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December 2024
Santa on the fire truck
Santa's Helpers at the St. Anthony Fire Department are joining Santa to spread some holiday cheer throughout the Village. The fun starts at 5:30 each evening and you can track Santa via GPS, just visit savmn.com. Monday, Dec. 9: South of 34th Ave. NE & West of Silver Lake Rd.; Tuesday, Dec. 10: South of 37th Ave. NE & East of Silver Lake Rd.; Wednesday, Dec. 11: North of 34th Ave. NE & West of Silver Lake Rd plus all of…
Find out more »CP Holiday Train coming to town
The Canadian Pacific Holiday Train will roll into the neighborhood Thursday, Dec. 12. In its 26th year of operation, the train will stop at 37th and Stinson Blvd. approximately 8:15-8:45 pm. The Lone Bellow and Tiera Kennedy are scheduled to perform. The train raises money for food banks in its areas of operation; East Side Neighborhood Services will be the beneficiary.
Find out more »Pictures with Santa
Saturday, Dec. 14, noon to 4 pm, Silver Lake Village Wine & Spirits, 2602 39th Ave. NE. Friendly, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
Find out more »Lights of Logan celebration
The Logan Park Neighborhood Association invites residents to the kickoff of its Lights of Logan contest with a celebration at the Logan Park Rec Center, 690 13th Ave. NE, Saturday, Dec. 14, 2-4 pm. A live performance by the Titambe West African Dance Ensemble will be followed by hot chocolate, treats, kids' activities and prizes. This event is free. If you would like to be considered for judging, turn your holiday lights on by 5 pm. The neighborhood will be…
Find out more »Holiday City Tour
The Columbia Heights Holiday City Tour takes place Tuesday, Dec.17, 5-6:45 pm. The Columbia Heights Fire Department, along with special guests, will drive around Columbia Heights with decorated vehicles. Following the tour, participate in holiday festivities at Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE: free cocoa, cider, cookies, crafts, games, photo opportunities and more. Sponsored by Magnifi Financial. Southern Anoka Community Assistance (SACA) and Magnifi Financial will collect toy donations for SACA along the route and at Murzyn Hall. See the…
Find out more »New Year’s Eve family skate party
Monday, Dec. 30, 4-6 pm, Windom Park, 2251 Hayes St. NE. Free. Ages 5 and older. Celebrate the last night of the year a day early with popcorn, lemonade, music and a fire pit with a s’mores station. Loaner skates and sleds will be available. Registration not required.
Find out more »February 2025
SnowBLAST 2025
SnowBLAST returns on Saturday, Feb. 1, 4-7 pm at Huset Park, 3965 Jefferson St. NE. Live music from Columbia Heights band Pickle. HeightsNEXT will have a free s’mores station, Community Grounds will have free hot cocoa, the Columbia Heights Athletic Boosters will have soup for sale, and the Columbia Heights Lions Club will sell alcoholic drinks. The free items will be available while supplies last. Pony rides, ice skating, snow soccer, and a heated tent to make it comfortable.
Find out more »Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Mississippi Park Connection, the official philanthropic partner of the Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, is honored to bring the Wild & Scenic Film Festival to the heart of the Twin Cities at The Main Cinema. All proceeds go to support equitable access to the Mississippi River. This is a two-part series, with each showing sold independently: 12:30 pm: Wild Child, 50-minute compilation of family-friendly and youth-centered short films to inspire action and stewardship of the planet; and 2 pm: Water…
Find out more »March 2025
Train Show and Swap Meet
Sunday, March 9, 12:15-2:30 pm, Murzyn Hall, 530 Mill St. NE. Toy trains of different gauges for sale. See toy trains operating in action and see toy train displays. Refreshments available. Admission adults,$5; kids 12 and under free. Learn about the Lakes and Pines Division of the Train Collectors Association; memberships available. Info: www.tcalakesandpines.com
Find out more »Friday Fish Fries at UACC
The Ukrainian American Community Center, 301 Main St. NE, has begun its Lenten annual fish fries. For $15, you get fish, pierogies, French fries, cole slaw. Proceeds go to UACC programs; tips go to humanitarian aid (medical supplies) for Ukraine. March 14, 21, 28, April 4 and 11. Pre-ordered takeout available. Visit uacc.org to purchase ahead of time.
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