Parks and Rec to offer Puzzle Palooza event

The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Puzzle Palooza event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7, at the Historic Carnegie Library.

By Pioneer Staff Report

February 27, 2025 at 1:45 PM

BEMIDJI 鈥� The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Puzzle Palooza event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the Historic Carnegie Library.

Teams of two to four participants will race to see who can complete their 500-piece puzzle the fastest, a release said. Each team will have a two-hour time limit.

Prizes will be given to the top finishers. If the time limit expires before any team has completed their puzzle, the remaining 鈥渓oose鈥� pieces will be counted to determine the winners, the release said.

The cost to participate is $25 per team. Snacks are provided and teams will get to keep their puzzle after the competition.

Check-in starts at 4:30 p.m. with the competition starting at 5 p.m.

For more information or to register, visit or call (218) 333-1862.

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Parks and Rec to offer Puzzle Palooza event

The city of Bemidji Parks and Recreation Department will hold a Puzzle Palooza event from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Friday, March 7, at the Historic Carnegie Library.