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July 2025
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 »STAWNO neighborhood picnic
Thursday, July 10, 6-8 pm, Dickman Park, 614 2nd St. NE. Free hotdogs, watermelon and ice cream, live music, games and more. Picnic with the STAWNO Board of Directors and guests.
Find out more »Omega D.E.A.R.: Monthly children’s book reading
Join the Epsilon Rho Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Incorporated (a Black Greek Letter Organization) for story hour at the cafe. Grab a drink, snack and pull up a seat for this live reading from the rich literary tradition of African American authors. 1-2 pm, Saturday, June 21. Free for all parents and children (ideal up to age of 6). La Boulangerie Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE.
Find out more »NE Park Fest
Lower NE Neighborhoods Association (LNENA) will hosting their annual NE Park Fest in partnership with the Minneapolis Parks Department. This event centers around community members engaging together to access entertainment, food, information and resources. It is a free, public-facing event held outside NE Park Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson St. NE, on Monday, July 21, 6-8:30 pm.
Find out more »Eat & Greet
All Columbia Heights residents are invited to attend a city “Eat & Greet” on Tuesday, July 30, 5-7 pm at McKenna Park, 4757 7th St. NE. Free food and games, face painting, activities.
Find out more »August 2025
PBS Kids at the Library
Free snacks, hands-on activities and appearances from the charac ters of the PBS KIDS show, "Skillsville." Friday, Aug. 1, 10 am-12 pm. Pierre Bottineau Library, 55 Broadway St. NE.
Find out more »Newgate 50th Anniversary
Nonprofit Newgate School, 2900 E. Hennepin Ave., will celebrate its 50th year of offering free mechanic school training to underserved young adults on Saturday, Aug. 2, 10 am-2 pm. The event will include a car show, music, food trucks, awards, raffles and kids' activities. Suggested donation: $10.
Find out more »Ice Cream SNOcial
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 6-8 pm, SNO1 Community Gardens, 1496 3rd St NE. (map) Join Sheridan Neighborhood Organization for their annual Ice Cream "SNOcial." Free.
Find out more »Heights Monarch Festival
The National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge encourages communities to create habitats for the monarch butterfly and other pollinators and educate residents about how to make a difference. As part of the Monarch Pledge, the City will hold a Monarch Festival on Thursday, Aug. 14, from 4-7 pm, Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, with activities and entertainment celebrating pollinators.
Find out more »Movies in the Park: The Wizard of Oz
Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, Friday, Aug. 15 to view "The Wizard of Oz." Free popcorn is available at all movies while supplies last. Movie starts at 8:30 pm.
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