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October 2023
River Rats waterski shows
The Twin Cities River Rats are back in action, waterskiing on the Mississippi River nearly every Thursday evening through Aug. 31, with some Tuesdays, Wednesday and Fridays thrown in. The "stage" is south of the Broadway Bridge. 6:30 pm Pre-Show, 7 pm Main Show, until Aug. 15, when the Main Show moves up to 6:45. See http://tcriverrats.com/schedule for dates and show times. Free.
Find out more »December 2023
Holiday Party at Ard Godfrey House
The Ard Godfrey House, 28 University Ave. SE, will host their annual 1850s holiday party Sunday, Dec. 3, noon-3 pm. Take a guided tour of the house led by docents in period costumes to see how the holidays might have been celebrated in St. Anthony Falls. Admission free, but donations welcome.
Find out more »Lights of Logan
Logan Park residents, get ready to flip the switch on Saturday, Dec. 2, for the annual neighborhood lighting contest. Have your holiday lights on by 5 pm. You could win a $50 prize. Winners will be announced in January. The following Saturday, Dec. 9, gather at the Logan Park Rec. Center, 690 13th Ave. NE, 2-4 pm, for a celebration that includes a cultural performance, refreshments and treats, kids' activities and door prizes.
Find out more »Santa on the Fire Truck
Santa will visit St. Anthony aboard a fire truck for three nights. Sunday, Dec. 10: south of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd; Tuesday, Dec. 12: south of 37th Ave. NE & east of Silver Lake Rd.; and Wednesday, Dec. 13: north of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd., all north of 37th Ave. He begins his ride at 5:30 pm each night. Firefighters will accept donations for Toys for Tots (acceptable donations include…
Find out more »Canadian Pacific Holiday Train
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will make its annual Minneapolis stop Monday, Dec. 11, 8 pm with a performance at 8:15 pm at Lions Park on 37th Ave. between 37th Ave. and Stinson Blvd. Country artists Tenille Townes and Breland will perform.
Find out more »Santa on the Fire Truck
Santa will visit St. Anthony aboard a fire truck for three nights. Sunday, Dec. 10: south of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd; Tuesday, Dec. 12: south of 37th Ave. NE & east of Silver Lake Rd.; and Wednesday, Dec. 13: north of 34th Ave. NE & west of Silver Lake Rd., all north of 37th Ave. He begins his ride at 5:30 pm each night. Firefighters will accept donations for Toys for Tots (acceptable donations include…
Find out more »Santa’s City Tour
Santa's City Tour returns to Columbia Heights on Tuesday, Dec. 19. Santa and his friends at the Columbia Heights Fire Department, Police Department, and Public Works will drive through Columbia Heights from 5 to 6:45 pm. (The route will be announced in the coming weeks.) Santa will also collect unused toys along the route. In addition to the tour, the Columbia Heights Recreation Department will host a holiday party, 6:30-8 pm at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. Santa will visit…
Find out more »February 2024
Mid-winter Melt
Break out of your winter routine and join The Great Northern and Silverwood Park for an evening of spectacular shadows, mesmerizing lights, and outdoor fun on frozen Silver Lake celebrating the halfway point between winter and spring (Groundhog Day). Activities include kicksledding, luminary trails for walking or snowshoeing, campfires for making s’mores, ice skating and the premiere of a cosmic footgolf course—designed by teams of artists and members of the public. At 5 p.m., Melanin in Motion invites its community…
Find out more »SnowBLAST 2024
SnowBLAST returns to Columbia Heights on Feb 3, 2024, 4-7 pm at Huset Park East, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Activities will include snow soccer, pony rides, sledding, music, popcorn, food trucks and beer.
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