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June 2025
“Plastic People”
HeighsNEXT along with the Columbia Heights Library will host the documentary "Plastic People" on Thursday, June 12, 6:30 pm in the Columbia Heights Library community room, 3939 Central Ave NE. This ground-breaking feature documentary "Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics" investigates our addiction to plastic and the growing threat of microplastics on human health.
Find out more »Nicollet Island walking tour
Nicollet Island, or Wita Waste in Dakota, lies just above St. Anthony Falls, next to downtown Minneapolis, and is the site of the first bridge anywhere across the Mississippi River. The 40-acre island was developed as a microcosm of early Minneapolis, with water-powered factories, storefronts, block-long rowhouses, a mansion district and a neighborhood that still stands as a sampler of the 19th century residential architecture. The tour walk is about 1 mile, and with a few modifications, is ADA accessible.…
Find out more »No Kings Day Rally
No Kings Day is a national day of action and mass mobilization in response to increasing authoritarian excesses from the Trump administration. On Saturday, June 14, 11 am-1 pm, in addition to the rally at the State Capitol, NE Minneapolis Indivisible, a local unit of the national Indivisible movement, will hold a rally at the corner of Central and Lowry. The purpose is to engage in peaceful action in support of American democracy. A sign making event, Signs and Sips,…
Find out more »SNO & STAWNO Cleanup Day
Clean up the Park and the River. Saturday, June 21, 10 am-12 pm, Sheridan Memorial Park, 1300 Water St. NE. There will be coffee, water, and snacks to share. Gloves, grabbers and bags provided.
Find out more »Renter’s Rights Forum
Residents of Northeast Minneapolis who rent their homes—or want to better understand renter rights—are invited to a free Renter’s Rights Forum on Wednesday, June 25 from 6–8 p.m. at Broken Clock Brewing, 1712 Marshall St. NE. The event is hosted by several Northeast neighborhood associations including Lower Northeast, Logan Park, Sheridan, Holland and more, in partnership with Minneapolis Regulatory Services. The forum will feature local experts and policy makers sharing valuable information on renters’ rights, local housing policies, and available…
Find out more »Historic East Hennepin Walking Tour
Located across the Hennepin Bridge from downtown, this neighborhood was originally established in 1855 as the Town of St. Anthony Falls and later merged with The City of Minneapolis in 1872. Its proximity to the Mississippi River, Downtown, the University, and Northeast Minneapolis have made it an influential hub for transit, industry, and commerce. The last decade has brought dramatic change and the area around East Hennepin is now considered one of the trendiest and most exciting places in Minneapolis…
Find out more »July 2025
HeightsNEXT 2025 Summer Garden Tour
Friday, July 18, 5 -7:30 pm. The tour starts at Blooming Sunshine Food Forest located at Łomianki Park, 80 39th Ave. NE. You will get a map at the Blooming Sunshine Food Forest for the eight home gardens all located in Columbia Heights. Light refreshments will be served at the last stop on the tour, which is free and open to the public. Rain date: If there is a storm, the Garden tour will take place the next day, July…
Find out more »Hennepin County Neighborhood Fix-It Hub
Learn to fix your broken stuff for free at St. Anthony Library, 2941 Pentagon Drive. Second and fourth Tuesdays of every month, 4-7 pm, last items accepted at 6:30 pm. Work with a friendly, skilled volunteer to try to fix your broken household stuff, gain confidence and learn new repair skills. This event is family friendly. No registration required. Upcoming 2025 dates: July 22, August 12 and 26, Sept 9 and 23, Oct 14 and 28, Nov 25, Dec 9…
Find out more »River Rats water skiing shows
The River Rats water skiing team is back on the Mississippi River, providing free shows on Thursday nights throughout the summer. Pre-show at 6:30, performance at 7 pm, until August, when pre-show starts at 6:15 and performance at 6:45. Dates are May 29; June 5, 12, 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17, 23 and 24 (Aquatennial warmup and performance) and 31; Aug. 8, 12, 14, 19, 21, 26 and 28.
Find out more »Swap at Northeast Farmers Market
Swap puzzles, games and cookbooks on Saturday, July 26, 9 am-1 pm at the Northeast Farmers Market, 629 2nd St. NE. Bring what you don’t want, and take what you do. It’s okay to just bring or just take, as well.
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