A similar series in Fort Frances, Tour de Fort, complements these offerings each winter. The International Falls Public Library contains both a junior room and an adult library with lending privileges provided through the Arrowhead Regional Library Association. The Falls library supports a summer reading program, family evenings and children's story hours. The Rainy River Community College also maintains a permanent collection. Both libraries offer Internet access, a computerized catalog and a wealth of databases.
Family fun is the focus of summer and winter festivals.
Icebox Days is held in January of each year and such events as the Freeze Yer Gizzard Blizzard Run, Frozen Turkey Bowling, snow sculpting, and cross-country ski races have received national attention. Nearby communities hold summer fairs, festivals and events with art exhibits, parades, musicians and many other activities honoring blueberries, bears, lady slippers, fun in the sun, fishing, etc. It also collects participation fees. The Recreation Commission coordinates activities for the city throughout the year for grades 1-9 and adult league activites. It provides lifeguards, ballpark maintenance workers, ice hockey rink attendants, playground supervisors and supports the Children's Summer Theater and College for Kids.