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August 2025
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 of Columbia Heights will hold a Monarch Festival on Thursday, Aug. 14, 4-7 pm at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, with activities and entertainment celebrating pollinators.
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 »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.
Find out more »Polish Picnic
Polish Picnic open to the community is on Aug. 16, 12-6 pm at Huset Park West, 530 Mill St. NE, There will be Polish food for purchase, Dolina Polish Folk Dancers, music provided by Craig Ebel Polka Band and Joe Macko on accordion. Children and adult crafts, Polish movies and more. Sponsored by Columbia Heights and its Sister City Łomianki and the Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota (PACIM) and other Polish organizations. Information and food tickets at https://pacim.org/event/polish-picnic-2025.
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 »“La La Land” at Huset Park
Journey to Hollywood Friday, Aug. 22. "La La Land" will be screened at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE, starting at 8:30 pm. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free popcorn is available while supplies last.
Find out more »September 2025
Movies in the Park: “Aladdin”
Take a magic carpet ride with "Aladdin," Friday, Sept. 12, 7:30 pm, at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Movie has Spanish subtitles. Bring a blanket or lawn chair. Free popcorn is available while supplies last.
Find out more »OMEGA DEAR (Monthly Children’s Book Reading)
Local author Isaiah Allen will read from his book A Smile, about a young black boy who discovers the transformative power of a smile. The first five families that arrive will receive a free copy of his signed book. The accompanying book read by a fraternity brother is Be the Light by Daria Peoples, a story of civil rights icon Angela Davis and the power of people. Saturday, Sept. 20, 8-9 am. Café Marguerite, 300 13th Ave. NE. Sponsored by by Read With Me MN…
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