The enthusiastic participation of local Park Rapids businesses in the Week of the Young Child celebration demonstrates their commitment to supporting the community's youngest residents and providing engaging, educational experiences for children.
